Indicut: Capturing Raw Moments One Photo At A Time

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

my name is Justin Paige, twenty five years on this earth, grew up in pg county. I’m salvadoran and afro-american. spirit flowing

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

I’m from Prince Georges County but I moved around a bit. Growing up i didn’t feel a connection to where i lived due to the movement and family issues. As i experienced life i’ve grown to understand that the city molded me into who i am with the diversity, culture, and community offered

What got you into photography?

The need for a creative outlet. i grew up drawing as a hobby but never took it serious until i started liking what i created which was around junior/senior year of high school. that led me to take a photoshop class which i really enjoyed. Taking pictures just assisted with me being able to manipulate images in photoshop. i began taking experimental pics to see what i can morph them into in photoshop. If you wanna dig deeper, my eldest sister always had photo albums she was proud of that she showed me when I was little and I think altered my path into film and photography. I also think the envy of the homie Dominic, @hauz.cue on instagram, made me want to get into photography as well.

I see lots of candid and portrait style in your photo’s on Instagram, what is your favorite style to shoot ?

Candids are definitely my favorite style to shoot. I aim to capture raw moments because i am a seeker of truth (as my life path number states lol (7)). nah but truth is definitely a big influence in the direction i head. I see our obsession with appearing to have everything handled and in check. I want to battle this view by showing that every moment can have beauty in it whether it be destruction or creation, planned or spontaneous. I’m also a perfectionist (at least my eyes are) so it is also a battle within, that the natural flow of is good enough.

What is your current camera set up?

currently shooting with a canon AE-1 program with a 50mm lens

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

Currently shooting film. when I first started shooting it was digital, which was fun for a good time. I began upgrading my equipment and felt that i was losing a certain feeling while shooting. All the pictures came out beautiful and i got them all instantly to computer with no effort. this thought let me to selling my newly bought DSLR and copping a film camera from Dominic. I fell in love with film ever since. There’s something about the uncertainty and feeling that comes with shooting film that speaks to my spirit. it forces to me to be experimental and to learn on the go.

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

Hmmm probably artists. I have a understanding that there is an energy transfer when an artist inspires me with their art so I feel i have an obligation to spread that energy back into the world. so why not collab?! Another favorite would be nature which is a huge inspiration. My experimental style comes from starting at clouds and tree bark and different insects and the reflection of water and the infinite truth we live with, man its amazing.

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

Had to google opaque real quick,, lol .. i don’t think i really have a preference .. just whatever catches my eye, they have a mind of their own.

What is your dream camera set up?

Money is no object in this scenario. actually don’t look into cameras much. I don’t really consider myself much of a photographer, just an artist who captures moments. i know i want to add a medium format to the collection tho

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

Experimental so a skydive shoot would be tight... underwater too .. astral ..

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

I’m out at a good amount of shows, trying to capture friends performing, displaying work, or artist that inspire me. I just need to clone myself for shows that i miss. Recycling love and light in the community is a must and that’s all the reason i need. paying bills is cool too though

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

An explanation of my handle would be a nice ending. “indicut” is where the pain lies. You must go within and heal your wounds to find your truth for the better of the all. Promote love and light.

still healing tho ..

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Shout out to Indicut for coming on an interviewing with Nefarious Supply. If you want to stay up to date with him, looking to collaborate, or you simply just want to show him and his photography some love you can find him on Instagram here.

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For Your Patience Volume 1 - EP Premier

Bronx based artist is giving his fans a care package as a thank you for their support and patience with the release of his new EP “Thank You For Your Patience, Volume 1.” Using inspiration from not only his fan base but his home of the Bronx, Moslikely says “The people who have been fans for a while know that my real debut album titled "Arrival" has been in the works for months, and I wanted to drop some l songs that don't particularly fit on the album to reward everyone for their patience. “

Giving a fans a teaser of what to expect from the EP with the release of his single “Smile”, which was made using inspiration from Bronx nightlife, as well the DJs on Dyckman Avenue. He says about the rest of the EP; “I have been trying to craft out my own sound for a while now, and these are some of the tracks that I experimented with. Consider these the warmups for the Album. I won't be promoting the EP as much as I will with Arrival, and I wanna see what works and what doesn't so I can release the album that people want  the rollout for Arrival has already begun, you just have to look closely and pay attention. I'll be back in the studio getting things ready for Arrival. You'll still get some records here and there, and I'll be on plenty of features coming out soon, but for now, I want everyone to go run up this project and tell me what they think

For Your Patience Volume 1 is available now on Soundcloud, Spotify, and Apple Music. While you’re there be sure to show Moslikely’s some love and check out his previous work. If you want to stay up to date with him in social media you can find him on Instagram and Twitter.

