Sincere Hunte is a rising star in the music industry, hailing from Nashville, Tennessee. An artist that has thoughtfully crafted his own unique style of hip hop. Sincere Hunte has quickly become a force to be reckoned with in the music world, and like many of the artists coming out of Nashville he is becoming a favorite of our team. Always striving for growth Sincere Hunte has consisttly released amazing bodies of work and his new project ROADMAN is no different.

ROADMAN, is Hunte’s latest addition to his growing discography, which includes “SO FAR SO GOOD” which was dropped in 2021, and The Genesis, which dropped last year. This new album features guest appearances from some of the biggest underground artists in Nashville, including Ronin Black, Georgie Zaven, Mike Floss, $avvy, and Devin. Creating a new body of work for an artists that takes their work seriously is never easy and the creative journey behind ROADMAN was a long and challenging one, as Hunt faced numerous obstacles along the way. However, despite the difficulties, he was determined to bring his vision to life and create an album that would truly represent his artistry and connect with his fans.

A big challenge that Hunte faced during the creation of “ROADMAN” was balancing his artistic vision with the expectations of his fans. He wanted to push the boundaries of what was possible with his music, while still maintaining the style and sound that his fans had come to know and love. To achieve this, he worked closely with his production team to craft a sound that was both innovative and accessible, and that would truly showcase his skills as a rapper and a producer. Taking those risks paid off because not only does this album feature some of the best music we’ve heard in a while, anyone that has listened to his previous work can hear the growth and that is exciting.

When working with other artists to create music espcially an album there is balancing act that place, and with ROADMAN, Hunte was able to do so perfectly. The guest features on ROADMAN played a significant role in the creation of the album, as each of the artists brought their own unique style and perspective to the project. Some of the best songs on the album come from his collaboration with members of the Nashville based collective Dadabase. Including Carried Away 4(U) & Right By Your side with Georgie Zaven, as wella as DJ Girl with Savvy (Another favirote artist of the NS Team). The collaborations on ROADMAN are truly a testament to the depth and diversity of the hip-hop genre, and show just how much Hunt is pushing the boundaries of what is possible in the genre.

The production aspect of ROADMAN was a collaborative effort between Hunte and his production team which included Jayyun, Enxgma, & Lloyd Flannel, this team creativity was a key factor in the success of the album. The beats, samples, and overall sound of the album were carefully crafted to create a cohesive and engaging listening experience, and to showcase the wide range of Hunt's musical abilities. The end result is an album that is both innovative and classic, and that truly showcases Hunte's artistry as a rapper and producer.

Hunt's lyrics on ROADMAN are deeply personal and introspective, and showcase his growth as an artist and a person. He explores a wide range of themes, and conveys his message with a unique perspective and a powerful voice. Through his music, Hunt hopes to connect with his fans on a deeper level and to inspire them to think critically about the world around them.

ROADMAN is a continuation of Hunt's growing discography, and showcases his growth and development as an artist. We are excited to see his growth as an artists and more than enjoyed his new album. Read our interview with him below to learn more about Roadman.

Can you discuss the creative journey you took while creating ROADMAN? What was the biggest challenge you faced, and how did you overcome it?

The journey was a long one, a few of the verses are years old as well as some of the hooks I had spread out over other beats. A huge challenge which I feel is the most important thing when making a project is making it cohesive and conveying a message but also keeping it ‘me’, in a sense. I feel like there’s a few songs like ‘Carried Away’ with Georgie or ‘ROADMAN’ where I kind of strayed away from what I’m used to, another part of the journey was accepting the evolution in that, which feels to me like a big step.

What was your initial vision for ROADMAN and how did it evolve over the course of creating the album? Can you walk us through the process of bringing this vision to life?

My initial vision for ROADMAN was completely different from what it came to be. Originally, it was supposed to be an EP titled ‘Between The World & Me’ but that felt like something I had already done before, I had a shift in style not only inward but also outwardly. My beat selection changed, subject matter, even the way I dressed. I started delving through UK street culture and that’s really when my friends started calling me Roadman, and then, I actually made the song ROADMAN and was like “Okay I can get behind this”.

Can you talk about the guest features on ROADMAN, specifically Ronin Black, Georgie Zaven, Mike Floss, $avvy, and Devin? How did these collaborations come about and how did each of these artists contribute to the final product?

AH YES! The features are my favorite parts of the project. Everyone did their thing! I made ‘TIL THE END’ during the ‘So Far So Good’ sessions but even then, before I had formally met him, I knew I wanted Floss on it. It worked out better than I could have possibly imagined. As far as Sav and Georgie, being in a collective with those boys and knowing what they can do, I usually just give them the ball and get the hell out of the way. I produced ‘BY YOUR SIDE’( with the help of Enxgma, GK, & Jayyun), ‘CARRIED AWAY’ (alongside Jayyun) & ‘DJ Girl’ knowing I wanted their help on those 3, I actually wrote ‘Carried Away’ for Georgie but something happened along the way and he didn’t take it so I put him on the hook.

