Valentino

Q. Tell us about yourself and what you’re trying to accomplish.

A. Hey Im Tino ! I grew up in the heart of downtown Athens, Greece and moved to the United States at the age of nine. I grew up in a family of hard working men, and my mother introduced me to all kinds of music as I got older. Being from Greece, music partakes a huge role in daily life, so I have always loved music, I always found beauty in the art.

So when I moved to the States I started to learn how to play wind and string instruments. As I grew older I started to appreciate sounds and melodies, so I decided to create some of my own. I noticed the American music industry started to flood with nonsense, no true music, just entertainment for the youth. I guess it sparks a bit of anger in my heart, so i quit making rap and I started to create a sound of my own, a sound that is unique to my own life. I don't mind not being recognized, and i'm not asking everyone to like my music, I just want to create something for people to listen to and say: “This, this is real music”.

Q. What is the music scene like in your area? What makes it special to you?

A. Although most artist from the DMV are rappers, I still appreciate the culture and energy. A lot of young artist in the DMV have a story behind their music. I do not listen to rap but when a unique artist comes to town I always love a fun night with some music, any music, because at the end of the day music brings us together, it brings joy and peace to us.

How would you describe your music to someone new to it?

My music has a very European sound to it, so it might not be for anyone. But if you’re in a club with some night lights, my music is exactly what you would play to get everybody grooving.

Q. Where do draw inspiration from?  

A. My true motivation comes from my father, we fled our home and came to the States with only $300 cash in our hands. Within a few years he had put a roof over my families head and more food on the plates then I could have imagined. I could not  be more proud. Although my musical inspirations comes from the European culture I grew up around, as well as some amazing artists from the 60’s, 80’s and 90’s. I’ve always had a sweet spot for House music and Alternative psychedelic rock. But when I explored deeper into those genres I fell deeply in love.

Q.How do these elements incorporate into your music?

A.I often get told I have a very European sound, of course that is because I have European blood. I'm the type of guy who goes to a club alone just to listen to music. There's always this voice in my head that guides me into making a European type of beat, most often it will turn out to be a house beat. My vocals are heavily inspired by psychedelic sounds, no fast verses, just mellow deep vocals, almost like the feeling you get when you feel like you’re falling while laying bed. I love mellow music, it chills up my spine and massages my ears. I don't make rap because it sounds very dry, unless im telling a story, though I would not consider that rap.

Q. Where do you listen to on a day to day basis? Top 5 list of artists/albums?

A. On a day to day basis I listen to new artist and new music. Although if I had to listen to five artists for the rest of my life I guess my playlist would consist of artists like:

-DJ Boring ( For Tahn )

-Tame Impala ( Any album they are perfection )

-The Doors ( Waiting for the Sun )

-So Inagawa ( Sputnik EP )

-The Stone Roses ( Stone Roses )

Q. Do you ever collaborate with people in your area? If so who and why?

A. I only collaborate with my team, Safe Haven. We have made this team because we are the only ones who understand each others goal with music, we all share a similar childhood. We all grew up in foreign families and some of us have European backgrounds so we know exactly what we like to make. There are many talented kids who I have worked with in the past and I have nothing against them, we just don't float in the same boat when it comes to genre of music.

Q. Anybody you want to collaborate with?

A. I would definitely want to work with some big names like Tame Impala, Diplo, So Inagawa, Frits Wentik, Ian Brown and many many more artists.

Q. 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?

A. In 2019 the music industry is filled with disrespect for “clout”. There is no appreciation for ones talent, as long as people act a fool and get retweets and likes, thats all that matters. I listen to some of the most talented kids in the music industry and they get no appreciation for what they make. As for myself, I dont make music for everyone. My music is made for a good night out with the team, I make music to lighten the mood, I make music to put a smile on one’s face, Its all about love and appreciation of sound. Ever since the early 2000’s the music industry has changed for the worse, that’s why Safe Haven is here to change that.

Q. What can we expect from the future of your content and why should we keep listening?

A, The music is only going to get better, I am an artist of music, not an artist of gerne. Alternative EP’s are on  the way. In the meantime I supply my feed with dance/house music. The people should continue listening because I guarantee a supply of music this era has not heard of, house has been around since the 70’s, but not with a psychedelic twist.

At the moment I create my sounds on FL Studio with two KRK’s and a scarlett microphone, nothing more, nothing less. I lock myself in my basement for hours on hours and I work completely on my own so the sound quality is not the greatest but time will pay it self.

Q. 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 throw some beats on until one sticks? Or is there a more delicate process involved?

A. I am a very appreciative male, I take walks in the forest and sit on cliffs admiring every view I see. While I sit in silence I listen to my surroundings, waterfalls and birds chirping gives me inspiration for my next instrumental. I focus on my inner feelings to guide me towards the story I seek to tell. Then I go home and pour my thoughts into my speakers. My home studio is always dim lit, I cannot work in a bright environment as it forces my feelings to be bright and uplifting, causing me to get distracted from my inner self. I always start with a melody and some kicks to begin the process towards the mood of the track.

Q. Tell us about your newest projects and how it came about.

A. I recently took a trip to home, Greece. I partied through sunset to sunrise with my best friends. Many nights of nothing but laughs and stupidity. So when I came back to the States I wrote a few songs with my brother @bludreamin. We released one of them, move with it. It tells a story about partying in the streets of Europe while falling in love with a girl who ceases to exist. The soothing vocals gives that after party comforting feeling. I have an upcoming project which will contain the same feeling with different stories.

Q. What song would you recommend people start listening to that would get into your music and understand where you are coming from?

A. Move With It ft. Bludreamin. It's not very well mixed as I mixed and mastered the entire track, but it introduces the lister to what I have to offer, I add a little rap ish feeling to it so the listener gets drawn in and the blu reels the listener in by harmonizing into a mellow musical “hug”.

Q, How has your experience in the music industry been thus far?

A. It has been absolutely amazing, working with talented artists has made me appreciate all sorts of music. I have been going to a lot of shows and every time I fall deeply in love with the culture. I want to thank some artists for bringing me to some of their shows and giving me lots of fun nights. Shout out the kid ChanelChachi and The Khan for bringing me out, love the energy and the commitment to their craft.

Q. Finally is there anything you want to say to end off the interview ? Anything you want to plug or announce?

VOLUME 1 EP COMING TO ALL STREAMING PLATFORMS THIS JUNE !!!!!!!!!!!!

Big shoutout to Nefarious Supply Collective for this interview!

Tino signing out !!

Big shout out to Valentino for linking up and interviewing with Nefarious Supply, you can follow him out on Instagram here and be sure to check out his new album “Volume 1” which will be dropping June 22, 2019.

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Dave Shemar

Dave Shemar

Q. What’s up Dave! What can you tell me about what you’re working on right now?

A. Right now, I’m working on building my singles but I’m also working on my first project “Soul Sole” as well. Not trying to go too in depth but I’ve been working on “Soul Sole” for a while now. Soul refers to decency and honesty of feeling, emotional, moral and intellectual energy. Sole refers to one of something, without others, not shared and solitary. I’ve trying to find a consistent time to work on it but because of my first single “Bad Terms” (feat. DazeOnEast) I’ve been on the road doing meetings, sit-downs, etc. mostly in Atlanta just working and trying brand myself really. I’ve been quiet for a while, but it’s been a dope experience so far.

Life was tough. I grew up with my brother and my sister and I was raised by my mom and grandmother and my mom was a single parent so trying to make ends meet was tough.

Q. What was life like growing up?

Life was tough. I grew up with my brother and my sister and I was raised by my mom and grandmother and my mom was a single parent so trying to make ends meet was tough. I stayed in a lot just writing. I never really tried to fit in even though I did, I just really stayed to myself. I got into music around 10th grade.

I remember I used to record off a white HTC One to beats off YouTube. I used to always get in trouble for singing around the house. Due to personal reasons I had to stop doing music or whatever you call and work. Eventually my Junior year of college I got back into making music and my first song was “Bad Terms.” It’s garnered over 300,000+ plays on SoundCloud, just as much on Apple music, radio play, interviews, gigs, meetings, etc. It’s just a blessing man.

Q. Your Instagram bio says “Carolina” yet a lot of your photos are taken in Atlanta. Why is that?

I’m from Laurens, SC but I just love Atlanta. My girlfriend and I just started going there and I just like the air out there. Atlanta has been where majority of my meetings and sit-downs have been. Where I’m from it’s like two hours out so taking a trip there really isn’t nothing. I just like spending time up there because it’s so much to run into and get inspired by and it’s like the mecca for any type of entertainment really.

I listen to Drake, Bryson Tiller, TYuS, PartyNextDoor, and basically anything that fits that criteria. I constantly try finding new artist especially the ones on the rise like Ryan Trey and FRVRFRIDAY. They cold!

Q. I hear a heavy R&B influence in your sound? Who do you listen to that keeps you inspired?

To be honest, “Bad Terms” was a song I didn’t even want to release when I made it. I remember I would work on it before class and after and I would just throw it out every time. Last semester I had just got out of chemistry lab and I remember sitting in my car writing to it and I recorded on my phone and sent is to my bro DazeOnEast, (he cold too) and I remember him telling me to come record it cause he thought it was hard and it was basically him telling me to release it and probably one of the best decisions I’ve ever made. To keep me inspired, I listen to Drake, Bryson Tiller, TYuS, PartyNextDoor, and basically anything that fits that criteria. I constantly try finding new artist especially the ones on the rise like Ryan Trey and FRVRFRIDAY. They cold!

Q. What’s a normal day in the life like for you?

School, writing, recording, and just working honestly. Trying to do the best I can with the time I have.

One day I was putting gas in my car and it was like 2 weeks after I released Bad Terms and I heard this girl pull up playing my song and she didn’t even know it was me.

Q. What’s the greatest thing you’ve overcome?

Highschool. I grew up in a family where a lot of my people just dropped out and stopped going for whatever reasons. There was a time when I was following in their footsteps, but I knew that’s not what I wanted. I just wanted to make a name for myself in anything I found myself doing. I never saw myself going to college, especially not going to be a physician assistant as well as for for me to work these internships. Granted these opportunities to potentially become one made me sit back and think like I can really do anything I set my mind to. Another thing is releasing music. There was a time where I hated my voice and I couldn’t record when I wanted to, so I had given up for like 2 years until college where I got over that hump and just released my first song ever. One day I was putting gas in my car and it was like 2 weeks after I released Bad Terms and I heard this girl pull up playing my song and she didn’t even know it was me. That was dope.

