Simon M

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

Hello! I’m Simon, I’m a music producer/composer/songwriter from Canada. I work on my own music as a creative director and producer, and on other artists’ records as just a producer. The main artists I currently work with are Babebee, DPF, and Kurtis, but I’ve also got some really interesting placements coming up. I released an album called “poisonedcheeto.com” late last year, which I directed, produced, mixed, and got some of my amazing artist friends to do vocals on.

I’ve been told by Jerome (my manager and good friend that has supervised my creative decisions since we were in high school) that my music is ‘eclectic’ and I feel like that’s a good descriptor. I was raised on the internet, as a lot of us were, my attention span isn’t the greatest, and my goal is always to make something I would enjoy listening to, so I often revel in excess.

Frequently adding elements, changing progressions, and structuring beats in an off-kilter way. In composition and texture, I’m definitely inspired by the 2010s electro-pop/EDM I grew up on, especially old deadmau5, everything he tapped into melodically I see as super influential. Also, JC Foster’s music was a really big influence on the album specifically. He released a tape called 109 900 earlier last year and it really opened my brain to how to make an album live inside its own world diegetically.

How has your experience in the industry been thus far?

Very mixed, to say the least. I wouldn’t say I’m in the music industry cause I haven’t interacted with labels or distributors that much, but the one time I was in talks with one was very strange. A lot of label execs and non-musical creatives in the scene spend more time romanticizing their own success and what it means for their self-image than actually working and I think that’s an extremely toxic and narcissistic mindset.

Underground labels are cool, though. I’ve worked with Lauren Records on a project, and they’ve been fantastic and extremely considerate. Also, let’s be real here, the SoundCloud scene is a really scary place to be a part of a lot of the time. I’ve met some truly amazing people like Keelan, Kurtis, Cricket, Branden, and Alisynn but it’s always a gamble associating with people cause you never know who’s morally bankrupt. I had to cut some musician friends off recently because they were being really weird to my manager on Instagram.

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?

I dropped a song called “settle” on SoundCloud last summer. It was a song I wrote as part of an album I scrapped, and I didn’t realize it when dropping it but it was the first time I had released a solo song that was entirely written by me, as everything else I had on my page was remixes. And I was scared to release it both because I personally don’t like my own vocals and because it’s a pretty ugly and toxic song, and it also happened to be insanely personal.

I wanted to release it just to put it out there, I didn’t even make a post about it. But it did better than anything I had done before and I got a lot of new listeners because of it. I played it in a set I did for Goop House last year and people were saying in the chat that they loved the song and especially the lyrics, which was really cool to me. I just hope the people who like the song recognize that it was born out of obtuse pessimism and that you really shouldn’t think like this.

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 think I’m more songwriting-focused than other producers in the scene. I’ve been told by producers I work with that the way I structure my beats is dynamic and that I know how to really flesh out a song, and that’s really cool to hear cause one of the main things I stress about is constantly giving the listener stimuli so that they never get bored.

I’m not super good at sound design or mixing, my priority in music is to compose a track that is solid at its core, and then add some quirk to it. I record all my instruments, I don’t use loops, and I try to have as much control over the finished product as possible. No disrespect to more sound design-based producers, as I believe it’s a much more skillful art and I really admire them, I just prioritize composition in my own creative work.

Is there any one 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 definitely “LET THE SPEAKERS BLOW”. I love that one so much. And I was really happy to finally get a song out with IKTL and alt and IAMDEAD, we’ve been friends for a while and we’re all really happy with how insane the song turned out. Other than that, I’d say marionette by miind, SOS by cybertrash and reef, and NAUSEOUS with liza, blaise, kurtis, and aftrr from my album. Also stranded by babebee, which also has an incredible music video.

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

I don’t have a super large audience but a lot of people keep coming back to my album, which is really cool. I guess there aren’t a lot of concept albums in the scene. Also not to toot my own horn but I think it’s paced really intensely and doesn’t waste much time, so it’s probably a fun listen for people every once in a while. And people should start listening cause I’m just a silly little guy who loves to have a little bit of fun.

Who do you listen to on a regular basis?

Jane Remover is an inspiration for most people in the scene but her music is extremely close to me personally and she’s made like 5 of my favorite songs ever. Quadeca, Brakence, The Weeknd, and Quinn have also had amazing records this year, especially Quinn, I love how she structures and conceptualizes her projects.

Other than that, a ton of Bladee, I think he’s one of the most satisfying vocalists ever and his songwriting is just so goofily charming and has a real optimistic beauty to it. If we’re talking about the scene, Viizzi is probably my favorite artist ever. He’s made some of the most amazing bangers I’ve ever heard: suicidefreestyle, Murder For Hire, Monster, Faker, Save Me, all incredible songs, and I’m blessed to have him as a friend. Reef is also extremely promising and already has a great EP under his belt.

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

These people all influence my sound and my creative process.

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

Personally, I feel like the emotion displayed by a song is its most defining aspect. More than any skill displayed or compositional prowess, what’s going to stick with you after a song is done playing is the feeling it left you with. I try to go into every track I work on with a feeling or general vibe I wanna capture, over any tangible melody or progression. And a lot of the time an artist I’m working with will let me know the emotion they want to capture and I have to make sure I’m on target when I compose and record.

What was the main inspiration for poisonedcheeto.com?

When I decided I wanted to make an album, I had a lot of demos of songs I made with artists that they didn’t want to upload. The songs make me bleed, darkness, one dance, and undead were basically done and just needed features (in the case of undead, it was originally a remix of zombie by rouri404 and Vaeo so I needed new vocals altogether).

I was working at a grocery store at the time, just pushing shopping carts and tasks of the like, so I had a lot of time to think about a way to get these songs out. I always loved album titles with digital handles or domain names on them, just cause I thought they looked cool. From there I decided I wanted a really over-the-top announcer voice like there would be on sites like audiojungle and traktrain but way more ridiculous, and creepypasta-adjacent implied lore about the artist who made the website.

After that, I worked out that I wanted the record to have a breakneck pace, and for the announcer tags to represent the producer basically venting through his work, while still being majoritarily comedic. I then started working on new songs for the album, starting with Let The Speakers Blow, then Nauseous, then 2nd Place, then For Your Mind. True Religion was added at the last minute because I bought one of Viizzi’s opens on impulse one day and ended up making something way better than I expected.

Getting everyone’s vocals on time was really tough because I set myself a deadline for the record (I have a bad habit of letting records stay on the back burner until I stop caring about them) but I really didn’t want to rush anyone. I really loved working with everyone on this record, all of the vocalists on here are amazing artists and people in their own right and I’m super grateful to have crossed paths with them.

My manager Jerome helped me a lot with the visual identity of the record. All the pictures I had up on social media in the lead-up for the record were taken by him. We have a very similar sense of humor, and we both understood what type of character we wanted to create. He and his friends helped set up fake poisonedcheeto missing posters around a local college, which was hilarious, and ended up returning a decent amount of pre-saves since we had the domain name printed on all of them. Speaking of the website, it was something I wanted to do in the lead-up to the album but I hadn’t coded html/css in years. Still, I was able to make the website, and I’m pretty proud of how it turned out, even if leastfavorite did the website promo thing way better than I ever could.

Also, massive props to Don Sharpe for the voice acting on the tags, he did an incredible job and followed my vision perfectly, and was overall really nice to work with. You can find him on fiverr here: Sharpvoiceovers | Fiverr

So yeah, it was basically just a recontextualized collection of unreleased songs that I overcomplicated and built on and somehow turned into a concept album.

What are your top 3 favorite songs from the album?

Number one would be Let The Speakers Blow, next would be Make Me Bleed, and then Nauseous. I mean it’s been months but I still can’t get over Grayson’s hook on Let The Speakers Blow, I definitely need to work with all of these guys a lot more in the future.

How long did this album take you to make?

I came up with the concept around July 2022 and finished it in October, one week before release. I can’t lie, it was a lot of effort, especially since I was in school at the same time. I would spend more hours on the album than on my schoolwork most weeks.

And trying to handle promo, the website, publishing, looking for features, mixing everything consistently track to track, and freelancing at the same time to cover expenses was pretty crazy. But I’m super proud of how it turned out and the wonderful people I’ve met through this project.

JC Foster’s interpretation of what he believes is a “poisoned cheeto” is probably the best explanation I’ve ever heard for such an eye-catching name. Do you believe this album will help those listening to try and question the difference in importance between commodity and reality?

Before I get into the explanation thing I just wanna say JC Foster is one of the coolest and most creative people working today and you owe it to yourself to check out his youtube channel, his work is hilarious, ambitious and deeply human. Both his sketches and music have been a huge inspiration in both my personal sense of humor and in the way I conceptualize projects. Here’s his channel, he did fantastic voicework on this album: JC Foster Takes It To The Moon - YouTube

Now I’m going to be completely honest. I wrote all of the skits, interludes and tags on the album, and the intermission was the very last thing I added, and it was basically only for one reason. Since the word “cheeto” is in the album title, I can technically get sued for misleading labeling if the work doesn’t reference the product. So I wrote this whole huge paragraph, bringing up modern politics and philosophy and the horrors of neo-liberal capitalism basically just as a bit to set up how the name means nothing and I just came up with it when I was 17 and really dumb.

Now I still agree with everything said in the interlude, rampant consumerism is ruining our ability to feel empathy and I really tried to hammer that point home in a more empathetic way in the outro. I just find it insanely funny how a ton of people reached out to me saying they found real insight on society at that point on the album when I just wanted to do some trolling. Also, one dude texted me saying he listened to the album on acid and that interlude made him start bad tripping. And I think that’s really funny but I still feel bad for the guy.

What features would like to see on your next project?

Definitely babebee. I didn’t know them when I started work on the record but I love everything we’ve worked on together and hope I can get them on a project soon. Also definitely Vaeo, she’s absolutely amazing in everything she makes. One of the best and most expressive vocalists working today. I’ve also been in contact with Glitch Gum and Jahhlu recently, really hoping to get a song out with both of them sometime.

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

Be humble. Put a priority on the finished product you make instead of indulging in the mentality of being an artist. Talk to as many people as possible and try to make a legitimate connection with them. Treat fellow artists like friends instead of seeing them as ways to grow your own success. Most of all, have fun. It’s important to remember most of us won’t make it or become super successful. If you’re in it for the money, you will realize you’re in the wrong business when you get your first Distrokid cheque. Make sure you’re doing music out of love for the art form and a fondness for the creative process. Thanks for interviewing me, sheku.

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KON

Trey welcome to Nefarious Supply, and thank you for agreeing to interview with us. To get this interview started tell us about yourself who is Trey and how did you get started in the music industry?

My real name is Trey Gibson but in the music world I go by the name K.O.N. I was born & raised in Nashville. I came up with the name when I was in high school but never actually planned on being a rapper at the time. I rapped a little bit in high school under the name T.Gibbs but It wasn’t anything serious. Music had been something that seemed unrealistic when I was younger. I started making music with one my childhood friends Jyou after our Sophomore year of college. It was honestly a big turning point because we had both been looking for people to take that next step into making music with and until then had been unsuccessful. After that we dropped a couple EPs. The rest is history.

So we’ve interviewed a bunch of artists from NASHVILLE already, and we love this area. Tell us about your experience in NASHVILLE so far, I was this area influence you in your music, what artist have you worked with from the area, and what’s the scene like here for underground artists?

I feel like a majority of my career so far in Nashville has been trying to make a name for myself. There’s so much noise going on in the music industry here that It can be hard to find a consistent footing especially when you’re starting from scratch, which most of us are. It’s inspiring though being around so many creatives because it makes me want to stay consistent and work through the noise. As a HipHop/ RnB artist it can be tough in this city because you really have to earn every opportunity. The beautiful thing about the Nashville Hip Hop Scene is that it’s so diverse and unique. Everyone has a unique way of approaching music composition. It’s hard not to wake up thinking about music because you know someone else in the city is. I’ve been blessed to work with some of the amazing artists in the city. Jyou , Ron Obasi , Yours Truly Jai, Demo, Jordan Xx , $hrames , Dimestate Don, Lina the list goes on. Extremely blessed.

In addition to your location what artists would you say have influenced you and your music and who are you currently listening to right now?

If you looked at my Spotify right now you would find a lot of Isaiah Rashad, Drake, Kanye, Smino, Deangelo, Mac Miller , and MF Doom. As a kid I listened to a lot of Kendrick Lamar, J Cole, Lil Wayne, and Big Sean though. Out of all those names I would probably say one of my biggest inspirations is Isaiah Rashad. It’s something about making “music for the vibers” that relates to me heavy. A long with that I’m highly inspired by the lyricism and flows of the likes of Andre 3000 & Kendrick Lamar. I always like to study their decisions when approaching composition.

So let’s talk about your music, what would you say is the most challenging thing about being an artist, what is your creative process like, and if you could give any new artist some advice what would it be?

One of the hardest things about being an artist is consistently believing in your art regardless of how the public responds to it especially when you’re first starting off. I find trying to be consistent as a big remedy for that because it’s something about knowing you’re always getting better that helps you remain confident. My creative process consists of finding or creating composition that I feel is moving and then laying down lyrics & Melodies that match the vibe. Writing a song can take anywhere from a hour to a week or two. I find letting ideas sit and coming back to them is what’s most efficient for me. I can usually tell within the first 20 seconds of a beat if I’m motivated to write to it.

Sometimes a beat will hit you differently depending on what you’re going through at the time. It can be a pretty emotional process. If I could give advice to new artist I would say simply find what you like, figure out why you like it, and apply it to your music to create your sound. Be kind to everyone and move with genuine intention. How people interpret you and your intentions are out of your control. Most importantly if you really love what you do practice it everyday.

Not too long ago you released Your new album Kids being Kids! So just tell us about this new album including what’s The meaning behind the title, how long have you been working on this project, and what was it like working with WowJus7in?

