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.
Big shout out to intro for interviewing with NS, if you enjoyed this interview and want to stay up to date with him and his music you can follow him on Instagram, and SoundCloud. Be sure to be on the look out for his latest album Welcome to Next Year which is dropping 8/4/21.
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, Twitter, and for our newsletter you can sign up below. 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!