Moslikely

Who is Moslikely give us a brief summary about yourself and your artistry?

i’m a hustler, and I’m passionate about art. Even outside of music. I’ve been making music since I was young, but I quit when I moved from downtown Albany to the Bronx. When I got here, I designed clothing and got into photography, graphic design and modern art. Over the last few years I’ve had the privilege of writing music for some really talented artists, and I couldn’t stay away. 

Who and what has been has influenced your sound, and your overall aesthetic?

I’m a big fan of everything going on up north. The Toronto/Canadian trap-soul type movement could go down as the best sub genre in music with how versatile it’s becoming. I’m a part of the generation who grew up on Drake, and growing up I listened to a ton of The Weeknd, PartyNextDoor, Tory Lanez, Bryson, all that. I think right now my favorite artist would be FRVRFRIDAY.

I see from your Soundcloud that you are  from The Bronx, New York how has that area influenced you as an artist?

Living in the Bronx has allowed me to broaden my horizons and live and feel new things and I couldn’t be happier about it. Although when you hear of an artist from NY people get caught up in asking if the artist represents that vintage NY sound, I think since getting here listening and connecting with local talent has made me try things with my music I never would of thought. I feel like creativity is in the tap water here.

Who have you worked with, and how was the experience so far connecting and working in the industry?

I’ve worked with some larger profile artists when it comes to writing records for them over the last year or so but I’m still waiting for that big collab myself. You’ll see my name sprinkled over some writing credits throughout next year.

You seem to be very lowkey social media like you want to draw the audience in to lean more, how has this strategy worked?

I wouldn’t say it’s a strategy, I just like to be lowkey. My team we call ourselves the C0, the lowest key on a Piano. Although I’m passionate about style, if you asked any of my friends they’d say I’m happiest in a hoodie and sweats and grinding away from the spotlight.

Who are some of the artists you are looking forward to working with as you make your way higher into the music industry?

I’ve had an opportunity to link with The Weeknd and I think that one day me and him will make a hit. I’d love to work with Tory, FRVRFRIDAY, A Boogie. 

What's your long term plan, ultimately where are you planning to go as a musician?

I wanna be able to live doing what I love. I’d love to be a superstar but at the end of the day I wanna provide for my family while doing something I’m passionate about. I don’t want to just make music either, I wanna act, direct, write a book, design clothing, and one day own a production company. 

Do you have any new projects on the way, and what can we expect from you in the near future?

My debut EP “Arrival” is coming soon we’re just getting some of the finishing touches together as we speak and then we’ll go handle the business side. It’s coming soon.

Plug your self, where can the audience fine your, your music, and more of your content?

You can find me everywhere by searching Moslikely, and my music is on all platforms, however, I just released some soundcloud exclusives in partnership with my new creative agency After Arrival and you guys can find that here. 

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Big shout out to Moslikely for interviewing with Nefarious Supply, to stay up to date with him you can follow whim on instagram and be on the look out for his new EP “For Your Patience, Volume 1”, which will be dropping September 6, 2019.

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Jaxson

So who are you?

I’m Jaxson. I go by LoveJaxsn, Jaxy or Jax & I’m a Photographer and Videographer from Pine Bluff, Arkansas and based in New Orleans.

How’d you get plugged with the Lango boys?

We’re all “college friends” I heard Lang’s early music from one our mutual friends Aaron. From there I always showed love to his music & eventually we did a few shoots together. We have this weird synergy where our ideas and our different art forms meet half way and always create something awesome. You can see it in the artwork & the GTG video but you’ll definitely see that more soon.

What was the inspiration for the Warthog cover shoot ?

We love contrast. We try to take a lot of things that might not seem like they go together or should fit & make them highlight each other. In the cover we took some of our favorite films and merged them into a photo that displays beauty, rage, anger, humor, and nature . By far my favorite photo I’ve taken to date.

What’s the most fun shoot you’ve done so far?

Most fun shoot was definitely the “Gotta Go” music video. If you thought the video had some insane clips just imagine what didn’t make the cut or the atmosphere we shot in. We also shot most of the outside stuff in a pretty populated area so the looks we were getting were golden. Definitely my favorite shoot to date.

How would you describe the style of photography you do?

If I had to say, my photography style is dirty beauty. I honestly don’t like “clean”. Many people fall in love with those crispy clear and saturated colored photos but I personally like my photos to look as if they have imperfections or like it’s in a place that isn’t perfect. Kinda like my photo went through something or takes you to a place that’s not utopian.

I ask this to every photographer: What camera(s) do you use and why?

I used a Canon SL2 and Canon Eos 650. I use the SL2 because it’s the perfect DSLR photo/video hybrid for beginner photographers when I first started about a year and a half ago. the Canon EOS 650 was my introduction to film photography so thats why I use it.

Do you think you’ll ever drop a photobook?

I’m working on a photobook now actually. I don’t have a release date or anything but I’ve saved about 20 or so photos for it already and they’re ostly never before seen photos. My main problem with releasing it is that I continuously add and remove photos to the point where it’s never done. I’ll definitely drop it by the end of the year .

What are your goals for 2020?

In 2020 , it’s my goal to get some Magazines and Editorial Placements as far as photography goes. With video I want to write, shoot, and direct my first short film for everyone to see. Beyond 2020 it’s so easy to get caught in the music side of things but I have a deep appreciation for film and I’d like to contribute and create in that spectrum as well.

Are you working on anything new?

The videos me & Lango are working on with Warthog are gonna be insane. I don’t want to spill too much but we’ve been in another realm when it comes to our ideas . Shooting something in New York as we speak !

Plug yourself (social media and where people can find your work).

@lovejaxsn on twitter & instagram

Last Words :

blatt ! yea uh huh !

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Big Thanks to Jaxon for agreeing to interview with Nefarious Supply, If you want to check out more of his work or want to reach out to him you can find his Instagram here, and his Twitter here.

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Snoh Aalegra Takes Us Back In Time with "Ugh, Those Feelings Again."

If you could put all the feelings, ambiance, and overall vibe of Snoh Aaegra’s sophomore album into one word it would have to be outstanding! By taking the best sounds of what makes R&B music a sensational genre, and packing it into a 14 song LP that is exactly 40 minutes. Snoh Aalegra ‘s “Ugh Those Feelings Again” has solidified its place as one of the best albums of 2019., and she continues the trend of releasing bodies of work that emphasize quality over quantity

For those who are not to fambiliar with Snoh Aalegara and her body of work her big sky rocket came in 2017 with the release of Drake’s newest album ”More Life”. Sampled on Do Not Disturb her vocals over the beat produced by Boi-1da and she caught her biggest break. But she was making music for years before that and she has had some heavy hitting album’s in her early career.

Sheri Nowrozi, better known by her stage name, Snoh Aalegra was born in September 13, 1987 to Swedish and Persian parents and spend the majority of her early childhood days in Enköping, Sweden. By the age of 13 she signed an artist development deal with Sony Music Sweden and during this time she would record and work with producers to help develop her sound and overall style. She later left Sony Music Sweden and began working with Universal Music Sweden and 2009 under the name of Sheri she began working on new music. Her first single “Hit and Run” was released February 2009 and peaked at number 12 on the Swedish Single Charts, and her next single "U Got Me Good" was released in December 2009, peaking at number 2. By January 1, 2010 she expanded on her artistry and formally released her debut album, “First Sign”, which was received positively by the masses.

Moving forward into 2014, Sheri formally changed her name and started going by the pseudonym Snoh Aalegra and began working with artists like Common who featured her on his tenth studio album “No Body’s Smiling”. She went on to capitalize off of her connections and released her debut EP There Will Be Sunshine though Epic Records. in 2016 she moved form Universal Music Sweden and signed a new deal with No I.D’s record label ARTium Recordings and released Don’t Explain which featured production from James Fauntleroy, No I.D., Boi-1da, Christian Rich and DJ Dahi. From then on everything is history and she has added a new body of work to her extensive discography with;” Ugh, Those Feelings Again”

Music video for "I Want You Around" performed by Snoh Aalegra. ©2019 Artium Recordings www.snohaalegra.com https://instagram.com/snohaalegra https://www.twitter.com/snohaalegra https://www.facebook.com/snohaalegra

From the opening track to the ending track ;”Ugh, Those Feelings Again” feels like one of the most personal albums she has put out. After a long hiatus and staying very quiet Snoh Aalegra popped back up again and released the first single “I Want You Around” on February 18, 2019 following it up stunning visuals video featuring which features Asap12vy. She then followed up with three more singles; You, Find Someone Like You, Situationship.

The 14 track which featured production from No ID , Rob Holiday, Steve Wyremen from the Cocaine 80’s and more is divided into two parts a Side A and Side B. Side A being the “happy” side, and compared Side B to her previous effort FEELS, which summed up her emotional state and past relationships. This split is very evident in not only the production on both sides but the lyrics. Take for example ”I Want You Around” which is the second track on Side A. The sound of the song is happy, With the production featuring melodic happier sounding chords, which falls in line with the lyrics.

We can get away
Palm trees, beach views
Ordinary day
All I wanna hear is Innervisions on replay
And sit right next to you, you
I try not to show how I feel about you
Thinkin' we should wait, but we don't really want to
I just wanna get away
And sit right next to you, you

Overall this song is one of happiness with a current lover, this song signifies all the happy parts of being in love with a person that truly compliments you. Now ”You” from Side B is the complete opposite, the song definitely is sadder sounding song and the lyrics fall in line

I wish I thought before I-I spoke, yeah, yeah
Made up my mind before I talk
Everybody close to me
Think you are no good to me
They don't believe us
'Cause they had to see me
See me that way
But I only see us
Oh yeah
Yeah, I only see

This song is longing and the sadness that surrounds and individual after losing someone who meant so much to them. And this is what truly makes the album stand out because each song gives you this type of feeling. Both sides have some heavy hitters including Whoa, Find Someone Like You (which is very similar to TLC Waterfalls as far as the sound), and Love Like That. From Side B the most stand out tracks have to Be Careful (Which serves as the opening track to side B), Nothing To Me, I Didn’t Mean to Fall In Love, and Peace.