Kids Being Kids is a tape for all the groovy kids who love themselves and want to move their feet around . I feel like Kids being Kids was me taking a detour from my typical lyrically driven route and trying to just make fun music. I started working with WowJus7in last summer and it was one of those things where we kind of just clicked as far as music we liked and what we were aiming for. It only took the first few beats he showed me for me to know that our sounds would mesh. What was crazier was he’d only been making beats for about a year.

It wasn’t until October after a lot of crazy shit had happened in my life that we decided it was time to make a tape together. But by that time we already had chemistry and it was just a matter of making the music. His girlfriend Teresa, owner of No Use Market, played a huge role in putting everything together as far as visuals and everything that went with the music such as cover art and tracklist. I could go on a whole rant about everyone involved but just know it was a team effort. Starting and finishing things with people has a way of bringing everyone involved closer.

On your new album you got some amazing features from some Nashville natives including: Jyou, Demo, Dimestatedon, and Lina. how did you get them as features on your project, what was it like working with them, and who is your favorite artist to collab with on this project?

The main goal for Kids Being Kids was to have everyone on it Nashville based. Me and the team brainstormed who would sound good on what and hit up people to see if they’d be down. Amazing that folks came out to support me & the project. I honestly can’t pick a favorite. If I had to it would of course be jyou cause that’s my brother. But working with all of them was definitely an experience. Everyone was so extremely talented and you could tell from the energy that everyone came in with that they wanted to put their best foot forward which is ultimately reflected on the project. I don’t think anyone really knew off bat what they were signing up for.

So what’s next for you in 2022, where do you want to be by the end of this year, as well as the end of the decade. And what’s the biggest goal you have for your career?

By the end of the year by the grace off god I want to further increase my presence within the Nashville community and the surrounding areas and extend to other major cities while continuing to perfect my craft. What all we have in store I can’t tell you or it’d ruin the surprise. But if this was a book Kids being Kids is the prelude. Me & the team are aiming to crush all expectations, break all boundaries , and prove all doubters wrong in these next 10 years. The goal will always be to try and make timeless music and be expressive based on who we are.

And addition to New Goals are you planning on dropping any new music this year?

There is a great possibility that there will be more music dropping 2022. Just sit back relax and enjoy the show.

Who should we interview next on Nefarious Supply? Drop some friends below!

You all should definitely interview WowJus7in.

Any last words?

Thank you all for the interview. I very much enjoyed the intriguing questions you all presented. Go stream Kids being Kids its a great listen and follow me on Instagram.

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24.

24 welcome back to Nefarious Supply and Happy New Year! To get the interview started give us an update from your self last year give up an update on what has changed from last year?

First and foremost, yo! Great to be back. Man last year was a year to discover myself truly and understand who I am, not only as an artist, but as a human overall. Took down time to endure life, lessons, etc. It’s now 2022 and despite the slow start, I’m blooming and understanding who I am, where I want to be. Lots of new music has been created, beautiful plans have been curated, and also life is beginning to get sunny again. So it’s overall been a huge change, but enjoying every bits of it all no matter what you know.

In the last year what has changed about Nashville regarding the underground scene in the area and what new artists or established artists have been coming out of the area?

I think it has bloomed bigger than ever, honestly. An eye is on us lowkey. With the continuous growth of long time artists like Ron Obasi, Brian Brown, Chuck Indigo, and the growth of “new coming” artists like $avvy, A.G. Sully, dmndstr, myself though I don't want to casually throw my name into the mix haha but you know... I think Nashville is in good hands. From artists to producers to songwriters, everything. 615 is becoming a beautiful mecca and it’s so lovely to not only witness but be apart of.

From last year to now what are some lessons you’ve learned about your self, being an underground artists, and if you could go back and give your self some advice what would it be?

I think as the artist I am now and the person I’m becoming, I’d let myself know to not only trust but remember that the sun shines in the end. What I deserve is coming, I just need to remain doing my part in the lovely becoming. Keep myself here, like within myself, and just keep at this shit.

For new artists looking to get started what advice would you give them about their starting their career?

Leave the doubt at the door. The thoughts come but remember your worth and who you are, for you are meant for this. You're meant to take this journey, you’re meant to touch past limits. So cred yourself at all costs.

What artists are you currently listening to right now and what are your favorite albums and songs from 2021?

Currently have been spinning a lot of Ambré, Lucky Daye, Orion Sun, older Brent Faiyaz, The Internet… Outkast and Raphael Saadiq has been heavily in rotation. As well as some Jimi Hendrix, Omar Apollo, some Mick Jenkins, Isaiah Rashad, some Pharcyde. I’ve been dabbling throughout the personal palette heavily. I think my personal favorite projects from 2021 were “THIB” by Isaiah Rashad, “Elephant In The Room” by Mick Jenkins, “Minus The B******t Life’s Great” by Nascent, “Lately I Feel Everything” by WILLOW, and “Mood Valiant” by Hiatus Kaiyote. Honestly have way more projects but those are the ones off the top of my head I could name. Singles, a lot of R&B artists, alternative artists, and rap artists were on crazy single runs last year so it’s really hard to choose my favorites but I can speak on “Over” by Lucky Daye. Was discussing with a friend about how that song holds longevity, could never get tired of it. One of my favorite single drops of 2021 for sure.

Let’s talk music, last year you released a double single titled “black notebook”, and followed up with “Can’t Stop” featuring Lina. Tell us about this new song including what inspired it, who helped on production, and how was your experience working with LINA?

What once began as a joke in the midst of studio chatting, goofing around about toxic relationships and lust, became me channeling in what was heard, what situations I may have endured, and just all tied. This is a story surrounded by lust, temptation, and emotional chaos. But it is being communicated in relatable ways for people to grasp and say “Hell yeah, it be like that.” yanno. The lyrics channel something fun yet serious, showing what goes through the head of one involved in a lustful situation with someone they shouldn’t be involved with despite what may be going on within other said relationship. I feel like the song just brings relation and felt by many.

To be transparent about something like this is something that touches. I appreciate having that goofy conversation with the producers and engineers that day, because this song probably wouldn’t have been created truthfully. That all lead to what “SO WHAT” is today. Shoutout to dmndstr, NOBODY’S HOME, and Enxgma on the production help, the most amazing set of guys ever. They are going to bloom and I’m always blessed to work with them, be in a room together per usual. Something beautiful always brews. My experience working with LINA was top tier. LINA is one of the most underrated, hardworking people I know within the Nashville music scene and beyond. Beautifully spirited and heavily talented. It was so amazing to work with them, the process was just so fun and pure. The 24./LINA link is something that’ll always turn into something memorable. Blessed to have them around for sure.

What artists should we interview next on Nefarious Supply?

NicholasLamar + Yung Steezee are one of the most fun artists I’ve truly came across. They both deserve to finally be talked about. LONÉ (Carlon A.) is another good artist, truly someone who loves the art and works hard behind the scenes. He also has music that deserves to be heard by many, the guy is talented. My guy Qualls, lastly, is one truly deserving. Was blessed to be on a song for his upcoming project, he’s truly full of potential and deserves the recognition.

Any last words?

“SO WHAT” is out now on all platforms, stream it. Dig it. This is the last, so much more in store going forward. More music, new project, new fest… Too much to say. Looking forward to the journey and bringing everyone along with me. Let’s swim… Love. 🤞🏾

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StashtheWave

Stash thank you for agreeing to interview with Nefarious Supply to get to get this interview started tell us about your self who is Stash, what got you started as a musician, how long have you been making music, and what is your experience so far as an underground artist.

I wanna start off by saying thank you for having me, and giving me the opportunity to talk a little about myself on your platform. The name StashtheWave is a moniker I created a little bit after high school, around 2016. I’m a Boston-based music producer from Randolph, MA. My musical journey started at a young age, listening to the music my father would play around the house. Everything from classic Spanish music to Marvin Gaye or Lionel Richie, and the soft rock and R&B of the 90s/early 2000s. Around 9 years old I started taking piano lessons for several years and going into middle school I started listening to more music that I discovered on my own. By the time I was a senior in high school in 2015, I started experimenting with FL Studio trying to teach myself how to make my own beats with the dreams of one day being the one behind many future hit records. Since then, I’ve been able to work with some of the best artists from around my state and have gotten some pretty dope opportunities along the way.

I would describe my experience of being an underground artist from Massachusetts as community driven. I feel like everyone from around here really supports one another, especially the people I keep around. My career thus far has been short, but I’ve learned so much along the way and have been blessed with opportunities that most people don’t get. My first big break in Boston’s music scene was in 2018 when I produced the music on a Celtics’ commercial that also included Cousin Stizz’s narration. Since then, I’ve been working with a lot artists from around the city and from neighboring states including artists from Van Buren Records, Notebook P, Lonny X from CT and Hennessy from Providence. This journey has been a rollercoaster ride so far but I know I have so much more in store.

Being based out of Massachusetts how has this area influenced you as a producer , in addition to Van Buren having a big presence in the area what other artists are prevalent in the area, and in terms of talent who do you think is the best underground artist or artists to come out of your state right now/?

I think I’ve been extremely blessed by being around so many great artists from my area, and everyone around me keeps pushing me to be greater. Having that level of talent around really does wonders for my own creativity. In addition to what Van Buren has been doing, artists like Notebook P, Donald Grunge, BoriRock, REDLINE Agency, Latrell James, my guy ROHO who’s a fire, multi-faceted producer, my guys from Rebel Mafia and my own collective Dienue have proven that there is great talent here in Massachusetts as well as many others. My personal favorite in terms of talent is Notebook P. We’ve been working together for years and seeing his development in real-time has been beautiful to witness. My guys over at Van Buren Records really been doing their thing too.

In addition to your location what artists would you say have had the biggest influence on you, why, and which artists are you currently listening to right now?

My biggest inspirations have mostly came from Pharrell, Kanye West, 9th Wonder, KAYTRANADA, Metro Boomin and many many more. Definitely everyone in Dienue and VB, Latrell too. All of them have been pivotal in my growth as a producer and artist in general. And since ROHO and I started making beats together he’s also helped me apply a whole different approach to my own beat-making as well. Currently I’ve been listening to Babyface Ray’s new album, Saba’s new project, this dude BashfortheWorld from Texas, and Curren$y and Alchemist’s new album too.

So the journey as an underground producer is never easy and is filled with all of ups and downs if you could go back in time and give your younger self advice about your career what would you say, and for new producers that are just now getting started what advice would you give them.

I would probably tell my younger self and to producers who are just starting to keep working as hard as possible on your craft, and that you might not like everything you make all the time but that doesn’t mean someone else won’t. Keep drawing inspiration from all avenues of life and that it’s also okay to just live life for a while until that inspiration comes back.

What is your favorite thing about being an underground producer, and what would you say is the most challenging thing?

I think my favorite thing about being an underground producer is also the most challenging thing; I love being a versatile producer who can create with almost any artist and I feel like that makes me one of the state’s best kept secrets. With that being said, that feeling of being “slept on” comes with some negative baggage sometimes but you always have to overcome those emotions of self-doubt.

So talk to us about your creative process what platform do you use to produce from start to finish how do you get inspired, what’s it like when you get in the studio, and how do you know you have something you are ready to share with the world?

I’ve been making beat on FL Studio since the start and I honestly don’t plan on moving to a different DAW. The first thing I think of when I’m starting a beat is whatever emotions I’m feeling at that moment. I try my best to translate my feelings into the music I make and I heavily incorporate that into the sessions I’m in. The studio is like my sanctuary, it’s my place to relax and wind down, and to open my mind to any and all kinds of possibilities. Having that level of comfort in a room really gets me in a position to be as creative as I can be. I usually know I have a record that I want to put out when I’ve been sitting on it for a bit but I can’t stop playing it. I might not like it for like a few days or a week but I always end up going back to it like “nah, this is hard.” That’s when I know I’m ready to release something or send it out.

StashtheWave · Cruise Control

So back in 2020 you released a small single featuring three songs titled Cruise Control walk us through this project including what inspired it, the meaning behind the title, and the making or inspiration behind each of the songs?

The COVID pandemic left us all stuck in our cribs for good amount of 2020, so I had the idea of releasing a small beat tape with an independent label called Dust Collectors. Some things happened and I ended up not releasing with that label and decided to put it out on my own. I handled almost everything about that project from production and art direction with additional help from my fellow Dienue member Clyde Black.

The main reason why I wanted to release Cruise Control was to showcase a certain vibe from my beats that most people didn’t know me for at the time. Until then, I felt like most artists expected trap beats from me so I just wanted to show that I can be very versatile as well. The creation of the beat tape came from the last track, ‘Otw Home.’ It’s the most recent beat on there and my personal favorite, and that beat was what drove the inspiration of the entire project. ‘Noir’ was an old beat from like 2017 that I touched up with some new drums and ‘October’ is actually the oldest beat on there.

This year you entered into the new year on a high note and followed up with Cruise Control with your new release To Whom Much Is Given tell us about this new single and the three tracks?

To Whom Much is Given is 3-track EP that I released to further showcase my production and curation capabilities, and to also showcase the talent of some of my closest friends and collaborators. Everything was made over that past year or so and everything was made organically. I’ve been sitting on a lot of records with various artists so I really wanted to just put out a few of them that I loved and was ready for the world to hear.

On cruise control you really show cased your production but with this project you decided to feature artists over your beats including: Donald Grunge, Jiles, Arold, Clyde Black, and Notebook. What made you feature each of them, and how was the experience working with them for this new project?

I’ll start with Grunge. Grunge is an amazingly versatile artist that can hop on almost any beat imaginable. I sent him the beat for ‘BORDERLINE’ while he was in LA and he sent back a record like the next day. From the moment I listened to it I knew that we had one. Most people know him for his autotune but he’s not rapping with autotune on this one and that alone also really made want to release the record. Jiles and I have more than a few records together and he really just be snapping on all of them. ‘I.D.FW.N.’ was a record made so organically one night and once I heard the freestyling from everyone while I was making the beat I knew it was going to be a special one. That track so raw, man. ‘FEBRUARY’ came from one of the darkest times for me in recent memory. It was a record that originally me and Clyde were just working on together before I sought the help of ROHO and Notebook P to complete the song.