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Josif Grey, Representing New Haven

Who is Josif Grey give us a brief summary about yourself, and your artistry?

I am a 21-year-old artist from New Haven, Connecticut born and raised. I’m really a normal kid I grew up playing video games and sports. I went to a private middle school and high school I was never in any trouble. I saw a future in basketball before anything, but when I transferred to public high school after my sophomore year at the private school. I didn't make the ball team and that kind of fucked me up. I started writing and making music when I was 16 / 17 and I put a lot of energy into it.

I was self-conscious about all my stuff so I didn’t tell anyone about it besides my close family which has been supportive throughout my journey. I started by putting music on SoundCloud under different names until I came up with “Josif Grey”. The name “Grey” represents me in a way because I am usually in the grey area with a lot of things, I like to stay neutral and out of the way. It is also a very marketable/professional ring to it which I like as well, but there isn't really deep meaning behind i

Where are you from and how has your location played a factor in your music?

Being from New Haven there a lot of local artists, but I can't say they have influenced me in any way I’ve always made the music I liked regardless of the trend. I think being YOU is the key to being “different”.

Who and what are some of your biggest inspirations to date, and how have they influenced your creativity?

I listen to many genres of music, but starting out I listened to Pro Era, Logic, and Mick Jenkins which really inspired me to rap. After that PND and Bryson Tiller came into the spotlight and they really influenced me to tap into that Trap R&B. I’d say those are the people who gave me that core inspiration and since then I’ve been growing and trying to learn from each song I make.

I really like your latest body of work “Shock EP” can you tell us more about it, what kind of sound were going for? 

Funny story how the “Shock EP” came to life, I was sitting in my room one day and I was going through songs on my laptop. I’ve been wanting to release the song “Lifestyle” with my brother Channel, but I was so caught up with newer music that it got lost in the mix. If you’re an artist reading this you know those throwaway tracks that don't make the cut you kind of stow them away in the vault and they’re never heard.

I had a bright idea to put a few of my throwaways all on an EP because if I was to put them out alone they wouldn't do as well. That same night I gathered all the songs I wanted throwaways from 1-2 years ago to throwaways from this year. I kind of just leaked my own shit in a way and it turned out good. I got good feedback and some of those songs I can perform and people will know them.

What can we expect from you in the near future? 

In the near future you can expect a new music video shot by @poloviz on Instagram he is one of the youngest videographers out here in CT and he bodies it every time. It will be our third video together. Y'all go check him out and show my boy some love! Also you can expect more music from me for sure and that's always something to look forward to.

Plug yourself where can your fans find you, your music, and more content you put our

All my social media is under @JosifGrey and you can find me on any major music platform as Josif Grey.

Any last words?

Dreams never happen overnight, and the day you stop grinding could be the very day you get that chance to crack that door wide the fuck open. So really what ever it is you do fucking do that shit. Never stop because you've been given a gift and that gift has a purpose, find that shit.

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If you want to keep up with Josif Grey and his music you can find his soundcloud above and follow him on Instagram here. Be sure to listen to Shock EP by him and check out his newest song East End. If you enjoyed this interview please feel free to leave a comment and share on your social media. And to stay up to date with content coming from Nefarious Supply you can sign up for our newsletter below and follow us on Instagram and Twitter, and like us on Facebook.

WSTSIDE IN THE HILLS - Album Interview

How did you meet Moflo Music and what led to the collaboration?

I met Moflo Music through a good artist friend of mine by the name Tarron Belle and he was like “bro you have to link with Moflo because he’s the goat” so i said bet and hit the bro up and it’s been effortless ever since.