The solid production effort along with the deep and sincere vocals from Aalegra allows for the album to have unique place within industry right now as far as new R&B releases sound. On Snoh Aalegra’s new album similar to her previous work there is more of an emphasis of natural sounds and lighter sounding instruments with very simple drums patterns. Quality over quantity seems to be the main of focus of this album like her previous work. And this isn’t a bad thing because, like her previous work she has found a blue print that works for her and with the release of her album she continues to improve on it. Overall Snoh Aalegra’s new album is one of the best albums that artists have graced us with in 2019. By focusing on a sound that will help her stand out, cultivating a body of music that emphasizes quality, and featuring production that truly compliments her style Snoh Aalegra continues to grow her name as an artist.

Snoh Aalegra “Ugh, Those Feelings Again”- 10/10

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Gully

Give us some insight into who you are. What’s your name, how old are you, basic info like that?

My real name is Nicholas Oubre, but I go by Gully... Gullysweet. It’s a play on words. Gully perceived as something grimy... and the sweet lol, that explains itself. Anyways I’m a 19 year old artist, but age ain’t too important.

 Where are you from and why is it important to you?

I’m from NOLA putting it down for the ‘99 and the 2thou (New Orleans). I definitely feel like growing up in the city where Jazz was birthed plays a huge role on my creative style. Not only that... New Orleans has a very unique atmosphere to it. Some people say it’s hard to make it out of here & and that serves as a huge motivation for me. I wanna break that “curse”

What got you into photography?

I’ve always been into visual arts but it wasn’t until my junior year of high-school that I took in photography. It really came to me. My mom gifted me with my first camera on Christmas of that year. Since that I’ve been shooting to the days end.

I see lots of artists profile shots in your photo’s on Instagram, what is your favourite style to shoot?

I’m really into impromptu street photography. At first it was just my friends and I rolling around doing what we do, I just happened to have my camera to capture those moments. Candid shit more/less. As time went by my style started to develop into what you see today. Now instead of candids I try to capture the essence of those I’m shooting. Whether that be humans or inanimate objects.

What is your current camera set up?

For the moment I’m working with a Canon t5i. For the longest I was shooting with the stock lens (which still captures images exceptionally) then I invested into a wide lens. Currently, the 10-18 has to be my favorite lens.

Do you shoot on film or digital? Do you have a preference when it comes to the discussion of these too?

I actually shoot both, but mainly digital. I’ve been shooting film for the same amount of time as I have digital.... yet I have nothing developed yet haha. Should be quite a surprise to see all of those memories in the lab. As far as my opinion on the 2.... digital allows you to capture the perfect photo because you have an infinite amount of chance. On the other hand, you gotta be pretty precise with a film camera. Shooting with film is an art in and of itself. 

Who are your favourite subjects to shoot? Artists, models, random people in the street?

I shoot literally anything/anyone that catches my eye. Ranging from the homeless to artists ; from homies to literally anything else. I just love to capture shit through my eye, because no one else sees it how I do. 

What colour palate do you like to shoot? Brighter colours, opaque or others?

It really just depends on my mood that day. If I’m shooting just for pure fun I just go with what I feel. I like to lean more to vibrant slightly off key colors, and also black & whites. When I’m shooting for other people... that’s a different story. It’s an entire array of things that go into how the palate will come out. 

Is there a style that I’ve missed that you enjoy shooting?

As of late I’ve been getting into shooting little vhs vlogs. Those are really fun. It’s just capturing memories. Shit that my homies and I can look back on years from now when we make it. A time capsule of sorts.

What is your dream camera set up? Money is no object in this scenario.

Honestly I’m content with the camera I have. Ol reliable haha. But sooner or later I wanna invest in a Sony and get some external flashes and hella lens’. 

Where would you like to shoot in the future that would match your style?

Toky-muthafuckin-O.   Like bro have u seen the scenery out there. All those lights and y’all buildings and streets full of people. I’d defiantly go crazy out there. Some time soon I’d love to go out there with a few friends and just live it up. Gather some footage and shots... who knows??? Maybe even get into some magazines out there.

Are there any events in the music scene that you would like to cover? If so what are they and why?

I really love the rave/house scene. The people. The atmosphere. The Fuckery. The drugs. The lighting. Shit like that just amazes me. And I feel as if I could capture the souls going mad haha. But I’d love to shoot music festivals, as far as the carnage of the festival goers. I love that kind of stuff. And of course I have my few favorites that I’d love to tour with. Without a doubt... PLAYBOI CARTI : YVES TUMOR : KING KRULE : EARL : MAC DEMARCO : ASAP MOB (just to name a few). But seriously it’s my dream to go on tour with an artist and just capture the entire experience. 

Do you have any future projects we can have some insight to?

Well of course you know I’m steady gonna be putting out photos. But I’m working on gathering work for an exhibit sometime towards the end of the year. This exhibit will include sooooooooo much more than just my photography. I promise you guys are in for a surprise😈

To end off the Interview do you have anything to say? Anything you’d like to promote

hahahahaha, as you know man this is Gully sweet reporting live from Nola. Just live your life and do what’s most important to you. Tune out the simps man. They’ll never understand. Live Free & Turn Fantasy Into Reality. Increase the peace. Aight later guys, love you!!

How to Navigate Your Software: Audacity

For upcoming artists and producers, the process of starting to make music in and of itself can be a bit of a debacle. Where do I start? What do these buttons do? How do I make this sound?

Well, we here at Nefarious Supply are here with some help! How to Navigate Your Software is a segment where we will discuss the functions of popular editing software in order to give a comprehensive and easy-to-follow guide on how to traverse them with at the very least, a basic understanding of what you need to get started on your music journey!

We’ll start with one of our favorites, good old Audacity:

Playback Control

The Playback Control Toolbar is probably the easiest section of Audacity to use. The toolbar features six buttons. From left to right respectively, they are the Pause, Play, Stop, Skip to Start, Skip to End, and Record buttons.

These buttons do exactly as is expected of them and are the most straightforward buttons on the software. Hook up your microphone to your computer via USB port and you should be recording in no time!

Edit Toolbar

The Edit Toolbar is a bit more complex, consisting of 13 different utilities. The first is the Grabber, which simply drags the entire toolbar around, allowing it to be placed in different areas. The second is the Cut button. It allows the user to remove a selected piece of audio from the recording. When this is done, any remaining audio is automatically shifted to the left. Next is the Copy and Paste buttons, which are pretty self-explanatory.

The first copies the piece of recorded audio that is selected by the user in order to be placed somewhere else on the same track window (we’ll get to this soon) or a different one. The Paste button however, placed onto the track window whatever was copied to the clipboard, no matter what piece of audio it may be.

After that is the Trim button, which, instead of the Cut button, deletes all the audio except for the selected audio. Note, if there are any other separate clips on the track window they will not be shifted to the left. The one right next to the Trim button is the Silence button. This replaces the selected audio with complete silence, pretty straightforward as well.

Next we have the Undo and Redo buttons! These guys do exactly as they’re expected, turning back to a change that was made or undoing one. After the those two buttons we come across Zoom In and Zoom Out. Zoom In The first provides a higher magnification level for the user, in order to make surgical edits to a piece of audio. The latter lowers the magnification level in order to see the recorded audio as a whole.

Fit Selection zooms in on a selected region of audio so that it fits within the parameters of the horizontal window area. Fit Project zooms both in and out so that the entire audio project fits within the same track area. The last button is the Zoom Toggle which zooms to between two pre-defined preset levels.

Meter Toolbar

The Meter Toolbar is divided into two, the Recording Meter Toolbar, and the Playback Meter Toolbar:

Recording Meter Toolbar

Inactive

When the Recording Meter Toolbar is inactive, any input recording being done will not be registered until the Record button is pressed. “Click to Start Monitoring” will be displayed. Clicking the meter itself can also start recordings. When the recording is stopped or playback is in play, the “Click to Start Monitoring” button will return.

Active

When in use, the Recording Meter will remain green until you reach -12 dB (decibels). It will change to a yellow hue as you reach -6 dB. If it goes past -6 dB the bar will merge into red. Normally -6 dB is a good range to stop, else you worry about the audio “Clipping” or distortion to the audio’s sound due to it being too loud.

Playback Meter Toolbar

When recording is finished and you wanna play the audio recording back, the Playback Meter will activate. It basically depicts the same thing as the Recording Meter, and is pretty much just a rerun of the audio that was a recorded. This allows you to see exactly where you may have went to high or too low when recording.

Mixer Toolbar

The Mixer Toolbar is where you go to toggle with the Recording and Playback volumes.

Recording Slider

The Recording Slider is the one with microphone icon. It simply adjusts the volume of the device you are using to record at the time. If you want to choose a different input you can by choosing “Recording Device” in Device Preferences.

Playback Slider

The Playback Slider has the loudspeaker icon and adjusts the volume of the playback audio. This is only to monitor your audio as it does not factor into the mixing and exporting of the audio.

Device Toolbar

The Device Toolbar is a section that allows you to easily choose your audio host, recording device, and playback device without having to put in much effort.