Q. Tell the story of coolest thing you’ve ever done?

Last year mid-June, my girlfriend and I was staying at the Sheraton for a couple days in Atlanta and in Atlanta you’ll see a lot of homeless people on the sidewalk like soon as your walk out. We were going to Juicy Crab and the movies I think but I had saw like a bunch of people sleeping with pillows and cover outside and we drove past them like 3 times. It was killing me, and I remember taking my girl back so she could get ready and I went and bought about 30 cheeseburgers from McDonald’s and just passed them out. I don’t like to brag on that but to me I felt like I did something special.

Q. Any last words?

Thanks for interviewing me I truly appreciate it . Follow me on Instagram @daveshemar and same for other platforms as well.

Big thanks to rising artist Dave Shemar you can find his music on SoundCloud, Apple Music, and Spotify, and you can also find him on Instagram here. Be sure to check out his newest song “Stunning” which he actually just released this past Friday.

DONTASKGEN

Q:

Let us know about yourself, as an artist and person. 
A:

I’m just normal nigga, honestly. I just decided to talk about the way I feel through song because I’m not the best communicator in real life. 
Q:

What cultures and experiences cultivate this persona or identity of yours? 

A:

My life taught me to be cautious with love, so I don’t deal with heartbreak again and that’s the thing that’s been cultivating me. You know, self preservation, making sure I’m okay first.

Q:

What keeps your current audience listening and why should people start listening?What platform can people reach your content on the most conveniently? 

A:

Bro, I don’t know. I just been trying be consistent trying to tell truth and i hope it could connect. They can find it everywhere Apple Music & Spotify.

Q:

What albums and/or songs do you already have out that people should listen to? 

A:

• “DONTASKFORLOVE” (album)

• “SCENE”

• “SAYING THINGS”

• “Imma Dog”

Q:

How has your experience in the industry been thus far? `

A:

Its been up and down. A lot of shiest shit, but for the most part I don’t deal with it. My independence allows me to maneuver differently.

Q:

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? 

A:

I don’t know what I make music like. I just make music that I like. The industry can’t make my sound or subject matter change.

Q:

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? 

A:

Yeah, all of my last album, its just a feeling.

It was the first time I was that honest about my personal life, about the position I was in, and I think anybody that’s honest about their situations will find them in me somewhere.

Q:

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 throw some beats on until one sticks? Or is there a more delicate process involved? 

A:

It varies depending on how I’m working.

Sometimes I may find someone on Instagram playing the guitar and ask them if I can sample them because I felt something. Send it to all of the producers that I work with and see what they come up with. Sometimes its me writing in a dark area, pacing back and forth, with my eyes usually looking around, as if I’m in search for the words literally. And sometimes its me under pressure trying meet a deadline, coming up with gold.
Q:

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

A:

I never thought about not doing this so I have absolutely no idea and I also don’t even want to think about it.

Q:

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

A:

Jay Z was 26 when he dropped his first album. Rick Ross was 30. Bill Gates didn’t graduate college. And in the words of Nip The Great, “Get ugly on these hoes and EAT”

Q:

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

A:

DONTASKFORLOVE OUT NOW

DONTASKFORLOVE DELUXE

AND LOTS OF VISUALS COMING SOON

Big shout to DONTASKGEN for this mini interview with Nefarious Supply. You can find out more about him via his Instagram and for new music you can check his SoundCloud above. If you enjoyed this interview be sure to leave a like and comment, and to keep up with content coming from Nefarious Supply you can find us on Instagram, Twitter, Apple News and Facebook, and be sure to check out our Youtube and SoundCloud for hot music from underground and emerging artists daily.

Somber

Somber has headlined many local shows and supported artists such as A$AP Ferg, Camouflage Rose and LUCKI. In the last year and a half, Sombers’ name has been present in top playlists on Spotify and iTunes alike (New Music Friday, Melowstyles A1 hip-hop RnB an Feels, the A-list etc) NZ/AUS charts and has racked up over 2,000,000 streams online. Other titles such as “Downfall” and “Wonderland” are have passed 100k streams and his presence in New Zealand's night scene has been growing with regular shows in Wellington and Auckland with the last show at Valhalla sold out. Sombers’ recent video “Boom” just passed 500k views & his last release with now platinum producer LMC found him on multiple media outlets such as Sniffers, the Spinoff, Nah Zone and playlists throughout the web. With a strong stage presence Somber is sure to shut down any show and leave the crowd wanting more. Check out our latest interview with him below.

Q. Who is Somber, and what experiences have molded you into the artist you are today?

A. Somber comes from the uncomfortable realization that nothing matters and the insignificance of our existence. I decided what's important is choosing hope from hopelessness and building on that. Not finding a 'cause' but creating one for yourself. It's an uncomfortable truth but it creates freedom in choice and so, Somber is where it starts. From somber to living out my dreams.

Q. How has your location as well as experiences influenced your sound?

A. Being based in New Zealand  hasn't had an influence on my sound. I'm influenced by all styles of music.

Q.Who are some artists that you would want to work with or collaborate with?

A. If you could put me in a room with 40 and maybe Boi1da I think that would be my dream collab.

Q. Who are some underground artists that you work with right now?

A. I Work closely with a producer/DJ September.  To be honest there are a lot of artists I'm working with mainly based in New Zealand. The E.P I'm working on will have some crazy features.

Q. Walk us through us through your creative process how do you go from not having a song to an ultimate final product?

A. I produce as well so unless I've been sent a beat I'll usually start with a loop whether it's a synth or a sample I just catch a vibe and go from there.  I feel like every song turns out different. I just make what I feel.

Q. Do you have any memorable moments since you got into the music industry that have made you realize how important it is to make music like this? If so what would that be?

A. I just love performing, I remember playing show in Wellington, it was lowkey but when I was on stage there were moments where the crowd were singing a long to the lyrics and I could hear it so clearly over the music. It hit me. It's what I love to do and I know that if people are memorizing my songs they'll be enjoying what I created for them in spare time. It's like, that's all I want to do. I love the hustle, it's hard but working towards something and seeing progress is really motivating. Creating opportunities by purely just looking for them everywhere is insightful, the odds aren't in your favour but work hard enough and you can start increasing your chances at doing what you love for real.

Q. What do you think personally sets you apart from the rest of your peers in the music industry?

A. I don't think I'm special to be fair. Like being 100% honest. What's different about us it's that I'm me and they're them.  Your sound is your voice you know, your image is literally who you are. I'm just trying to do the best with what I've got.

Q. Lastly is there anything that you would like us to promote or our audience to know

A. Nah, just come along with me for the journey. It really is just the beggining but, I'm doing everything in my power to make it out this country and do it like no one has before.Thanks for the talk, stay blessed.

Big shoutout to Somber for agreeing to interview with Nefarious Supply you can find him on Instagram here, and you can find his music on SoundCloud as well as Apple Music and Spotify.

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DTKM

Q. What does DKTM stand for?

A.DKTM stands for Don’t Kill The Movement, we chose the name because our creative energy is undeniable in the sense that it extends beyond our music.

Q. Who is all in the collective? Tell us all about who is in the collective and where you guys are coming from?

A. Lucy Mourn, Reem Unknown, POPE.LOUD, baatchoy, BLK LEXX, mouse., Aghori, Morgan Marsh, 9inety 5ive, SlovaK, and Dinkel.  Half of the collective is from PG county and half from Baltimore.

Q.What is the collectives mission statement? What do you guys plan on accomplishing with this collective of artists?

To challenge & defy the expectations of contemporary culture. We just really want to embellish the individuality of each artist but do so as a singular unit. The better the platform we build together we are the powerful we each are.

Q.How would you describe your collectives music to somebody?

A.Everyone in the collective comes from different backgrounds. Some of us have been doing post metal, experimental, and ambient music etc. So even though we’re rooted in hip hop the sound is abrasive but overall just emotionally expressive.

Q. Who inspires everybody for the DKTM sound?

A. We all love all sorts of stuff as individuals but we honestly are the most inspired to be creative by the other artists in our scene. Guys like JPEGmafia, Sir E.U, Butch Dawson definitely have paved the way for us and inspired us to push further. We’re definitely influenced by Danny Brown, Portishead, Lil Ugly Mane, Frank Ocean, Gorillaz, and Mars Volta just to name a few

Q. If there was a top 5 list of artists right now that the collective listens to, who would be on that list?

A. We’ve been bumping Rico Nasty heavy. Flying Lotus is always in rotation. Earl and ScHoolboy’s latest releases. We can all agree we’ve been playing The Internet a lot too!.

Q. Do you have any collaborating artists that you’ve been working with? Is there anybody the collective wants to add onto the roster of artists you guys have?

We work super closely with everybody in 3Side, and D.y.y.o as well.We’ve developed a genuine relationship. We’re not really looking to add anyone to the collective but we’re definitely open to it if it happens genuinely.

Q. What platform can people reach your content on the most conveniently? What albums and

songs do you already have out that people should listen to?

Soundcloud is the easiest platform, but our music is available on all platforms. Since the year started our collective has released two projects. MIGHTYLEXX released Metropolis under DKTM and you can Baatchoy’s Love Tapes on his Soundcloud page.

Q. Is there any one song that the collective has made that stands out from the rest?

The song Chop! off the Metropolis EP stands out the most by far. We all agree it’s our strongest track.

Q. Do you have an outstanding moment since the inception of the collective that makes you

realize how important it is to make music like this? If so what would that be?

When we were asked to perform at the Crown for the monthly 808 show series curated by Station North Sadboi, it felt like an affirmation that all of the work we’d been putting into building our presence in the scene was finally paying off. Although we were relatively unknown before that show, we played to a packed room and had one of the best received sets of the night.

Q.Do you have an outstanding moment since the inception of the collective that makes you realize how important it is to make music like this? If so what would that be?

A. Compared to our previous background(s) of playing in other projects, DKTM so far has been the most well received project we’ve been a part of. It feels very rewarding to be able to make art that is true to our various intentions and personalities AND have it be well received by a wide audience.

Q. Can you tell us anything about future projects? Anything that people can look forward to

coming from you?

A. Various members of our collective plan on releasing projects in the upcoming months. POPE.LOUD will be dropping an EP titled GRIN and we are currently preparing a few singles to release before summer. We are constantly working on new material.