So 2022 is just started what are your goals this year including where do you want to be by the end to his year, and where do you want your career by the end of this decade?

My goals for the year is to keep my foot on the gas with my music. I have so much music in the vault and I’m honestly more ready than ever to release it. I have a lot of great ideas I wanna share with everyone once they’re fully realized and I can’t wait for what’s next. By the end of the year I want everyone from around here that I’m one of the best out. I’ve always believed in myself and knew that I could do anything that I applied my mind to. By the end of the decade, I just hope I could leave my mark on my community, inspire the next generation of dreamers and help my team achieve great success.

Who should we feature next?

I’m going to be biased and say that I think you should feature either someone from Dienue or my boy Notebook P (LOL). Everyone one of those guys are immensely talented and have done so much for my own creativity. Clyde is an amazing rapper/singer/stylist/graphic designer. Man’s really a jack of all trades. Qwan? is a the only rapper-producer in Dienue and he’s got some crazy records in the vault that I know he’s ready to release. Demaris is one of the best producers and sample-choppers I know and is also multi-talented. And Notebook P got the voice of an angel. That man can sing his heart out and can write songs like nobody else that I know.

Any last words?

I just want to say thank you again for featuring me on your platform. I love the way you guys highlight underground artists and also give a lot of free game to up and coming artist who might not have this information at their disposal. I hope you all liked my project and be on the lookout for more releases from me this year!

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jev

Jev Happy New Year, and thank you for interviewing with Nefarious Supply. To get the interview started tell us about your self who is jev.

Well I'm a 21 year old rap artist based in Ontario, Canada. I started making music at the age of 9 and fell in love with the process of creating something beautiful and sharing that with the world. I was always in search of something that allowed to me fully express myself and I found that with Rapping. I am a creative at heart so my love for the arts does not stop at Rap, in my downtime I write scripts for tv and movie shows that I will hopefully produce in the near future. My creativity stems from my diverse background and a big goal of mine is to carve my own lane within the Rap genre.

Where are you based out of and how has this area influenced you and your sound?

Currently, I’m based out of Ontario, Canada. I was born in the DRC (Democratic Republic of Congo) and I spent the majority of my adolescent years in South Africa before settling in Canada. Living in all 3 of these countries shaped how I create and digest music. These 3 countries all have their own genre and taste when it comes to music. This was very beneficial for me because it opened my eyes to new experiences and sounds. Most importantly it showed me that music is a universal language and I was able to witness how music is able to transcend language barriers and cultures. Not only did that motivate me to keep creating, it also gave me the confidence to think outside the box and incorporate different styles, sounds and rhythms in my music, which have helped me grow as an artists.

In addition to your location what artists have heavily influenced you, what are your top 5 album , and who is currently in your rotation?

There is a vast majority of artist that have influenced me and shaped who I am as an artist today. With regards to my location, artist like Drake have been a major influence, I always respected how he has been able to cross genres. Other artist like J Cole, Kendrick Lamar, Andre 3000, Kanye West have always been major influences in the music I make. I am not afraid to look outside of the rap genre for influence to, I listen to a lot of R&B and 80s Soul, which have helped a lot in terms of improving my melodies and even subject matter.

My top 5 albums!, that's a tough question because it constantly changes but as of right now, in no particular order my top 5 albums are, J Cole “Forest Hills Drive”, Lauryn Hill ”The Miseducation Of Lauryn Hill”, Kendrick Lamar “GKMC”, Bryson Tiller “TRAPSOUL”, SZA “Ctrl”, and if I had to sneak one in there it would be August Alsina “TESTIFY” or DRAKE ”NWTS”. Right now I’m listening to a lot of Neo-soul, so anything Erykah Badu, Jill Scott or Rapheal Saadiq is in my rotation, there is so much good music out there and I intend to listen to as much of it as possible.

How did you get started as a musician and how has your experience been so far?

I started creating music at the age of 9 but at the time it was just for fun and as a side hobby, I started of as a singer, all I remember at the time is Usher was a big inspiration and as time went on I noticed a pattern in music, it was a formula most musicians were using at that time, having a singer do the hook and the rappers would do the verses, I saw this with Soulja Boy & Sammie ”Kiss me Thru the Phone” and Jay-Z & Alicia Keys ”Empire State Of Mind”. At the time this was a winning formula and I decided to do something similar I would sing the hooks and the plan was to find someone that could rap and do the verses, I wasn't able to find someone to rap and do the verses so I decided to do it myself and as time went on I became better and better with rapping until I eventually decided to leave singing and pursue rapping.

It was around the Young Money era where I really fell in love with it and decided to pursue it as a career, I released my first song at 13 it was a song called “They Know” and I was just rapping over the “5am in Toronto” instrumental, my friends, family and even people at school all seem to enjoy it so I decided to make more music and more music, and that’s what I’ve been doing since. My experience so far has been great, I love creating there’s no question about it. There is a lot of work that comes with being an artist especially from the business side but despite that I have had a positive experience and plan on continuing to have a positive experience.

What are somethings you’ve learned since your start, and if you could go back in time and give your younger self some advice what would it be?

The major thing I’ve learned since I started is that creating music is just 50% of being a artist, the other 50% is the business side, which a lot of artist including myself have neglected in the past. The two work hand in hand, you have to understand that you as an artist are a business and you should pay attention to your branding, marketing etc. just as much as you pay attention to your creativity and music. I don’t have a mentor or anybody to guide me, so most of the time I'm learning on the go but I'm thankful for platforms like Nefarious Supply, various channels on YouTube and all the people in the industry who release a lot of gems for upcoming artist like myself.

I also learned how important it is to diversify that’s why I started my own collective “LONER inc” and it’s a collective that specializes in music, film, tv, and fashion, with this collective I’m hoping to explore every thing my creative brain thinks of. If I had to go back and give my younger self advice it would be to be present, most artist chase result and when they don’t see those results they get discouraged, I was once like that when I was younger but changing your mindset is key in this industry, this is a marathon not a race, so be present in the moment, remove yourself from the end goal and enjoy the process.

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About two years ago you released your project “Untitled 01,” tell us more about this project including what inspired it, the process of making it, and what some of your favorite songs are?

I recorded that project when I was 16-17, it was some of the best fun I’ve had creating, it was never intended to be a project, I was just creating music and then the end of the year came and I had a bunch of songs laying around, so I put some of the best songs together and created “Untitled 01” releasing that was very therapeutic.

I released it in 2019 that's 2 years after majority of the songs on the project were recorded, I had a lot of doubts because I wasn't sure what sound I was aiming for. If you listen to that project it has a variety of different genres and I experimented a lot with disco, rap and pop on that album. But like I said it was therapeutic, the songs were written during my high school years, and looking back it is almost like a diary for me, like a peak inside my mind and mindset at that particular time. Inspiration came from everywhere and I didn't shy away from that, I embraced it and created. I’m constantly growing as an artist and my sound now is very different from what it was when I released that project. All the songs on that project were recorded in my bedroom and the vocals were recorded on my phone and I had the cracked version of FL studio on my computer and I would spend all night mixing and mastering these songs, I spent a lot of time on YouTube watching tutorials on how to mix, my goal was not perfection, I mixed it until it was decent enough and that was good enough for me.

I learned a lot from creating that project from how to mix, how to structure a song, how to create visuals, how to create album art and even how to promote your releases. Everything I didn't know I googled and it was the most frustrating, fun process because it forced me to learn about the industry. Some of my favourite songs on that project are “Jays”, “Diamond Rose”, “Revelations” and “Conversation”.

What's next for you in 2022 where do you want to be by the end of the year, and what's the long term goal of your career?

I’m scared to answer this question because I don't know what the future holds, but I see myself releasing way more music, a goal for me is to be more consistent than I was in previous years. The main thing I want to do this year is release my project “when angles cry” it has been something I've been working on and I'm hoping to release it this year. I want to connect with more people in the industry it would be amazing to have friendships with people that are in the same industry as me. The long term goal for me is really to have longevity, I also don't want to limit myself to just Rap/Hip-Hop, I see myself exploring other industries whether that’s Hollywood or Fashion. I honestly just want to look back on my career one day and be proud that I did everything I wanted to.

Any last words?

Thanks for having me on your platform, I’ve been watching you guys for awhile now and you guys are amazing. We need more platforms like yours. I also wanna thank all the people that have been supporting me thus far, I appreciate all the love and I can't wait for you guys to hear the new music.

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Brooce

Brooce first things first thank you for interviewing with Nefarious Supply, to get the interview started tell us about your self, who is Brooce, where are you from, and how did you come a musician?

First of all, thanks for allowing me to be interviewed by you guys. I enjoy your page, and what you do for music, local and mainstream! I’m a music producer, student, and barista. I was born in Washington D.C and raised between Prince George’s County and Anne Arundel County. Besides my daily responsibilities, I turn to music and skateboarding to separate from everything. Brooce is my artist name, which is just an alternate spelling of my actual name, Bruce. I would say Brooce is cool and collected, someone who seems to keep the same energy every time you see him, which is something I want to remain consistent in what I create. I became a musician maybe around 7 years ago, and I have always enjoyed music in all forms. Whether it be Hip-Hop/Rap, Rock, R&B, or House, I never stop looking for new artists to discover. However, I wanted to take my desire a step further, I wanted to create the music that I love.

Who or what has influenced your sound, in what ways have they done so?

I would say my family has inspired me a lot. The radio always stayed on in my house as a kid. From 96.3WHUR on the weekdays to 89.3WPFW on weekends, I experienced endless Funk, Soul, Hip-Hop, and R&B, which expanded my love for music. My grandmother would also take me down the street to the record store and give me money to buy CDs! As I got older, my love for music never stopped. My family had tons of CDs, vinyl, cassettes, and 8-tracks. Which allowed me to just go and listen to different music in many ways. As I got older, my love for music never stopped. I had the opportunity to go to concerts and experience music live, which was eye-opening! I was able to meet other creatives and friends as well, that introduced me to new artist. My best friend and local DJ Flotussin always send music to one another daily. Some music I know, while some I'm discovering for the first time. How blessed am I to have a great DJ give me the sauce that I been missing out on haha.

What are your current favorite albums and artists right now and who is currently in your rotation?

My favorite producers are Sango and Evil Needle, as they inspire me the most! Especially during the beginning of the Soulection era. Their sound was chill but hype as well, very unmatched. Sango uses a blend of Brazilian and South American influence and combines it with trap. Evil Needle is just an overall vibe and can't be put in a box. Bringing chillhop, lofi, dance, and electronic. He is one artist that inspires me the most. I never stopped bumping Curren$y, and after him, I’d say Floetry. Favorite albums right now, I am revisiting Danny Brown’s “XXX”. If anybody says, “Danny Brown isn’t good”. Listen to that entire project and tell me different. Also, “Night Creature” by Maya Jane Coles. It is an experimental house project with crazy vocals and tons of ambiance!

From the beginning of the pandemic till now what are some things you’ve done to build on your career

This year I decided to drop a single once a month, and if I missed dropping a single, I gotta drop two the next month. This helped my consistency entirely! This allowed me to drop four projects this year alone, so a little under 20 tracks! Also, submitting to Spotify playlist! Finding playlists with similar themes that match my music helped me a ton!

How has your career been unfolding so far what are some of your favorite things about being a musician and what are some things you don’t like so much?

Musically, my career has been improving! I have definitely grown as an artist and made so many connections. The fact that I remained confident in myself and hit 3.3K streams from 64 countries this year is a blessing. My favorite part of producing is the freedom to create whatever I desire or am in the mood for. I am in charge of the music I make, which makes me feel accomplished when listeners enjoy my sound. A big con is how hard it can be to work and collaborate with other artists sometimes. Unless you find genuine connections, it can be like pulling teeth. And money isn't everything in a partnership.

As a producer how do you find inspiration and what are your go to production tools?

I mainly use Logic Pro for my production! You can create, mix/master, sample, and everything from one program. I use a standard MPK Mini as well, but I plan on investing in some higher quality equipment in the future! I find my inspiration through daily experiences and other music. If I had a great day, my music might be chill and be very upbeat, with bright vocals. While if I had a bad day, I might end up creating something darker but still mellow. I honestly never know how my music will turn out. I sit down and create, and whatever happens, was meant to happen.

On September 9, 2021 you released your new project Just In Sight - EP. Tell us more about this project including what inspired it, your creative process, and your favorite songs on the project?

Yes! This was my first ever strictly house project. I listen to a lot of house, trance, etc., so I always wanted to make a project dedicated to nothing but house. Around my mid-teens, I had a big house/trance phase that just stuck with me. DC also has a pretty thriving house/electronic scene as well. So why not make the music that could be played at these venues by DJs? I wanted a nice blend of lofi house, chill house, and even some hardcore. My favorite tracks from the project are probably Claims and Bad Boy Radio! I love the jazzy vibe to both tracks, I wanted a lofi sound that included some real instrument chops, with loads of vocal samples. They're both a major vibe that starts and ends the project!

You also released another album titled Home on January of that year as well titled “Home”. Tell us more about this project as well and how was it working with Henny Lee?

Home was the first lengthy project I have made, and it's not perfect by a long shot. However, I proved to myself that I could do and that this was the beginning of so much more. Creating this off and on during one of the roughest times of my life created a strong bond with “Home”. This project was a piece of everything I love, hip-hop, dance, electronic, trap, and lofi. It was a chance to show how versatile I am as a producer. Henny Lee is a great friend of mine, so it was definitely a great time working together! It wasn't too long before working with him that I found out he created music too. He's innovative on the keys, sort of like a mad scientist when it comes to synths. I was just very appreciative of him even wanting to work with me, he's a solid dude and you should check out his work!

What’s next for you in 2021 where do you want to be by the end of the year, and what are your long term goals?