Audio Host

Audio Host

The Audio Host is there to let you pick what interface that you want Audacity to use in order to communicate with your recording and playback devices.

Recording Device

Recording Device Menu

The Recording Device is pretty self-explanatory. It’s simply where you go to select the device you will be using to record audio, whether this be a built-in mic or one that’s attached.

Recording Channels

Recording Device Menu

Recording Channels, usually 1 (Mono), or 2 (Stereo) are just the number of channels that are available to you through the drivers of your sound device.

Playback Device

Playback Device Menu

The Playback Device section picks the device that you will be using to enact playback options. You can also choose whether between a built-in or attached device.

Play-at-Speed Toolbar

The Play-at-Speed Toolbar has two sections. The first is the Play-at-Speed button, which plays the audio at the designated speed that has been selected. The Playback Speed button helps you pinpoint how sped up or slowed down you want the audio in question to be.

Playback is able to be paused and resumed at the chosen speed via the Pause button, which is located in the Transport Toolbar.

Selection Toolbar

The Selection Toolbar is used to control the Project Rate, Snap-To, and the manipulating measurements of time. Project Rate changes affect the sample rate at which existing tracks will play, render, and export.

Snap-To is useful for snapping to whole seconds, which will in turn allow you to export a selection that needs to be a whole number of seconds. Audio Position simply shows the current position of the audio while it’s playing or being recorded.

For the Selection Type Chooser, there are four settings to choose from:

• Start and End of Selection: The start time and the end time of your selection. This is usually the default setting.

• Start and Length of Selection: The start time and the length of your selection.

• Length and Center of Selection: The length and the time at the center of your selection.

• Length and End of Selection: The length and the end time of your selection.

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Most if not all of the information listed above is taken from the Audacity Manual. Please take a look for more information.

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Jig.E.Jay

Jiggy is typically seen or defined as “uninhibited”. I believe that’s one of the best descriptions of myself. I’ve always been attracted to Avant-garde type shit. Honestly, I feel as if I’m the typical “woke”, black and artsy millennial, but people have told me I carry a powerful aura.. whatever that means. Truthfully, I’m just a guy who can only participate in something if I’m truly feeling it.

You describe yourself as an audio architect. What building would you say is reflective of your creative style?

Oh definitely monuments. The shape and size is never consistent and they’re always dedicated to something. It’s no strict rules to making a monument other than “make it nice and don’t fuck it up”. Whenever I make a beat or edit a vid I’m dedicating it to something or someone even if I don’t know what it is yet. It could be an emotion, someone I’m dating or gas I just smoked.

What led you to producing and recording?

I started off because I wanted to be cool and impress my friends. Back in highschool It was also a group of kids in my neighborhood (they ironically used to hang w Rico Nasty) who made music and smoked reefer (this was before gas). I wanted to join their clique so bad but they wouldn’t let me, so I bought my own mic and finessed a copy of FL Studio and haven’t stopped ever since.

Who are some artists that inspire you?

Madlib, Tyler the Creator, Ramsey Lewis, Roy Ayers, N.E.R.D., Maurice White, Salvador Dali, Basquiat etc. I have old parents and had a household with 3 sisters growing up so I didn’t have the typical hiphop education.

What was the first project of yours that you were confident enough to share with others?

Probably the first song I ever made. I’ve always been weirdly uninhibited w sharing my art. I’m quite unaffected by criticism. For every person who don’t like your shit there’s probably 5 who do.

Is there a particular era or genre of music that speaks to you than others?

Haha no one ever says it but I love the 2000s. It was when the culture finally opened up. In the 90s the east coast only liked the east coast and vice versa for the South and west. In the 2000s you saw whole new forms of expression from the simplicity of Trap Muzik to the complex blends of Jay Z and Linkin Park that spoke to my lil emo soul at the time. It’s also when the AMV (anime music video) was created which automatically gives it a special place in my heart.

What aspect of yourself do you find yourself expressing most in your art?

Depends on the medium. With lyrics it’s always my ego. Just dynamically expressing what I feel in that exact moment. With videos and beats it’s all about my perspective. I like to articulate an experience through the vibe of a production. With DJing I always share the overarching narrative of my life. Transitioning song to song feels like moving from one life event to the next.

What is your process in coming up with the unique visuals that you pair with your mixes?

I always think to myself “If I was high rn what would I want to watch?” That’s just about it. If I over think it the vid will probably be lame. As for specific themes I just let the content speak to me while I make it.

What was the inspiration behind your 2 Weird 2 Live 2 Rare 2 Die series?

I got the title from The movie “Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas”. I heard that and sirens went off in my head. I wanted to make a radio show/podcast that encompasses my extremely volatile taste in music. It’ll jump from a love ballad to the grimiest trap shit. But I mainly wanted to showcase songs to people that they otherwise would Not hear. Songs that are far from the status quo but leave an everlasting imprint on your brain.

What other creative interests do you have?

Graphic design (I created the Gameboy visuals on my YouTube and Instagram), drawing, skateboarding (I consider it choreography) and audio engineering.

Do you have any upcoming projects you’d like to share?

Yes, I have a beat tape dropping very soon under the same name as the show 2 Weird 2 Rare. That’s coming in early August. And also expect to hear a lot from Chocolate County, a new collective I created.

Big shout out to Jig.E.Jay for coming on and interviewing with Nefarious Supply. For more information about him you can go to his website here and you can find him on his instagram here.

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Gallowayyys - Set Me Free EP

Set Me Free EP

1. Dark Child (Side A)

2. Sunset Blinds (Side B)

LA inspired psychedelic hip hop artist, audio engineer, and record producer Gallowayyys carries an energy unique to his youniverse. His vision of the tomorrow has led him to a life of progressive political activism & intense studies into consciousness as a science. 

Inspired by Tame Impala's self produced "Currents" and the Vintage Arturia V sounds found on Frank Ocean's "Chanel Orange". He began work on his first original self produced, recorded, written, mixed, and mastered songs. The songs were produced in Ableton Live, recorded on a Aston Spirit, and engineered in Logic pro using UAD, OZONE, FabFilter, and Waves plugins.

"One day if you're lucky, you'll start to see the world from a holistic perspective. At which time you cant help but feel responsible for its care. And in your effort to make the world a better place. You'll fall in love with total strangers, just for being alive to contribute to the world you love so much." - Gallowayyys.

Stream Set Me Free EP out now below and to stay up to date with new music from Gallowayyys you can find him on Instagram here.

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Dru x Fabric Narcotics

What’s up man. Tell me about your clothing brand. What is Fabric Narcotics to you?

Hey what’s good. So the brand started out of me getting in trouble for doing graffiti (allegedly). I was doing custom artwork for people and getting paid a little bit to do it then had the thought to maybe make a tee. I thought it’d be dope to see my creations walking around being worn by people. I did a shirt with a little design of a character on it, put it on facebook and it sold out. I was bagging the shirts up in gallon size ziploc bags because i had no idea where to get the poly/dust bags that shirts are shipped in. And then I would do meet ups for the shirts, hence where i got the idea for the name, Fabric Narcotics.

I officially launched the brand just about 2 years ago in the fall of 2017. Before launching, I was taking my time to learn about screenprinting and the ins and outs of business and building the brand behind the scenes. The brand is more than just that, its somewhat of an identity. Fabric Narcotics lives and thrives in places that I’m not. I’m in Chicago and there can be someone wearing the brand in Phoenix or somewhere and a piece of me is there. I’ve never been overseas but I’ve sent orders there. That to me is beautiful and a reminder that I need to travel more haha. 

What makes your brand different from others?

Well for starters I hand print 90% of everything. Any one of one piece I do is all hand printed by myself. I can’t name another brand that does that or produces unique pieces like how I do. I wanted everyone that supports and wears it to feel unique and the one of a kind pieces speak to that. I’m also a one man team, from filling orders to designing and everything in between.  

Why do you choose Chicago to be Fabric Narcotics’ home?

Well I’m originally from Rockford (an hour and a half northwest of Chicago). I’d skip school all the time growing up and come out to Humboldt Park with my older homies just to be in the city and catching the vibe. I knew coming to the city for the opportunities was the move.  The brand’s homebase will always be Chicago but I love how its growing and branching out further and further. Global soon.

How long have you been making clothes?

For a little over 3 years. I was really taking my time to learn about inks, exposure, heat curing, etc. and that’s all aside from learning design programs which I’m still learning new stuff about every single day. I didn’t want to just jump into something without knowing the craft and hard work behind it.  It was and still is a trial and error process to this day but thats the beauty in it, you can always improve and learn. 

How did you know that this your passion?

I knew it from the first time I printed something. It came out kinda fucked up but I loved it. Then once I started getting better with it i could really experiment and fell more in love with it. Then the first time I saw someone wearing the brand, that put it overboard for me and I knew this is what I wanted to pursue and dedicate my life to. 

I’m gonna switch this up a little. How do you pick your models?

Gooooood question. It’s usually someone that I’ve met in person and it’ll come up organically or through the DMs. I don’t have really a criteria for anyone to model the brand. It’s usually just other artists that I fuck with or am a fan of. 

Name some brands and creatives that inspire you.

BAPE for sure. They’re at the top in my eyes. I used to rock the fake Bape when I was in high school because I couldn’t afford a $400 hoody haha. I got the ape face tatted on my arm because of it. Kaws is another big one. He was doing some covert ops shit when he would take advertising sheets from bus stops and paint them at home and then put them back. Fucking genius. Virgil of course. And all my creative homies. I like seeing my friends striving and prospering. That shit pushes me.

