While all the artists we feature on Nefarious Supply are all extremely talented an artist that we have been watching grow and continues to be one of our favorites is Ohio based singer Three65. Catching our eye almost 2 years ago we first caught wind of the him under his original moniker “Heartthrobsworld” after making a change and becoming more true to himself Three65 was born and since that change he has been pumping out nothing but consistent heat. We first featured Three65 last year on the platform when he released his debut EP Summer’s Over. A 5 track project, Summer’s Over was and continues to be the perfect primer for him and with stand out tracks like Feedback, and Nobody its clear that when Three65 gets into the studio him and his team know what they’re doing. After being low-key for a while and releasing a couple of singles Three65 once again blew us away with the surprise release of his debut album “Misery Loves Company”. A total of 12 tracks with no features Three65 not only carries the solo project but the production and the team has has chosen to work with to put the final product together shows that Three65 is taking is career and his craft seriously.
Hey Three65 it’s been almost a year since we caught up with you! So just give us a brief update how has 2020 been what’s new on your end?
2020 has been kind of a whirlwind honestly. With the pandemic taking place, I did a lot of experimenting with my music. I was literally making beats and writing songs everyday for months. It was a time for me to really get to work, especially when I felt as if I couldn’t do anything else at that moment. It was pretty worth it though i’d say. A lot of good things came out of those sessions for me and I’m in a good space mentally because of it.
What artists and music have you had in rotation and what’s your favorite song or album right now?
I’ve been listening to a lot of Future and Brent Faiyaz lately. Their music is just how I feel at the moment. There’s this artist I found on Soundcloud as well named Bashfortheworld and he’s hard as hell. I’ve been listening to this song he did called “Vida” and it’s fire. You guys should check him out.
Last time we had talked was the release of Summers Over - EP since that time you released a couple of singles including; “Lost Girl” and “Could’ve Had It All”, tell us about those tracks and how your sound has changed from your previous EP?
The EP was just a collection of songs I did that I felt needed to come out somehow. There was really no direction for that project. I was just making music. Now as for the songs you mentioned, those sessions were actually the ones that I realized who I am as an artist and what I can actually do. I used to be scared about talking about my experiences within my music and I was also pretty insecure with my singing ability and those songs changed that for me. I finally feel like my own artist and I feel like I’m bringing something new to the table.
So on October 2, 2020 you dropped a bomb surprise with the release of your debut album “Misery Loves Company” give us a brief background on the project, how it came together, and what was your goal with the album?
I started making the album right when the EP dropped. I felt like I had a lot of things that I needed to get off my chest and the best way to do that for me is by making a project that revolves around that. I had a lot to talk about on that album and I use music as a way to cope with things. As for how it came together, it was me making song after song and realizing that a lot of these felt like album material. I couldn’t let them go to waste by dropping them as singles, so I decided to put an album together and that’s how the project became what it is today. My main goal for the project was to be at peace with those situations. Happiness is important and I needed to let myself feel that. Another goal I have is that this album helps someone somehow. Wether they’re going through a break up or something else, I hope that if they find this project and listen to it, that it makes them realize they’re not alone with whatever they’re going through.
First listen through I loved the project but my favorite songs gotta be; “The Way”, “Cross My Heart (Interlude)”, “Afterlife” and “Last Call” tell us more about these tracks, and what are your favorite tracks from your project?
Cross My Heart, Explode and Afterlife might be my favorite songs on the project. I feel like they show my range and I’m extremely honest about how I’m feeling on those tracks. I was pretty honest on every song, but those three are really special to me when it comes to being honest as an artist. The Way is an interesting one as well because that’s the only one I produced on the album. I remember when I first made the beat, me and my friend Marc were looking for samples and he found it and was like “You should loop this.” I did that, added some drums, then recorded it a couple of days later. That one was pretty fun to make. Last Call was a fun one too. That was actually the last song I made for the album and it felt like such an outro. It felt like a true ending to a story and it was the last piece to the puzzle.
So walk us through the beginning to end of putting the project together. What was your creative process, what producers did you tap in, and who helped you with mixing and mastering?
My creative process was just me making as many songs and beats as I could, and to talk about my issues in a way that could be put into music. The producers that worked on this project were me, Worldwidetak, Patty Mills, Blondie, Dj Bean, and Matt Hue. I did all the mixing and mastering as well.
What would you say was the most challenging thing about putting the project together?
I’d say the tracklist was the most challenging thing to get done. There’s a lot of songs that didn’t make the final cut. Maybe I’ll put them on something else because if there’s one thing I know about myself, it’s that I never give up on ideas I have.
Follow up to the last question: what was your favorite part of putting the project together?
Mixing the album was definitely my favorite part. Making sure these songs sound how I want them to sound was such a cool thing to do. There’s a sense of creative freedom when you can envision what you want something to sound like and it actually sounding that way when you work on it. Engineering is so important and the people who do that deserve more respect.
What’s next for you in 2020 what are some goals you hope to accomplish before the end of the year?
I want to get better at making beats. I’ve been thinking about picking up a guitar and learning how to play it but we’ll see how that goes. I also just want to make better music than the stuff I’ve done before. I want to keep elevating and pushing my sound to higher places. I love music man and it’s only right that I try my hardest to be better than who I was previously.
Honestly bro any time you drop some new music I’m blown away because your passion for your craft speaks for you and your discography is solid so this is your time to shine! Any last words?
Be yourself, don’t lie to yourself about what you feel and pursue your passions. We only got one shot at life as far we know, so use that to do what you love and live the life that you want to live.
Shout out to Three65 for coming on and talking to us about his album if you enjoyed this interview and want to stay up to date with him and his album you can find him on Instagram as well as Twitter and you can find his album on all streaming platforms!
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