Give us some background on WSTSIDEHILLS, what inspired the album and what themes and sounds were you going for in creating this EP?

I was going for a dark melodic trap/island in the hills sound for imagery purposes just to paint a picture for the listeners. 

How long did it take to create the EP, and at what point did you know that it was ready?

2 days honestly but I ended up adding a couple songs later before the release.

The EP is truly heat from front to back with each song sounding different from each one, can you break down each song for us?

Yes of course starting with Involved which is about being out of a relationship with someone, but because you both are in the same area and you hear about each other and even though you lust for one another it doesn’t mean you should be involved with them because some people are just bad for you.

Speed is all about the transition between friendships and relationships where you start the process of elimination because some people just aint on the same shit as you therefore  they’re not up to speed.

762 is just a metaphor for a bullet symbolizing losing yourself for someone ultimately dying to be reformed but at the same time glorifying a ride or die women who is with whatever for her man. Sometimes we say “if a person doesn’t love me for me then i don’t want them” but sometimes we don’t own up to the fact that we must change to become a better person for ourselves and for who we love.

Cease Fire is all about someone not having to “put a gun to your head” for you to love them or treat them how they should be treated. The song can also be received as being rejected and let down but having the heart to withstand the pressure because some people go through a lot in life and it takes a strong person to be patient and be willing to break down those walls.

Yute is all about a girl talking down on my name and treating me like I am capable of making childish decisions with her heart such as cheating or lying to her but what she doesn’t know is that her friends are jealous and putting that in her head because they can’t find a man like me “misery loves company”. 

Criminal is all about being single and before you can blink you’re in a relationship and in love before you know it as if someone stole your heart.

Miss Out is all about whether or not a girl is willing to take this ride with me through fame and everything that comes with it and just be down for me and if not she got to go simple.

Let’s talk about the features, you feature 3 artists who we’ve actually interviewed before Hrtbrkfever, Serena Isioma, And Dazeoneast. What made you feature them in the EP, and what’s your background with them? 

I discovered Hrtbrk through soundcloud I started with playing Frvrfriday and songs just kept playing until it got to one of his crazy songs called “Gunonsafety ft Lnlyboy” and his social media was attached so I hit him up and everything else is history that’s my brother for sure.

Serena did my interview for Nefarious Supply “The Goats” and she hit me up when i posted “I need a female vocalist for my Ep” and she was so confident that something made me comfortable with choosing her even before i checked her music out. She is amazing!

Last but not least “The Carolina Reaper” , Dazeoneast I fuck with bro so heavy and he is very reliable for example if you send a open to him it’s going to be flawless when you get it back plus he is very genuine and lowkey with everything. All of these artists I named inspire me everyday and it’s no doubt that they will be big one day.

When can we expect visuals for WSTSIDEHILLS?

Honestly i want to take a route where I drop a visual of a single that no one has ever heard before and it just shocks everyone, just something fresh and unexpected.

What’s your favorite song on the EP and why?

Involved i just think as an intro it definitely hits and is very universal situation everyone can relate to.

What can we expect from you and HILLSIDE Records? 

Winter is coming and this is when you will hear the best of me. Also visuals and more of a raw version of me  just being more vulnerable and open to let listeners in my life..

Anything you want to add?

Keep streaming Wstside In The Hills and tell a friend love you guys and remember to check on your friends and love-ones because it’s not just about the music.

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WSTSIDE IN THE HILLS is available now on Soundcloud, Apple Music, and Spotify be sure to check It out and rack up the streams. If you wanna stay up to date with Hidden Hills and his music you can find him on Instagram, and Twitter. And be sure to check out Hrtbrkfever, Serena Isiomia, and Dazeoneast as well.

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KNAW$ Defining Personal Prospectives

What is Knaws? What does the company stand for? 

KNAWS came from the original word “Swank”, which means it displays one’s wealth, knowledge, and achievements. Since everyone has their own way/lenses on how they see things I decided to write swank backwards into KNAWS, which is my knowledge and achievement. Knaws means you define your own perspectives, you define yourself. As humans we don’t all see the same things. Knaws symbolizes seeing things in different perspectives and using it to create, learn, and being yourself.