Q. Tell us a bit about your newest project and what we can expect from it.

A. Our most recent projects would be Metropolis by MIGHTYLEXX and love tapes by baatchoy. In MIGHTYLEXX’s METROPOLIS you can expect disorienting punk inspired psychedelic rap fueled by crackhead energy. baatchoy’s love tapes is an EP taking contemporary songs concerning the topic of love and flipping each song in order to reframe them into a ambiguous love-themed narrative.

Q. 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?

A. Donald Trump is a bitch. // P.S: Seriously, look into quantum mechanics.

Shout out to DKTM for agreeing to interview and featured on Nefarious Supply, you can check out their new releases above via their SoundCloud above, and be sure to look out for more content featuring the individual members from DKTM. To stay up to date with them you can follow them on Instagram and can find where to follow the individual members there.

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Omari Night

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

A. When it comes to creating music Iʼm really honest about what I say. The goal is to make you feel every word that comes through your speaker. I tend to lean more towards melodic sounds that really hit like a Trap/Soul sound. Iʼve always been a night person & really intrigued by the moon & owls lol. So those things kinda tied into the creation of my persona.

Q. Where does your music come from? What is the main category it would fit I nto?

A. It comes from Cleveland, Ohio. I played different instruments since I was a kid so I always had an ear for music. Then when I was 15 I started recording, engineering & producing everything myself. My main genre would be R&B.

Q. How would you describe your music to somebody?

Damn idk lol. Iʼve heard my sound is like Bryson Tiller, Tyus & of course OVO.

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

If you have consistently good content, are relatable & a good image people will gravitate towards you & stick around. If you like music you can ride to, vibe to or have a one on one night with bae, Iʼm your guy.

Q. Who inspires you for your sound?

A. I would say a lot of 90ʼs & 2000 R&B. Partynextdoor, Frank Ocean, Drake, Tory Lanez, Chris Brown, The Weeknd & Usher.

Q. Who do you listen to on a regular basis?

Iʼve been listening to a bunch of different artists lately. Recently Roddy Rich, Tyus, Vory & Kehlaniʼs recent project has been on rotation .

Q. Do you have any artists that youʼve been working with? Is there anybody you would have as a feature or collaborate with on a future project?

A. Yeah my go too producers I work with closely such as Addy!, Sample, BVLVM & Santino. Iʼve been workingwith a rapper named Cargo Xan a lot, heʼs from Cleveland as well. I wanna work with more Cleveland artist & also other artist I mess with like DazeOnEast, Majilla & Jxdy Hill.

Q. What platform can people reach your content on themost conveniently?

A. My SoundCloud has all of my music & links to everything until I put my website back up.

Q. What albums and songs do you already have out thatpeople should listen to?

A. Just Fine is the first project I put out back in 2016, then Just Fine 2 in 2017. So I would say In that order & then all my singles.

Q. Is there any one song that youʼve made that stands out from the rest?

A.Control & Love Me Crazy are waves of mine. I produced both. Love Me Crazy I tried to get to Chris Brown for his album Heartbreak on a Full Moon, but someone who I wonʼt name who wasnʼt Chris Brown was being difficult. But itʼs all love weʼll work in the future.

Q. How has your experience in the industry been thus far?

A. Pretty good. Iʼve been given a few opportunities for writing work & have been incontact with label A&Rʼs.

Q. Tell us a bit about your newest project and what we can expect from it.

Iʼm finishing up a EP to drop right after the Big Racks Video & then either an album or another EP after that. I think both projects will speak for themselves.Expect good music you can really feel & relate to.

Q. 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?

I just wanna thank every single person who supports what I do whether you know me personally or not. That shit means a lot foreal! No matter what anyone tells you always believe in yourself first! Iʼve been through the self doubt & depression. Always remember to keep your head up & keep pushing for what you want in life!

A big thank you to Omari Night from Nefarious Supply for agreeing to interview with us and be featured on our platform. You can check out Omari Night’s music via his SoundCloud above as well as follow him on Instagram to stay up to date with new music or just simple show him some love. if you enjoyed this interview please give us a big like and comment. To keep up with content coming from Nefarious Supply you can find us on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook, and be sure to check out our Youtube for hot music from underground and emerging artists daily.

Yuko Yokio

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

A. I guess I would describe myself as a visionary. The words I say and the aura that comes off me reflects in my songs and is put onto the listeners. I’ve often had people, sometimes total strangers, tell me that the energy I give off is something they can’t ignore. I feel as though me and the art I create are very vehement. I like to utilize different genres, sounds and words to create my own genre that I call “cosmic sound”.

Ever since I was younger I’ve always been surrounded by music and art. My mother specifically, has created my passion for music. I often have dreams and visions of certain out of body experiences. I also have spoken and interacted with entities in my dreams and I often talk about that in my songs.

Q. How has your experience in the industry been thus far? 

A. It’s been really good! I’ve been soaking and enjoying the moments. I started with no followers on Instagram or SoundCloud, and I started to gain traffic. It’s been really nice to see all the people that support me and share this journey with me. 

Q. 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? 

A. The most impactful moment that showed me that music is my true passion is when a girl on Instagram did a guitar cover of my song “Superman”. It literally brought me to tears to see her post. Me and my friend Evan watched in awe as she played the notes to my song. Another really big moment was when my song “Aphrodite” hit 10k on SoundCloud. That seriously hit home for me and made me motivated to put out more and to keep going strong.

Q. 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? 

A.I would say my lyrics and sense of style that I bring. Everyone can say some words but it’s about how it’s said and the delivery and I feel my sense of catering to songs sets me apart. Also my choice of instrumentals. Me being influenced by artists from a multitude of different genres, it has allowed me to fuse and mesh those into something unique. Anyone can see my lyrics and rap then or sing them, but no one can do it like Yuko.

Q. 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? 

A. Music that has been released I would say my song “Superman” or  “Palestine”. But a lot of my unreleased music that I have made are mind grabbing in their own unique ways.

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

I think my personality is refreshing. Seeing a kid that is their age and goes through the same emotions and experiences, I feel they can relate to me. What keeps them even more is the fact that my unique way of showcasing myself makes them feel like they know me on a personal level. The music I make and the things I say create a relationship with my listeners. 

Q. Who do you listen to on a regular basis? Are these the same people who inspire your sound? Or are there other factors that come into play? 

My biggest influencers and role models are the people I listen to and observe everyday. All of them are creators but not all of them are musicians. People like Frank Ocean, Tyler the Creator, Kanye West, Jaden Smith, Billie Eillish, Kid Cudi, Childish Gambino; are just a few musical artists that inspire me. Some other ones are Virgil Abloh,  Takashi Murakami, Elon Musk, Daisuke Ichiba, My mom; are some influencers who aren’t musically gifted but still impact me and help me create songs. 

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

A. One, which is the most important one be your own creator. Don’t do something because it’s trending or popular, create what you want, be you. If someone doesn’t fuck with you being you who cares, your biggest critic is yourself. You’re your biggest hater and lover. If it feels good to you than 10/10 do it. Every single creator who has created something unique to the universe was once judged because it was unique to the universe. 

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

This is cliche, very very cliche, but don’t stop. No matter what your numbers look like, no matter what people say, don’t stop. If this is your passion and you believe in it and put your blood in it, it will pop. Trust me.

Bonus; I would like to give a huge thanks to NefariousSupply for giving me the opportunity to give this interview! I’m eternally grateful. Much love <3

Big shout to Yuko Yokio for the Interview with Nefarious Supply. You can find out more about him via his Instagram and for new music you can check his SoundCloud above. If you enjoyed this interview be sure to leave a like and comment, and to keep up with content coming from Nefarious Supply you can find us on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook, and be sure to check out our Youtube for hot music from underground and emerging artists.

Dutcho!

Q. Who is Dutcho, and what experiences have molded you into the artist you are today?

Dutcho is like a conglomerate of several musical and cultural influences. I was born and raised in Chicago and moved around ALOT. My parents were separated so I always had two sides of the coin in life. I experienced life in poverty with both of them and I was always living in the hood with my OG so I was influenced by my surroundings. As for musical influence; Keef, Kurt Cobain, System of a Down, Michael Jackson, and a lot of Wayne. I was into lyricism and melodies so rock and rap I fell in love with.  

Q. How has your experience in the industry been thus far? 

Shitty as FUCK! Nah I’m joking. Shits been crazy. Almost been dropping for two years now.  I want to be the best but the journey don’t intimidate me.

Q. 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? 

That would have to be all the people who’ve reached out to me telling me they use my music to cope with their hard times. Like depression, angst, just not feeling like you belong but still wanting to be loved.

That shit means a lot to me considering, ya know, I listen to my favorite artist to cope. Makes me realize there are actually people out there I do this for. I’m tryna heal souls.

Q. 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’m mad. Like not angry. I’m crazy. At my core, if you know me, I’m really a silly ass mofocker! A loving person just tryna have fun and see everybody happy, no wierd shit sits right with my spirit. I put aside all the pain when I’m in a social environment sometimes and this energy just comes out. But some small shit be setting me off. I will thrash someone if I have too. I wanna be a symbol for spreading positivity, bringing mad energy to any situation, and not tolerating no fuck shit.

Q. 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? 

A couple. Some fan favorites are Save Me, U Aint, New World Order,and Vices. My personal opinion is Save Me, Full Clip, and Inhalent Abuse will have you hooked. Shoutout Luke Almighty and Darko on the production.

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

My consistency. I’m always dropping music and it’s always GOOD. Always something different. I make something for everybody so I’d say that’s why people should start listening.

Q. Who do you listen to on a regular basis? Are these the same people who inspire your sound? Or are there other factors that come into play? 

Lil Peep, Frank Ocean, Kid Cudi, Lil Uzi, Carti, and some rock tracks are in heavy rotation. Everybody is inspired to a degree by any art they appreciate. But I listen to these guys because it’s good music plain and simple. Also the emotion Cudi, Peep, and Frank bring to a track is what gets me through some shit.

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

Shit. The concept that I’m fire and need to be heard, I be complaining in my songs not gonna lie. The fact that I’m self destructive and falling apart while still wanting  others to feel I think is alluring to people.

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

Never give up. That’s the only thing that got me here I wanted to so many times. 

