When and why did you start playing? I have been rapping since I was young my brother was a know dj an rapper in our area, and I grew up around music hearing a wide range of music
Which famous musicians do you admire? Why? Micheal Jackson, Tupac Shakur, Big Pun, Master P, Chris Brown, and honestly I can give a long list of artist if I ponder on the question bc I admire any and all artist that go hard at their craft some artist I admire for their skill set and some for their work ethic and proven drive and dedication
Were you influenced by old records & tapes? Which ones? Yes, I was influenced by records and tapes my father was an old man when I was born shout to Curtis Smith Rest Up Pops… he played a lot of he played a lot of tapes and records at home and also I grew up in liquor houses and it was always crowds older then me around me so I was emerged in there music….everything from the Temptations to James Brown Betty Wright, Isley Brothers, OJays, (Preaches and Herb)
Who are your favorite musicians? Groups? CD’s? My favorite artist is Tupac, I like alot of lryicst, I like Nas. Big Pun The Wu (Wu Tang)
Onyx I like Pharrell Williams too and Timberland and Dre and more. Favorite record probably Capone N Nore’s Albums The War Report
Have you been in competitions? Fleadh’s? Any prizes? Yeah the most recent competitions that I was involved in was The NYE Vitural Concet put on by 2HOTRADIO and BlackLove at Black Inc in Atlanta
Do you perform in public? Describe those occasions? Concerts, radio, TV. Yeah I perform in public on the 17th of April I just performed at the GoodefellazEnt first annual Fashion and Talent Showcase….it was all there …(meaning …it was lit) a lot of good energy when we out or in the building, I have also had some radio placement on a number of stations… Radio Invasion, Tone flame radio, Nld radio On Blast Radio Atl, Powerhouse Tampa, Airitoutradio, and couple others I can’t tell you the all off top
What makes this kind of music “good” to you? The fact that its Authentic and not following the set trend of music its soul music and its relatable if you are going through or have went through…
Why did you choose to play this kind of music? This the only kind of music I know …when I decided to make music and release it I knew it would be this kind of music
Let’s Talk about your music and your last work… My Last work released is Tilted Slatt its produced by Kontrabandz and its Steaming Now check for that, my last video release is Neon Diamonds produced by Datklienproducer check it on YouTube now
I have a tracked Titled Breathe produced by Legion Beats ft Kxng Crooked check for that ….and my Album: How Can I Rest.. Went Liv on Streaming on 12/30/20 Check for that.
How do you feel about the internet in the music business? I think the internet has changed the game but its not all for the bad of course an it could actually benefit unsigned and unknown artist if they use it to do so…
What are the plans for the future? I plan to keep that pressure on they head…I’m dropping more music more shows more radio placement….I’m working so imma keep working you feel me?
How has your music evolved since you first began playing music? Honestly the sound is always evolving and I plan to continue evolving as a writer and song composer
Could you briefly describe the music-making process? For me it typically starts with the beat selection or beat production process…I listen or sit in with producer and once the beat is established and selected I let my soul speak…
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