What style of clothing would you describe your company as?

The style of clothing is streetwear but also causal wear. The company creates cool and comfortable clothes for people to wear at events, parties, etc. It has a sporty/ graphic look with many light colors which makes it pop.

What does this company represent? How does the local community and culture contribute to your company? 

The company represents individuals making a name for themselves, the clothing also symbolizes for hope, confidence, knowledge etc. Being from NYC has a lot to do with my clothing company, all my inspiration came from the environment in which I grew up in. There’s a lot of talent in NYC but many people are afraid. As a pre-teen/teenager I was motivated by Ronnie Fieg, owner of Kith. Ronnie was my first inspiration, the way he created his pieces uniquely fascinated me.  Ronnie envisioned many pieces of cloth which he brought to life, also he uniquely came up with the name “Kith” to represent family. He used a name that was close and personal to him just how I chose knaws.

What does your clothing line consist of? 

Knaws clothing is a clothing line based on free expression and using the environment to create hope and motivation for the children/adults in the community. Not only for children, but also teens and adults who feel lost. Knaws clothing promotes individuals to take a risk and invest in those things they have always wanted to do but were too scared of to try or too self-conscious of what people can think of them. Knaws is a business made up of innovation and passive thinking, with the drive and intention to create and promote accomplishments, health, success, wealth, and conceptions.

What colour palate do you use with your fashion? 

I like to use light colors that stand out because it gives the clothing piece life. Giving the brand these colors really help us stand out from any other brand.

Where do you draw inspiration from?

I draw inspiration from the community I surround myself with, and I also draw inspiration from music. Ermias Asghedom, better known as Nipsey Hussle in the hip-hop culture was one of the greatest influencers in my life. His music pushed me closer to my goals and made me believe that I can achieve whatever I put my mind too. Joey Bada$$ was also a big influence on my brand. His music and style are the reason’s I came up with the brand Knaws.

Is your company’s style based off of anything specific? Where and when did you discover it? 

The style of the company originally had a hippy vibe to It, I listened to a lot of Joey Bada$$ and his entourage “Pro Era”. They always used the word swank, which is where I got the word from. I had a group of friends who were also motivated by Joeys music. We started to create music, art, and more. I was in the 8th grade when I made this discovery, Joeys music opened my mind up and made me think outside the box, I wanted to be just as creative as his group so I followed their dress codes, their rhythms and rhymes and tried to fit my own looks and personality into Knaws while also incorporating their culture as well.

Is there a fashion statement currently that stands out to you? 

The only fashion statement that I care and stands out to me is comfortability and happiness in what you are wearing. I want Knaws to be known for something proactive, promoting good and wearing things freely.

Is there any certain year of fashion that you would like to beckon back to? 

The year 2000-2005. People wore things freely and the music was a lot more uplifting in terms of it brought communities together as well as in fashion. 

Where do you find the best fashion is? 

The best fashion is found within yourself, open your mind and wear whatever makes your feel happy and comfortable. That is where the best fashion is found in my opinion.

In terms of models who do you use to model your clothing? 

I like to use Friends, strangers and Instagram models. Shout out to my models @Hummyvr, @Rodneyonawav and photographer @Youngwepa. They are all talented individuals whom I can say define knaws in all attributes. They create art in their own forms and do not let others get in the way of their crafts. They define themselves. I like to make people feel wanted and beautiful. 

Where can people check out your brand and order your clothing? 

As of now they can check up on new drops and alert’s on Instagram, @Knaws.ny. Website is in the works and should be up soon with all the new drops and little short clips of what Knaws is and what it means.

Is there anything you would like to say to finish off? 

First, id like to thank Wes and Xavier from the Nefarious Supply team for taking the time and giving me the opportunity for this interview, Next id like to say that if you are reading this, anything is possible. Thoughts do become things, it’s the law of attraction and all you must do is put your mind and effort into it. You won’t know what you’re meant for until you put your self out there, take the risk, create, accomplish, and be happy. Encourage yourself to be confident enough to do things you have never done. Stand tall, be bold, have fun. Too many people in the world for you to worry what they think of you and how they define you. 