By the end of the year, I want to have doubled everything I did last year, streams, listeners, followers, and hopefully, touch even more countries. I want to graduate, get my own spot, and travel even more! I will be releasing a new album this year as well! I want to have grown as an artist and a person. And overall just want to connect more with my fan base!

Any recommended artist we should feature on our platform drop their @’s?

Henny Lee and Tre Five! Those are the two artists that I feel are very talented and that have always been genuine and supportive of everything I create!

Any last words?

I just want to say thanks to everybody that rocks with my music, and that even gave it a chance. We as artists always want to make it big and of course, become noticed. However, we can't forget about those who made this possible and that's our listeners. To even be able to create music and be interviewed is a blessing on its own. But, to have individuals hit me up and tell me how much they enjoy my music is something that I've dreamt of. It gives me the confidence to continue to do this and stay true to myself, so shout out to all my listeners and friends! And shout out to Alex she always holds me down when it comes to my dreams and goals. We can all be great; every day you wake up is a level up, so just keep pushing!

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Sincere Hunte

Sincere Hunte welcome to Nefarious Supply, to get this interview started tell us about your self who is Sincere Hunte, what got you started as a musician, and tell us about your experience as an underground artist so far?

Well, I’m from Huntsville, AL not the most glamorous spot but I love it. I started making music maybe 3 years ago when my homeboy Jon started making beats it seems like forever ago but those are the moments I treasure most, it was just us in a closet with an iPad and a microphone every moment was fun. As far as how it’s been so far? So Far So Good, I can’t complain, I’m learning every aspect of it all, on a smaller scale of course but, it’s been fun we’ve made memories you know?

So on your Soundcloud profile I see you’re based out of Huntsville, Alabama, tell us how has this location influenced you and your sound, how is the underground scene there for artists, and who are some artists making waves from this area?

Everything about Huntsville influences me. The lingo, the food, the people, as far as music goes though, really my flow and the soul that’s put into it, it’s not really a huge scene out this way but it’s making moves its artists like Erik Cain, Rel FromtheQ6, Greg Bussie, Wade Brown, My boy Tootie Neutron amongst others, it’s really a lot of untapped talent out this way that I feel is deserving especially since it’s so many different styles.

Which artists would you say have had the biggest influence on you and your sound, and if you could work with five established artists right now who would they be?

Top 5 Influences? Off top I’d say Earl, Lucki, Tyler, The Creator, Isaiah Rashad, and Jay- Z and for my 5 artists I’d like to work with without going with any of them, Navy Blue, Westside Gunn, MIKE, Dev Hynes, Kendrick Lamar, and Project Pat.

What are your favorite albums and why?

Yeezus by Ye is my favorite of all time, I remember where I was, what I was doing, how it made me feel, when I heard “On Sight” for the first time, it was like 80s-90s rock the party vibe but with lasers, shit changed me, I was 13 so it opened me up to more sounds then after that I went into what influenced that album, I learned who Mike Dean was and a bunch of other people like S1, Daft Punk & Rick Rubin. At the 2nd spot I’m going to with Pray For Paris by Westside Gunn, I feel that is a perfect album from artwork to production to lyrics and features, “Claiborne Kick” just sounds like the future, I can’t explain it but him & Boldy slid on that and then on the last track “LE Djoliba” where Gunn mentions tap dancing on the blow and Cartier William dances in. It’s perfect. Number 3 we have ‘Too Pimp A Butterfly’ by Kendrick Lamar. I love how vulnerable it is, it’s the truth, it’s relatable, it’s funky, he drops gems, it’s one of those albums that will live forever, it’s timeless ‘u’ brought tears to my eyes as a 14 almost 15 year old boy not knowing exactly what he was talking about but feeling what he felt. 4. ‘I Dont Like Shit’ by Earl, another album that made me emotional at a time when I’m young, mad at the world, depressive, trying to figure out where I fit in Highschool, I’d just put my headphones in and close my eyes, damn near every day. 5. Last and certainly not least, ‘Igor’ by Tyler, the Creator. It’s perfect, it embodies the same rock the party energy in ‘What’s Good’ , the rollout was phenomenal, the production, the content, even the color of the cover being that pink which I feel fits it so well. These are just a few I can name off the top of my head.

Let’s get into your music, walk us through you’re creative process from beginning to end how do you start the creation of each song/project you make and how do know when you have something you’re ready to share with the world?

I don’t think my process is too different from anyone else, I’m the type that enjoys full projects in their entirety, so I get a concept and build around it usually creating a scene in my mind or a setting where I want each song played, hit up Jayyun tell him what it is, we build some more. He makes the beat or I’ll make it or maybe we will call Samarie over, he gives input you know, try to run it like a team, get everyone involved if I can, to make it as best as we can then I do the writing, which is usually the easiest all I do is talk about shit. I’m going through or how I feel just a bunch of scattered thoughts really, I know it’s ready when I can listen to it over and over and I still enjoy it then I run by my friends, get some thoughts especially Kev and J because they don’t talk much, even when J LOVES the song he will just nod his head and say “Cute” and Kev won’t say much either he might get up and start dancing. It’s subtle things like that I love about my people especially since it’s times where they don’t give that reaction but most times it’s the ones I’m like “This needs more work”.

Last year you released an EP titled The Genesis, tell us about this project including what inspired this project, the songs, the production?

The Genesis was just a collection of thoughts inspired by talks with my mom, coping with the death of my dad, realizing how much damage you can do while being damaged, my trip to New York with Greg, seeing those big buildings everybody so close, I’m a country boy at heart so all of that was new to me for the most part. The production was just beats me and some friends made that I enjoyed, I wanted it sequenced well so thankfully they fit together in a sense like a puzzle, it was really a learning experience.

On The Genesis you had amazing guest features including: greg bussie, rei fromqtr6, erik cain, and samaire. How was your experience working with each of these artists, and what was the circumstances that lad to features on your project?

It’s always love with them boys Greg is a brother to me, so he introduced me to Erik, a great dude always wanting to teach and to learn, Rel ones of those “play it cool” types I respect it, he’s always chilling. I chose to put them on the tape because they are my favorite rappers out the city, even before I knew them, I listened to what they dropped. Always showed support and told me how much they fuck with what I have going on, I’ve taken something away from every talk I’ve had with them, so it only made sense.

Following up on Genesis you ended 2021 with a bang by dropping your new project So Far So Good. Similar to the last questions walk us through this project, and what was your favorite aspect of putting this together?

I’m so proud of this project man, it’s inspired by my time in Tennessee with the whole Dadabase, Heartbreak, traveling with friends, loving more, living more, and overall, just learning. With the exception of one song I produced, it’s produced, mixed & masted by Jayyun. We went into it thinking “okay let's make a really good rap album” he pushed me, I pushed him, we locked in 3-4 times a week for hours, while doing shows and shit. We were determined to produce quality work in the time we gave ourselves and if I do say so myself, we succeeded.

So what’s next for you in 2022 where do you want to be by the end of the year, and what are your long term goals for your career?

Long term: Freedom, to take care of my people, a Grammy or two or three, direct a film, do a movie score, learn as much as I can really. Short term: Tour the world, London looks really cool and I’m into Italian Architecture, drop another project thing, direct some things, walk on a runway, and get more tattoos, and push me and Jayyun’s brand ‘MADE IN ISOLATION’ looking at more cassette releases, vlogs, more shows things like that.

Who should we interview next on Nefarious Supply?

Definitely Greg Bussie

Any last words?

Thank y’all so much for having me, love your people, romanticize life, and stream SO FAR SO GOOD!

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iLY Truly

Hey man, welcome to Nefarious Supply! How are you doing?

Hey family! I’m really good. Feeling inspired. Blessed to be able to be featured on your platform!

First things first, would you mind introducing yourself? Tell us a little about you and where you’re from.

I am ILY Truly, some call me Tru or Trinidad. I’m an independent artist from this small city called Kenosha, Wisconsin, not too far outside of Chicago. Keno is a very slept on city musically. I moved around a lot from home to home and a bunch of different state growing up but when I moved to Kenosha in my teenage years, I found music and myself honestly and now I’m here today.

Now that’s out the way, would you mind telling us how ‘ILY Truly’ came to be? What inspired you to progress in the music business?

The name “ILY  Truly” came from the heart. One thing about me and my music is that it’s positive. At least most songs. My name was “Tuesdayy” at first but it was lame. When I say I love you I mean that, truly. I want my name to be a light in the industry. My dad did music before he died. He always wanted to do what I do today. When I quit football in High School I didn’t really know what I wanted to do with my life. I tried Youtube but I wasn’t feeling it and then one day I decided try rapping and singing. I saved my first paycheck from Culver’s and bought a blue yeti and audacity and started creating on our family computer that nobody used. I felt free and like I escaped from all of my problems when I sang or rapped  about something on my mind and it changed everything. I started recording everyday since then and It really inspired me to use my voice and pursue music. I want others to feel the freedom I do with creating music or their own personal art. 

We see that you have a large following, with over 11.2k followers on Instagram! Can you tell us how that came to be? And what’s it like being with Death Rose Records?

I have been promoting my music for 5 strong years. There were days I had no followers or got no love and then one day to another it just went up. I just try my best to share my music with every soul out there no matter who they are. Posting as much as I can and just being creative and consistent really brought me to where I am today.

Death Rose Records is the most beautiful music movement I have ever been a part of. It started as a group of friends just making music and doing shows together in 2017. We called ourselves Death Rose and after a doing something in our city we made it something special. I founded the official independent record label in 2020 and it has been a great music venture and learning experience ever since! We work as a team and we are a family. When one of us makes it we all make it and every artist and creative in the camp truly believes that teamwork makes the dreamwork and from my personal experience, it does. We support one another no matter what. Death Rose will change the world and hopefully the industry for the better one day.

Your first released project was your self titled ‘ILY Truly’ in 2019. Can you describe the album to those who might not have listened to it yet? Maybe what they can expect from you?

ILY Truly was my first mixtape. I guess you could call it an album. The project was my first work of art I released as myself outside of the Death Rose collective. As Death Rose we never released with our names on the titles so “ILY Truly” was just an artist in the camp or someone performing at the DR shows and I wanted to be recognized.. So I released my debut project and sang and rapped my heart out on it. The whole thing was about this huge heartbreak I went through so it was more personal.

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So far in 2021, you have released two singles. Could this possibly lead to a new project coming soon or is this just the normal release rotation?

I just released my 3rd and final single for the year called “Young Forever” . I released it on my 21st birthday. The song is a totally different from both “Baby I” and “No Way Girl” and has a more pop/ edm vibe. The other 2 songs are more R&B, Emo Rap type vibes. My vault is full and I always have surprises for my fans so I could drop at any moment. I have an album done too just being picky with the songs and waiting on the right time haha. 

One of your latest singles, ‘Baby I’ features well known R&B star Ne-Yo! Could you tell us how that happened and what was the process like?

Crazy story. I had came across someone from a major label that had offered a collab opportunity for some forgotten “Work For Hire” vocals they had from Ne-Yo in the early 2000’s. The person I had managing me at the time had brought the vocals to me and we decided to make a song on them. At the time I did not know Ne-Yo didn’t know about the song being worked on and I found this out later down the line. I had this song and I had no official contact with Ne-Yo so I reached out to “LÜM” this app that I had been dropping music on since the day it released. Ne-Yo had recently signed a deal with LÜM as all this was going on with the song “Baby I” which I felt was pretty ironic with the timing of things. LÜM actually put me in contact with Ne-Yo’s management team and they had informed me that they did not give me permission to work on the song.

I was bummed out and I didn’t know what to do so I explained the situation and told them I would speak with my legal team. Later on Ne-Yo’s team still wouldn’t give me the green light to release the song so I did the one thing you are not to do in this industry. I proceeded to work on the song and tease the release without the ok. Months go by and I have this finalized song with  grammy producers that I had gotten together with to finish the audio side and then I had this amazing cover. I officially announced the snippet on Instagram of the song saying it would come soon tagging Ne-Yo and out of nowhere  the man himself sends me a DM saying he liked it and he wanted to help me push the song. Days later he posted it officially on his Instagram with a video of him in the studio vibing to it. The rest was history. 

When it comes to your next project, what can we expect to hear from you? Is there experimentation or are you maintaining the stamina from your last album?

The next song or body of work I drop will be completely new and different from the previous. I don’t want to be an artist put into a box so I like to stay versatile. I think I’ll be dropping an 80’s vibe next in January or maybe even the album.

Lastly, is there anyone else you know that we should feature here at Nefarious Supply? Perhaps anyone else on Death Rose Records?

Yes!! I would love for you guys to check out my producer “Lost Boi” . He has produced all of my recent records since “No Way Girl” and all of the songs from my album. He will be the next big producer to do it I’m telling you, super versatile! 🙏🏽 Some more talent from the camp would be my artist “Willing Wanna” from Ghana or even Kid Asher, another artist I work very closely with. Yung Sum and Yung Trench are also some FIRE artists from my city.

Any last words?

2022 needs to be focused on love and inspiring! Thank you guys again for having me on your platform. 💙

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Mowop

What does this project mean to you, and though this is the first we’ve heard, is it the first collective project you’ve made since you’ve started?

Yeah this album really means a whole lot to me and took a long time to bring together. Some of these records are some of my first good one’s I made years ago. I really wanted to showcase my palate and approach production wise in it’s purest form. 4r is definitely something I love top to bottom and making it all cohesive was almost as fun as recording the homies. Having Key on this album means a lot and he makes it look so easy, man can engineer better than most too.

What is the inspiration behind the aesthetics of this album? Visual art and sound-wise, what were the key benefactors to the creative direction of this project?

I have a strange connection with LA and had so many life changing experiences there. To me nothing beats driving around LA at night thinking about how everything changed so fast and how strange it all is. In a lot of these records I tried to capture what that felt like. Reproduce that experience so other people kinda realize what’s possible. Night drives in LA is why the visual content is out of a car and shots of cars driving. Kinda a motif I plan to keep around for now with these next two projects coming this January.