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

Go check out my Blackhouse Forever niggas, my nigga Iggyboyslash, Liam al ghul, Marzo xyx, nosmoke allem hoe ass Biggs’s yadig! Oh and check out my last video “Full Clip” shot by Evan McKnight!

Big shout out to Dutcho for interviewing with Nefarious Supply you definitely check out his music which can be found on SoundCloud and to stay up to date you can find him on Instagram. To stay up to date with content coming out of Nefarious Supply you can follow us on Instagram, Apple News, as well as Twitter, like our Facebook Page, and to hear new music constantly from underground and emerging artists be sure to subscribe to our YouTube channel.

Noddy North

Noddy North

Q:

Who is Noddy North?

A:

Who is Noddy North?

I am an artist/producer hailing from Amsterdam. I grew up on the north-side of course, that’s how I got my name. My neighborhood is well connect to the center part of the city.So as a kid you get off the porch quick. I was 14 wildin’ out on the red light district with my homies. Getting my older peers to buy me weed, seeing niggas selling drugs and pimpin’ hoes. My brothers used to play a lot of Lil Wayne and 50 cent in the house. Around that time I started making music. Im 23 now.

Q:

Let Us Know About Your Self as An Artist?

A:

Im really hands on with my music. From the artwork to the mix. I sit with my friends and come up with the best ideas to make things roll out perfectly. Everything has to play out the way I got it planned in my head or else I can’t do it. The most artists and producers I work with got the same ideology as me. That’s important to me. I gotta make sure we on the same frequency so the vibes can com alive.

Q:

What experiences and events have helped shape the artist you have become?

A:

It’s easy to get lost in this. I’ve learned not to take every opinion to the heart. I had to reset my mind cause at the end of the day i am me. I can’t let an opinion deviate me from my path or let it control what I create. It’s important to get feedback, positive or negative. Everybody has an opinion that doesn’t mean it matters. It’s more important to stay true to yourself and create what you want.

Q.

How have these events been incorporated into your music?

A:

Nowadays when I make music, I think of it as just for me, but when I put it out it belongs to the world, you know? So I gotta make every melody..bar, clap, kick count.

Q:

Walk us through the steps you take to create a track. What is your creative process?

A:

Most of the time its just me or the producer/artist i’m working with. I don’t like having random people in the studio who do nothing. So no thots, no random Niggas smoking and nodding their head. That’s how you get shit done. As soon as I make/hear the beat, I start painting the song in my head. I don’t write my shit, freestyle my verse’s and chorus. That’s more natural and you don’t gotta think as much.

Q:

Who are some of your biggest influences and how have they influenced you and your

craft

A:

My biggest influences are Drake, Travis Scott,Future, Young Thug, Kanye West. I like the new guys to Uzi, 21. Back when I was 16 I got into Blu’s Below The Heavens album with Exile which made me appreciate conscious rap and sampled beats more. I be listening to my bro Tre Capital and get inspired. Those are just individuals who keep things fresh from fashion to the music.

If we’re talking producers.. I really mess with Southside, Metro, Vinylz, Hit Boy, 40 Wondagurl. My lists of influences goes on. Musicians who keep breaking barriers. You know a song is hard when you wished you made it, that’s the feeling I get every-time I listen their music.

Q:

How have your experiences been within the industry?

A:

It’s a lot of politicking and selling out. People forgetting why they started. It can get crazy. So you gotta build a team who believes and supports you.

Q:

Who are your favorite artists to work with, and who are some of the artists you look forward to working with?

A:

Every-time me and Tre link up it’s a slapper, off tops. Scotty Apex too, he sent me his verse within an hour, pure class. I really want to work with Young Thug or Kanye, I wonder what that would sound like. Travis would be cool too. My city would go ballistic.

Q:

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?

A;

I remember I got this song on my SoundCloud called Around My Way. Somebody once sent me a dm saying my song got them through dark times. That meant the world to me, that’s what you do it for. I realized that I can have an impact on people’s life. You never know whose listening.

Q:

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? 

A:

My dedication. I put my heart and soul into this shit. You gotta understand, im already the underdog coming out of Amsterdam. When people hear my songs, its like im not supposed to rap like that. I got a point to prove, always told myself im going to open the doors for the ones who come after me. My goal is to inspire and leave a legacy behind when I leave this earth.

Q:

You just put out a single and you also have an album coming out soon walk us through both. What vibe and sounds are you going for?

A:

For The Set is my new single off of my upcoming project. Produced by the homie Ruhis Fortne and featuring Tre Capital. Its an anthem but also a warning letting the people know we coming out strong. My album sounds rebellious but beautiful at the same time.I am thankful to be working with different producers and artists across the globe. I really believe this project is gonna put me on a world stage.

Q:

Do you have any advice for any artists that are hesitant to get started?

A:

My advice is to always get on your purpose and don’t be afraid. Build a team of people who believe in you and don’t give up. Ever win is a win. Big or small.

Q:

Lastly anything you want us to Promote?

A:

Check out my latest single For The Set and follow me on IG: noddy.north!

Big Shoutout to Noddy North one of

Natalie

Q:

Let us know about yourself, as an artist and person.  

A:

Hey y' all my name is Natalie! I am a producer, artist, and songwriter. I'm from Houston Texas, I lived in Chicago for a bit and am currently based in New York City. I'm a Latina and Lebanese habibi from the south just trying to make it.

Q:

What cultures and experiences cultivate this persona or identity of yours? 

A:

I pull from a lot of experiences and places I've lived. Big things that have resonated with me are breakups and just relationships in general. I also talk a lot about my experiences with partying. Everything I've written about is something that I've personally experienced or dealt with. I pull all of my content from my actual life so it's all really genuine.

Q:

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

A:

I think my versatility in genre keeps people listening to my music. One release might be a heavy trap beat with crazy auto-tuned vocals and the next drop might be a piano ballad or dancehall. You never know what's coming next. I also think the fact that I try to bend genres is a reason why people should start listening and that I sing about my authentic life. I think most people can relate to tracks that I have like Do You? or Mine.

Q:

What platform can people reach your content on the most conveniently? What albums and songs do you already have out that people should listen to?  

A:

I'm on every platform you can stream music, but I would definitely suggest following me on Spotify and Soundcloud. I have a playlist featuring my entire discography on Spotify and you can get notified when I drop a track. I also release exclusive songs to Soundcloud so I would suggest the two!

Q:

How has your experience in the industry been thus far?

A:

It's been mixed. As a female "artist", I've had more luck with representation for my work, as a female producer, it's been tough. I actually started in this industry strictly producing so when I moved on to singing on my own tracks, a lot of people didn't realize that a majority of my work was self-produced.

When I started going to actual sessions for my own music, I would want to work with a lot of the producers to create something unique together, and a lot of them didn't understand that the songs they liked of mine, were tracks I also produced so they wouldn't let me hop on the tracks. They wouldn't give me a chance, I think in part because women are underrepresented within music production. Now I only work with other producers that understand my vision and treat me as an equal.

Q:

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?  

A:

Yea definitely, when I dropped Do You? I had a ton of people that I never knew DM me stories of similar situations they went through. It was really inspiring.

Q:

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?

A:

Definitely listen to Blue Jungle. It's the one song on my first EP that I actually wasn't sure about releasing. I'm super glad I did because shockingly it was the one that blew up.

Q:

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 throw some beats on until one sticks? Or is there a more delicate process involved?

A:

So It almost always starts with me making the beat.

I usually start with trying to sound design something unique in Serum or opening up some stock sounds in Ableton 10 suite to tweak. From there I will create half of the beat and create the melody for the hook and then form the actual words/concept. I will then finish the rest of the beat after recording the hook, then record my verses. Also, I really hate recording in studios.

I love song-writing rooms and small space. My tracks are really intimate so I love recording everything myself and adding my vocal effects myself and then sending it to an engineer to give it a final mix/master.

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

A:

I actually have a double bachelors degree in Music Business and Marketing Communication. Education is huge to me. I'd probably be working in marketing at a media company.

Q:

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

A:

I have quite a bit of advice from my own experiences, first I would tell everybody that wants to make/release music to stop waiting. There is never going to be a perfect time just start releasing music.

My second piece of advice is to market the hell out of your music; if it takes you 10 hours to create a track spend 30 hours promoting it. My third piece of advice

Q:

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

A:

I'm releasing a remix of my track "The Hills" on May 19th on Spotify!

Y'all go stream the hell out of it.

Big shout to to Natalie for agreeing to be featured on Nefarious Supply be sure to check out his music via her SoundCloud above as well as show her love on her Instagram, as well as Twitter. If you enjoyed this interview please leave a like and comment your favorite song by Natalie. To stay up to date with content coming out of Nefarious Supply you can follow us on Instagram, as well as Twitter, like your Facebook Page, and to hear new music constantly from underground and emerging artists be sure to subscribe to our YouTube channel.

JWOODS

Q: Let us know about yourself, as an artist and person.

A: I started making music at a very young age. Growing up my parents would play all types of music, R&B and Hip-Hop appealed to me the most and stuck. 

There’s a lot of things I do on the side other than music that many people don’t know but, that list could go on for days. Being an artist, especially in this era, is something everyone is getting into. Everybody and their mother is involved in doing something musically.

There are mad artists that came out from Queens but, I feel, my sound is definitely something different. 

Q: What cultures and experiences cultivate this persona or identity of yours? 

A: Definitely the things I do, the area I’m from and people I surround myself with basically make me the person I am. No gimmick, all genuine. 

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

A: I have a variety of songs going on. I have fans telling me they’ve listened to my music while going through a break up, feeling depressed or just driving on the highway and others that tell me they’ve played my music at clubs, parties and sport events.

I try to put out music that’s enjoyable for people to listen to and I guess it works but, you know, I’m still trying to experiment and perfect my sound, so that everything would be in unison.

Q: What platform can people reach your content on the most conveniently? What albums and songs do you already have out that people should listen to? 

A: SoundCloud is where all my tracks are at. Also available on every dsp — Apple Music, Spotify etc. “Coterie” and “OK” are definitely my most liked songs. 

Q:

How has your experience in the industry been thus far? 

A:

It’s been pretty fire. I didn’t really expect much attention that I get from people. Having my music being listened to globally is fire alone.

A few labels have reached out to me which I would’ve never expected and I’ve met a lot of talented people and made some new friends because of it. 

Q:

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?  