Plug yourself (social media and where people can find your clothes).

So I don’t use twitter because that shit is toxic haha. The brand’s IG is @fabricnarcotics and my personal one is @ihatedru. The brand’s site is www.fabricnarcotics.us . If you’re in Chicago stop by TWENTYFORTYEIGHT to shop some pieces in store.

Any last words?

Shout out to Nefarious Supply, your team is killing it. 

Don’t take any shortcuts in this. Or let yourself be sucked into the social media rat race. 

Drink a gallon of water a day and smile. 

Big shout to Dru for coming on and interviewing with Nefarious Supply, you can find Dru on his Instagram here, and if you are looking for cop some clothing from Fabric Narcotics you can find the website here and follow the brand’s Instagram here.

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Andy Tyler

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

If I had to describe myself I’d say that I’m someone who likes to let the art speak for itself instead of trying hard to get people’s attention. Besides that, as an artist, I consider myself as a visual guy; I like to accompany my music with interesting visuals. I also hate to be pigeonholed to one thing so I always try to be unpredictable. Overall I’m really into fashion, I like to get fly, I like to cause a reaction. I do my best to set myself apart from others, and I value originality. I’m very versatile but I always try to keep my art organic, meaning that I want things to make sense, not just do anything; I think there is a science to it. I’m really into Hip Hop, R&B and Soul culture. Of course I’m very open to other cultures but I always been a fan of those particular genres and that’s what I listening to everyday.

Me being such a fan of Hip-Hip and as a rapper I always thought that in order to be the best I’d have to learn from my forefathers. Therefore, that’s why now I’m delving into a lot of 80’s and 90’s music catalogues to find inspirations. from BDP’s Criminal minded, Eric B and Rakim’s Paid in Full, The Juice Crew to Mobb Deep’s Hell on Earth or Jay-Z In My lifetime Vol.1, I try to listen to as much as I can in order to reuse what I’m hearing in my music and keep the legacy going. It also helps to pick up on things that new rappers won’t necessarily know about. Also, one thing I always been fascinated about is the art of MC’ing, the poetry in the raps, a tradition that tends to be disregarded by nowadays mainstream public. So I hope that with my music I’ll be able to revive the interest of this art.

Where are you representing and why is it important to you to recognize where you’re from?

I was born in Paris and raised in a town called Gentilly located nearby Paris. I never really felt like my home city represented who I was, as the culture that I relate the most is much different than French culture. Therefore, I don’t have a deep connection with the place that I’m from. There’s always been a misunderstanding. I’m into unpopular niches of Hip Hop. Most people In Europe aren’t really familiar with this part of Hip Hop or with US culture period. So to answer the question, I could say that I’m representing Gentilly or Paris because I love what the city represents fashion wise, Its aesthetics etc… but I never felt connected to it. However, in my opinion it’s important to recognize where you from because, for me, even if I never felt completely at home I still love my city.

Who or what were your inspirations behind these themes and cultures? How did they influence you to become the artist you are today, along with any experiences you might have had? 

I always been a fan of music because my dad used to make me listen to a lot of what he was listening to, which was dancehall and Caribbean music. I think that’s what got me onto music. However, my first big influence was Michael Jackson. After his death I started to become an avid fan of his music and it made me want to become an artist even more. Then I think, around that time, in 2009, Chris Brown was really big, and one of my cousin introduced him to me. He became my new favorite artist and I stopped listening to MJ. It was my first real introduction to Hip Hop. I was used to listen to Hip-Hop before but it was occasional, and it was only the popular songs, like 50 Cent’s, early Drake music etc...

Mind you, I’m from Paris, so I caught on later to a lot of things people my age in the US already knew about. At the time, I was 9 and I wanted to become a singer, but Chris used to do the the rap singing thing so by trying to do the same as him I started to rap. Then later I gave up on singing and focused only on rap. Nevertheless, when I was younger, like in 2011-2012, I used to listen to a lot a swag rapping/ dance rap etc. I was familiar with everything from Pusha T to Big Sean etc… but I was mostly listening to what was cool at the time. So to 2009 to 2014 Chris brown was my favorite artist. Then he started to become a bit too repetitive so I kind of stopped listening to him. In 2015 I was re-introduced to A$AP Rocky’s music.

To be fair, I wasn’t really into his kind of music when he came out, like the Odd Future/Asap Mob/ Flatbush Zombie/ Raider Klan of the world, so I caught on to it later. But listening to Rocky and the Mob’s music made me review my approach on music and it helped me discover a side of hip hop and fashion I didn’t really knew about. By tracking down the references in their music I discovered Three 6 Mafia and Bone Thugs which ended up being two of my favorite groups. Around the same time I started discovering Kanye’s discography and he became my new favorite artist. It’s really in 2016 that I started to dig into 80’s rap and study Hip Hop. I realized by listening to Kanye, ASAP and Drake that I knew so little about that culture. As of now, I think I’m well versed in Hip Hop even though there are a lot of things I still don’t know about, but I never stop studying. My current biggest inspirations are Kanye West, Jay-Z, Pusha T, Juicy J, Lil Wayne and Mobb Deep.

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

What I do to incorporate those influences to my music is interpolate certain flows, sample songs and make references of what influenced me through my music.

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

In my opinion the most important aspect of music is spontaneity because when things flow naturally you can tap into pockets of creativity that you couldn’t get to if things were forced. I think that if it wasn’t for spontaneity some of the best music wouldn’t’ve made it to our ears. But on the other hand great music also takes time to be created and it requires a lot of patience, organization which can hinder the creative process. In my case, it depends because sometimes things can happen right away and other times it can take forever to take shape. But most of the time spontaneity gets the best out of you and it makes the process more enjoyable. I also think that fans can feel when things happened organically and when it took more time to create. The energy is different. When you’re spontaneous your work flows faster. That’s why I think it’s the mostimportant aspect of music.

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

I try to freestyle most of my music in order to stimulate this spontaneity. Then once it’s recorded and that I found the flow I start to rewrite certain parts and to deepen the lyrics. I try to have a balance between spontaneity and organisation.

Is there any one song that you’ve made that stands out from the rest?

Every time that I’m writing a song I try to do something different so I feel like every of my songs serve their own purpose. But If I had to pick one among those I released I’d say a song called Things Escape You because it was the most personal song I made at the time and I feel like it is very relatable.

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 the game has been missing authenticity and as of late we haven’t seen much inspiring figures. I used to look up to rappers growing up, I liked the way they were dressing, the way they were presenting themselves in and outside of their music. I don’t feel that anymore, I feel like there is a lot of corniness going on right now and a lot of people just lack creativity and originality. When I say the game is missing authenticity I’m trying to say that people aren’t open enough in their music. A lot of things that people are going through every day aren’t getting covered because rappers don’t want to go out of their ways to create conversations or be too personal. It’s that vulnerability that I can bring to the game. Rappers like to portray themselves as superheroes in their music but what they’re talking about is not what’s happening in real life. Either that or they only talking about their own experiences, they don’t really put themselves in other people’s shoes.

Therefore, there are a lot of people who feel abandoned and alone in their struggle because no one seem to understand what they’re going through. The authenticity in my music is what will set me apart from others. Moreover, I’ve always tried to stand out and create my own style, I like to be different I hate when everybody is doing the same thing. Of course me being such a fan of Hip Hop I will always try to provide good material whether it be music wise, visuals or fashion wise in order to further our culture and try to do better than the one that precede me, innovate instead of doing the same as them.

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

That, I can really answer as I never wanted to do anything else. I feel like I really was made for this and nothing else. So yeah, I couldn’t answer that. I guess I’d be doing whatever

Walk us through the steps you take to create a track. What is your creative process? Doyou happen to just walk into the studio and throw some beats on until one sticks? Or is there a more delicate process involved?

I have a very long writing process but it depends on what type of song I’m working on, if it’s a turn up song it will be more or less fast but if it’s a conceptual song or a personal song it might take me a while to get it done. What I usually do to create a song is put the beat on freestyle on it with my microphone or with the beat playing on my speaker to kind of get the flow and find couple words or lines here and there. Once I found the flow and scheme of the song, I’d write down couple ideas and list all the things I want to say on the song. Then I’d do some research on the subject that I’m talking about and try to implement what I learn to the song.

Finally I’d try to deepen the lyrics and add references and parallels to the lines that I first freestyled to compliment them. I don’t have the luxury to have a lot of beats at my disposal so usually when someone is making me a beat that I’m messing with I’d take it home, work on it and when it’s dope go to the studio to record it.

Is there anyone in the industry around you that you’d like to collaborate with?

Giving my whereabouts there aren’t a lot people around where I’m from who are doing what I do so I couldn’t tell. But if we’re talking about the music industry as whole I’d love to work with a Kid Cudi or The Weeknd, Kendrick too. There aren’t a lot of people that I can think of right now. I think it really depends on what song I’m working on.

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

I’m currently working on a mixtape/project that I’m trying to release this year, I don’t want to talk about it too much but I want to do something major or at least do something that people will relate to and something that will help them in their everyday life.

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

I’m fairly new myself so I don’t have a lot of advice yet but what I can say is, don’t try to chase a trend or copy someone else’s style especially if he’s a current artist because most of the time artists stay stuck in the era in which they were prominent and you don’t want to look back and feel weird because all your music sounds like artists who is no longer popping. Be yourself and draw inspiration from what you like that’s how you’ll find your path. But most importantly don’t hate on someone else’s shine, because eventually you’ll get your turn if you have a style of your own and someone else’s success don’t make your failure.

Is there anything you’d like to say to finish off this interview?

