CBRZ is an up and coming artist in the DMV and has been trying to make a name for himself in the hip hop scene. Working with talents such as Chachi, CBRZ is making a positive effect on the hip hop scene by spreading his music and love for the craft. Nefarious supply stands behind all of the artists it can, and CBRZ is no exception to this.
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Who is CBRZ? Tell us a bit about yourself and why you got into the industry.
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My name is CBRZ short for COBRAZ. I’m originally from Dakar Senegal located in West Africa But I’ve spent most of my life in the US. I’ve always had a love for music since I was young, I spent most of my schooling years in band and choir while also making songs with my friend and his older brother in their basement. When I finally met my group everything sort of clicked from the start and we’ve been working since!
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How would you describe your music to somebody who hasn’t heard of you before?
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It kind of varies; I’d say it’s a mixture of Alternative,Pop,Rap,and Rock music.
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Where are you representing and why is it so important to you? What makes your scene special to you.
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I represent Senegal my homeland,The United Sates, and The United Kingdom. All of them have had a major impacts on my life and inspire a lot of my music. The scenes in Maryland & D.C. will always have a special place in my heart because of the love I receive. So it’s only right to give credit where it’s due.
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Who inspires you to make music? Where do you get inspiration for your sound?
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I’m a big fan of alternative music; I get a lot of inspiration from artists like Sampha and The Drums.Aside from them I’m just a music lover so inspiration can come from any genre; but inspiration for my lyrics primarily comes from life experiences, trips, and interactions with the people around me.
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Who in the DMV do you listen to and what do you like about their music?
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In all honesty, the only music from the area I listen too is produced by Last Cult. I haven’t had a chance to listen to all the other up and coming artists fully yet, but I plan to catch up in the next few months.
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Do you ever collaborate with other artists in the area? Is there anybody you would love to have as a feature or collaborate with?
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I’ve collaborated on a few tracks with Chachi (Such as “Okay”) as well as other members of Last Cult. For now I’m trying to keep my collaborations in house while I continue to develop my sound.
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What albums and songs do you already have out that people should listen to? Any specific song that really shows your style?
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So far I have four songs out: +44, Okay, From Afar,and Count It Up. I’d say Count It Up definitely showcases my versatility.
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Is there any one song that you’ve made that stands out from the rest? One that really puts what you do into perspective?
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+44 is my personal favorite; I think that it gives the listener a more emotional and raw version of my sound. If the listener wants to have an idea of the type of music I make I definitely recommend listening to +44.
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Can you tell us anything about future projects?
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All I can say is this summer I plan on dropping my first project
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On your Instagram you shared that you had been shot in both legs? If your comfortable sharing I bet people would like to hear the story .Does this change your view on life and does it affect your music?
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If you want to know, I recommend listening closely to my song “Okay” I talk about everything there. The entire experience has definitely given me a new perspective on life. I’m so grateful to be here, and I think that message is prominent in my newer songs.
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Do you have any last thoughts before the end of the interview? Any message you really want to get out to the people and your fans?
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First and Foremost I’d like to say thank you to Xavier, Wesley, and the entire Nefarious Supply team for talking to me; Thank you so much to all of my listeners, your love and support means the world to me; And thank you to my family and friends, without you guys I wouldn’t be here.
Big shout out to CBRZ for the interview most of his music can be found on Last Cult Records Soundcloud above and you can stay up to date with him via his Instagram. If you enjoyed this interview make sure to leave a big like and comment what you think of CBRZ music so far. To stay up to date with content coming out of Nefarious Supply you can follow us via Instagram and Twitter.