Who were the most important people, other than yourself, involved with making this project what it came to be?

To begin with, the artists that were down to be on this are some of the most genuine people/artists I’ve met. These people are beyond creative and mean a lot to me personally. The samples I used are amazing and I really hand chose the samples and producers very deliberately. Very few producers align with what I like to hear so it was awesome to learn from and build off these samples. A couple of my personal favorite producers that I actually listen to all the time have music out similar to mine (Keem and Des) and it’s a huge reason why I’m doing what I’m doing in the first place. 

What were your personal motivations behind this album? What did you want to say with this project?

I gotta give everything I have creatively to this world. After years of experiences, learning, and building my discography; I have the confidence to unveil what I know how to do. It’s my first step into my contribution while I’m here.

How would you describe your music to someone who’s never heard it before, without using words that have to do with music. (e.g. happy, melancholy, energetic, sultry)

Your favorite artists artist, any of all kind. If you’re an artist/creative mind, just listen. 

 Who do you listen to on a regular basis? Who are your go-to artists that really strike your creative nerve?

The people I listen to are what I ultimately aim to emulate in my own organic way (especially for quality/cohesive reasons), I am a version/extension of their sound(s). I.e.Earl, Liv.e, TDE, Keem the Cipher, Tyler, The Internet, Q, Steve Lacy, Outkast, & Knxwledge. Knxwledge almost everyday (main inspiration for intro and outro/gotmyheadright)

Walk us through the steps the group takes to create a track. What is your creative process? Do you guys happen to just walk into the studio and throw some beats on until one sticks? Or is there a more delicate process involved?

Most of these records were made on my own time locked in my room for hours/days. 4r the Folks was the only live session I created from start to finish. Pulled up to the homies and we always record but we were working on his EP and we made this. Definitely came out of us and him organically and I tried to bring Quentin out of his comfort zone just enough to let him shine in places he wasn’t aware of. I learned that from Pharrell actually, a huge part of making original records is to expose parts of each other you didn’t know was super tight like weird pockets or just catching funny/cool ad-libs to add in the mix. I could definitely write a book on this one cause it’s my favorite part but yeah very grateful to know this kid for so many years and I definitely wanted to put homie on since I learned so much working with Rory and Zay. 

Brandon Wave

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

My name is Brandon Keyes, stage name Brandon Wave, and I just make what my heart tells me. My foundation comes from my musical experiences as a child; Michael Jackson, Debarge, Al Jarreau (to name a few).  My family is a huge inspiration in my life, everything I do is for them. The Keyes name. I’m going to go by my government name, Brandon Keyes, when it’s time to unlock that door. My sister, Jessica, helped shape my identity as a person and as an artist. She’s my best friend, always providing clarity to this life thing. My identity is still being formed but so far, it’s to make music that makes my soul smile. To always be me, unapologetically, because the world has enough “clones”. That’s what I work on daily, trying to shut out all distractions and influences to create freely. To be me. 

How has your experience in the industry been thus far?

I wouldn’t say I have extensive industry experience, but so far it’s been great. I’ve been blessed to meet people that have opened my eyes to the music industry and where I can fit in it. I had an “outside looking in” feeling towards the music industry growing up in San Diego. The more I travel and grow, I realize how obtainable my goals are with tremendous work and prayer. It’s about consistency. It’s about connections, connections, and more connections. If your network is strong, anything is possible and that’s what I’m working on. Building relationships and growing as a professional in this industry. I was also blessed to have confirmation from my favorite labels that I am headed in the right direction. That was the moment I knew my dream can be a reality. I just gotta go harder. 

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 experiences in LA from 2018-2019 showed me how important it is to just be myself. I had so many doubts as a child about the music industry and if that goal was truly obtainable. Being in LA for only a couple of months showed me that I was more than on the right track, I just need to fine-tune my mind. It is very easy to lose yourself in this world, especially when you have a burning desire to make it by any means necessary. It is about patience, planning, and diligence (amongst a slew of others). I’ve seen that the music I create gives me peace and it can do the same for others, which is still crazy to me. Music is extremely powerful, so I want to use my talent wisely and spread positivity. There’s a lot of negativity out there and if you let it, it’ll eat you alive. I want to be a positive light for everything around 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’d say my versatility, honesty, ear for music, & personality separate me from my peers. I have a great range and it only improves every time I’m in the studio. From rapping slow to fast, switching flows, bending genres, I don’t think there’s too many at my level who can do what I can. I’m never afraid to try something new and I only want to keep pushing myself to explore more sounds. I’m honest, I am who I am. I’m not trying to be the toughest, the flashiest, nothing but Brandon. Too many rappers try to be something they’re not or what they think the audience wants. My fans know they’re getting the authentic Brandon. I think I have a crazy ear for beats too and my fans can vouch for me. The more curated my ear gets, the better my production and beat choice will be. Finally, I’d say my personality, it speaks for itself. If you love me, I love you. If you hate me, I love you. 

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

From my oldies, I’d have to go with Clout 9 or Flame on. That’s when I started taking music seriously, I feel like it’s a good foundation of who I am as an artist. Clout 9 is my baby. I poured my whole self into that song, from the beat to the lyrics. It was the first time I felt like a true artist. Flame On is just vibes. Those are still fan favorites to this day. From my newer stuff, 10 x 10 & Only Son. Those are some of my favorite songs of mine right now. They showcase my versatility well. Only Son is my more energetic side & 10 x 10 is in more of an emotional vein. I really love 10 x 10.

What were the main influences behind 72 Hours? What was the concept or event, person, place, or thing that cultivated the idea behind this collective of 12 tracks?  

72 HOURS is cultivated from 3 separate 51/50 holds that I was put on in 2018. I was living in LA for 6 months for school. For the first 4 months, I tried to focus on school, but I felt myself slipping into a deep depression. My family life was array and I felt awful deep down inside. I could barely get out of bed. Over Christmas break, being back with my sister Jessica & my best friend Harrison, allowed me to slowly climb out of my depression into a new form. From January 1st to February 25th, I slowly became more and more manic. I stopped caring about school, completely threw myself into my music, & all the homies around me were on the same page. I never felt so unstable, motivated, and efficient in my whole life. My emotions were irrational, and I was extremely unpredictable. I was losing my sense of reality and sense of self, but it felt amazing. 

Through my mania, I managed to connect with Interscope Records and channeled all my emotion into working with them. The week of my meeting with Interscope, I felt my anxiety and emotions reaching a fever pitch. I didn’t know how to help myself. Crying tears of fear one moment, then elated, feeling pure joy the next. It was a roller coaster that I could not stop. As my meeting approached on Friday, I knew I needed something to calm my soul. The only help I knew of was Xanax, which I had previously quit cold turkey in the summer of 2017. The morning of my meeting I took a Xanax. As I was leaving for my meeting, I blacked out, broke away from my friends and family, and threatened one of my school’s staff severely. After the incident, around 12:00pm, I had to be whisked away from the school and driven around Santa Monica to cool off. That is my last memory before waking up in the hospital that night, in a wheelchair, surrounded by my family and closest friends. 

The Xanax I had taken that morning had significant traces of Fentanyl. I was told by the doctors that I passed out and missed my meeting. I became irate. They proceeded to tranquilize me, and thus began my 72 HOUR journey. I was hospitalized for a total of 18 days. For those unfamiliar with the process, you are held for a 72-hour mental evaluation & if you pass the evaluation, you are free to go. If you don’t pass, you can be held for another 72 hours, and the process repeats. My first 3-day hold was at the same hospital that Steve-O had been hospitalized at, then released. I was still extremely manic and had a run-in with the police where I was then held on two consecutive 72-hour holds (6 days), at a separate facility. After being released again, I felt more troubled and was taken into custody again. My last hospitalization was a triple 72-hour hold or 9 days. After the last release, I was sent to a rehabilitation center, where I slowly began to find myself. 

It was by far the lowest point of my life. I was expelled from my college, missed my meeting with a major A&R from Interscope, missed my SXSW set & a few other opportunities that at the time, felt like my turning point. I thought my whole world crashed. However, it was my rebirth. It strengthened me, preparing me for God’s true purpose for me. I view life through a different lens now. A clearer, more grateful, and realistic one. I’m truly thankful for every day. That is what 72 HOURS signify for me. A change of heart. An ode to human resilience. The resilience in all of us. It’s an ode to the darkness that makes way for the brightest light. Seeing the title “72 HOURS” reminds me that no matter how much despair I may feel at any moment, nothing is permanent. Life is an ocean of emotion; the waves never stop. I pray that someone can find solace in my music, the same way I do. 

The Xanax I had taken that morning had significant traces of Fentanyl. I was told by the doctors that I passed out and missed my meeting. I became irate. They proceeded to tranquilize me, and thus began my 72 HOUR journey. I was hospitalized for a total of 18 days. For those unfamiliar with the process, you are held for a 72-hour mental evaluation & if you pass the evaluation, you are free to go. If you don’t pass, you can be held for another 72 hours, and the process repeats. My first 3-day hold was at the same hospital that Steve-O had been hospitalized at, then released. I was still extremely manic and had a run-in with the police where I was then held on two consecutive 72-hour holds (6 days), at a separate facility. After being released again, I felt more troubled and was taken into custody again. My last hospitalization was a triple 72-hour hold or 9 days. After the last release, I was sent to a rehabilitation center, where I slowly began to find myself. 

It was by far the lowest point of my life. I was expelled from my college, missed my meeting with a major A&R from Interscope, missed my SXSW set & a few other opportunities that at the time, felt like my turning point. I thought my whole world crashed. However, it was my rebirth. It strengthened me, preparing me for God’s true purpose for me. I view life through a different lens now. A clearer, more grateful, and realistic one. I’m truly thankful for every day. That is what 72 HOURS signify for me. A change of heart. An ode to human resilience. The resilience in all of us. It’s an ode to the darkness that makes way for the brightest light. Seeing the title “72 HOURS” reminds me that no matter how much despair I may feel at any moment, nothing is permanent. Life is an ocean of emotion; the waves never stop. I pray that someone can find solace in my music, the same way I do. 

What is your personal favorite track(s) from the album? Why that/those track(s)? 

My personal favorites are Lonely Club, Roots & 10 x 10. I have a strong love for ballads and really had a desire to make one, which is how Lonely Club was born. I love my lyrics and the way the whole song came together. I produced the beat too, so it’ll forever hold a special place in my heart. Roots is something I can always ride around to; I love the lyrics as well. ‘Roots on me, Kunta in my blood. I don’t want no Franklin’s; I throw them Tubs.’ Shout out Harriet Tubman, they still need to throw her on a bill. 10 x 10 feels like a piece of me in audio form, I can run that song back 100 times and not get tired. Sahara produced the beat beautifully and I did it justice lyrically.

I’m hearing a lot of genres in this album, from trap to R&B to even pop at times. How do you think these genres affect you as an artist, and if not these, what type of genres do you believe really represent you as an artist currently?

All the genres you hear kind of make-up who I am as an artist. Hip Hop is what got me into creating music, but R&B just hits different. If I could have everything my way, I’d be able to sing like Luther Vandross. I was raised on R&B & soul, so it’s ingrained in me. In middle school, I started to like Pop a little more hearing Ke$ha, Lady Gaga, and all the random 2010 radio music. It resonated with me. Being a producer has shaped my ear and the artist I’ve become. I’m always trying to expand my horizons musically and play or hear something that makes me feel. I’d say I’m a hip-hop artist, but I’ll always be all over the board. Whatever vibe comes to me in the studio, I just run with it and try not to question my instincts.

A good amount of the songs on this album are sad. Beautiful, but sad. It’s been a melancholy time for us in the world the past year or so, do you believe any of the past events had any effect on any of the new music you have made??

Thank you for calling them beautiful, I really appreciate that. Between COVID and all the awful events last year with the tragic deaths of Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor & George Floyd (to name a few), I reflected on what’s truly important to me. The message that I put out to the world has more meaning to me now. I guess I’ve grown up a little more. I don’t want to just say anything because it sounds cool, or at least try to lessen that with every song. I want what I make to be meaningful to me above all and hopefully have the chance to impact someone’s life for the better. Just make them smile or turn a bad day into a better one. We only have so much time on this earth, so I want my music to be a reflection of who I am, the good and the bad. I want my fans to know me inside and out. Hopefully, they rock with it, but if not? I’m just happy they clicked play. There are a billion songs out there so if someone chooses to play mine, I can’t be anything but grateful. Thank you so much for this interview & shout out to Nefarious Supply for this opportunity!

Shout out to Brandon Wave for interviewing with Nefarious Supply. Be sure to check out his music on SoundCloud and if you enjoyed this interview and want to stay up to date with him you can follow him on Instagram. If you enjoyed this interview and want to stay up to date with the content coming from Nefarious Supply you can find us on Instagram, and Twitter. Be sure to also check out our new collection SZN 3 which dropped and use discount code SZN3 to get 10% off your first order!

Warsheep

Hey Warsheep, welcome to Nefarious Supply! How are you?

I am feeling great! Thanks for having me.

To get this introduction started, do you mind telling us where you’re from and where’d you get your name?

I am a Nigerian, from Benue state. I started singing as a kid in the choir, so what started as a different way to spell “worship” ended up having really deep meanings, including influencing how I see things.

Do you think anything from your area or daily life has inspired you in your musical career?

For sure! Art is sometimes born through experience and a man can only be a product of his environment.

We see that you’ve been staying down since the release of your latest project ‘Unearthly Vibrations’, have you got anything cooking up for the fans?

Yes, I actually have very, very amazing content lined up, and I'll encourage all my listeners to stay frosty.

We also see that you’ve dropped a cover to Adekunle Gold’s ‘Sinner’, what led you to join in on that?

Sinner by Adekunle Gold is really an amazing piece. I believe anybody who loves good music and can, will join the trend in any way that suits their style.