You Define YOURSELF

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Big shout out to KNAW$ and Jordy for interviewing with Nefarious Supply. If you want to stay up to date with KNAW$ and Jordy you can follow the clothings line’s Instagram here, and you can find Jordy here.

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SXINT P

Dude, your sound is incredibly unique. How would you describe your sound?

Thank you - that’s the best compliment. You said it perfectly already - I think it’s unique. 

But if I had to elaborate, overall my sound is dark. My lyrics are mostly emotional, depressing, sexual, confronting, and honest. The topics I write and sing about are mainly love and relationships, mental health, drug and other types of abuse. I love using textural or cinematic sounds too (like rain, dialogue, knife/sword slashing, telephone ringing, etc.). 

I don’t think I fit exactly into one genre, but R&B, Hip-Hop, Trap, Trapsoul, Alternative R&B, Alternative Pop, are some that come to mind. And lastly, there’s a huge list of artists that I look up to and who influence my sound, but I’ll let you figure out who they might be after you’ve heard my stuff.

Would you say your sound matches your style?

100%. I pretty much only wear black and like I said before, my sound is dark. I also like to layer a lot of my clothing, and if you dive a little deeper into the sounds/lyrics I use - there’s plenty of layers to my songs. So both my style and songs are perfect for winter. 

Who are some of your style inspirations?

To be completely honest, there’s nobody in particular that I really look to for style inspiration. It’s mainly groups of people like famous musicians (R&B, Hip-Hop, Rock), actors, designers, models, and athletes (NFL, NBA, Soccer players). Pretty much every single person I’ve ever seen/met but they gotta be unique or innovative. Then when I see something that I really dig, I’ll find a way to put my own flavour/twist on it. That’s what having style is.

What image are you trying to show through your social media? In other words, who is SXINT P?

I think if you try and show an image through social media or whatever platform, people can tell you’re faking it straight away. Your audience deserves better than that - they ain’t dumb.

So there’s no real image I’m trying to portray. Just trying to be the realest and rawest version of me as possible. I’ve always hidden the depressed/anxious side of me (in my everyday life) because it makes people uncomfortable and who wants to be around someone miserable? 

I’m sure a lot of people can relate to that, which is why I do what I do. To answer your question, SXINT P is someone who wants to reach as many people as possible and show them that they are not alone. We all have our demons, so it’s ok to feel the way you do - you don’t have to be ashamed or hide it. Reach out and ask for help if you need it.

How did you get your name?

I love this question. I used to go by my birth name, but I realised there’s probably millions of people with that same name. I wanted something that only I had, so earlier this year I just said ‘fuck it’ and stayed up all night thinking of a new name. I probably had a list of 50-100 names but they all had to have SP as the initials (I’d already sold merch with my SP logo on it, so it’d be unfair to those who bought).

It got to like 7AM, when I came up with Saint P which sounds sick, but that was already taken. So I changed the ‘A’ to a ‘X’ and that shit looks fire. One of those moments where you just knew. The X and I in my name also makes 11 in Roman numerals, which is my birth month (November). Everything aligned and it was perfect, fits well with the direction I wanna take my music and it’s a name that I can just envision up in lights. Also, who doesn’t want to be a fuckin’ Saint. That’s on some angelic immortal type-shit.

Finally, I googled ‘SXINT P’ and nothing came up so it was completely unique. Done. 

Then I finally slept all day after that...

Are you content with where you are creatively?

Nowhere near content. I’m constantly learning and expanding my techniques / inspirations so that I can get better and execute my ideas in the best way possible. Also always looking out for new talent or artists in different fields/genres. Fashion, movies, TV, books, painting, etc.

That’s how you get better creatively. For example, I’m rewatching a 90s anime series right now (Neon Genesis Evangelion), and the amount of ideas that have stemmed from that is unbelievable.

Whenever someone asks me this question, I’m always gonna say no. Because if you think you know it all or you’re content with where you’re at, then you stop growing and you plateau. The day that I’m content with where I’m at creatively… kill me. 