I feel like the interview was pretty complete, I don’t have anything to add but I do appreciate the fact that you guys reached out to me. I’d also like to thank those who took the time to read this whole interview. I got dope things on the way so just stay tune and you’ll see for yourself. Andy Tyler is a name that people will remember.

Big shout out to Andy Tyler for coming on and interviewing with Nefarious Supply, if you enjoyed this interview and want to stay up to date on his you can find him on Instagram here and you can listen to his music on his SoundCloud as well as on Apple Music.

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TOP 10: Foggieraw

Foggieraw, known formerly as Jayo, is an upcoming artist from Ghana, operating out of the DMV area, Washington D.C., specifically. Foggieraw has grown considerably since his start in 2013.

With the releases of his 2016 debut EP, The Foggie Pound, and his 2018 mixtape, Fogtavius Vandross, the DMV native has received nothing less than bolstering support and a committed fan base.

Below, we at Nefarious Supply have taken it upon ourselves to compile a Top 10 list of our favorite tracks by Foggieraw.

Take a look 😈

Moncler Bubble

“I had to buy me a Moncler Bubble
It's cold at the top, top, top, top”

Moncler Bubble is one of Foggieraw’s best tracks to date. From the seamless production to the artist’s ever-smooth lyrical ability, the track brings together all of the qualities that make Foggieraw the artist that he is.

The “clear mumble” we’ve come to love as listeners, the twists and turns his creative flows guide you through brings you to a effortlessly satisfying end, one that makes you savor the remainders of beat as it rides out into silence. Moncler Bubble is the polished and refined embodiment of Foggieraw’s sound, the biggest reason

Prolly

“She was like, "Foggieraw are you still poppin'?"

Look girl, I'm still poppin' of course”

Following the distilled sound and style portrayed in the track above, Prolly is an even more laidback track, boasting an anthemic chorus and Foggie’s braggadociousness all over a shiny, complimenting lo-fi beat.

Foggieraw is known for putting forward a confident and self-assured tone in the way he flows and it shows in all its glory on this track. Again, the instrumental and the artist synergize in a way that makes this chill track one of our favorites.

Look Like Porzingis

“Try n' get these hoes off me like Jerry Springer

If you wanna bring her then damn bring her”

Look Like Porzingis is a two-toned, feel-good track that portrays Foggieraw’s playfulness and comical versatility.

The whole track plays like a summer walk through something of a county fair, with a fast-paced, uptempo melody and bass-knocking beat underneath, Foggieraw delivers with bar after phlegmatic bar.

As the second half of the song comes in, the beat cuts for a guitar riff, and Foggie’s unedited vocals overtop, bringing the track to relaxing finish.

U Can’t Be My Baby

“You can't be my baby, this Billie Jean

You can't be my baby, this Billie Jean”

With a hilarious intro, taken straight out of a player interaction, in Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas, U Can’t Be My Baby scores a spot on this list for retaining Foggie’s tried and true formula of calm and confident lyricism over an infectious, lo-fi beat.

The melody carries an airy flute solo, over top a high-hat driven, wavy beat progression. Foggieraw’s chorus is again extremely catchy and easy to remember, making the track all that more delightful, as well as the final moment of the track, a video and audio recording, empowered with beautiful untouched vocals.

U Can’t Be My Baby is a subtle addition to this list, but a strong one nonetheless.

30 and 10

“Triangle, square, combo for right trigger trigger

Diamonds come out the commode, that's how it go”

Frolicking over a bassless, peppy beat, Foggieraw brings ever-flowing bars throughout the entire two minutes and eighteen seconds that spans the track. Lacking any chorus, 30 and 10 thoroughly makes up for it with Foggie’s switching flows and a creative callbacks to various bible verses, Nas, and Eminem, putting this at a comfortable spot on our list.

30 and 10 strips itself of what would usually be essential to create a good song within this genre of music, and shows Foggieraw’s prowess at still producing a top-tier track, regardless.

She Said Ur Blessed

“Young, I'm not even dressing

Young, I'm not even flexing

Young, I had to stop stressing”

She Said Ur Blessed is something of Foggieraw’s victory lap. An uplifting and assertive track, Foggieraw thanks the lord yet again for putting him in the position where he is today, whilst also boasting of his effortless style and way of dressing, reassuring the girl that he hasn’t even tried yet.

This could also be seen as a double entendre for the rap game. His lyricism and flows are elegant and natural, landing with incredible ease showing those around him, it’s not hard at all for him to make a masterpiece.

Drake & Josh

“Gleam Gold in my teeth but I still gotta floss

Uh, drip

Step out the water like

Jesus It look like Voss, look”

Over top an eerie and calm beat sequence, Foggieraw delivers on Drake & Josh, a track with a hook, longer and even more versatile than the verses themselves. Drake & Josh brings plenty derivatives, such as Wendy Wu, Voss, Lebron James, Barry Barnes, and of course, the sitcom, Drake & Josh. The track boasts of God and the artist yet again, but brings a new way of hearing Foggie’s sound through the instrumental and the artist’s unique flow.

Harry Potter

“Expecto Patronum on foe nem Harry Potter

I don’t do no triple six but I still pop my collar”

Harry Potter is probably one of Foggieraw’s most cavalier tracks on his discography. Starting out the gate with his comparison to god when dressed to impress (a double bar for the bible verse where Jesus walked on water), followed by shouting out his lawyer, bragging that it’s an honor to be mentioned on a track of his, and shouting out Three Six Mafia, as well as Brad Pitt, Foggie wraps up this short two minute track in a nice, gasconaded bow.

Brad Pitt Freestyle

“I was going through a phase, I dyed my hair blonde like I'm Brad Pitt

I know this is a white tee, but I bought it at Saks Fifth (Bought it at Saks Fifth)”

Giving Harry Potter a run for it’s money, Brad Pitt Freestyle is equally just as confident and assured as the track above. However, this being just a freestyle, Foggie noticeably isn’t as purposefully lyrical as his other tracks.

He makes up for it with the smooth instrumental and his infectious flow. The second half of the song is a much more complicated beat progression, underneath a soulful vocal riff.

I Got The Kick

“I got the kick (ye)

I got the kick (ye)

I got the kick (ye)”

The last song on our list, I Got The Kick is almost as chill of a track as 30 and 10, with barely-there, endorsing beat, Foggie wraps his vocals around the instrumental, letting it guide him throughout the tranquil world the song paints a picture of.

As with Brad Pitt Freestyle and U Can’t Be My Baby, the song is split into two parts. One with the young Fogtavius Vandross, and the other with beautiful vocals serenading upbeat and hopeful production below. I Got The Kick easily lands a clean spot on our list.

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Shoutout to Foggieraw! if you want to stay up to date with him you can find him on Instagram, Twitter. You can find his music on Apple Music, Spotify, Tidal and SoundCloud.

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Chelsea Baker

So tell us about your self?

My name is Chelsea Baker, I’m 22 years old currently Graphic Design at Florida Atlantic University (FAU) located in Boca Raton FL. I have a huge passion for art- Not only photography but music, videography, illustrations, and everything in between! I play the piano and sing- recently becoming part of a music group with my brother (hrtbrkfever) called “PrettyDreams”. When I’m not designing, illustrating, or making music- I am my brothers full time personal photographer and editor here in Deerfield Beach, FL- My specialty being portraiture, landscape and aerial shots.

When did your passion for photography start?

 I began photography when I graduated high school- I was a female baseball player most of my life and my mom always photographed all of my games. Eventually when I came to college, I gained an interest in photography and she passed me down all of her equipment. From there my passion only grew and I began to invest more time and money into my hobby- making it my passion ever since.

Is there a common aesthetic that flows throughout your work? 

A common aesthetic found in my photos are the angles being shot and the colors I tend to incorporate. My favorite lens being 10-18mm- I am able to create unique, wide angled shots giving my pictures their own aesthetic feel. As far as color, color is everything in a photograph. I always make sure to have a careful eye for my model’s outfit color scheme and how it contrasts with the background scenery. Having your own aesthetic is what makes you stand out as a creator- color and angle only being two of many things I make sure of when taking photographs.

If you were called for the shoot of a lifetime and only had time to grab five pieces of gear, what are you bringing and why?

 I’m bringing my 10-18mm lens and my 50 mm lens (my two favorites- one for unique perspective (10-18mm) one for portraiture (50mm)) as well as my handheld tripod for stabilization and any long exposure I may need. I would bring my drone for aerial shots- of course! Lastly my Canon 7D with my laptop and chargers- for editing and re charging up!

What is the most challenging shot you’ve ever taken? 

I shot a wedding by myself (noob mistake) when I was 20 years old. By far the most challenging time for me as an artist. The wedding party consisted of over 25 people, getting all of them together while keeping account of lighting, angle, background, and main focus was very difficult for me. Let alone it was an outside wedding- raining most of the time!

What are the qualities that appeal to you most in a subject?

 I love landscape photography just as much as portrait photography of models, animals, etc. When photographing nature, the sea, etc. I am very drawn to horizons. Seeing where the earth meets the sea, in a unique appealing way. I appreciate natural colors but enhancing my landscapes saturation and vibrance is always key for me!! Color is happy. :) When shooting models I’m very drawn to the contrast of the model and their background along with the unique poses and outfits of a model- it can easily make a boring photo great!

Do you have a dream location where you’d like to have a shoot? As a kid, I loved

National Geographic. I collected all of the magazines, just for the pictures. The Wildlife and it’s animals are so intriguing, I’ve always been interested in everything animals so being able to shoot in a jungle/ wildlife area would be a dream come true for me.

