Cadeem LaMarr, the Baltimore-based rising star in the music industry, has recently released his latest EP, "Homebody." In the interview, he explained the significance of the title and how it relates to the themes present in the project. The EP's four tracks deal with different experiences of loss, with each song serving as a timestamp of where LaMarr and the featured artists were at mentally during tumultuous periods in his lives, dealing with losing love, losing themselves, losing loved ones, and losing direction.
His creative process is both deliberate and spontaneous, which results in the unique soundscapes present throughout the EP. The final product rarely sounds like what he initially envisioned, and he resamples previous ideas to give them new life. His use of sampling and other techniques shows his versatility as a producer and his willingness to experiment with different sounds.
Collaboration plays a significant role in his music, and "Homebody" features collaborations with PeteJames and Malik Elijah. LaMarr has a close relationship with PeteJames, and their collaboration on "dead wrong" is a testament to their chemistry. Malik Elijah's feature on "This" was a smooth process, with the two artists being fans of each other on Soundcloud. LaMarr wanted to get Elijah in a different pocket, and the resulting verse is a testament to his talent as an artist.
His approach to live performance is centered around having fun and making sure the audience has a good time. He practices relentlessly but is relaxed on stage, engaging with the audience and reflecting their energy. He is set to perform in a few mixes of DJ sets and live performances in the coming months, and fans can check his website and social media to keep up.
Looking forward, he has more releases and events planned, and he plans on straying away from the sound of his former projects. His ultimate goal as an artist is to have niche fame, be able to perform at festivals and sweaty nightclubs, and inspire people to be the best version of themselves. He wants his music to be the soundtrack of life moments, and he hopes to achieve this through his honest lyrics and unique sound.
For emerging artists, he advises them to focus on having fun and pushing themselves as creatives and individuals. He believes that nobody knows what they are doing, and the music industry is a gamble. Therefore, emerging artists should stay motivated and focused on their creative vision and not worry about having all the answers.
"Homebody" EP is a must-listen for anyone looking for a fresh take on contemporary music. With his unique sound, honest lyrics, and collaborative spirit, he is a force to be reckoned with in the music industry. As he continues to evolve and grow as an artist, he is sure to leave a lasting impact on the music industry and the fans who follow his journey. His dedication to his craft and his willingness to experiment with different sounds and themes make him a standout artist in today's music scene. If you're looking for music that is honest, unique, and inspiring, "Homebody" EP is the perfect place to start.
The project features four tracks: "Need U," "LAZY," "dead wrong" featuring PeteJames, and "This" featuring Malik Elijah. Can you talk about the inspiration behind each track and how they fit into the overall narrative of the project?
Need U was me trying to do something different with my vocals. I wanted to use my voice more like a sample/instrument instead of making something so forward facing. And i wanted something that could fit into any space, because at the time I felt kind of aimless when making it. Lazy took me so damn long to finish. I think i worked on that song and nothing else for months. It was like this dark cloud hanging over me. I was super burnt out from life, the pandemic, work, everything. I’m proud I fishied that song because I was so uninspired for months. Dead Wrong, I actually wrote dead wrong with pete back in 2018, we had a wild night in NY and wrote all that in the back of a taxi on the way home. I never released it cuz I thought people weren’t ready for that sound which is crazy cuz its sounds so relevant today. This I made this song one day then hated it lol. I thought I was doing too much but some homies heard it on accident and slapped some sense into me. This was probably done the quickest out of everything and the lyrics are super self explanatory and straight to the point. All these songs are like time stamps of where I and the people i featured are at mentally at the moment during tumultuous periods in life. From losing love, losing myself, losing loved ones, losing direction, every song is kind of about dealing with some form of loss.
How did you approach the production of "Homebody"? What instruments, sounds, and techniques did you use to create the unique soundscapes present throughout the project?
Truth be told, I don’t know. My creative process is very sporadic and what the song sounds like at the beginning of the sesh is rarely similar to the end product. I did use more “sampling’ with this project, and I say it like that because I resampled ideas i had made earlier and gave them new life because I’m so scared of getting a copyright case lol. Most of those songs were made 2018-2022 and they kinda document me transitioning during that time.
The project features collaborations with PeteJames and Malik Elijah. How did you go about selecting these artists to work with, and what did they bring to the project?
I just work well with Pete whenever I can get him out the cut or the gold course, that’s my dog lol. The Malik feature on “This” came about so smoothly. We had been fans of each other from soundcloud, we got to talking and I thought he would sound great on the the project because I wanted to get him in a different pocket which I think he appreciated. He sent me the verse back super fast too, Malik Elijah is the truth.
Can you tell us about any upcoming shows or performances where fans can hear "Homebody" live? How do you approach live performance and engaging with your audience?
I’m doing a few mixes of DJ sets and Live performances in the coming months. All i can recommend is checking my website and social media to keep up. Whenever I perform I just go out and aim to do my best and make sure the people there have a good time. I definitely practice relentlessly but when I’m on stage I’m just having fun, and the audience always feels and reflects that.
Looking forward, what's next for you after the release of "Homebody"? Do you have any new projects or collaborations in the works, or any other exciting plans for the future?
Expect more releases and events, I’m on a roll lately. I will be straying away from the sound of my former projects, so just be aware and listen with an open mind.
As an artist, what's your ultimate goal? What do you hope to achieve through your music, and how do you plan to get there?
I want niche fame. I want to be able to go out and perform at festivals and sweaty nightclubs. I want to inspire people all over to work to be the best version of themselves and have life moments with my music as their soundtrack. Then I want to go back home and hang with friends, family and be a farmer. Or just be able to go to my local target and buy an air fryer and no one at the store cares, I’m just a guy buying an air fryer.
What advice would you give to other emerging artists who are working on their own projects? How can they stay motivated and focused on their creative vision?
Nobody knows what they’re doing it’s just ego. This music shit is a gamble and no one has the actual answers, so you might as well just focus on having fun and pushing yourself as a creative and a person.
How do you see your music evolving and changing over time? Are there any genres or styles you're interested in exploring in the future?
I have no idea, I might retire, buy 10 pairs of black t-shirts and shorts and be a tech house DJ for all I know.
What's your favorite track from "Homebody," and why? Are there any specific lyrics or moments that hold a special meaning for you?
This with Malik is probably my favorite. It just sounds like organized chaos and its so raw but clean. I definitely got pretty silly with it.
Finally, what do you want your fans to take away from "Homebody," both musically and emotionally? What message or themes do you hope will resonate with them the most?
I want people to interpret the music however they want, I love hearing what people take away from my music because its always so different from my intent. So my takeaway is, take what you want from the art.