A:

Jeeez, there’s a ton. I work closely with one of my close friends, who’s signed to Sony, Columbia, NO1-NOAH, and we’ve met a bunch of artists, traveled, met fans, gone touring and it made me realize just relatable and how much of an impact music can bring. It really brings people together and brings excitement and happiness, and that’s what I enjoy the most out of doing it. 

Q:

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?

A:

Like I said, I have a variety of songs going on, which honestly, I’m not to satisfied with. Right now I’m really trying to perfect my sound and put out songs that I genuinely think are good and will fit. For the ones that are out — I would say two, “Coterie” and “OK” are definitely my most liked songs. They’re two different types of feels, one chill and the other hype. Bring two different types of energies. 

Q:

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 throw some beats on until one sticks? Or is there a more delicate process involved?

A:

My mind would be stuck if I would force myself to make a track. I like to be inspired by experiences to create something. Those all vary whether it’s taking a drive/road trip, drive an exotic car, flying out somewhere or even simple things like going shopping or me and my boys talking about life feeding off each others energy. 

There’s always something that’ll set the mood of the track being made. I make majority of my beats.

If one of my boys got fire then I’d use theirs. As for lyrics I record a bunch of freestyles and just try to piece them all together afterwards.

Q:

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

A:

I’ve never imagined myself doing anything regular so I can’t really envision it. Me and my boys would never settle for living basic so we would always do something mad extra, but definitely doing something illegal, so it’s a good thing that I have this keeping me occupied. 

Q:

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

A:

Choosing to do music isn’t the easiest thing to pursue. Takes a lot of confidence to put things out publicly like that so it’s good to keep confidence up. I’ve definitely encountered a lot of bad days but learned how to stay positive. Be real and have fun doing it.

Big shout to to JWOODS for agreeing to be featured on Nefarious Supply be sure to check out his music via his SoundCloud above as well as show him love on his Instagram, as well as Twitter. If you enjoyed this interview please leave a like and comment your favorite song by JWOODS. To stay up to date with content coming out of Nefarious Supply you can follow us on Instagram, as well as Twitter, like your Facebook Page, and to hear new music constantly from underground and emerging artists be sure to subscribe to our YouTube channel.

96

Q: Let us know about yourself.  

A: I go by the name of 96 and I’m a singer, songwriter, engineer and producer. 

Q: Where are you representing and why is it so important to you?

A: I was born and raised in Toronto. Growing up in the inner city, not too many people make it out where I come from. Being from Regent, my friends and I grew up having seen a lot of shit over the years and lost some of our friends along the way. It forced us to grow up at a young age. It’s important to me because I want to show that it’s possible to be a positive light coming from a place like that.

I was also based in Calgary during my adolescent years. That’s where music started for me. Moving away gave me the opportunity to live in peace without having to look over my shoulder all the time. Not everyone I grew up with had that opportunity so I never take it for granted. Regardless, both cities are home to me. 

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Q: How would you describe your music to somebody?

A: It’s best described as a mix of nostalgic R&B with a new school sound. Very ambient/moody. Some songs are more downtempo while others are more energetic. It brings certain emotions out and allows you to feel something real.

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

A: I’d say the moments I’m able to create with each song. The music is introspective and relatable so it resonates with people on a different level.

Q: Who do you listen to on a regular basis?  

A: Depends on my mood. When the setting is more laid back I’ll bump some SWV, Mary J Blige, Brandy, Ginuwine, Usher and Aaliyah just to name a few. 

Q: Do you have any collaborating artists that you’ve been working with? Is there anybody you would have as a feature or collaborate with on a future project?

A: Everything I’ve done up to this point has been on my own but a collab is in the near future for sure. Too many to list on here but off top I’d be down to work with H.E.R. , Summer Walker, Brent Faiyaz, Frank Ocean and a couple others.

Q: What platform can people reach your content on the most conveniently? What albums and songs do you already have out that people should listen to?

A: All the major streaming platforms (Apple Music, Spotify, Tidal, etc.) as well as SoundCloud. My first project GOIN96HOST dropped last year as well as the visuals for the lead single “LNIT”. The EP is the best introduction to my sound for someone who hasn’t heard of 96 before. 

Q: 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?

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I would definitely say “LNIT (Lonely Nights in Toronto)”. That really marked the start of my journey being only the 2nd song that I made. When i first recorded it in my homies basement, I was still in the early stages trying to figure out my sound and all we had was a $200 USB Mic and Macbook with Pro Tools. The acoustics weren’t the best but we managed to come out with a decent mix. I wasn’t overly impressed at first but over time, it started to grow on me. I would play it for people without telling them it was me and they would just vibe to it unbiasedly. That’s when I knew I had something special. It just hit different.

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?

Nothing overly outstanding but receiving feedback from fans/friends about how my music has helped them through their own personal situations. A lot of the things that I talk about are relatable, everyday shit that we all go through so it’s always cool to hear it from someone else’s perspective.  

How has your experience in the industry been thus far?

It’s been a learning experience for sure. I just try to have fun with it when it comes to making the music. Being an independent artist, the main challenge has been sharing it amongst a larger audience and getting it out to the masses. I’m still learning everyday about the business side of things.

Can you tell us anything about future projects? Anything that people can look forward to coming from you?

I’ll be dropping a few singles over the next couple months leading up to my second project “GOIN96HOST 2”. Be on the lookout for that soon. 

Tell us a bit about your newest project and what we can expect from it.

My most recent single release 96 HOURS has two cuts that brings two similar yet contrasting moods with “96GOD” and “BEEN THRU A LOT”.  96GOD is a braggadocios anthem that asserts my presence while BTAL is more militant minded in regards to my come up and what’s going on around me. 

Big shout to to 96 for agreeing to be featured on Nefarious Supply be sure to check out his music via his SoundCloud above as well as show him love on his Instagram. If you enjoyed this interview please leave a like and comment your favorite song by 96. To stay up to date with content coming out of Nefarious Supply you can follow us on Instagram, as well as Twitter, like your Facebook Page, and to hear new music constantly from underground and emerging artists be sure to subscribe to our YouTube channel.

GZ

Q. Let us know about yourself, as an artist and person

I’m not supposed to be here. When it comes to this music shit, I was just having fun with it. I never learned any of this through somebody else and I don’t even know how to play any instruments. I used to DJ & mess with samples in high school and I just knew this was something fun that I could do to kill time. And once the shit got serious and I was ready to start working on the album, nobody was rocking with me. Nobody. I hadn’t been in a real studio or even know anything about that. I didn’t know who the hell to reach out to. I just knew I wanted to make an album. 

Q, What cultures and experiences cultivate this persona or identity of yours? 

I’ve always been the underdog. Doubt is fuel. I gotta show these people to think again when they try to limit my potential or ability. I trust myself more than anybody else in the world and there’s nothing better than facing a challenge and coming through the other side as a better version of yourself. 

Q. What keeps your current audience listening and why should people start listening? What platform can people reach your content on the most conveniently? 

They’re rocking with me cause they listen based on their own taste & people should start listening without feeling late cause it’s made with the intention to make you feel and emotions are timeless. 

Q. How has your experience in the industry been thus far? 

It’s dope when you meet the right people and it’s just music and nothing else. Other times it’s about everything but the music. It’s plastic. At the end of the day though, there’s a lot of real talented people out there and that’s always something that draws me back in. 

QIs 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?

Probably one of the outtakes from the album or a beat in the vault. People should listen to this project front to back cause it was meant to be like that but everybody’s favorites are different so I don’t wanna take away from any of the songs.

Q. 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 throw some beats on until one sticks? Or is there a more delicate process involved? 

It’s different everytime. No routines, nothing concrete. Ideas could start from anywhere. A mumbled hum could become a hook or the lead melody for the beat. It’s all a feeling. When it’s right, everybody in the room knows. I try not to get attached to anything in progress and the pieces will come together. Once the song has an identity of its own and feels bigger than an idea, that’s when the fine-tuning happens to get it to 100%. 

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 you. Everything else is unnecessary. Celebrate your accomplishments but don’t ever be satisfied. 

Big shoutout to GZ and Glassrose Records for agreeing to interview with us. To keep up with GZ your can find him on Instagram as well as follow Glassrose Records. Make sure you check out his album “Velvet Nights” its packed full of heat and features a number of heart artists including; Lais, Joey XL, Thatshymn, Kama, Lule, LE SINNER, Frvrfriday, Ye Ali, ELHAE, and Jordan Solomon.

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DazeOnEast

Q:

Let us know about yourself, as an artist and person. 

A:

As an artist I would say that I am very honest, and open with my lyrics. I'm not really concerned about what people may think about me, rather that be soft, "light-skin" as most people would categorize nowadays, however my main focus is creating real music that someone can relate to. I've had the women,  I've been through the heartbreaks, I've  experienced the struggle of growing up in tough situations, so if I am able to create music that makes the listener say "Wow I'm dealing with the same thing right now," then I'm satisfied. Daze as a person, is a home-body, humble, and affable. Although I'm a cool guy I still move differently, because everyone can't be trusted. 

Q:

What cultures and experiences cultivate this persona or identity of yours? 

A:

I grew up in a small town in South Carolina. Not a lot of people make it out. Just like every other city, you can find poverty in one part, and riches in another. I'm not going to sit here and cap like I lived among the worst because that's not true. My situation wasn't the best but people had it worst than m, but I associated myself with some of those people that had it worse. It was just easier to relate to them. So I guess you can say that's where my trap side comes from. The R&B side of me comes from the heartbreaks, and relationships I've experienced throughout my life. Every dude has had them, but every dude is not going to be willing to speak on them because it could blemish their tough guy image. Not me. As far as my ghostly persona (lack of social media presence), that's just me. I've never wanted to be the spotlight of attention. I don't like everyone knowing my business, you know?

Q:

What keeps your current audience listening and why should people start listening? What platform can people reach your content on the most conveniently? 

A:

I feel like my realness, and relatable lyrics is the reason why my current audience continues to listen and why others should start listening. If you're looking for music you can play late night in your car or room, when you're alone, and just want to vibe then I'm your guy. I started off with soundcloud, where most of my following is so most of my tracks are on there, but recently I've started to distribute my music on all platforms. 

Q:

What albums and songs do you already have out that people should listen to? 

A:

I had 3 tracks I have recently dropped, called Still Young, Urge, and Pistols that I feel like you may enjoy. But some of my older tracks such as Wholeheartedly, Time Wasted, Phases with Lnly Boy, and some of my favorites. 