When it comes to making your music, what’s one thing that you love about it, and whats the most difficult element to it?

I personally love that from tiny fragments or nothing, I can make really beautiful contributions to a not so colorful world. But as for what I hate the most, I think I will have to make it to the end to find out.

Do you have any other collaborations coming up? Or should we be expecting a solo act from you?

I have both collaborations and solo acts all equally dangerous. Haha

Regardless of any future projects you have up your sleeve, what's one thing you want your audience to take from your music?

HUMANITY... I want my listeners to see that before they choose to identify as anything else, we all are human.

Do you know of anyone we should feature here at Nefarious Supply?

OF COURSE, Billy The Goat, Moefasa, Kelly - Jay, ( I could go on and on). What I will say is, a lot of hardworking young creatives are showing up on the scene, the world needs to pay more attention to us, and we will definitely change the game

Any last words?

Every person will one-day hear Warsheep, one speaker at a time.

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Khabazzi

Hey Khabbazi, welcome to Nefarious Supply! How are you feeling?

Thank you for having me. I feel light today. 

Well first things first, please introduce yourself!

I’m Khabbazi, I'm an artist. Born and raised in Vancouver currently in Toronto.

Would you mind telling us how and when you decided to advance in a music career?

I never really knew how to start this whole music process but I knew I was meant to do/pursue it. I started writing poetry at a young age, made my first cover when I was 11/12, wrote my first real song in high school. I went to The Weeknd concert in 2015 downtown Vancouver and I didn’t know anyone was opening for him. His opening act was the artist Banks… when she came on her presence was so strong and her music was different from anything else I had heard. It was her that made me realize that I had to figure my shit out. A couple of weeks later I asked my dad if we had a microphone and he brought me a broken rock band microphone - I plugged it into garage band and produced my first song which was Favourite Colour. The way I felt after making that song was what I want to feel for the rest of my life - which lead me to where I am now.

When it comes to your music style, vocals, and aesthetics, who and what inspires you?

I love 90’s and early 2000 music. My inspiration comes from Mya, Missy Elliot, Aaliyah, 50 Cent, Timbaland, Justin Timberlake, Ying Yang Twins, Brandy, and Mariah Carey. My aesthetics, that’s something I don’t know how to explain, it's just who I am reflected into life. 

Has the music scene in Vancouver inspired you to collaborate with those in your area or do you feel better independent? Is there anyone you specifically want to collaborate with?

I’m so proud of Vancouver. I know I left but I've been watching the music scene grow there and it’s really cool to see people in Vancouver stepping out of their comfort zone and pursuing their passion especially now that there’s more support.  I’m sure in my path there will be a time that I will collaborate with people from Vancouver, however right now I'm just focused on working with my team and finding myself as an artist. If it happens naturally I'm all for it.

Khabbazi · Trust Me

It’s been a while since the release of your first EP, ‘Trust Me’! What have you been doing since then? Has the COVID-19 pandemic slowed you down in any way?

I’m always making music. Sometimes I drop a song and delete it or i’ll just hide them in files. I felt a little lost and alone in the process. I’ve been blessed honestly with the team I'm working with. It’s so important to work with other people, especially people you trust and respect. The pandemic didn’t slow me down, no. 

We see your new single ‘Honeydew’ is coming out very soon, what can your fans expect from this song? What’s the song about?

They can expect fire production from OkTaylor. The song is about - to make it simple. People who act confident and when it comes down to it… they waste my time. Listen to the lyrics.

You and oktaylor worked on this lead single together, how did you two meet? Should we expect a partnership in the future from you two?

We met through a mutual friend, Tsungai. We’re going to be working together for a long time, know that for sure. 

Is there going to be an EP or an album to follow ‘Honeydew’ and if so, what should we expect from you? Would it be any different from ‘Trust Me’?

We have more singles we’re going to put out first before we do a project. If I were to make an EP/Album, yes completely different than Trust Me. 

With all the music in the past and those forthcoming, is there anything specific you want your listeners to take from your music?

What you feel from my voice is everything I've gone through.

Alright, is there anyone you think we should also feature here at Nefarious Supply?

Anyone who is making noise in Vancouver ( that has a unique sound )

Any last words?

Trust me

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DK -

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

Finding an escape, an outlet, or some healthy way to get you the hell out of whatever reality you’re living in is key. Music is that for me. I can’t sit for 30 minutes without daydreaming. Not even ideas or concepts, just child-like imagination, making up movies & crazy scenarios. When I write them down it’s like I can hear a soundtrack for all the crazy shit I got swarming around up there. Guess I got addicted to it. Now I’m in love.

How has your experience in the industry been thus far?

I’m blessed to have genuine friends that are ridiculously talented. Being apart of an environment that’s constantly creating is like being on the #1 seeded team all year ya kno? Even if life is kicking ya ass, when you get in that space it’s like it all fades away. No losses. Who wouldn’t want that for a lifetime? 

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?

I played an unreleased song for a room of people and they started the track over at the 20 second mark because they liked it so much. That’s something I’ll always remember. If my music can impact a room of people then it’s already impacted the world in some way. That’s all that really matters here right ?

 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?

Keeping the music unpredictable both conceptually and sonically. No fun listening to songs if I know what’s going to be said and how they’re going to say it. With each passing era of my music I’m gonna experiment with it. Like how do I get this idea out in a way that’s never been done? Wouldn’t be too far-fetched to say I might be writing Operas in 10 years. 

How would you describe your music to someone who’s never heard it before, without using words that have to do with music. (e.g. happy, melancholy, energetic, sultry).

I’m at the beginning of my first era of music. It’s important for a world to surround a body of music . 

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

I’m the guy with the new wave. And my homies are right here with me. I have so much unreleased music I’m putting out this year I couldn’t even tell anybody when to tune in. Just make sure you do. It’ll be something for everybody when it’s all over. It’s never too late. 

Who inspires you for your sound? Who were the main influences in your life that helped you along the way or maybe even said something in a book or tv show one time that inspired you? Who, if anyone, would you say is a major influence?

These days I can draw more inspiration from one picture than from an artist's whole discography. Visuals are everything. I’ve always been drawn to Donald Glover & Frank Ocean’s content. They give you just enough to make your mind wander and go searching for answers. Putting together a world for you to explore on your own. Creations like that can only age like wine. Guess you could say that’s a practice I adopted to my own creative process.

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

I’d say Gambino has been the only artist that’s added inspiration to my music as of late. Mostly with his visuals and early releases. Not only does it take you away while you listen but it’s so raw. I can feel every note he delivers on a spiritual level. Like he sat there and wrote it for me.

 Walk us through the steps the group takes to create a track. What is your creative process? Do you guys happen to just walk into the studio and throw some beats on until one sticks? Or is there a more delicate process involved?

Lately it’s been me writing on my own , then showing up to the studio and letting Cam or Lloyd make a beat around it. 95% of the time I end up writing new lyrics to that beat and just going with it. I find my best music comes from the feeling. Thinking about it too much leads to disaster at times.

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

Embrace your fears. Push the limit. I get butterflies when I put my voice on display in a way I’ve yet to use it, or speak an idea I’ve been letting marinate for a while. That’s a feeling I hope never changes. Our job here is to push the limit. Go beyond. That’s not always comfortable but it’s exhilarating. Different , new, foreign, fresh. That’s what creating is to me. Expand no matter the bounds . Let that b ur motto.

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

My new single “Signs” is out on all platforms !! More music on the way.

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Remsen - Dmt

Hey Remsen! Welcome to Nefarious Supply! How have you been?

Thank you. I’ve been good, just dropped the album so I’m kinda just taking all of that in but I’m glad to be here.

First things first, tell us about yourself!

I feel like I’m so terrible at answering this question. I mean if we’re talking the basics I’m a musician from the GTA, born in Nigeria, but if we’re going deeper than that I’m an artist in the purest form. Every part of the creative process; Producing, recording, writing, directing videos it’s all a part of me trying to give the people that are paying attention the best quality that I can so they know it’s possible.

How has Toronto influenced you? Does it have any control in the direction of your music?

I feel like Toronto has it’s influences on everybody in terms of the dark sound, the underdog mentality but I moved from Scarborough to Pickering a while ago so I’m more influenced by the GTA and the underground sounds coming out now. It’s like everybody coming up now is dialed in since we’re in these cities that dont get alot of shine. Everybody has their own escape so the music reflects that, which is why mine sounds the way it does. Larger than life.

We see you recently released a new album! How has the feedback been from its release? How was the process in recording it?

Man, it's been great. This is by far the body of work I’m most proud of so it means the world to me seeing people like it so much. I’ve been building this world around “DMT” for almost a year; every idea I recorded came with a story, a feeling, something that I personally connect to. I’d be lying if I told you the process wasn’t stressful but getting to try new things and bring all the other artists into my world was one of the best experiences of my life.

What inspired the cover art for the album?

The art was honestly directly inspired by the music. I feel like alot of the music is these personal thoughts being pushed out of my head. Everything was catered to the music and when I closed my eyes and pictured what the music looked like, I couldn’t see anything else. The colours, the layering, all of it is inspired by the music.

You also directed your own music video for ‘Freebody’! What made you direct it yourself and what was it like filming it?

I’ve always directed my videos to be honest. At first it was out of necessity because not everybody can be trusted with my vision, but now I just know that visually I want to convey myself in a very specific way. Arman and Nolan were very integral parts of the process though, they took the storyboard and treatments and made it come to life. Those guys are amazing. As for the filming process it was fun man, I tap into a different energy now being on camera, I’m more comfortable now and that shows on camera.

‘DMT’ is a solid project, what part of it are you most proud of? Would you change anything about it?

I wouldn’t change a single note, word or cadence. I’m most proud of how intentionally honest I was on this record. The sonics can sometimes shine over the writing because I pride myself on my production too but I gave the listeners me, and that's all I’ve ever wanted. I also loved working with all the artists and combining everything to fit in the same world and tell the same story.

Did you have any songs that didn't make the album? If so, how many and which ones do you wish could’ve made it?

I have a few but for the most part those ones never got the same care and attention once I was dead set on the ones I wanted. I’ll always get chances to release music but I take my albums so seriously. Only the most important ones got to be there and I like that.

Being from Toronto, do you know any other artist we should feature here at Nefarious Supply?

Definitely. The underground scene in the GTA right now is going so crazy. Spacejxm, Antwunn, TECH, Sunny Addams, Madszn and of course Yesnuh are all talented as hell and on completely different waves. I love it.

Any last words? 

I love everybody trying to push this music thing forward and I want everybody who listens to my music to know I’m here to make moments for them to be proud of and I represent them everywhere I go. 

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Jyou - G.L.C.

Hey bro! Welcome to Nefarious Supply, how is everything going for you?

I’m blessed dawg, Thank you for asking! I hope you all are doing good as well!

So to get started can you tell us where you're from?

I’m born and raised in Nashville, Tennessee. From out north, in that area.

Are there any similarities in music from your area? Or do you believe everyone is in their own lane?

I feel like everybody in Nashville making music is original in their own way. Like is not a Nashville sound, but the talent is crazy and inspiring. Folks not afraid to be unapologetic themselves and put that shit out there! That’s why the creativity so diverse, no ones holding each other back, folks just support.

We’ve seen you’ve dropped your single ‘GLC’! How do you feel about that? Does this mean you have another full body of work on the way?

Yea I really mess with that track. The producers on it, Nobody’s Home, and one my bro’s really fuck with it heavy and that’s more so why I dropped it. I know folks been wanting to hear what we’ve been cooking up and I wanted to drop something that’s fun and catchy and fits with the mood of the summer. Another full body project is in the works and closer to being on the way.

It’s been over a year since your last album ‘Emotional Summer’, do you feel any growth from then?

It’s crazy cause the year mark just passed and I ain’t even realize it. It’s wild to see my development since then, a lot of songs on that EP were made in 2019, so my sound and process of making it has changed so much since then. I’ve been hesitant with putting out a full body project since then, even though I have enough songs for it. I just want the next project I put out to be really cohesive cause I know I can be real versatile, and also have a message that connects with people in the deeper way.

It’s been over a year since your last album ‘Emotional Summer’, do you feel any growth from then?

It just depends who I’m working with and what is it for. For the most part I just try to have fun with it, and not overthink the lyrics or sounds on the beat. I focus on the feel of the track and just let that take over.

Whatever you have cooking up, what can your fans expect from you? Is it better in production, writing etc.?

BETTER EVERYTHING for sure. When I drop this next project, people should expect something more conceptual. A body of work that they can listen through, throughout the day. And each day fall in love with a new track. Elevated writing, crazy ass flows and melodies. Weird ass drums and ad Libs! A lot of yelling and ROCK too!

Do you have any dream collaborations, whether it’s underground or even celebrities?

As far as celebrities go, I fasho wanna collab with Tyler, The Creator or Steve Lacy. I think we could make a R&B hit, but one of them old school groovy ones. Underground wise, a dude from the city name Jxdece is fire, I stay going back and listening to his ‘SYA’ project. And Kal Banx but bruh ain’t really underground no more.

Do you know anyone else we should feature here on Nefarious Supply?

Fasho, these two artist name Kon and FSO Ebandz. 2 different styles but fasho masters of they craft.

Any last words?`

I appreciate y’all for this opportunity! G.L.C. Out on all platforms! More music otw !

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Intro - Welcome to Next Year

Hey Intro, welcome to Nefarious Supply! How are you doing as of lately?

What’s up guys, my spirits have been really high lately. Thanks for asking.

We appreciate your interest in us, to get things started why not tell us about yourself? 

My name is iNTRO, I’m a 23 year old recording artist from Nashville, TN, currently living in Los Angeles. I’m a pretty multi-faceted artist/person. A bit of a contradiction. I’m a very personable introvert. My playlists range from “Of Mice & Men” to Raveena. My favorite movie is Donnie Darko and I order Pad See Ew whenever I get Thai Food.

