Tristan Wilds aka Mack Wilds has been a big deal on the small screen. Now that his focus is on Hip Hop and R&B, the Redtails actor is getting the musical attention he’s craved for before acting was an option. Mack sat down with DJ Envy, Charlamagne and Yee to discuss his new album and how he made the switch from acting to music.

The Wire star also talked about growing up with Hip Hop and putting an R&B spin to his music. If you haven’t already, listen to his new album New York: A Love Story, which features Raekwon and Method Man. Watch the full interview.