Are you working on any new music?

Yessir. I got plenty of collabs otw with some really talented artists like Sin Santos, Carter, A Certain Energy, and more. My favourite upcoming single is called ‘Devil May Cry’ and that’s dropping in October with an incredible music video to go with it. And if everything goes to plan, I wanna drop an EP on my birthday! (November 1).

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

@SXINTP on Instagram, Facebook, and SoundCloud (I don’t have a Twitter).

My music is on all the streaming platforms - just type in SXINT P and you should find it. Newest single ‘Villain’ just dropped a couple weeks ago!

Y’all can also find everything on my website too ( www.sxintp.com )

Any last words?

This question is giving me ‘I’m about to kill you’ vibes… 😂

Nah, thank you for having me and putting me on! This was a dope interview and I hope we helped someone out there who needed to hear my message or music. 

Love,

SXINT

Big thanks to SXINT P for coming on and interviewing with Nefarious Supply. To keep up with him and new releases coming from him you can find his Soundcloud above, and you can follow him on Instagram here.

BROCKHAMPTON Heals Old Wounds with GINGER

BROCKHAMPTON is an American rap collective based out of San Marcos, Texas. The self-proclaimed boyband reached stardom through the release of their SATURATION trilogy back in 2017, where the group released three full-length LPs within months of each other, all of them dense with potent lyricism, incredible production, and even some semblance of lore and world-building.

By the time the band released SATURATION III , they’d cultivated a dedicated, almost cult-ish fan base, with millions of views on their music videos and live shows that were sold out to the nosebleeds. There seemed to be no way the boys could stop their forward momentum. They’d even signed a million dollar deal with recording label, RCA Records.

And then, the news of Ameer Vann caught fire.

BROCKHAMPTON had a fourth album in the works titled Puppy, however the project was soon delayed due to allegations of sexual misconduct and emotional trauma, levied against ex-member, Ameer Vann. When these allegations turned out to be true, the boyband addressed them in a Twitter post (to the left), stating that Ameer was no longer apart of the group, and that they had been lied to.

This decision, though in line with the band’s brand and cultural sensitivity, as well as their own personal morals, divided their fan base. Fans that were happy about the decision and praised them for sticking to their standards, no matter who it may have been, clashed with those who thought their verdict was unfair and completely out of left field.

This, plus the obvious pain and confusion the members themselves felt towards the situation, drove them to cancel the remaining dates of their tour, as well as stop the production of Puppy all-together, due to Vann’s heavy presence and influence on the project.

During these few months, the band went on hiatus, in order to regroup and recover from the incident.

On August 26, 2018, after the release of various tracks, listed under the the boyband dropped their fourth official studio album, iridescence. The album was a drastic difference to their earlier projects, and even though it was received fairly well, even reaching number one on the US Billboard 200, making it the group’s first chart-topping album, it seemed as though the band hadn’t fully come to grips with who they were as artists after their departure from Ameer.

The band themselves seemed to empathize with the way their fans felt, and took another hiatus after their i’ll be there tour, bleeding up into the next year, where vocalist Kevin Abstract dropped his second album, Arizona Baby in April. Soon after, he announced on an Instagram story that BROCKHAMPTON were working on their fifth studio album, GINGER.

When the album finally dropped just this past week, the response was undeniably positive. On this album, BROCKHAMPTON seems to have reached a state of maturity and introspection that could only come from the experiences and lessons they’d learned throughout this entire ordeal. If iridescence was the representation of the boys’ ambivalence, then GINGER is definitely their direct response to everything that has happened in their lives in the past year and a half.

The opening track NO HALO, which feature rising artist Deb Never, thrusts listeners into the center of GINGER’s theme, going back to your roots, without forgetting just how far you’ve come. The track takes on themes of imperfection, failed relationships, breakups, substance abuse and mental health, which bolsters the somber ripeness of the band’s sound.

