Walt Flames bro what’s up, what’s up thank you for coming on and interviewing with Nefarious Supply, just to get the interview started tell us a little bit about your self: Who is Walt Flames and what led you to become a musician?
I`m me!... Walter ... That`s Walt Flames. People be building this characters they make up in there heads and become that..which is cool but Walt Flames..thats just me being myself ..not an exaggerated version though. My friends pushed me into it early like 17-18 made a lil buzz then stopped completely ..& again years later but this time it stuck.
Since you’ve started what are some things you’ve learned, and if you could give your younger self some advice what would it be?
INVEST IN YOURSELF & NEVER LET UP……..Oh! And LEAVE THESE BITCHES ALONE!!!!! Some days shit don`t work but never force a song out. PRODUCTION IS JUST AS IMPORTANT AS THE BEAT & CREDIT YOUR PRODUCERS!!!
So I see from your bio you're based out of Tennessee and you're actually one of the first artists from the area that we’ve had the platform to date. So just tell us how has this area had an influence on you and your overall sound?
The First! Thats fye..its a lot of talent there though..i see we shining through the cracks finally. Tennessee….Nashville! I been here for awhile ...I’m from Michigan but i`d be lying if i said Nashville didn’t make me. The city a vibe but its a who you know city Alotta low-key parties kickbacks and shit.. I’m influenced by what i see & do here daily here ...you hear it in the music
In addition to this what can you tell us about the underground music scene within the area?
IT`S LIVE!!! If we talking about rap, damn i wish i could just plug everybody! The whole scene & the range is just crazy ...its something for everybody out here artist wise.
What artists would you say had the biggest impact on you and why?
Biggest impact! Fuck i dont now , Micheal Jackson DMX..HAHAHAHAH those the first artist that came to mind!
As an artist what do you think it more important to focus on quality or quantity and why?
Both! They work together...You can release high quality content consistently, that's ideal right? But you can also release a song a week and that shit be ass...now you just a nigga wit 4 tapes worth of trash music...all your “fans” probably trolls too!
So music bro, everything is nothing but heat but i think you’re project Thrash and Burn is my favorite body of work from you, so just give us some background on the project, as well as what inspired it?
Thrash & Burn is some skate shit… my last project ‘It`s gon hurt’ was rowdy as fuck on the cover art im bailing on some trick falling. I always incorporate that part of my life in the music anyway I can ...that shit molded me into who i am. The EP or any body of work I do comes organically, random sessions, as well as random moments. For instance on the song “Never Fold” I had a session with Topper Atwood I had a verse down or something then Eddy Niz shows up & Toppers like “yo you should hop on this” & i think bukusteez had a session after me and showed up early & he hopped on too! Shit be fye when things just fall into place like that
Production on the project is amazing with producer Topper Atwood pretty much doing the whole EP. How did you and him end up meeting and led to yall working together?
Can`t forget OHDEE! He & Topper made that “Rikishi” beat together!! I met Topper through Eddy Niz…. I think Eddy met him online. Topper use to come into town & stay with eddy sometimes the we would link until he finally just moved down to nashville..it was the craziest shit like damn he really fucking with us!
So looking over the rest of your music you’ve worked with a ton of talent including; Tre Stoner, OzM Boomlord, Bukusteez, Eddy Niz, Kemosabi and much more so just tell me what are some things you look for in another artist before you work with them, and how does your creative process switch up when working with them?
I look at their beat selection first, if I’m sending one or an open verse, I hate when a mufukka send you some production or a verse that’s completely outta your lane. Like my nigga do you even listen to my music lol. Nothing else really, maybe there content as far as what they talk about and tone, to me tone is important. Some peoples voices clash and don’t really work together on a track.
As well as artists what kind of qualities do you look for in producers?
If the beats are good im praying they`re good at production hahah that shit is crucial ...beat drops ..changing my voice all that shit
For anyone that does want to work with you what is the best way to reach you?
DM ME!!!!! ON ANY SOCIAL NETWORK! I read all them shits
So when are we getting some new music bro?
I got 1 EP in the cut with Ohdee thats ready to FLY!!…& i got something in the works with Topper again too hahah Thrash & Burn 2 maybe, but we`ll see…. Expect something in June at the latest..then we on GO!
What are some things you hope to accomplish by the end of 2020?
I wanna expand my fanbase further out so we can set us these tours!! This interview is another step in that direction
Any last words?
Imma take this time to plug my boy Cal & his brand The Outer Circle Tap in & get fly! - Walt Flames aka Tony Black
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