Q:

How has your experience in the industry been thus far? 

A:

It's been amazing. It's a great feeling when I see DM's of people thanking me for making great music, videos of them singing my songs, people implementing my songs in their YouTube videos, producing sending me beats that they want me to hop on.  I've had artist that inspired me to make music 5 years ago, follow me, and DM me.

I've had A&Rs email me from major lables, etc. I say all that with all humbleness, but also with confidence because I remember no one gave me a chance. I remember when people in school would laugh at the dream I had.

So for all of this to start to happen, it's very uplifting. 

Q:

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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? 

A:

About 3-4 years ago I made this track called "Deserve Better" with my bro Luis Aguilera. At first I thought nothing about the track, then about 3 weeks later I woke up, and my soundcloud notifications were going insane. Turns out that some OVO soundcloud page (I don't remember the exact name) had reposted my song. The song is almost at 1 mil on soundcloud, and 1.2 mil on YouTube. This moment changed my career and shaped everything for me musically. This made me realize that people really like that late night, feels, type R&B music. 

Q:

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? 

A:

Seems that my listeners enjoy Deserve Better but I really like Vagary and Pistols. Pistols really shows my versatility. 

Q:

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 throw some beats on until one sticks? Or is there a more delicate process involved? 

A:

So first I open up my email, or look through beats that my fellow HerFav producers (KXVI, HerFavArtist, or Duski) have sent me. I listen to the beat for about 15 seconds and usually I'm able to determine if it fits the mood I'm in at the time.

When I find the one that makes me anxious to start recording, I load it into Fl Studio, and freestyle a couple melodies.

When I get a dope melody that I feel like people will enjoy and remember I write lyrics to the melody. Some days I can knock out a song in about 30 mins, but some songs make take me a couple days, there's even been times I returned to a track months later. 

Q:

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

A:

I mean I've been in college this entire time, so if I wasn't doing music I would just put all of my focus on college I guess. Find a career that correlates with my major. 

Q:

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

A:
Advice I would give to people pursing music, would be to first believe in yourself. If you don't believe in yourself who will? Like I said I remember people laughed at me, and doubted me. I remember I would spend hours on making a song and it only get 100 views. Regardless of all of that, continue to pursue your dream you never know what could happen. INVEST in your craft.

Buy your own equipment, so you can experiment and find your own unique sound.

Learn how to mix your own vocals. Lastly I would say build relationships. Over the last couple of years, I've built relationships with amazing people, to name a few (KXVI, HerFavArtist, Duski, Lnly Boy, Lesismore, Majilla, Mylestone, HrtBrkFever, XAVI, Benji Yang, Sentell, Roni, Scandi, Erel, Shraban, TheWavMan, and the entire Collective) the list goes on, you know who you are.

Relationships go a long way, and this is probably the most important advice I could give to anyone. 

Q:

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

A:

EP coming this summer, and my new track Pistols. 

Contact: soundsbydaze@gmail.com

Big shout to to DazeOnEast for agreeing to be featured on Nefarious Supply be sure to check out his music via his SoundCloud above as well as show him love on his Instagram, as well as Twitter. If you enjoyed this interview please leave a like and comment your favorite song by Scotty Apex. To stay up to date with content coming out of Nefarious Supply you can follow us on Instagram, as well as Twitter, like your Facebook Page, and to hear new music constantly from underground and emerging artists be sure to subscribe to our YouTube channel.

Scotty Apex

Q:

Let us know about yourself, as an artist and person.

A:

I'm currently 22 years of age, so I'm at a transitional period in my life where a lot of things are changing, I'm experiencing a lot, learning a lot, growing a lot, and trying my best to overcome things from my past that have caused me damage that I still deal with today. I grew up always feeling like an outcast, not to sound cliche because I know a lot of people want to be different nowadays, but as I lived out my youth, I really did feel sort of separated from everyone around me.

I typically stay to myself, and that may be due to issues I've had with anxiety, depression, and other very negative internal battles, but my energy has always been one that sort of drifted solo for some reason, and it's not always by choice. As a artist, that's why I really cling to the music I create, it has always been that friend I could go to.

Music is and always has been my escape. Which really leads into my intention with my music, I want to be that escape for others. I know what it is like to feel alone, feel like there is no hope, feel like the only thing I could relate to was the words from other artists that I looked up to. For example, Kid Cudi was one of those artists for me, his words helped me through my pain, I want to be able to provide that same feeling that was given to me.

I want people to know who I am completely, know my story, know what I represent, know my flaws, know my pains, know my strengths, know that they are not alone in what they are feeling because I have a piece of art that is so raw and vulnerable that they see a bit of themselves through me.

Q:

What cultures and experiences cultivate this persona or identity of yours?

A:

The main thing that drives everything I represent is EMOTION, feelings that I have went through. Heartbreak was really something that sort of fueled and sparked every initial piece I was putting out.

I started out creating out of hurt, anger, and put so much passion into expressing that as clear as possible through aggression.

Now, as I have grown more and more, and learned more from every day life, I express more melodically and less aggressively, but fueled by the same thing, EMOTION. As far as cultures, I spent a lot of time in Toronto, which has such a different way of life than what I grew up experiencing.

Some of my best friends are there, I made so many memories out there, experienced so much, felt so much, seen so much, and the Toronto culture for sure has made its mark on my identity.

I got to visit Tokyo in December of 2018, and that changed my perspective on life a lot as well.

Everyone there was so loving towards me, so welcoming, and that in itself was something that I had not felt a lot, and was very refreshing. Seeing the fashion there, the way things move, Tokyo definitely made its impact on me as a person as well.

Q:

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

A:

I think what my current audience appreciates the fact that I am so open and vulnerable to them. A lot of things creatively are so fabricated and polished, and I think stepping in the opposite direction of that to leave everything so raw is why people gravitate towards my music. So, when you mix a good intention with a good final product, I think it makes that listening experience that much more meaningful, and that's why people stick to it.

Q:

What platform can people reach your content on the most conveniently?

A:

I use all platforms, so my work is pretty conveniently all over the place. The main ones that people use and listen to my work on would be Spotify, iTunes, SoundCloud, and YouTube.

I have an album out right now titled "LOVESICK" and I feel like that is a great starting place for anyone who wants to discover me as an artist, and all that I represent. From there, I think as a listener you will enjoy finding all the other gems that I have out right now.

Q:

How has your experience in the industry been thus far?

A:

My experience in this industry has evolved so much. When I first started out, I knew what I wanted to represent, I just didn't quite know how to execute it correctly to my vision. As I progressed, I learned so much.

I have met so many amazing people, and I have had some amazing experiences. I have had my ups and downs, but being able to meet or even work with people I have really looked up to has made it all worth it.

I've been to houses of some of my favorite artists to work on music, I met my favorite artist of all time (Kid Cudi) in Cleveland, I've done song writing for artists that I really like, so as time progresses I know more and more is going to happen, so my experience with the industry has been fairly good to me so far.

On the other end of that, I have definitely had some poor experiences with people with bad intent, people who talk a lot of action but never make anything happen, so I've learned its best to just stick with your team and the people you trust, work hard, and let things fall into place as you strategize them to.

Q:

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?

A:

I think an outstanding moment that I've had was when a girl I went to High school with reached out to me, very emotional, crying and all, and told me how much my LOVESICK album helped her through a really dark time in her life. She was going through so much, and one thing that really brought her comfort throughout those battles was my album. In a moment like that, it really hit me that my intention with music is truly helping others just like I wanted it to, and I knew I had to stick to this path.

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Q:

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?

A:

"Stay or Run" is a very honest and open track, I feel like that track communicates a lot of my story, my intentions, and who I am. "LUVSICK" as well, definitely a very emotionally fueled song that I made in a time where I was really depressed and heartbroken. Walk us through the steps you take to create a track.

Q:

What is your creative process? Do you happen to just walk into the studio and throw some beats on until one sticks? Or is there a more delicate process involved?

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A:

I've worked in different scenarios, situations, settings, and I've definitely learned my preferences. I can write a full song in under 10 minutes though if it comes to it. There has been situations where I'll be with a producer as they are working on structuring a beat, and I'll already have the song done before they even finish the beat, just give me something small to work off of and I can finish something crazy as quick as needed.

I actually prefer to work on music in my bedroom though, or somewhere that allows me to feel at home.

Typically, one of my friends that produces will have sent me a beat. The beat has to make me feel some sort of emotion, it has to pull me in and sort of give me a canvas that is ready for me to paint with words.

Once I have picked out the production, I play it a few times and come up with ideas for melodies that I can hear sounding good with it. Once I get a basic idea of the direction, I sort of zone out, I think about what I feel and have experienced, and I let it pour out onto what I am writing.

Once I have everything written, I record and lay down the layers of vocals needed, then send them off to my engineer and tell him what I think would sound good.

The formula I have been using has been working for me, and I am so proud of all my friends that work with me.

Q:

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

A:

Probably pursuing something in the film industry, whether that be the acting itself, or the writing, or the production. I think I just like to create cool pieces of art that hold an entertaining value.

I actually have taken classes to fulfill a minor in film studies with my bachelors degree, and I have learned a lot, and gained a lot of creative inspiration by studying certain directors from all eras of film.

Q:

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

A:

Just be honest with yourself and your audience. Create because you love to create, create because it makes you feel something.

Q:

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

A:

LOVESICK 2 is on the way.

SCOTTY APEX ScottyApexMGMT@gmail.com

Big shout to to Scotty Apex for agreeing to be featured on Nefarious Supply be sure to check out his music via his SoundCloud above as well as show him love on his Instagram, as well as Twitter. If you enjoyed this interview please leave a like and comment your favorite song by Scotty Apex. To stay up to date with content coming out of Nefarious Supply you can follow us on Instagram, as well as Twitter, like your Facebook Page, and to hear new music constantly from underground and emerging artists be sure to subscribe to our YouTube channel.

LNLYBOY

Damn bro you’re across the world. Explain your experience living in Cape Town.

