Give us a general description of you as an artist. What cultures and experiences cultivate this persona or identity of yours?

Honestly, I'm still tryna figure that shit out. I only started making music a couple of months ago, but I started writing in high school. I was growing up around whatever was playing on the radio and shit but really started listening to more hip hop around grade 4 or something like that. My family would always have karaoke nights so you already know young boy been on the mic. I'm hella hyper, and always have been, which could explain why some of my music can be hard & heavy, but I also love making some of that old school boom bap type shit. 

How has your experience in the industry been thus far?

Now I haven’t done a lot but I’ve done a couple 10 at 10 Shows which I was blessed to place first the last time I went. After getting involved with the 2019 College dropout showcase, I was offered an Artist Development deal by the Underdog Empire. I’ve been able to make some great connections with some artists I never knew before. Even better I’ve been making more and more music then I’ve ever been able to. The possibilities are endless and I’m hella excited to show y’all what I got in store for 2020

Do you have an outstanding moment since you got into the music industry that makes you realize how important it is to make music like this? If so what would that be?

My first opening show for sure. It was this year October 11th at the Blind Beggar Pub here in Calgary. It was a hip-hop showcase I was opening up for my best friend Desean ($tik). After my set, I went backstage and instantly heard a crowd chanting my name. I ain't ever expect that for my first show, and honestly, I never had a feeling like that. shit was special ya feel me.

What do you think personally sets you apart from the rest of your peers in the music industry? What do you bring to the industry that you believe no one else has the ability to bring?

I'm tryna do a Lil bit of everything. I ain't tryna make the same type of music the whole ride, I wanna tryna mix it up you feel me. I feel as if I've taken on that machine gun flow quite a bit of my verses but with this whole new tape dropping yall will be able to see what else I can do. 

Is there anyone song that you’ve made that stands out from the rest? Any songs that people should listen to that will get people hooked?

It's on $tik's album, its called Ssgss it's probably my favorite song to date. Shit just goes hard but it also got a unique structure to it which i think people fuck with. the song goes hard live.

What keeps your current audience listening and why should people start listening?

I don’t know maybe it's my voice or something, my girl said she likes it, but other than that I can stay on beat which is good.

Who do you listen to on a regular basis?

Larry League, Brockhampton, Jaden Smith, A Tribe Called Quest, A$AP Mob,

Are these the same people who inspire your sound? Or are there other factors that come into play?

Yeah, I would say so. I used to listen to a lot of meek mills, Migos and Future in high school, which could explain why my adlibs are so extra.

What do you think is the most important aspect of music as a concept, personally and objectively?

I believe that music should make you feel something. Whether you wanna jump to the beat or just listen to the lyrics, if you can feel the music, you'll always enjoy or at least be interested in whatever the hell is playing. Objectively, you gotta make sure that shit sounds good, but if you ain't having fun while doing it then what's the point? At the end of the day, whether people fuck with my music or not, it's all about having fun and turning up with your squad.

Lastly, what advice or experiences would you like to share with your peers or anyone else who is up and coming in this industry?

I mean shit like I said I only been in this game for a Lil bit but my best advice would be to just grind it out, don't expect anything from anyone when you release your music, and honestly just have fun.

Also, is there anything you'd like for us to promote?

Yuh you already know follow the boydem on IG @Kuyajerzey. Holla at my Spotify too! My debut single on Underdog drops tonight so its probably already out by the time you're reading this. I'm also gonna be releasing my first EP this year so stay tuned for that shit.

Big shout out to Kuya for coming out and interviewing with Nefarious Supply to keep up to date with him you can find him on Instagram. And be sure to check out his newest single under UDE “Faded” featuring Mayal and while you’re there be on the lookout from quarantunes which features new releases from UDE signees every week.

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