What sparked your interest in music? Is this a hobby, a secondary source of income or is this something you're truly passionate about?

Growing up most of my uncles and cousins were musicians so I picked up whatever instruments were around me in the household (drums, trumpet, piano). As i got older I found purpose in my voice and knew I had something to say. I found music as the perfect platform to get my message (whatever that may be) out to the world all  from my bedroom studio.

How did you end up with your single ‘Third Party’? What was the process of producing this song?

I made Third Party after leaving a meeting that I’d had with my collective “Third Eye.” Throughout the meeting everyone was playing all of their unreleased songs they’d been working on and the shit was FIRE. And me, fresh off the release of my last project I didn’t really have anything to present. So off of pure inspiration from my peers, I literally left the meeting before it was even over, went home and made the song. 

Would you consider this being the lead single to a new album?

At the time I made it (March 2020) I didn’t think it was going to be, but I knew it was going to be big. And even right now, I might have something else up my sleeve. Ask me again when the album is out. 

So for your next future release, is there anything new to expect from you compared to older works?

100%. That’s a big part of why I chose the title. Going into 2020 I knew something big was going to happen, but no one could’ve prepared us for what came. So going into this project I’m sure people will have their expectations of what it will sound like, but they have no idea.

In comparison to your new and old work, do you feel growth or any change in yourself whether it’s your sound or writing? 

I have a new found confidence in myself, and a lot of assurance in what I’m doing. Before, I would get really in my head about saying certain things, or touching certain subjects because who I’d think would hear it. However, after broadening my scope of who I want my audience to be, it made me trust myself and my ideas more.

Is there anything in particular you want people listening to your music to know or feel?

I want the audience to decide for themselves what they feel from the music. I have my own meanings but art is for your own interpretation. I just want them to treat my music like their favorite meal. Play it, digest it, play it again, get tired of it, crave it again, and remember how good it was and wonder why you ever got tired of it. 

Is there any other underground artist that you would love to collaborate with? If so, should we feature them here at Nefarious Supply?

There’s this artist Charlotte, NC. Mavi, I’ve been listening to his catalog nonstop since the start of the pandemic. Oh, and Westside Gunn.

Any last words?

Welcome To Next Year coming soon.

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Lil Glo - Free Money Nation

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

Innovative, versatile, dedicated, and a workhorse. I noticed from an early age that for you to be successful; your work ethic must be impeccable, and you must stand out. From day one I’ve done everything I could do to further my career. I started off recording myself on GarageBand and mastering it with Bandlab. I made my own cover art, paid for promo, studio time, beats, features, bought studio residencies, you name it! I always have been the type of artist to push boundaries.

Me and my friend, After Fame, are the first “DMV” rappers to merge our sounds with Pop and HyperPop music, but I don’t just do it so I can stand out I actively listen to those genres heavily. Ellie Goulding, Natasha Bedingfield, Prince, and Glaive have more influence on my music than the big-name rappers. I don’t listen to a lot of people in the DMV.

I really don’t like the sound of the current music scene (heavy cheecho-influenced slide music). To be completely honest, I only listen to music that I grew up on like: Chief Keef, Young Thug, Lil Uzi, Lil Dude, Tae Dawg, and Soulja Boy. I’m a Muslim, Half Black-Half Cuban, former Division 1 athlete from PG County, Maryland... how many of those do you know? Lol!

My parents raised me to be well-rounded in all aspects; I’ve been through the most ghetto & down bad situations to the posh and bougie. My music taste, life experiences, and geographical location allow me to be the artist I am today.

How has your experience in the industry been thus far?

My experience has been life-changing and eye-opening. Once I started taking music seriously; in terms of sound quality, the structure of my songs, marketing, etc., I’ve noticed a massive increase in traction to my art, monetary gains, valuable opportunities, and the ability to work with people that I used to listen to coming up.

On the other end of the spectrum, the industry has shown me people's true colors; as well as how people will try to associate with you the moment that they sense you are a person of interest to the general public. People from high school have called me “Hollywood’ because I didn’t follow them back on social media.. .when they’re the same people who didn’t support my come up. Then that crowd is the same ones to spam my posts when I drop a video with a big-name feature.

Crazy right?!?!

I know hate comes with it, but I LOVE IT, it shows me that I’m doing something good… no one hates on a person with no motion.

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?

Yes! I have two and they ironically happened in the same exact location, the studio. In the summer of 2020 I took the leap and locked into the studio with known DMV producer, Johnny Caravaggio, almost every single day. It got to the point where I would just go over there to hang out and sit into other creator’s studio sessions just because (from Lil Dude, Cruddy Murda, Sparkheem, Lil Mill, Etc.).

One day I was just in there cooling with Johnny and BetSheWillz sparking (back when I used to smoke). I look up from a weed coma and I see Tae Dawg. Anyone that truly knows me knows that Tae is one of my favorite rappers of all time and one of the main reasons I rap and wear the clothes I wear. He saw Willz and said “AYYYY Willz! How you been my boy!” (They knew each other from high school).

He turned and extended his hand to dap me up and said:

“Aye I know you... Glo right?? Yeah, you the nigga that sound like Lil Flash (GloGang Associate) I f*ck with you! When you gonna come join Ooze Gang?”

About 7/8 months later I was scrolling on IG, and I saw Tae said that he’s doing feature deals that week. I had to get my hands on a feature because it was on my bucket list. I planned on doing it with my brother, HK, before he passed away. I hit him instantly asking the price… $600, that was nothing. Only to realize that he said I had to send him the money then he’ll record the song and send it back. Me being a former janky person I felt skeptical, and I also would much rather work in person in the studio.

That’s how the best music Is made.

He said the ticket was $1000. That’s nothing to complete a life goal. I paid him then waited for him to come back from LA. We locked in that same week. While we’re listening to beats, he tells me

“Aye Glo, you know I been watching you for a while now. That’s the main reason I even let you slide to the stu with me. I like how you be flowing on the beats... you different.”

That felt amazing to hear coming from one of my inspirations.

We then went on to make a great song “Off the Backboard” and that’s not the only one!

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 bring a sound and energy that few people can mimic. I can morph the DMV-inspired flow with any tempo or genre. 95% of the DMV top-dogs and even underground rappers can never hop on a hyperpop beat, house beat, or melodic pop beat, let alone sound good on it. I bring genuine artistry and professionalism which is lacking tremendously in this area. I’m a perfectionist in my music.

If a bar sounds a millisecond off, I work with my engineer to fix it or rerecord it until it sounds perfect. Raw talent, an ear for music, and the fact that I NEVER have lied in a single bar and will continue to uphold that standard. Is there any one song that you’ve made that stands out from the rest? Any songs that people should listen to that will get people hooked?

If I had to pick one song that stands out from the rest of my music it would be “Cut My Drank”. It’s one of my biggest unreleased hits according to my analytics. I remixed a KanKan beat and put my swag on it. The melody of the beat mixed with my trap/scam-influenced bars and great flow make it stand out from the other works. It’s one of my highly anticipated songs and I have a special surprise for everyone when it drops.If I were to pick a few songs to hook people (that were currently released) they would be: Free Pizza, Murder She Wrote w/ BetSheWillz, Punching the Fashion, ATM, Ricky Bobby, and Stuck in My Glo. My best songs are still unreleased but those give listeners a nice preview of my catalog’s range.

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

Consistency and honesty have been the keys to my listening success. I’m always active on social media and will have something to entertain my supporters even if it’s not full songs. At one point in time, I was dropping a triller every day for months straight. My listeners also know that when they hear something in my music it’s 100% true.

People should start listening because I bring a refreshing sound to their ears. I’ve sat in studios with a lot of artists that people geek over. A lot of these rappers lie in their raps. A lot of the music coming out sounds like carbon copies of the next. If you listen to me, your brain and ears will thank you.

Who do you listen to on a regular basis?

Chief Keef, Young Thug, Tae Dawg, Lil Dude, Shawny BinLaden, and the whole 950 crew, After.Fame, BetSheWillz, Natasha Bedingfield, Duwap Kaine, SlimeSito, NeedNoName, Rio Da Yung OG (#FreeRio), Prince, LWithTheStick, Cam’ron, and Lil Gray.

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

Hell Yeah! Most of the artists I mentioned are a heavy influence on me. Stylistically, lyrically, or fashion-wise. Mainly Sosa, Thug, and Tae.

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

Honesty. If no one can relate to your music, then it’s pointless. Music is my escape and diary. I’m very reserved with my feelings and thoughts so if you want to know anything about me just listen closely to my bars; You can learn a whole lot.

That’s why I never lie in my music because I’m literally only speaking on factual events. If people don’t relate to you or even the general message, then you’re just making nonsense. It’s too much of that going on already.

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

The crazy part is, I just said this on an Instagram post today. “Don’t let ANYONE try to knock you out your Glo! Put that footwork in, NEVER LIE IN YOUR RAPS, keep your face card clean and PAY TO PLAY!” Those are the keys to my success. If you do all of those as well as make proper connections. You should have to problem gaining motion. The music business is 90% business and work, 10% talent.

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

I run a creative hub called FreeMoney Nation. We’re a one-stop-shop for upcoming creatives to have everything they need to be successful: videography, photography, social media branding, studios, etc. I also have a high-quality streetwear brand: FreeMoney. Tap in at @1freemoneynation!! My song “Cut My Drank” as well as my songs with Lil Dude, Tae Dawg, and BigSmokeChapo all drop this summer 2021 season. I’m doing features deals (working with all budgets) until 2022. Tap in with our main FreeMoney artist: OG Glee. Get his video “Hot Ass Whip” to 20k on YouTube and Stream his newest project “Me, Myself, and I” Thank you so much for this opportunity to share my life with yall.

FREE FREE!

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AG Sully - Nashvilles Finest

Hey, welcome to Nefarious Supply! How are you?

I am so content today, it feels amazing.

Where are you from and how did you become AG Sully?

I’m originally from a small town in Alabama called “Hartselle”. I was a much different person when I was there, pretty insecure with a lack of direction I would say. I started playing piano and singing in high school and found a lot of my identity in that and ended up moving to Tennessee to study at MTSU. At that point I started hearing new sounds and new music that I hadn’t heard before and found myself really stuck on all things soul music. I started writing and that’s where I feel like my “sound” fell into place. I became A.G. Sully when I felt like my name, Ally, didn’t fit the music. I wanted something that captured everything my music said/created, ya know? Since changing my stage name I’ve felt this new confidence I’ve never felt before. 

Is there anyone or anything in particular that inspires you to make music?

I think it’s the only thing that makes me feel complete honestly, as corny as that sounds. It just feels like what I’m supposed to be doing. I will say, I was always supported to be myself by my parents, I think that is still to this day something that influences my decisions. It’s just always been “be yourself”- my mom always told me it was cool to stand out. It was never a question of “what if they look at me”, it was always “make them look” ya know? I don’t know if she knows how much that’s stuck with me. 

Who inspires you vocally versus production?

Vocally AH! When I started listening to soul music, some friend’s showed me D’Angelo and that, of course, rocked my world. As far as female vocalists though, I’m always moved by Lianne La Havas, Charlotte Day Wilson, soft but still controlled singers like that. I used to feel like I had to sing big and belt and have the big long note at the end of the song to make it. I’m just constantly inspired by quiet and gentle voices, I do believe they can be just as powerful. I think Billie Eilish really made a way for that as well. As far as production...I feel like it’s the big guys that inspire me, like Frank Ocean, Brent Faiyaz, SOLANGE (!!!!), Daniel Caesar, but also lots of classic sounds too, like Erykah Badu, and Marvin Gaye. There’s less direction with production on my end, I think ultimately the song that’s being produced has the ultimate say, if that makes sense. It’s never like “let’s make something that sounds like this”, it’s more like “I have this song I wrote, what sort of production will be best for the song?”

You recently released an album this past April, how did you end up making ‘Space to Think’?

I wrote all of “Space to Think” over a period of 2ish years, but wrote the latter half of the project over quarantine. We had originally planned to make an EP but the more songs I wrote over that period of time the more it felt natural and right to turn it into an album. 

What were the greatest challenges in making this album, and was it worth it?

Oof, timing for sure. It took months to change my name and at that point I was starting to truly dread this project more than anything. The songs were so heavy and personal, I could just barely listen to them anymore. Basically, everything was so behind the schedule I had set for myself that it was more of a relief to release it than anything. But yes, totally worth it. I know the songs are new to everyone else and I just have to remind myself that!!

Is there anything you would change in regards to production or are you happy with the release?

I think it’s perfect the way it is :)

What is your most and (if you have one) song from this project? Mine is ‘Seasonal’?

Honestly, I’m not sure I could pick. They all hold different weights and truths to me. Some of my favorites are Seasonal, Homies, and Lock My Door, but I truly couldn’t pick. I do have a love/hate relationship with Deathday though. It’s honest, but I guess brutally honest to the point that sometimes it hurts to listen to. 

Most importantly, we wanted to thank you for your efforts in helping us release SZN 3, what were your thoughts on the new merch!

Make it stand out

Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.

I wear my yellow hoodie at least twice a week! Big fan! 

Lastly, is there anyone else you know that should be on our radar?

My friend Gretchen is holding onto some fire that I can’t wait for people to hear. Another friend, Case Arnold has been releasing some singles I’ve really been rocking with. My favorite is Miseducated! Lastly, of course, “Boys Wear Pearls” by $avvy still remains one of my favorite albums to come out of Nashville, and honestly one of my favorite albums of the year. 

Any last words?

I was really worried about the response to “Space to Think”, so I’m just super honored that it’s being recognized and talked about by you guys and others!

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7minutestoLA

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

Matty Moonshine of 7Minutes2LA: 7Minutes2LA is a producer group that consists of ARMY ZENN, Solomon Caesar, Trev In The Cut, Rob Glemser and Me Matty Moonshine. It has so many different experiences that shaped who we are today. As a group we all bring something different to the table as well as culture backgrounds etc. Personally, what I bring to the table is a fast paced hard-hitting club scene vibes. Club vibes like hiphop not EDM.