The following track, SUGAR speaks to the band’s longing for love in the midst of drug obsessions and sleepless nights in empty beds. It’s an ode to the heart, a concept BROCKHAMPTON seems to have down to a tee. BOY BYE almost completely obliterates the last two somber tracks with a dark, yet poppy beat underneath smooth flows and double-edged, boastful lyricism. Every member shines on this track and it truly becomes an entire vibe. By the end of the track, your finger will already be hovering over the repeat button. In HEAVEN BELONGS TO YOU the band takes a step back and let’s rising artist Slowthai take the stage. The UK artist raps about his mental health and relationship with religion over Romil and Jabari classic BH production.

ST. PERCY mixes the energy of the SATURATION series with the intensity of iridescence, with incredible flows and lyrical twists lying on a heavy 808 driven, bass-boosted beat, assorted in a way only BROCKHAMPTON could to bring the entire track to life.

Feeding off the energetic energy of the last two tracks, the song IF YOU PRAY RIGHT continues this streak for the next five minutes, with very religious driven lyrics from the boys, each member tackles their own thoughts on religion as a whole and how the concept has taken root in their lives. Apparently a Jehovah’s witness had even visited the band’s house one day during the production of the album, which maybe started or bolstered the influence of this track.

However, with the song DEARLY DEPARTED, the album’s themes come to a head. This is easily the most emotional and vulnerable song that BROCKHAMPTON has made. With heartfelt and introspective performances from Kevin Abstract, JOBA, Matt Champion, and Dom McLennon. Dom shines on this track especially, with his verse seemingly revealing the reason behind the title of the track. It is in reference to ex-member Ameer Vann, who’s situation is explained above. In a since deleted tweet, McLennon revealed that Vann had allegedly set up an ambush for Dom’s friend to be robbed. The frustration and anger of not only that but also the lies and pain he had caused his friends shines through clearly on this track. The title odes to the end of an era and a final farewell to Ameer as a friend, bandmate, and reason for the group’s suffering.

Still in the trenches of the prior track, the band gets hype still with I BEEN BORN AGAIN. The track a stripped of major production, adding only a smooth dark beat, some well-timed chants, and glitched adlibs in the background. Every vocalist of the band comes dead center on this track, showcasing their lyrical abilities and re-welcoming their audience to the world of BROCKHAMPTON, this being the first single they released off of GINGER. Topics of drug abuse and their newfound fame

GINGER is the title track of the album and brings vibes similar to SUGAR, with the boys diving back into the vulnerable and melancholic themes the previous track have brought forth. This track is dual sided, producing a homely feeling for the ones listening, whilst also being far away, as if our lover/friend/family member is wishing us good luck and letting us know that there is always a home, a family, a friendship, and a romance to come home to. Taking inspiration of Ne-Yo and Jamie Foxx’s “She Got Her Own”, the band puts their own unique spin on it, making a summer track for the ages.

The song BIG BOY is another reminiscent track, looking back on where BROCKHAMPTON was, and the experiences they’ve undergone in order to become the artists they are now. The title of the track could also play on the stigma of masculinity in modern society, a topic the band has played around with on other tracks on the album, and other projects altogether. Growing up is a hard thing, but the group seems to have come out of the ashes, more mature and stronger than before, albeit a bit woeful.

By this point in the album, you can see a trend. The band has grown and healed wounds of past tribulations, yet learning from their mistakes and delving into that darkness. This is seen on LOVE ME FOR LIFE where themes of vampiric loneliness and coming from the “dirt” to the fame and fortune they have today.

The last track, VICTOR ROBERTS, features a completely new artist to the fold, by the same name. Subjects such as troubled family history, extreme drug obsession which leads to broken trust and betryal. Victor is one of Dom’s close friends and this is the first song he has ever recorded. VICTOR ROBERTS is easily the second heaviest on the album, and is swelled into an amazing finish by a mixture of Ryan Beatty’s and Bearface’s beautiful, anthemic chorus and bridge.

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At the end of this review, I’ve come to see that GINGER seems to be a form of catharsis and it does its job well to close a chapter in the band’s lives that they will always have access to, but choose to move forward from. BROCKHAMPTON delivers on everything their fans and they themselves were waiting for.

BROCKHAMPTON “GINGER” - 10/10

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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.

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