Who is Lango? What themes and cultures encompass who you are as an artist?

To be honest I'm still trying to find out who or what I am. But I definitely know I'm an artist. I've always been my entire life but music brought it full circle. I try to represent people like me as well as I can. I know it can be hard to embrace artistry because a lot of it is saying "fuck it" and trying new things. And that type of stuff brings you a lot of hell from individuals around you or your loved ones, or even your own self doubt. All these things I've battled over the years so I just want to serve as inspiration to take a chance with yourself. As far as themes that encompass me, I like to express the dark side of myself the most. I know how that sounds, but its something about that dark emotions and dark air that express vulnerability, and vulnerability opens you up to be listened to. As far as cultures go, shit, Hip Hop is the greatest culture of the all time. I'm a kid from the suburbs but everything about me Hip Hop. And Baton Rouge, Louisiana raised me, I think people from there are just a different than most.

Who or what were your inspirations behind these themes and cultures? How did they influence you to become the artist you are today?

My biggest artist inspirations are from Kanye, Yung Lean, Boosie, Future, Travis, Tyler, and some old school stuff I fw. I really like what Yung lean contributes to music. I'm a big fan of obscurity as well and I think he does it the best out of all rappers, if you even want to call him a rapper. He makes the type of stuff you watch and you ask "what does this mean? There must be a deeper meaning" when its probably just don't mean shit to be honest, just random creative self expression, or maybe it has a deeper meaning, who knows. Just leaving stuff up to the viewer to interpret. Then the production is insane, guys like Whitearmor or Yung Gud, Yung Sherman, all producers for Lean, shit just be fire son. You really gotta hear it yourself because I cant put words to that type of stuff. Really I just draw inspiration from all these guys and use my life experiences to make it something special for me.

How do you incorporate these themes and cultures into your music?

I literally just be like what would Yung lean and Kanye do. Then I add my spin on it lol based on my life experiences. Nothing is really new under the sun I guess. That goes for beats as well. I was a producer first. So bringing that dark energy/obscurity/personality into my stuff is important to me. And I also always want to be as real as Boosie. No matter what. I don't agree with everything he says, but I respect him cause that nigga don't give a fuck who agrees.

What do you think is the most important aspect of music as a concept?

I think effort is important. Cause there's really no such thing as bad music. Its 7 billion people on this planet , somebody will like your shit bro. But for me its about how hard did you work on that song or project. I don't get how people just knock out 6-7 songs a night and they be finished. Don't get me wrong the songs be fire but it doesn't impress me, and they here today and gone tomorrow. Just based on the fact I'm never satisfied with myself, I spend a lot of time working on one thing. Idk shit just doesn't impress me anymore, and everything is so replaceable. I get its the streaming era though but man music does not last anymore, even movies, or clothing, to me it seems like art is disposable in 2019. Even stuff I've made to be honest. I'm preaching to myself as well. But Rome wasn't built in a day.

What do you think personally sets you apart from the rest of your peers in the music industry? What do you bring to the table that you believe no one else can?

I don't have shit that no one else cant bring. There is probably 100 Langoes out there waiting for me to slip. I think what makes me different is I tapped into something most people don't know how to tap into. And that's being yourself. And I know that's cliche as hell. And its even more cliche when I say it's cliche lol. But that shit is facts son. I know how to catch people's attention in a way most people cant. When I perform I look people dead in their eyes and it scares the shit out of em. But they never forget me. Everywhere I go as Lango I make sure when I leave I'll never be forgotten. If I gotta throw scrubs on and paint my face and hop on the speaker performing 'Flashbang' like I'm insane, or whatever I do. I might have to pull my wiener out I honestly don't care bro. I stopped caring a long time ago.

Where do you think you would be at this very moment if you weren't pursuing your career in music?

I'd be in medical school. Or working. I just know life would be easier than it is now. Music made everything very complicated.

Walk us through the steps you take to create a track. What is your creative process? Do you happen to just walk into the studio and make magic happen? Or is there a more delicate process involved?

I usually freestyle rambling noise over the beat, sounding like an idiot. But it helps me come up with flows or melodies. Then I just write or punch in like its a puzzle. I have so much unfinished work like that. Occasionally I write songs as well. The magic really comes in after I get the words down though. Adding the effects and fw song progression or adding more production, playing with features. Sometimes once you get the lyrics laid down it opens a door for more stuff that you could do production wise as opposed to when it was just the beat alone. Then I just it and listen to it over and over again for like 3 weeks. That's why it takes me forever to finish music.

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

Do as much as you can and learn a much as you can on your own. When I wanted to be a musician I learned to make beats. When I wanted to be a recording artist I learned to engineer. When I wanted to do shows I pitched myself, sent out emails, booked stuff myself. Shot my first video myself. Currently I'm trying to figure out the legal side of this music shit. Copyright and stuff like that, SMH. But its necessary as hell. If people fw what your doing you wont have to do anything yourself. And I've definitely had lots of help thanks to my friends and family. But its a blessing when shit hits the fan and you can handle your own.

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

Yup check out my album 'Melting Point' on all streaming platforms, check out my newest single 'AGE' on all platforms, and check out my newest music video 'OMG' on YouTube . Lots more stuff to come :).

Big shout out to Lango for the feature on Nefarious Supply, you can find his music above via his Soundcloud as well as Apple Music and you can follow him on Instagram, as well as Twitter. If you enjoyed this interview be sure go give it a like, and comment your favorite song by Lango below. To stay up to date with content coning out of Nefarious Supply you can follow us on Instagram as well as Twitter.