Who’s photography work inspires you and why?

Sergei Muzlov is a huge inspiration for me- a photographer based in Moscow. I discovered his work through social media-Tumblr, instagram, and other photography networks. Since I do more in the creative realm than photography, such as illustrate and design, I have many inspirations. Some because of their photoshop skills, color balance, or aesthetics. But Sergei Muzlov was one of the first people I found that use color in such a unique, individual way. His photos look real enough to touch, his way of editing his models to blend with his image is brilliant! I often find myself looking through his portfolio for night time photography inspiration, color ideas, and much more.

How do you get the subject in front of your lens to translate to the work of art you have in mind? 

I always ask my model to send me their outfit ideas prior the photoshoot. When that is set in stone, I begin thinking of locations and ideas- gaining inspiration from photographers and models I’ve seen with similar styles and vibes. Sometimes I will create a small album of references pictures for myself and the model to see the ideas I have in mind- not only will that make them feel more comfortable but saves me time , making the whole process much easier.

What is your process when deciding on a location that compliments your subject?

I usually base my locations on the model and their vibe as well as the time of day and the weather. If my model is going for a laid back feel with dull colored clothing, taking them outside by the beach with flowers and waves isn’t my first idea. Say my model is wearing a highlighter yellow outfit- I know right away Im going to place them in front of a teal or maybe a pink wall or some type of contrasting background/foreground. After that- I’m looking for an angle that provides the composition with a aesthetic perspective whether that be the position of me holding the camera or the model posed a certain way. I make sure the location I choose is flexible enough for me to edit the photos in a creative way- whether that be through color enhancement, lighting, or scenery.

Is there a particular photographic style or technique that you look forward to

Mastering?

I look forward to mastering lighting. As a photographer lighting is one of the key components in taking your pictures to the next level. It’s very easy to shine a light and take a photo, use flash, or turn up the brightness in photoshop- but being able to take a RAW photo with the right exposure and brightness takes a lot of skill and mastering.

What everyday object do you think has a beauty that is often overlooked?

Architecture. Everywhere you look- inside or outside- the simplicity of things lining up, being placed in a symmetrical way through walls, buildings, or objects is something I feel is often overlooked. As a photographer, keeping in mind those little details like buildings in the back, fence posts, traffic signs, is crucial. Lining up a model with a hotel building, play on perspective and color are a few examples of using the beauty of architecture in your art to enhance detail- making your style that much more detailed and appreciated.

 Are there any upcoming projects that you’re excited about? 

I’m shooting a music video for my brother (hrtbrkfever) by the end of summer for an upcoming single. I don’t have much content promoting myself as a videographer but it’s a hobby that developed through taking pictures and designing at FAU so I look forward to brining his music to life through film instead of only being able to capture it in a single shot photo.

Big shout out to Chelsea for coming on and interviewing with Nefarious Supply, you can find her work on her instagram here and be sure to also check out her brother Hrtbrkfever music as well as their collaborative project “PrettyDreams” coming soon.

If you enjoyed this interview be sure to leave a comment and share it with a friend. If you know any creatives that you feel deserve a spot on Nefarious Supply feel free to send them our way and to stay up to date with news and content coming from Nefarious Supply you can follow us on Instagram and Twitter, and like us on Facebook.

Max Goof & SWIM - Color Palette EP

Modeled by Briana, designed by Briana, concept by Max Goof

Just in time for the summer DMV artists Max Goof and swim dropped their collaboration project Color Palate EP. Written, composed, produced, and recorded in three successive days by Max Goof and Swim. These four songs suited are for the hot girl/boy summer your are looking for. If you’re looking to add some new music to your summer time rotation playlist or when summer finally ends and you want to hear the vibes again then look no further than here. Stream Color Palette now and while your there check out more of Max Goof’s music on Soundcloud here and Swims production on his Soundcloud here

Hrtbrkfever - Run X3

Fresh off our latest interview with him Hrtbrkfever is back with another hit to add to his discography. His newest song Run X3 has production from Grammy Nominated producer Bizness Boi who has worked with artists like J.Cole and Dreamville, Octavian, Lil Nas X, and MadeinTYO. And features Frvrrfriday with additional background vocals from Hidden Hills. Run X3 stays true to Hrtbrkfever traditional sound with full production, and spacey vocals. You an stream Run X3 on Soundcloud now and while you there be sure to listen to more of Hrtbrkfever’s music.

StayGoldenSwerve

So tell me a bit about yourself. Where are you from, what was your upbringing like, etc.

I’m from Harrisburg PA which is the capital of Pennsylvania.  I had both parents in my life in they both knew I was talented. When I was home at my mom’s house she used to always have me dance to Baltimore Club Music and all type of songs. When I was over my father’s house I used to always listen to Jay Z , 50 Cent ,Jadakiss, Nas etc I just grew up always listening to music from both sides of my family.

Tell us about your city, how has your city influenced you as an artist? 

My city influence me because it helped me realize the potential I have and taught me  how to survive and stay humble. Also helps me appreciate everything around me more cause I know not a lot of people back home don’t get to see nothing but Harrisburg. So I’m forever grateful for everything that’s in my life.  

This past year you released your EP Midnight Vibes tell us about the process of it, what was your goal in creating the album, and how did that goal affect the overall sound? 

I started realizing I make my best music  at night time I just love the vibe I get when I create around Midnight. The goal was to share my vibes and how I feel at Midnight cause I know I’m not the only one that comes alive at Midnight.  

Walk us through your typical studio session? 

Need Water at every session! I don’t like to have too many people in my sessions. I like to really lock in  so It’s just usually me & my engineer and maybe one friend.  

Your forreal put me onto Alonda Rich. Her verse in “Only Way” gave me goosebumps. How do you know her? 

She’s Amazing! She has a wonderful soul & it was a pleasure working with her.  I found out about her through a magazine both of us was in which was in 2014, We both have been supporting each other ever since.

What artists have influenced your sound? 

Bob Marley , Sade, PartyNextDoor , Kanye West

If you were able to collaborate with any artist alive or dead who would it be? 

 I would want to collab with Sade.

Plug yourself (let people know where they can find you and your music).

Instagram: StayGoldenSwerve ,

Twitter: GoldenSwerve ,

Facebook: Swerve

StayGoldenSwerve - Spotify, Apple Music, Soundcloud , Youtube, and Tidal

 So 2019 has gone past its halfway mark and as we start the end of summer what are some of your biggest goals you have on your list, and what can we expect from you in 2020? 

To get more visuals and photos out and just keep pushing these vibes & encouraging others to keep pushing  their vision. And in 2020 you could expect more music, bigger fanbase, and me still being humble.

Any people or artists you want to shout out?  

I want to give a shoutout to my supporters because they keep me going & seeing them really adapt to my music and love me for me is a blessing I love you guys forever!!!!

Any Last Words?

I believe StayGolden could help the mindset for people to keep moving forward.

Big shout out to StayGoldenSwerve for coming on and interviewing with Nefarious Supply. If you want to show him some love you can find him on social media including; Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook. You can also find him on all music streaming platforms including; Apple Music, Soundcloud, Youtube, and Tidal.

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TheNasa8 - Conviction Arc

Super-groups are such a rarity in this current generation of hip-hop. Groups like Pro Era that seemingly looked to carry the torch, split up to go in their own directions. Nowadays when groups of artists come together it’s more to bounce off the hype of each other in a pursuit of solo success. Not in the case of Baltimore hip-hop group TheNASA8, who have been childhood friends for years. Their activity spans over six years of work and discography stretches over 50 projects. The NASA8 deviates from what we usually see from a group in that they pride themselves on being able to create a myriad of sounds and never sticking to one lane. The group’s evolution over time shines in their new collective album “Conviction Arc”. set for release tomorrow 8/8/19.

TheNasa8 consists of Bito Sureiya, Tislam the Great, Jiro Sama, Opo Ra, Varth Dader & Ale, From Summerclub. A good portion of the production comes from in-house too, HippuHoppuOtaku, God Sense Beats, DK The Punisher, Tek.Lun all provide luscious, atmospheric thumpers on this album. Influences span the entire universe, underground, trap, electronic, grime it’s all here. This may be your introduction to the internationally based super-group, however the minute you press play you’ll immediately hear the chemistry and showmanship the group has built up. They’re no longer young upstarts trying to break into the industry, TheNasa8 is now a group of veterans that have a body of work under them, performance chops and a number of hits. The “Conviction Arc” album is a testament and embodiment of the years of work this group of artists has put in Stream TheNASA8's Conviction Arc Here, and while you listen Check out TheNASA8's #1 spot on Gimmie That Beat's Top 10.

Arhinslim

Dude, what does your name mean?

My name is a combination of my last name and slim which i use to describe myself based off of my physique. Arhin is my last name which originates from Ghana. I take pride in it and my heritage.

Did you always know you were going to be a rapper? Why or why not?

My biggest influences as a child are Kanye West, Michael Jackson and Dmx. They really got me paying attention to music. I remember hearing Kanye’s production on Jay Z’s Izzo and falling in love with music.

I didn’t know when I was a child that I was going to be a rapper, I just loved hip hop a lot. I first wanted to be a professional soccer player as a kid but as i got older i started growing a real love for music and I eventually started creating. My biggest influences as a child are Kanye West, Michael Jackson and DMX. They really got me paying attention to music. I remember hearing Kanye’s production on Jay Z’s Izzo and falling in love with music. Then hearing my parents play Michael Jackson around the house and loving music more. Then seeing DMX on BET and loving artistry. The final piece that really put it together for me was Slow Jamz by Kanye West. I heard it being played in my school gym one day after school and i remember that became my favourite song in the second grade. It inspired me n my sound a lot. I grew up having that inspiration into my teenage years. And now i am here creating music.