Haha, Living in Cape Town, South Africa, is probably one of the rarest experiences

someone could experience to be honest. It’s a very multicultural place, so I personally

find it amazing to live here, although it does come with its struggles. South Africa was

governed for a long time by a racist system back in the 1940’s until 1994. Luckily, I was

born into a free nation in 1999 but I still had to live through the effects or let me say the

aftermath of that system you know. So, finding my way in a society that was constantly

being suppressed was hard because I wasn’t just paving my own path but also fighting

a mentality that our people had you know. The mentality that forced people to believe

that you cannot amount to anything, that you were born to serve the “white man,” that

you’re inferior. So many older people had that sort of mentality as I grew up but now, I

think things have gotten better. Since the Youth is taking over, we are creating endless

amounts possibilities, we are breaking barriers that were set, we are changing the game

in South Africa. So, these days living here is sort of a blessing and a curse to be honest.

Who do you listen to that inspires your sound?

Wow man, I listened to so much music but my top artists that I listen to that definitely

shaped my sound would be Drake, Partynextdoor, Tory Lanez, Johnny Rain, Bryson

Tiller, Tyus, man the list could go on but these days I listen to a lot of the people I work

with and aspire to work with such as, Dazeoneast, FRVRFRIDAY, Anders, JWOODS,

Indigo Stella, Elizée, Malachi, PLAYMENEVER, Nasty C, etc.

I see that you entered a competition with Red Bull Music and Tellaman. What

made you decide to submit a verse and how do you feel about the competition in

general?

I was never going to enter the competition to be honest, because I was just never the

type of person to chase recognition from bigger artists you know, but when I heard the

song Tellaman wrote, and a verse just came to me and I recorded it and kept it to

myself until I shared it with a few friends and they said I should post it and enter. So, I

thought for a while and then just decided to just do it. So, it was a pretty much just a

spontaneous decision.

I think the competition is an amazing opportunity for the youth in SA, there is so much

unheard talent out here and I feel it’s an amazing chance for some of the kids to get

heard.

What can you tell me about OXI Worldwide?

OXI WORLDWIDE, is an Internet movement/Collective that helps up and coming artist

to grow not just sonically but creatively within the business. Right now, the team

consists of Jack (the manager), Elizée, Malachi, Elöhim, Michael Tuohy, Kay Rivers and

me.

How would you describe your sound to someone who has never heard your

music before?

I think I would describe it as a mixture of Dark R&B and Hip hop, but I like creating

whatever I feel is from my heart and personality regardless of genre.

What are you working on right now?

I’m working on a new tape, and bunch of records for a future mixtape I’m curating. I am

also working on short film that would portray my story and share a different aspect of life

in the world.

What songs of yours do you recommend to the people reading this?

My favorite tracks are “More”, “On Me”, “Rambo” and “Phases.” Although I really feel

like my unreleased music is a better depiction of my sound and my art.

Is there anything else you’d like to say before this interview comes to a close?

I just would like to inspire the kids and inspire other creatives to keep creating the ideas

that come into your head. Keep chasing your goals and keep on being the person YOU

want to be and not what others expect you to be. Thank you so much for the opportunity

to share a bit of my story.

Big shout out to LNLYBOY for agreeing to come an interview with Nefarious Supply, you can stream his music via his Soundcloud above as well as Apple Music. You can also follow him on Instagram to keep up with his new releases as well as the collective he is in OXI WORLDWIDE. If you enjoyed this interview be sure to leave a like and comment, to stay up to date with content coming out of Nefarious Supply you can follow us on Instagram, Twitter, like us on Facebook and subscribe to us on Youtube.

3onawav

Aja Cruz better known by 3onawav is an up and coming artist based out of South Philly. Below she answers a list of pre-sent questions that summarize a glimpse of who she is as an artist and as an artist, what she represents, the inspiration of her sound, and many more.

Let us know about yourself.  

First and foremost my name is Aja Cruz. I was born and raised in South Philadelphia, and started songwriting around the age of eight so i’ve been writing for a while but didn’t start recording songs until I was sixteen.

Where are you representing and why is it so important to you?

I feel as if I represent people more than a place because i’m able to sit here and put into words the things that they can’t even say. I think that’s what’s most important to me, when someone hears your music and they’re like “they must know my life”. In the end it really shows that we’re not all that different and music really has the power to express that.

How would you describe your music to somebody?

Very versatile, I feel as though I can and have yet to really go so many places with my music. I promise whatever it is it’s a vibe.

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

I think my current audience just simply knows potential and recognizes the places I could really take it with the music and my brand period. If you haven’t tuned in yet I highly suggest you do because I haven’t even reached my peak yet and i’m already going so crazy.

Who inspires you for your sound?

Since seven/eight years old i’ve always appreciated Frank Ocean, Drake, and The Weeknd’s sound and how they were able to switch it up effortlessly. Those three might be my biggest inspirations.

Who do you listen to on a regular basis?  

I’d have to say Tory Lanez, Vory, and PND. That’s like the everyday go to.

Do you have any collaborating artists that you’ve been working with?

Me and my brother Spritelee might have something in the works real soon. I’ve also been collaborating with this new sound from New Zealand named Somber, that’s gonna go crazy. Other than that I’ve been hoping to collaborate with other Philly artists like Brygreatah and Fh Snoop.

What platform can people reach your content on the most conveniently?

Right now you can always reach all my content on Soundcloud, but this year anything I drop is hitting Soundcloud and Apple Music.

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?

I would have to say “Hero” out of all songs I think that might be the one with the most meaning which makes it stand out. But right now i’d have to say my “Ridin Remix” and “Back & Forth” are the tracks that’ll get you hooked.

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

“Is it relatable ?” That’s one of the biggest aspects music should have. Like I said before your audience should feel as if you almost know what they’re going through or how they feel. Other than that I think versatility is another important aspect. You just have to be able to connect with other people and go outside of comfort zones.

How do these aspects find their way into your music style?

My music style is all about versatility and being able to switch up and still relate on all levels.

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?

When people randomly write me about how they listen to this song every morning or play my music everyday, that’s always an outstanding moment. It forces me to realize that this is what i’m doing it for, and even if I feel underrated and slept on, those are the things that keep me going and they don’t even know it.

How has your experience in the industry been thus far?

Being an independent artist is always twice the work, I don’t expect anything less, but having a team around you that believes in what you do just as much as you do if not more makes it just that easier.

Can you tell us anything about future projects? Anything that people can look forward to coming from you?

I’m dropping a project just for the Summer sometime soon, and coming even crazier with visuals, singles, clothing, etc. Just tune in and join the wav.

Tell us a bit about your newest project and what we can expect from it.

You can definitely expect to be blasting my new project, with your windows down, vibing. No bag music because we save that for the Winter.

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?

I appreciate Nefarious Supply even coming through with this interview. Definitely tune in, you don’t want to miss anything.

Big shout out to 3onawav for agreeing to the interview with us, you can find her music via her Soundcloud above as well Apple Music, you can also follow her on her Instagram. To stay up to date with content coming from Nefarious Supply you can follow us on Instagram, Twitter, as well as like us on Facebook and Subscribe to our Youtube.

Twntyfour

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

I go by the name of Twntyfour, I’ve always been a hiphop fan and I always used to rap along to songs from Drake to Eminem or YE. And I got to a point where I came across FL Studio and I started making remixes of Drake songs with Chris Brown or something like that. Of course it sounded bad but it was the beginning of me experimenting with music, I started making beats like 4 years ago which I didn’t stick to because I was tired of making instrumentals which didn’t have no vocals to it. So two years ago I decided to pick up the mic, and that’s when I started rapping.

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How has your experience in the industry been thus far?

Its hard being in this industry, no hand out, gotta figure it all out by yourself. I’m not there yet, but I don’t mind cause I love the grind, I feel hungry, And iknow if I keep working the way I am I will get there. But for now its just hard work, trying to build connections and get my name out there.

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?

Well, i know how important music is to me like music helps me get thru certain times of my life good and dark times, and I’ve been getting DM’s from people telling me I help them get thru there day with my music and I value that alot. I also had people telling me I inspired them to start making music or inspired them to keep pushing even if they didnt feel like it. I like to see how I can motivate people and that’s something that makes me smile when I read it.

This is why i feel like making music important, to inspire and motivate. 

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 feel like I’m a very versatile artist, I got tracks with bars, I got love songs, I got club bangers and the list is only gonna grow from here. And yes I’m not a singer but I feel like I use autotune in a different way then alot of artists out there. 

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?

Well, this a good question, at the moment I’m featured on a song from my bro HiddenHills called “Slide Thru” which is extremely catchy and I can already tell its going to be a big thing. But it’s not out yet, I do have this song called “Moodswings” featuring my bro Omari Night which is by far the most streamed song I got out at the moment. Play this at the club and I know for a fact that people gonna love it.

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

I feel like as I said I’m very versatile. I think the variation is what keeps my people/fans listening. They never know what’s coming next. It’s like the mystery they want to unravel. Also the people who listen to my music know I come with quality, so they know I won’t let them down.

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Who do you listen to on a regular basis?

I used to listen to alot of mainstream artists such as Travis Scott, Drake, Tory Lanez, Migos , Kanye West just to name a few, but as I started to dive into Soundcloud a little more I started listening to some more people who aren’t mainstream yet. Such as Frvrfriday, hrtbrkfever, Kdence, b1uan. I recently created a playlist which I’m trying to update daily with these artists covered. You should definetly check it out and drop a follow, it’s called “selectedby24”

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

Most of them yes, Drake was always a big inspiration for me he’s been in the game for over 10 years now, YE aswell, also love the Yeezys. But I think Travis inspired me to start using my voice and combine it with autotune. As of now Frvrfriday and Hrtbrkfever are like a big inspiration for me as i listen to there music alot lately. And I’m blessed to say that I made the artwork for their next song which is dropping soon.

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

I think making people smile and help people thru their days is one of the most important things for me. Being able to inspire and motivate is just amazing. 

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

All I gotta say is if you want to make it, u got to believe in yourself and give this your 100% cause it’s not an easy job. Also learn who to take advice from, you might have friends who tell you oh, you gotta do this and that but at the end of the day you gotta ask yourself if they got the knowledge or experience. And if you should take the advice or leave it. And lastly if you maintain, progress and keep grinding, all your hard work will pay off when the time is right. All you gotta do is believe in yourself.

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

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Ben Cobain

ALWAYS

Q:

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

A:

I think to answer your question I'd have to give some background about myself. What some don't know about me is that my family is from Cameroon, an African country in West Africa. I was born in Durham, North Carolina, but lived my life in Maryland. Waldorf to be exact. Growing up I was always in to music. I loved listening to music, but I always had a hard time remember the names of artists.