‘BY YOUR SIDE’ was one of those early morning cook ups and I figured G would sound good on it too. ‘DJ GIRL’ came about when I played the beat for Sav he instantly said he wanted to get on it, had no idea what he was gonna do on it but then it came about and was like “Fuck it, it’s his song” I loved it instantly. Devin was also another no-brainer. I heard his tape ‘Hood Tears and Doldrums’ and DM’d him right after, it was mutual respect, we chopped it up, sent him a few beats Jayyun had ready, he sent it back like two days later. BODIED. ‘EXOSHAPER’ was an interesting one because, for the longest, I wanted to throw it away. Then I heard a Ronin song which sounds nothing like ‘EXOSHAPER’ but it had the same feeling, so I sent it to him, a few weeks later, he played it for me outside the club, I knew I made the right choice instantly.

Can you delve deeper into the production aspect of ROADMAN? Who did you work with on production and how did they help bring your vision to life? How did you approach the beats, samples, and overall sound of the album?

There’s 4 main producers on the album, Me, Jayyun, Enxgma, & Lloyd Flannel. Not only do I consider them my friends but they are also super talented and they just get what I go for when I’m locked in. We weren't going for anything too specific as far as sampling, I was more so focused on the drums, making sure that they were chunky and full, every kick feels like a kick to the chest, and every pattern isn’t the classic boom bap but keeping the same feeling. I’m already very selective when it comes to beats, so I approached this production and sequencing differently, I let the drums lead and built around those. I wanted to keep my previous sound from before but let it evolve, I’d like to think I succeeded.

The album cover for ROADMAN is intriguing and thought-provoking. Can you discuss the concept behind the cover and how it relates to the overall theme of the album?

Honestly, there was no major concept for the cover, I just think it looks cool and every project I try to do a logo with it. As far as relating to the overall theme of the album ‘ROADMAN’ is new to this city, running from past mistakes it feels like an ID picture at the DMV almost.

Your lyrics on ROADMAN are very introspective and personal. Can you share more about the inspiration behind the lyrics, and what you hope to convey to your listeners through your music?

All of my lyrics are feelings, even if you haven't been through what I’ve been through, you can still feel what I felt. That type of shit can’t be imitated, that’s what I feel makes good music good. I hope to inspire, I feel like everyone has been dealt a hand and no matter what, you can be expected to lose or be fucked up about something. You’ll make it through, nothing lasts forever.

How do you feel ROADMAN fits into your overall discography and showcases your growth as an artist? Can you discuss the differences and similarities between ROADMAN and your previous work?

As far as growth, I feel like I finally have good hooks and my bars keep improving at a rapid pace. I listen to old verses like ball players watch plays, seeing what I could’ve done better but truth be told, I give all proof of growth to God. I think ‘ROADMAN’ is a good mix between ‘The Genesis’ and ‘So Far So Good’. It’s the more mature bars from ‘The Genesis’ and sonically a more polished ‘So Far So Good’, it fits well like the previous works are 1 + 1 and ROADMAN is the answer, 2. 

Can you talk about the role that personal experiences play in your music and how you use them to connect with your listeners? How do you balance the personal with the universal in your music?

Personal experiences are everything to me. It makes up almost all of my music. I think music is mainly personal when created, it only becomes universal when the consumer interprets it. It all comes from the soul if it’s done right. 

In your opinion, what is the current state of hip hop and how do you see ROADMAN fitting into the genre?

Me personally, I feel Hip-Hop is exactly where it needs to be, I mean, of course it’s few instances where people are not putting their soul in to fully but it’s still what it has always been, I have so much love for it and for that same reason i feel ROADMAN fits well, it’s raw expression through poetry.

Can you discuss the creative choices you made when producing ROADMAN, such as the incorporation of different styles and sounds, and why you made those choices?

When making the songs, I wanted to explore other styles while still keeping it ‘me’ that's how songs like ‘CARRIED AWAY’ came about, it’s the same formula just with a different flavor or even ‘ROADMAN’ it’s the same thing, It’s still me just a little more of something else in the pot.

What do you consider to be the standout tracks on ROADMAN and why? How do these tracks represent the essence of the album as a whole?

I feel like every track could be looked at as a standout track depending on where you're standing, I’ve tried asking my friends the same question, it’s always a toss up with very valid points. If I had to pick though, I’d say, ‘EXOSHAPER’, ‘ROADMAN’, ‘CARRIED AWAY’, ISITREAL’, then a toss up between ‘TIL THE END’ and ‘BY YOUR SIDE’. These songs embody the whole project, all different perspectives on the same life through a different scope.

How do you approach your live performances, and how do you feel ROADMAN will translate to your live shows?

I made these songs with the hope of more crowd engagement. I feel like at my shows before it was a lot to digest all at once with the deep raps so with this one I wanted to give the same messages with a different type of energy behind it. Some head banging, some dancing, maybe even moshing .. One song I really want to perform is ‘TIL THE END’, in my head it already looks crazy.

Lastly, what do you hope listeners take away from ROADMAN, and what message do you hope to convey with this album? How do you hope this album will impact the world and your fans?

The message is and has always been, there’s many roads to get to where you want to go. There’s no right or wrong way to do anything as far as goals, you do what you are comfortable with. What makes sense. Keep God with you and you’ll be straight. I honestly just look to inspire like the ones before me did for me, I’m no role model but hopefully people can take something from this that makes them better in some way.