ARMY ZENN of 7Minutes2LA: We definitely all range in inspiration and musical taste as well as skill set. We have produced full projects of all rap stuff and recently delved into more pop and electronic vibes as of lately too. It all comes from our collective difference of influences.

How has your experience in the industry been thus far?

Matty Moonshine of 7Minutes2LA: This question could be answered in so many ways. The music industry is like a roller coaster. One day you feel amazing and you are at the top. The next you drop down so low and wonder if making music is worth it anymore. This all stems from so many experiences good and bad. I think the bad outweighs the good but you just need people in your circle to keep you going and you will be able to push through it.

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?

Matty Moonshine of 7Minutes2LA: I think one of the best moments I ever had in music is when I was scrolling through Instagram stories and saw someone repost a song I produced and the video was a father and son singing the song together in the car. I might have screen recorded it because I never thought I’d have a song where so many people appreciated it. That moment was insane to me because as a producer you never really know how well the song is doing. The listeners will tell the artist they like the song and then the artist hits you saying yeah people like it and that’s all it ever is. This moment made me realize I am here to make memories for others.

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?

Matty Moonshine of 7Minutes2LA: Music is definitely not the easiest to stand out in. What I have been told is people say they knew I produced a song because of how the drums hit. What I always bring to the table are up-tempo bouncy 808’s and a hard hitting beat.

ARMY ZENN of 7Minutes2LA: I personally try to experiment as much as I can musically, I think that helps me breakthrough instead of copying the hottest sound currently. With me also doing a lot of visual work and creative direction I try to meld all my skill sets together with the music to create different experiences to help elevate what we do, solo and as a collective.

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

Matty Moonshine of 7Minutes2LA: Me, personally I would say nothing really stands out because each artist I work with has a different sound. All of my work with those artists sounds different. I don’t have a lane where I stay. What people should listen to is this upcoming project called 7Minutes24vr.

ARMY ZENN of 7Minutes2LA: I definitely agree, I love everything we do but this most recent project 7Minutes24VR (pronounced seven minutes to forever) with pop group 4VR is my favorite at the moment just because we got to try so many different genres and experiment. It all worked out so fire and it’s super unique, very proud of it.

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

Matty Moonshine of 7Minutes2LA: I think people listen to me just to hear what I have been cooking up. I have a lot of supporters who enjoy my beats so if I produce something they will tune in every time.

ARMY ZENN of 7Minutes2LA: Same I feel like our work with a lot of local artists have helped us build a following, it think us being still new in sense and trying different things keep people interested. We dropped a full rap project with philly rapper Corey Lee and now a pop r&b project with 4VR, you can’t really box us in and I think people will enjoy the range and how we do things as a unit

Who do you listen to on a regular basis?

Matty Moonshine of 7Minutes2LA: The music I listen to changes like the seasons. I definitely listen to a rotation of Jay-Z, Nav, Don Toliver, Travis Scott and then Prince. I could go on for days of who I listen to but this sums up a daily rotation.

ARMY ZENN of 7Minutes2LA: My taste is also mad eclectic. I listen to a lot of instrumental music and producer projects as well a lot of older stuff and different genres. Big Soulection fan, as well as Benji B, I try to keep my ear to different sounds and vibes.

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

Matty Moonshine of 7Minutes2LA: As a producer I am inspired daily by others. I originally started making Chicago Drill beats solely because of Young Chop. Then this transitioned to Metro Boomin (who is still my favorite today). I’d say someone of my quarantine beats were inspired by Mike Dean because I watched his Instagram live cookups every night.

ARMY ZENN of 7Minutes2LA: yeah definitely I feel like as of late I have been trying to make more music that reflects my playlist of inspiration. Just taking and pulling from a lot of different genres describes how I put my sound together.

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

Matty Moonshine of 7Minutes2LA: Creativity, Vision, Trust and being able to leave the ego at home.

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

Matty Moonshine of 7Minutes2LA: Leave the ego at home. Collaborate with as many people as possible. Cut off people who don’t have the same goals and vision as yourself.

ARMY ZENN of 7Minutes2LA: Definitely focus on you and find your tribe, I feel like we are really blessed to have found a family of artists we work with so closely I don’t take that for granted, I wish that for every producer. Definitely used to get discouraged over the years playing the industry placement game but over time we found our sound and our gang that we all really work well with, no egos just good music. We don’t have to really look elsewhere and we all believe in each other it really is a beautiful thing.0

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

ARMY ZENN of 7Minutes2LA: Depending on when this drops we have a joint collaborative project dropping June 24th with pop group 4VR titled 7Minutes24VR and it is super fun and unique. Very UK Garage, house, jersey club dance music inspired. A lot went into and definitely hope it impacts people and they enjoy and have fun with it. I know we did making it. We have already released two singles from the album called Luv Etrnl ft. Rob Coard & Sad Marquise, and Not The One ft. Ish Williams. If you could promote these two singles before our album release that would be amazing!

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Lonny Lohon

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

I’m a creative always been since a shorty since I discovered I could draw and learning I was digesting music way different than kids my age as in wanting to make it. I started off singing I come from a very musical background my uncle being a member of black street,my pops being a popular Dj in the city, and being distant family of the latimore family. Later I got into songwriter and rapping but I swear I love this shit all the same. Coming from Milwaukee the only artist for a long time to represent the city was coo coo cow not saying he ain’t represent what Milwaukee was like he did but shit changed so much.

Most people think of Milwaukee, Wisconsin they think it’s like some farm and cheese everywhere lmao but if you from there you know how dangerous that city is and to add on it being the most segregated city in the states. All the things were known for in our city such the high speeds, the stoleys, the baselining in traffic, the duppers and gritters. It’s such a small hateful city so everybody know each other and nobody wants that one to be that one you feel me? We call our music in the city “dump music” music pertaining to drug deals, evading the police, and what we call no good women in the city jays or jayers. We got our own lil world out there our lango and beat choice all dat and it’s been compared some similar to Detroit or the Bay and it’s true we share the same interest including the buffs aka Cartier glasses and even some of the lango we just way smaller.

All these things inspired me as a younging and still do to this day but I knew I had to be different than anything coming out the city if I wanted to make it out that’s where my melodic influences came in and even some differing beat choices came from by some of my influences including cats like Future, Travis Scott, and Drake. I grew up on the worst side of Milwaukee the east side Richards road to be exact so I grew up very misunderstood in my music taste but I always had everything mixed together no matter what I was Intaking from other cities and staying true to mine. My childhood wasn’t the absolute worst but it was definitely not good being the the youngest boy and the odd ball I got in a lot of trouble for all kind of stupid shit but even when I wasn’t taking music serious I always had my mind on the music.

I ain’t have it all not even a pair a Jordan’s until I earned it myself fasho but my momma definitely did what she could, my pops was around but he ain’t really do much for me if I’m being honest shit put a hunger in my heart early on you feel me? My brand and persona I identify with is LONESTARR it’s some I came up with when I was 14 and it’s definitely not a negative connotation it means fly high in whatever vision you see in the sky and no matter how big even if you have to ride your spaceship alone for a while no matter what rock or distraction, setback, or naysayer comes in your way.

How has your experience in the industry been thus far? 

Thus far I been able to see the good and bad you know I’ve done a lot of shows paid and unpaid, big crowd, small crowds, modeling for brands watching my songs garner millions of streams, being played on multiple radio stations, and the craziest one fans telling me I’m a inspiration to them and some even saying I’ve saved their life. Putting out my first full length LONESTARR almost a year and half ago and that really was the start of everything for me.

I’m really big on manifestation and the law of attraction and this first project manifested alot of producers, influencers, and people that inspired me inner circles. Some of those people included Ronny J, Charlie Shuffler, Glyn Brown, and my current manager Vikash who is close friends with Travis Scott , Sauce Walka, and many others. When I put out this project I was in a dark place so all that shit surprised me that these people even knew me and led to me being on the radar of my manager which eventually led to me jumping on a flight and moving to Houston Texas which is where I currently live.

When I first moved to Houston I had no idea to what to expect and I obviously knew I would be starting from a clean slate, This wasn’t my first time starting over in a new city but this was different. When I first graduated from high school I moved to Los Angeles for a few months which led to meeting a modeling and extra agent getting me gigs for extra film work and campaigns for Lil Wayne, Lil Pump, and Helmut Lang. So when I got to Houston I knew starting something new was nothing I was afraid of, when I first touched down in the H my manager Vikash took me right to the studio but I was starving at that time literally but he just seen something in me a real solid nigga I swear he introduced to my og 5 and he took me right in too off his word real solid stand up niggas I was sleeping on his couch in one of his spots and he just met me.

Everyday was a struggle I was just tryna figure out how I was finna get some money you know so for a lil minute I could barely think straight but made some of the most amazing music in that spot from the pain I was going through and just seeing how everything was unfolding in front of my eyes you feel me. Travis’s festival was coming up and trav put my manager as one of the heads of orchestrating everything, when my manager took me to Astroworld I was just blown away man it ain’t feel real it was so many fucking people there and knowing that all started from a dream he once had made the shit even more surreal. I been growing as a artist, man, and spiritually and learning the business side and the ins and out of music you feel me it’s been like that for the past year.

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?

Yea fasho getting played on the radio for the first time in my city for the first time definitely was one of those moments. My first song getting some millions on SoundCloud “coco chanel” shit felt like it was too good to be true but of course that came with love and a lot of hate. Saving lives for sure music is so powerful you can use it for good or bad. All of my crazy show experiences even the almost empty ones just the fact someone in the world cares enough to wanna see me shit really crazy. Manifesting a lot of trav homies even knowing who the fuck I was and even making music with O.G Chess who he started out with when they were a duo it just goes to show shit gone happen in time be ready and work hard and when it’s all the way up there it’s all the way up there. 

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 definitely feel my versatility I know everyone says that but I really mean that and can prove it in the music, I can go from borderline pop rap, vulnerable story telling melodies, back to my origins in Milwaukee with the “dump” genre effortlessly and I can actually sing not just being able to manipulate auto tune. Also I’m coming out of a part of the earth where people do not make it out at all I’m not from a New York, an Atlanta, a Chicago, a Los Angeles or even a Detroit I’m really from a place of unsung hero’s and I can guarantee I will be one the faces in the city and one of first to kick that door completely off the hinges for our city. And lastly I do almost everything myself outside of making beats, mixing the music and the actual shooting of videos I know how to edit videos and I also do all my cover art for my music.

How would you describe your music to someone who’s never heard it before, without using words that have to do with music. (e.g. happy, melancholy, energetic, sultry)

I would definitely describe my music as vulnerable, and as far punch lines and metaphors definitely more on the wow factor side. I bring a lot of energy and comedy to the music as well it’s definitely not all serious.

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

I would say me being my full self and staying far away from gimmicks, I’m also very funny on my Instagram at times so it shows another side of me lmao. And people should definitely start listening because I am without a doubt one of the pioneers of the new Milwaukee sound which the world isn’t familiar with making them feel very early on something. And I would say the last reason for sure people should start listening to me because my whole message and narrative is way bigger than me I wanna help people my mother named me Jalil Poe the Jalil means great or exalted in Arabic and I’m here to lead my people out of a dark place for sure.

Who inspires you for your sound? Who were the main influences in your life that helped you along the way or maybe even said something in a book or tv show one time that inspired you? Who, if anyone, would you say is a major? Are these the same people who inspire your sound? Or are there other factors that come into play?

Who inspires me for my sound is definitely Future, Aaliyah, Travis Scott, drake and the whole Midwest sound. Travis Scott is my main influence in life that helped me get through many hardships he sung for kids like me even just his whole artistic approach showed me it’s always a different route and rodeo saved my life. And I’m actually getting more into books now like think rich grow rich, the four agreements and a few others are codes and ethics in not in just the industry but period in life I will apply for the rest of my time on this earth.

Walk us through the steps the group takes to create a track. What is your creative process? Do you just walk into the studio and throw some beats on until one sticks? Or is there a more delicate process involved?

I get beats all day from producers that fuck with on the internet that are so hard to me some of favorites being 100 graham, Topside, reuel stop playing, samuelneeds and so many more. But when I lock in with some of my producer friends such as lifted, pakk 222 loud, Throwed Tobin, and Gmg it’s way different we can create a vibe from scratch get inspiration from anything going on and I know some of these guys family members so it’s a much deeper experience when we’re creating. Engineer wise I go to a couple studios in the Houston Vibes, 71 tree, and Apollo some times creating the music there to mix later or some mixed in the actual studio.

Now I also have a setup at my apartment and I know how to record myself actually and I freestyle all of my records I usually punch in even from the melodies I usually roll up a fat as blunt and just speak my truth or an exaggerated one and manifest my life through the music, it’s all fun to me a lot of days I can knock out a good ten songs if nothing else presents itself in the day.

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

Make it stand out

Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.

I would say consistency for sure gotta keep these folks coming back it’s a lot of competition even though you should be your only competition. Also stick with your gut on a record but always be receptive too. For sure build a team around you where everyone is working towards a greater goal. Most definitely evolve with your music and try new shit but stay true to yourself and get the business right it’s most definitely an initial investment into your craft before anyone believes. And lastly manifest any chance you get some notebooks and write down everything you would like to see come to past and even physically saying some of these things. And lastly meditate and work on your image there is no right or wrong to a imagine especially nowadays but just make it you even if influences come from different places.

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

Yessir man I got two projects dropping in the upcoming months the first one titled “2FG” or too far gone and “omnipotent” I gotta lotta surprises on both of those from producer credits to features and all that and way more singles and visuals as well yall just be on the look out for all that fasho I got two guns blazing!

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Big shout out to Lonny Lohon for coming on and interviewing with Nefarious Supply. If you want to stay up to date with him and his music, you can find him on Soundcloud, Instagram, and Twitter. Be sure to chekc out his debut project Lonestarr available on all streaming services.

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