What are you like in-person?

In person I am a laid back, fun to be around, charismatic guy. I like to have fun, laugh, dance and kick it with the people close to me. I like to play sports like soccer and basketball and im really competitive. I take competition seriously. I also like to pay attention to details. I am a perfectionist. 

Where do you see yourself in 5 years?

In 5 years i see myself as an well established artist and creator. I see my self with a well established brand and being able to perform in front of many people. I believe i can do it.

I love the aesthetic of your instagram. Where do you get your inspiration from?

The current aesthetic of my instagram is a preview into the mood/feeling of my up and coming project “Superfly”. This inspiration comes from my childhood love for superheroes, comics, video games and just stories in general. These are the type of things I imagine while creating music as I also intend to help the listener visualize their experience of my music. So my Instagram is just a preview for the listener to get a feel of what to visualize when they hear the sounds on my forthcoming project. How i look during those songs, and the type of emotion/feeling i will put behind that body of work.

What’s your favorite song by you and why?

Im not sure that I do have one favourite or one that stands out. One day it’ll be “Villa”, another day it’ll be “Tourist II”. For me its really hard to choose. However right now i can say its my most recent drop “Boof / No They Won’t” mainly because i produced the record entirely. I made it out of fun not having a plan or purpose for the song but its my best performing song to date. 

Are you working on anything new?

Im currently working on my new tape which will be called “Superfly”. I hope to release it by the end of 2019. It will be new, and very energetic and very cinematic. 

9Plug yourself (social media and where people can find you music).

Im @Arhinslim on all platforms!

Any last words?

I plan to do great things.

Shoutout to Arhinslim for coming on and Interviewing with Nefarious Supply. if you want to stay up to date with him you can find him on Instagram, Twitter. You can find his music on Apple Music, Spotify, Tidal and SoundCloud.

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Carter

What’s up Carter! Right now this very second, how are you feeling?

What’s happening! Sipping my morning coffee right now, feeling blessed and excited to see what today brings. This conversation seems to be the perfect way to start.

The music video for “100-60” looks like it was a fun ass shoot. Who directed the video and what was it like working with such a large cast?

The official music video for Melbourne Hip-Hop artist Carter's new single '100-60' featuring JSPA. Follow Carter https://www.facebook.com/thisisccarter https://www.instagram.com/carter_sounds https://twitter.com/carter_sounds https://soundcloud.com/carter_sounds https://open.spotify.com/artist/7u0qbpWTZnYJ4JtJeRdX7Q © Day Ones Records. All Rights Reserved. For licensing requests please email info@dayoneshq.com

That shoot was amazing. I brought all my homies with me, and just brought bottles to the loft and let them party while we shot in between. We actually had this warehouse party afterwards, so we just treated the shoot as pre-drinks before we went out. Aldwin and Tim from RMR (@rmr.visuals) shot and edited that video for me. As usual, they came through big and im very appreciative of their professionalism. 

I see a few fit pics on your Instagram. How would you describe your style and how does it correlate with your music?

I used to work retail at footlocker for a fair few years while I was studying, so naturally I've been pretty heavy into the sneaker game for as long as I can remember. I used to line up for Js on the regular, and I still got a whole bunch of kicks I haven't got the chance to wear yet haha. While sneakers were the gateway, my style has definitely evolved over the years. I think simplicity in design and quality in materials appeals to me the most these days; so on a normal day, you’ll probably catch me in something black/white with a little splash of colour.

With music, I try to keep everything authentic, and now that I think about it, I've made more than a few references in my lyrics. When the money comes, im copping grails right after i get a property.

What’s Soul’s Collective?

This is something I've been working on behind the scenes with a team of artists/creatives from my city. Although I'm super excited about it, I don’t want to speak too much on it as of now as there’s still a few pieces yet to be in place. The reveal will be before the year ends, and we’re coming through with events, music, visuals, design & products, so watch this space!

Where are you from?

I was born in ShenZhen China, and migrated with my family to Melbourne, Australia when I was 13. Forever appreciative of the position my parents put me in by bringing me to the best city in the world. 

What were you like in high school?

I started High School in China at a boarding school, where I was studying from 7:30am to 10pm everyday focusing entirely on academics. Then i came to Melbourne when i was 13 in year 8, and because I couldn't really speak English at all, I started building a real connection with others through music & sports. I was playing guitar & basketball during all my spare time which helped me a lot with my confidence, and gave me a way of expressing myself when I wasn't able to verbally. I still remember going to basketball practices a bunch of times a week, and jamming in bands on weekends as some of the most memorable times of my life. 

I’ve always felt like the introverted kid giving his best extroverted efforts, and I could have never imagined myself in this position singing on songs if someone told me that 10 years ago. From being in the 8am classrooms in China, to being an up n coming artist in 2019 has been a crazy journey, but I wouldn't have it any other way.

Do you think about streams a lot? Or is it just whatever to you?

Streams don’t define me as an artist because I believe it’s about self-expression, and all my listeners are additional privileges. However, music has played a huge part of my life growing up, and I'd love to be the soundtrack of someone else’s life if they’re accepting. I use streams and analytics as a tool to define my audience, so i know who i’m speaking to, and how to reach more like-minded individuals, but I'm not losing sleep over how many clicks i get. With that being said, all the kind messages from fans from all over the world mean the most to me, and I’ll always try to respond to every single one. If you like my music, please shoot me a DM and have a chat! 

Seeing that you’re of Asian decent, how do you feel about the rise of 88Rising?

It’s inevitable, and I absolutely love it. There has always been a huge market for Hip Hop in Asia, with a lot of dope artists working just as hard as anybody. 88Rising just came in and done an amazing job bridging that gap between the East & West and brought a lot of these deserving acts into the spotlight. When I was growing up in Asia, I wasn't aware of any Asian Hip Hop acts, but now I'm just excited to see how this movement inspires the kids in Asia. The talent has always been there, they just needed to be shown a way out. 

Got anything unreleased that you can tell me about?

I’m dropping the sequel to ‘Understand It’ on the 9th Aug titled ‘Cutting Ties’ which still focuses on the narrative of self-discovery and conflict. This single will also be paired with a visual which will premiere the same week. 

After that, I’m shooting more music videos & you can definitely expect more than a few singles & features coming your way before I wrap the year up with a small EP project. I’m beyond excited to share what’s been in the works with the world, just be sure to keep an eye on my IG. Everything will be announced there first! 

Plug yourself (tell us your social media and where people can find your music).

All my music is available on all major streaming services, and my music videos are released under my label DayOnes on Youtube. But you’ll find everything in the link on my bio on IG.

IG/Twitter: @carter_sounds

Facebook: @thisiscarter

Any last words?

Peace, love & thank you.

Big shout out to Cater for coming on an agreeing to Interview with Nefarious Supply. Be sure to stay on the look out for new music by him coming your way including his new EP, and his new single Cutting Ties”. You can find Carter on all streaming platforms and you can find his on social media on Instagram, and Twitter

If you enjoyed this interview be sure to leave a comment and share it with a friend and let us know what your favorite Carter songs. If you know any creatives that you feel deserve a spot on Nefarious Supply feel free to send them our way and tp stay up to date with news and content coming from Nefarious Supply you can follow us on Instagram and Twitter, and like us on Facebook.

Masonn DeForrest

So how long have you been making music and what got you into it? 

I’ve been making music for about a year and a half now! I began recording myself in January of 2018 in my room with a $25 mic bolted to a night light stand, Garageband on a 10 year old Mac book & some horrible desk top speaker set up! it wasn’t much but I created my first single “Answers” on that set up which led to me to fall in love with making music; So I’ll forever be grateful for what I had!

 I’ve always had an ear for music but I never had the intention of becoming an artist, like I didn’t grow up thinking I wanted to make music. A big thing that got me into music was watching music videos. I could watch R&B music videos for hours straight. Nothing’s better then story telling and great music.

Do you have any other passions?

Making sure my daughter is happy and healthy is top of my “things I’m passionate about” list for sure; After father hood comes music. Music takes up a lot my life right now. I don’t know what I’d be doing if I never got into it. Probably some things I shouldn’t be doing. Gotta thank god ya know?

How would you describe yourself to someone who has never met you? Who is Masonn 

DeForrest?

MASONN DEFOREST is a very humble and hard working individual. I’m someone who’s very very easy to vibe with after I get over not talking the first five minutes of meeting new people haha. Positive vibes only when around me! No slacking but a little laughter never hurt while working hard!

I get a PARTYNEXTDOOR vibe from your music. Is he one of your music inspirations? Who are your music inspirations?

Huge shoutout to PARTY! He was definitely one of my biggest inspirations when I just started recording. PARTYNEXTDOOR, Bryson Tiller, & The Weeknd have continuously been the biggest inspirations throughout this music journey. Of course other Oregon talents have had some big impacts on my sound to, like TYuS & Eso.XO.Supreme. But lately I’ve been really listening and studying 90s R&B. mainly Jodeci. 

Based on your social media, you’re a mystery. What made you want to do this interview?

At first the whole mystery thing was because I had no idea what kinda look I was going for, it seemed like whatever I posted wasn’t matching the vibes of my music. Then one day I got a message from a woman working in the music industry saying the whole mystery romantic man thing was a really marketable look, so I just rolled with it.  But now I’m gonna be showing my face more and more on my social media! Got a lot of crazy pictures from shoots stashed in the vault! I wanted to do this interview for my supporters! To Let them hear a little more from & about me and how my mind works, because on social media I’m a man of little words. My captions are mostly emojis.