My mom would always sing around the house too.

Back in Cameroon and probably most, if not all African countries, music is an important part of the culture.

I'd say that I'm a hybrid of many different genres.

I wish I could box myself in a category to describe myself as an artist, but at the same time I think that's what makes me different. RnB was my first love. I was introduced to rap music by my two good friends Darnell (Nell/Nellstalgic) and Darrius Funderburk. As a creative, it's just crazy how you gravitate to other creatives without even trying...

Growing up in Maryland we had music like GoGo that was/is really popular. Of course we have Wale and Tone P, Black Cobain, Logic is kind of new to me, but we still got him. NoName Gypsy is also a good mention, but I didn't start listening to her until maybe 2015. I also listened to a lot of Chris Brown and Trey Songz. All of these artists are from the same area [DMV area] and I kind of just embraced the diversity and put it in my music.

As far as my persona, or this identity of made for myself, I'd say it came from exploring and finding myself. I believe I was destined to be an artist and it was only a matter of time until I picked up the hobby and fell in love with it.

Q:

How has your experience in the industry been thus far?

A:

My experience has had some ups and downs. Right now I will say I'm somewhat at a stand still with music. I started recording my music at the age of about 13 or 14. I've grown so much in my skills. I honestly think I was/have been so ahead of my time.

Since I started making music, I've recorded and dropped so much music I could have probably made about 10-12 albums by now. If you look at my older work it's really trash [laughs].

At the same time I have grown and matured at a quick rate. While I've been growing as an artist, I've been growing as a producer, beat maker, and engineer.

Q:

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?

A:

The moments I have are very intimate, but I usually from time to time get DM's, comments, emails, texts, from fans or other artists on how they really like my music and the crazy thing is people feel like I'm so intimating.

I'm so chill, like I take the time to respond to everybody and thank them for feedback like that. I remember a time when nobody would give me the time-of-day.

Even my own family members passed my material as garbage.

I just think it's my responsibility to inspire and motivate other artists to follow their dreams no matter how big or small it may be. I feel like I play a small part out of a big plan. I've helped a lot of artists just by being a genuine person.

I think it's important to continue to make music because it's an outlet for everyone.

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Q:

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?

A:

I bring quality.

For everyone that knows me, the music I dropped has always sounded top notch for someone who only has a laptop and a microphone. I don't know all there is to know about music, but I've spent a lot of hours teaching myself how to mix and master properly.

I've practiced studio etiquette. I also bring diversity. I'm not afraid to try new things. I've made pop, rap, rnb, rock, trap. Pretty much everything, but country [laughs].

The funny thing is, I actually do these other genres very well. I don't want to be a regional rapper, so I always try to expand my horizons.

Q:

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?

A:

I love all my songs the same. Old and new. They all stand out in their own way and I feel like they don't compete against each other. I think the first song that I knew was like straight fire was this one song I got with my good friend and brother Ryan Bevolo called "Advances."

It was the first time working with him that I incorporated new sonics, new ideas, new methods on mixing, it was a crazy time when I made that.

Ryan and I have been working since 2016 and that boy talented. I got some songs that we made that are unreleased that I know people would go crazy, but I'd say people should definitely pay attention to my last album "Guidance 2."

Every song is great in its own way and it's my first solid album where everything went right. There's nothing else I would do to change that album. It's memorable for me.

Q:

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

A:

I think what keeps my current audience listening is the quality. I'm not a really big artist, but most of my fans/audience are either people I know, people I grew up with, people I've networked with, other artists, or just people looking for new music. I've very sociable and I've really approachable. I think the fact that maybe I come off as a really dope guy people come back because they like the person I am. If you haven't heard my music, it will be refreshing. The sonics are crazy...

Q:

Who do you listen to on a regular basis?

A:

T-Pain, Tory Lanez, Anderson Paak, Future, Charlie Wilson, Lucky Daye, Nellstalgic, J. Cole. There's probably more mainstream artists, but I honestly listen to way more underground/unknown artists on SoundCloud. You know when you're playing a song and then it goes to a related genre or artist based off what you were previously listening to? I usually get put on to dope artists that are just like me and are undiscovered with no clout, but they're the most talented people you'd come across. Those are the people I listen to the most.

Q:

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

A:

Yes. Anyone you listen to that you genuinely like will have an influence in your music one way or another. Whether it be how you enunciate your words or just you beat selection. Everybody influences everybody. I use Auto-Tune on a regular basis and T-Pain was probably the first artist I studied. Crazy hooks, always delivers a crazy verse, just how he composes a song as a whole. I could imagine how many layers of tracks he has in his sessions! He inspired me to always bring the creativity in music no matter what song or whose track you're on.

GUIDANCE 2

Q:

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

A:

I think the most important concept of music is remembering you're probably influencing somebody somewhere.

Sure, music should be an extension of ourselves and we should express ourselves. At the same time, I don't think we should be destructive. 

As a concept, music should never be boxed-in.

There shouldn't be rules to it, or at least know how to break those rules artistically.

Q:

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

A:

Don't let anybody tell you what you should or shouldn't do. If you're passionate about something, try it out. Always educate yourself in your field and remember to have fun while doing all this. It's very easy to make music a chore to the point you're only pumping out your product because it needs to be. The fun and creativity subsides and it will be evident in the long run.

Q:

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

A:

Yes, I want everyone to follow me on all social media (@bencobainn) and make sure to check out my album "Gudiance 2" which was produced by Ryan Bevolo. Out on ALL platforms!

Guidance 2: http://smarturl.it/guidance2

Underrated, never faded.. Instagram @BENCOBAINN Twitter @BENCOBAINN Booking | bencobainnasap@gmail.com

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Serena Isioma

Serena Isioma is an up and coming artist in the music scene. With her insanely catchy vibe and

her incredible voice, is rising up in the scene and becoming very prominent. Serena’s new Song

“Mystery Boy”, can prove as a testament to her talent and she is definitely an artist we see

blowing up.

Q: Let us know about yourself. Where were you born, what has your life been like up to this

point?

I was born in Chicago but I can’t say I’m from there. I’ve bounced around different

Chicagoland suburbs and have had to stay across the world in London and Lagos, Nigeria for

extended periods of time. Now I live in a suburb just outside of Los Angelos. I’ll be moving to

Chicago this summer. I don’t want to get too deep into my personal life yet for legal and

personal reasons. Just know my life has not and will never be normal.

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Q: How would you describe your music to somebody? What keeps your current audience

listening and why should people start listening?

My sound a combination of alternative pop and hip hop. All of my songs sound different

except of their similar themes of love, loss, or temptation. That’s just the phase I’m in right

now. It’s crazy because almost all of my listeners are dudes. There are videos of people

jumping/moshing to my soft ass music and it makes me so happy. People listen to me

because they crave something new and authentic. Industry plants are giving people a

headache. At least with me they know every beat, lyric, and mix was made or chosen by me

(and my beat selection is always fire).

Q: Where are you representing and why is it so important to you?

I don’t like to say I represent a place because I don’t think I’ve lived anywhere long enough

to represent it. What I will say is that there are multiple young black girls and queer kids who

follow me on social media. We message each other as often as possible. I wish there were

people like me when I was growing up. That’s why it’s important for me to respond the

people who fuck with me and show them love. I am not a role model but it’s cool to know I

inspire others.

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Q: Who inspires you for your sound? Who do you listen to on a regular basis?

Nobody expects this every time I say it but XXXTentacion is my favorite artist. I fell in love

with how his mixes capture his emotions and I try to replicate that. Other than him, my song

selection is bi-polar. I have my chill shit like Michael Seyer, The Internet, Cuco, and

HOMESHAKE. Then I have my ignorant shit like Playboi Carti, Warhol.ss, 1TakeJay,

NOLANBEROLLIN, and the list goes on.

Q: If you had a top 5 list of artists right now that you listen to, who would be on that list? (You can pick underground or main stream artists!)

Oh man this is low-key hard! Top 5? This isn’t in order 5 last artists on my Spotify are

Canaan Lopez, Alfie Templeman, Chloe x Halle, Supa Bwe, and (old) Young Thug.

Q: Do you have any collaborating artists that you’ve been working with? Is there anybody you would have as a feature or collaborate with on a future project?

I normally work with myself. Other than that, me and my homie Caption collaborate on a

lot of music. That’s one of my best friends. There’s this producer in New York named Frankis

and singer named Myles Cameron who I’ve been internet friends with for years. We work

together sometimes. I’m unofficially in this group called Unnamed Mafia. The unofficial

leader is OchoWithTheSauce. I’m saying “unofficial” because we don’t have our shit together

(yet). Nevertheless, I’m always down to collaborate with talented people.

Q: What platform can people reach your content on the most conveniently? What albums and

songs do you already have out that people should listen to?

All of them! You can find my music on all platforms and you should just listen to all of

them.

Q: 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?

I’ve been told that my songs get stuck in people’s head quickly. If you want to dance, peep

“Mystery Boy.” If you’re really trying to be in your feelings, I suggest “Breathe”. If you’re

trying to chill, listen to “In My Head.”

Q: 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?

One person messaged me saying that my music made them feel again. I understand what

it’s like to feel numb; to feel nothing at all. That sounds emo as hell but it’s true. If something

that I created has the power to drag someone out of that state, then I’m doing something

right.

Q: How has your experience in the industry been thus far?

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This industry has tried to bring me up then destroy me. I was supposed to be an industry

plant. Thank God I know how to read a contract. There are a few blogs that hated me because

of some outlandish shit I did when I was like 16. Now it’s two years later and they’re writing

about me. Something I really want/need is a manager. If any managers are reading this, help

your girl out.

Q: Can you tell us anything about future projects? Anything that people can look forward to

coming from you?

Expect a lot of content from my company Island Presents. Expect different music. Expect to

see me everywhere.

Q: Tell us a bit about your newest song and what we can expect from it.

“Mystery Boy” is the story of a girl who moves away from her boyfriend just to find out

that there are some other girls who think it’s a good idea to shoot their shot while she’s

away. He doesn’t know it yet, but Yung Water’s verse is basically the guy being like “Damn, I

just fell in love with this new girl even though my main girl is away.” The story’s kind of

fucked up but so is life so here you go.

Q: 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?

Go listen to “Mystery Boy.” Follow me on Instagram @thekidsisland. Follow

@islandpresents. I love you. Peace out.

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