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. 🤞🏾

24 wassup bro first things first, I wanted to thank you for coming on Nefarious Supply and interviewing. So to get the interview started just introduce yourself to the audience who is 24 what circumstances led you to become a musician?

Wassup, so yeah. I’m 24. Pronounced “two four”. Just a 20 year old, young woman from Nashville, Tenny Tenessee. Born and raised. One of many artists from there. I grew up in the church and was around music nonstop. My mom sung in the choir, and mom’s side of the family was in the choir and playing instruments. Aside from that, my dad was a Detroit soul. He was rapping and used to be apart of the small music shows up there. My dad’s side of the family is based in Detroit andwas into music as well. I was always up there and around them, picking up from them. So pretty much I was around music, off the rip. So in a sense it was bound to happen. Around the age of 5, I began singing in the choir. And I started writing for fun when I was 11, and started getting into playing instruments and began to produce once I hit high school. I was like 14 and I began to take writing a little more serious throughout high school, creating my own songs. But would doubt myself so I wouldn’t put it out, focused on producing. Shortly after I decided to quit track, going into college, I found myself having more time and wanting to take music serious. And I did just that. Which has lead to this beginning

Being from Nashville how would you say this area has played an influence on you, and your music?

Being from Nashville, this area influenced me heavy. It’s the Music City, and no not just country. The underground hip hop/rap and r&b/soul scene is ridiculous, and quite frankly the reason I am the artist I am today. Hitting middle school and high school, coming fresh outta high school into college. I was listening to guys like Brian Brown, Starlito, Trapperman Dale, Buck, and Ron Obasi, Peeping producers like AB Eastwood, Sir Illington, SykSense, Street Symphony, and many more. Even going to school with talented souls, who now are underground artists alongside me up and coming from Nashville. My family, it all has helped in some way or more. If it wasn’t for me being here in Nashville, I truly don’t think I would’ve become the artist I am today.

In addition to your music, how would you say the area is for the underground music industry as far as connecting and working with underground artists?

As far as connecting and working with other underground artists here, it’s perfect to be honest. Everyone here wants to work, wants to create. Nonstop. This music shit is what everyone wants to do forever. I believe we all have the same drive and same goal. To put on for our city and impact the world with our music. And we are willing to work alongside each other to make that happen.

Right now being a student at A&M how would you say you’re able to fit your artistry into your life as a student and how is college for connecting to musicians as well?

I Would like to start out by saying shoutout to the newfound family, Alabama A&M. Bulldog things, and that only lol. Aside though, assuming you’re asking how I balance being student and being an artist. It’s not as hard nor distracting. Considering my major ties into music, it just makes things easier for me. Pretty much a full time artist, in ways. The connecting side of things, I initially came to Huntsville for not only new beginnings and peaceful setting, but to create and connect with other fellow artists of the Huntsville area. Huntsville is no Nashville, Atlanta, New York, etc. But there’s hidden talent here, lots of it. Especially considering you have colleges like Alabama A&M, Oakwood University, and UAH, Huntsville is bringing in talent from different areas/cities and bringing them together. All cause of college, in my opinion.

What artists would you say have had the most profound influence on your musically and why?

Outkast, Mac Miller, Childish Gambino, Tyler the Creator (Odd Future), Kendrick Lamar, ATCQ, Wu Tang Clan, Lauryn Hill, D’Angelo, Fleetwood Mac, Frank Ocean, Brent Faiyaz,Sonder, and Prince are some of the artists who influenced me heavy. I could list off more but these are who have the heaviest impact on me. Aside from growing up on these artists, one thing they have in common to me is that they all showed or continuously showing versatility and brought something new to the table with no hesitation, not caring what anyone has to say. Doing what they want, they are going to do it no matter what. For the love of it all.

Walk us through your creative process from start to finish and how do you know when you have something that you’re happy to share with your audience?

My creative process is simple. At least to me lol. I tend to come up with melodies in my head on a daily, tend to just write nonstop as well. I’ve always dealt with a lot, still deal with a lot. Tend to be in my head a lot. And for me to release and get out of my head, the melodies come. The writing comes into effect. I just free myself. And when I end up behind that mic and the engineer gives me the thumbs to flow, I just flow. I release. That’s how my music comes to life. As far as knowing when I have solid content to feed to the people, I usually just know. I get that feeling of “yeah.. this is it”. and I do what it do, hoping the people dig. But also knowing the people will dig, you know.

So tell us about your double single “Black Notebook”?

So “Black Notebook” just kinda happened. I initially just had these letters in this notebook of mine that I wrote during a troubling time. A lot was going on and then a heartbreak occurred, kinda put the cherry on top of all the bullshit I was enduring. So during this period, I was pretty emotional. Constantly writing, nonstop. Music is truly my therapy, I need to release so I got from under my rock. I texted my good friend, Coleman Sutton, who helped co-produce. Along with mixed, and mastered the “2P”. Headed over to him, and began pouring my emotions out.

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We started creating these beats, I began pulling from these writings of mine and we created these songs. “Black Notebook” was born, but I wasn’t going to release at first. These were personal tracks so I wanted to keep them to myself. But I had to remind myself why I make music. Not only do I make music for myself or not only is it therapy to me, but it’s therapy for people too, you know. That are dealing with the same. I create for those who are looking for someone who understands. Yeah it’s lovely to have fun for awhile, but sometimes feeling is needed. So after having many moments with myself and thinking, decided that I was going to release these two tracks. In hopes that not only people feel me, but people to know I feel them too.

So what’s next for you in 2020, what are some goals you hope to accomplish by the year end?

Well of course school will be right back, so that’s great. No but all jokes aside, I plan on creating. As I do per usual. Put out more music, more content. Hopefully by the end of the year, people are hearing me. That’s really all I want. Oh and to hopefully have this project I’ve been working on done but no rush to that. All will do what it do, you know.

Who should we interview next on Nefarious Supply?

Yours Truly, Jai. Man.. She’s from Nashville, as well. One of the most talented women I know. Voice is heavenly. Good spirited. Just a top tier artist that people should get to know. Her socials are @yourstrulyjai_ , she has an EP out now and a new single. A golden child, truly. Everyone should check her out.

Any last words?

“Black Notebook” out now! Stream that. New music is on the way! New visuals on the way, as well. S/o to Coleman, Auntie Jo, Jackson, Jeff, and Skyye. Cheers.

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Bigshout out to 24 for coming on and interviewing with Nefarious Supply, his double punch “Black Notebook” is available on all streaming platforms. If you enjoyed this interview and you want to stay up to date with her you can follow him on Instagram as well as Twitter.

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