What songs of yours would you recommend to a new listener? 

Money baby, Go for it, Company, & Turn you on. These are a few of my personal favorites. I have a lil something for everyone ya know?  so to new listeners: just go through my little catalog of music and find what you like! I promise you’ll hear something you vibe with! 

Are you working on anything new that you can tell us about?

I Got  A few Projects I’m working on, some super cinematic music videos, I’m planning some shows in my city, & lots of new music with crazy features! 

Plug yourself (social media handles).

Keep up with me on Instagram & Twitter!  (@MASONNDEFOREST)

Check out my YouTube & Soundcloud for exclusive content & new music!

(MASONN DEFOREST)

Any last words?

Never be afraid to invest in yourself & your dreams! You can get the money back, but you can’t get the time back.Thank you everyone who is rocking with me at this moment! This is only the beginning! Rocket ship mode! Lastly, big shout out to Nefarious Supply & what they got going on! Giving underground artists like me a chance to be heard loud and clear! Keep doing what y’all doing! Beyond Blessed to be a part of this movement! 

Big shout out to Mason DeForrest for agreeing to Interview with Nefarious Supply you can his music on his SoundCloud above and to stay up to date with him and his music you can find him on Instagram, and Twitter.
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504 Degrees

Trenity, tell us a little bit about yourself and what you do.

My name is Trenity Thomas, most people call me Trent as a nickname, and some people know me as 504 Degrees on Instagram. I am a 20 year old black photographer based in New Orleans, La. I grew up in Kenner, La and the 9th Ward. Taking photographs of my surroundings and the people around me is something I love to do. I’ve been capturing photos since 2015 now. Working on making it my hobby.

What do you want your photos to capture/represent? What do you want people to see?

I want my photos to capture the life I’m living in, giving people something to see as if they were in that moment as I hit the shutter button on my camera. Just being around so much culture in New Orleans is like a field day for me as a photographer, you can never run out of things to catch on camera. When people see my photos they tell me it feels like they were there. 

Do you do anything creative besides photography?

Besides photography, I paint and draw. Portraits of people, abstract paintings, and I’ll even paint some photos I’ve taken. I actually attended NOCCA (New Orleans Center for Creative Arts) and left with a few skills and tricks.

What camera(s) do you use and why did you choose them.

The Nikon D3200 is the camera I’m using as of right now. I do tend to upgrade to a new camera soon. I chose the Nikon D3200 because I really wanted a DSLR camera back in like 2015, I was 16 years old at the time. I didn’t have much money, so I went to Best Buy and saw that they had some refurbished cameras for sell. I’ve been using it ever since.

Who gave you your first camera/how did you get your first camera?

When I was a freshman in high school, my mom got me my first camera for Christmas. It was a Canon Powershot digital camera. Nothing major, just to capture a few shots here and there. 

Do you prefer to shoot film or digital photography and why?

I prefer digital photography because that’s what I’m use to at the moment. I do find film photography very beautiful. I recently just bought a Canon AE-1 film camera and a point and shoot camera. It’s a process on learning how to use them and I still haven’t gotten any of my rolls developed yet, so I’m hoping everything comes out right.

What makes your photos different from other photographers?

What makes my photos different from other photographers is the way I have people and subjects angled in my frame. When I was in high school my art teacher told me that I have great composition in my photos and I stuck with that ever since.

What’s a day in the life like for a photographer?

When out at parties and events, I worry if my battery is going to die or if my SD card is going to get full and that can be stressful LOL. But other days being a photographer is cool. Just from taking so many pictures of people, I remember a lot of faces and those faces remember me. Running into people just smiling at me for knowing I do something really cool.

What’s your favorite photo that you’ve taken and why?

My favorite photo is this picture I took of this sweet lady named Ms. Irma in 2017. She’s known for decorating her tree in front of house with Mardi Gras beads and her obsession with having long fingernails. It’s my favorite photo because her presence just seem so real and natural when looking at the picture. One of my best portraits.

What’s your take on the rapidly growing photography industry?

I feel that the photography industry is really taking off. So many good photographs are getting the credit they deserve and are getting noticed just for showing true talent. 

Are you working on any projects that you can tell us about?

I don’t like to spoil too much of my upcoming projects, I like to surprise my audience. But I will say this, I do have some concepts to accomplish before the summer is over.

Any last words?

My last words are that soon I hope to travel, meet new people, take my photography to the next level, and continue learning. 

Big shout out to Trenity for agreeing to Interview with Nefarious Supply. You can find his work on Instagram here, as well as more of his shots on his website here.

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Stephen Jailon - Oak CIty Blues

After a long wait Carolina artist Stephan Jailon dropped his new album Oak City Blues. The 28 track album which is split into a A-side and B-Side has Stephen showing is versatility as an artist, and flexing musical talent in what is just an intro of what is he has to offer. Oak City Blues is 28 crisp tracks that are filled with fun, love, and loss. I know you might see that “28 tracks” part and want to skim through the project, but you would be missing out on what is arguably one of the best underground projects this year.

“A.L.I Freestyle” the opening track chose for this project is sonically phenomenal, and what really ties the opening track together is the beat. Sampling Jasmine from Jai Paul the producer which is Stephen his self shows that he knows what he is doing not only vocally but is also a beast on the production end as well. In our latest interview with him we go on depth about the album to learn more about what inspired the sound for the album, why he chose to do an A - Side, B - Side track list, and many more. Find out more below.

What does the title Oak City Blues mean for you and how does this latest album add value to your discography?

Oak City Blues for me is the alignment of a story fully hitting home and where I am with music right now and the value I think added for me personally was I finally think I made something in the direction I really want to go

Give us a background about Oak City Blues what themes, locations, individuals and experiences have inspired the LP?

Oak City for one is a name for the city, my city Raleigh, North Carolina the blues was added to gesture the themes of pain, hard-work, and dedication that runs deep in the city and state. Not to dive to deep but memory was the main driver for this project I tried to tap into the feelings of when we first had that good summer night party or the first love and the shortcomings in between to the recognition of truth and growth with me as a person and my situations etc..

What gave you the inspiration to do an A side and B side for the album and what type of vibes were you going for each side?

Honestly in my opinion I just noticed the full length albums were starting to come back into play for the masses and at first I originally prepared for two releases Word on Road was originally side A and OCB was originally side B but after countless sessions and listenings we figured we just compile the best of the two and show both sides of me in the booth

Give us walkthrough of Side A

Point Blank Side a for all the hard gritty, we gone get this money sh*t...real raleigh sh*t !

Give us walkthrough of Side B

Side B I wanted a little more intricate I wanted this one to really capture the emotions and subtlety of the city

On production credits your name not only appears as the artist, but you also were executive producer, played a direct role in production of the majority of the songs, and also helped with engineering. How was it playing so many different roles in the making of the album?

That’s really how I make all of my music from ground up but i def have producers and engineers I love truly but most of the time I like to record like “next, next, NEXT” and when I don’t like something I go right back like oh the 808 should be like this or nah imma take this vocal out. You have direct access to it it’s not middle man I think everyone gets where I’m going with it...but I also really loved playing all the roles because I really get to treat and careful for my music like I know no one else will not a perfectionist but I definitely like to be apart of my process I don’t sit back and smoke all day in the Studio I’m really active in the yo, like leave me there by myself type sh*t!


Give us some background on Ali Road Studios, how and what kind of role did the collective play in the making of the album?

The team really kept my spirits high they’ve helped on some the production, promotion, and performance of the album. My favorite part of the team is the perspectives we are all from the same area mostly but very different views but it works so it’s dope ya know?!

On the album you only have two features Noah, and Krew$ can you tell us more about these artist and your decision in only featuring both?

Noah is Amazing, I consider him a brother first before the music shit he’s not only an artist but one of the best A&R’s in the city he gets every one from every crowd and can respond to each and get people that wouldn’t be in a room together on a stage or in a studio and that’s specials admire him and the The Lo$t Generation family’s work entirely.

I actually met Krew$ via Soundcloud long story short we chopped shit in dm’s and got to working Money Counter was the first song we ever made I remember I made the beat and laid my sh*t in the same session and I sent it to him and like the next day or so he sent his verse back and I just knew from then ok we make hits and Losing Faith was the second record and everything happened the same way exactly all over again so my brother Krew$ is a no brainer when you need the hits man

What was the timeline with the album, about how long did it take before you knew it was ready for release?

Really this album was a living process more than a musical one it’s some songs where I felt things that were pure to me fours years ago and some four months and for me it finally came together July and I decided the date like the first

What are some of your favorite tracks on the album and why?

Carolina Cruiser just cause it’s one of the oldest songs on there and I made that when I first started making music like one of my first few songs so to sit on that one for a while and just now release it feels super good, Weekdayz my second just because that whole song is really a conversation with myself and my demons

What can we expect in the future from Stephen Jailon, and Ali Road Studios

I’ve got a tape promised to my supporters locked tight at the moment but that’s for later this year but there will be new merch + videos in the following months.

Any last words?

I’m just super humbled and thankful for the reception. When you know it’s whipped from scratched it just feels different but all in all we just working

You can stream Oak City Blues now on Apple Music and SoundCloud and to keep up with Stephen Jailon and Ali Road for new releases you can find Stephen on Instagram and Twitter and find Ali Road on Instagram here. Also if you want to support him snd his collective studio be sure to check out there merch store right here. Big shout out to Stephen Jailon for coming on Nefarious Supply, he really did his city proud with this body of work.

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