NATALIE - FATAL ATTRACTION

Natalie takes experimentation with a new high on her latest offering “Fatal Attraction.”

Melancholia, old flames, and one night stands pervade Natalie’s newest single. Known for her pop-infused moody R&B, "Fatal Attraction", co-produced by Bay Faction’s Alex Agresti and James McDermott, is a seamless addition to her growing discography. Expansive vocal layerings, tremolo guitars, and heavy basslines set the foundation for her duet-like pitched vocals. With dreamlike lyrics, “Fatal Attraction” is the perfect late-night song.

In June 2018, Natalie delivered a critically acclaimed, self-produced EP “Shameful” which caught the attention of tastemakers including Lyrical Lemonade, Elevator, Jams Supernova, and  Hilly Dilly. Since then, Natalie has released an additional EP and multiple singles, all receiving strong support from Spotify and has been featured on playlists including New Music Friday, Fresh Finds, Pollen, Alternative R&B, Shisha Lounge, and Tear Drop.

Fatal Attraction is available now on all streaming platforms and while you’re streaming be sure to follow Natalie on Spotify, Apple Music, Soundcloud, Instagram , and Twitter.

Chachi - Murder Capital

 What’s up Chachi! It’s been a while since we had you on Nefarious Suppy! So to get this new year started what’s new with you give us some updates on what’s happening with you, your music, and Chanel Gang?

First off Happy 2020 to the Nefarious Family! It’s been a hectic time since we last talked, I’ve been just working trying to stay consistent as possible. I dropped two tapes in 2019 one being my second collab with my bro and “Chanel Gang” Member Doc Drvddy titled Doc & Chachi 2: “How High” and My First Ever Solo Ep “Murder Capital” over the summer! I got a lot of music in the vault right now as does the rest of Chanel Gang just been preparing ourselves to have a big decade for these 20s!

So coming into 2020 what’s something you are excited about and what can your fans expect from you in the coming year?

Just excited to embark on this new decade can’t wait to see transitions in not only my music but music in general. My Fans can expect double the content they got from me this past year meaning Tapes Videos and just our good content and just giving them a better opportunity to get to know me a bit more!

Tell us about your latest release Murder Capital EP, what inspired it, and how does this latest body of work fit into your artistic image?

I and the Last Cult decided to part ways this past year but that’s still Family the bro Cobraz should have some New Content on the way soon. What Inspired my “Murder Capital” EP was just being a Washingtonian and showing people roots of DC Street Culture that molded the city into what it is today while also shedding light on problems occurring now far as our battle with Gentrification and DC Culture being diminished. Also just letting the youth of this area know that they can do shit and be stars themselves I think it helps with my artistic image to let people know I can be serious and rap about topics of meaning that actually matter!

So you and Doc Dvrddy are like Young Thug and Gunna every time you guys get together the product is heat! And you continue that trend on the track “Weeks”. How is it working with him in the studio and how does your creative process mesh with his?

Lmaooo appreciate that foreal just tryna be the best we can be! It’s always a movie every time we in the studio I’ve known him for damn near 20 years so we already know wassup with each we pump songs out quick together usually even on our last two projects we finished both in a matter of a couple of months! Our creative processes mesh well cause we brothers at the end of the day we just be on the same page and we both want this shit real bad so we just bring genuine love to each track we make!

Walk us through each track, and what is your favorite track and why?

Well, there’s 6 songs and 2 interludes on the EP and I’m pretty much just giving you an in-depth look of what’s going on in Washington, DC along with introducing everyone to who I am and just things I’ve dealt with in the past couple of years with life and music! No funny but every song I dropped is my favorite even the interludes there are songs that stick out such as “Darkside” and “My Time Is Now” but every song and interlude on there has a unique story you just have to listen but front to back I think it’s a great listen if you actually listen you find a lot of hidden gems in it.

Are we going to get any visuals for Murder Capital?

Grip Official Music Video Shot by @Moshpit_dmv Track out on all Platforms Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/chanelchachi/chachi-grip Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/chachi/1424837411 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/58LPHcKV5pYisZ4OI5mCRy?nd=1

Hell yeah, I’m planning to drop a couple of more videos for it ASAP just been some forks in the road but I have one out now for my “Intro” track of the EP you can find it on the Atomos202 Channel via YouTube. Anyone reading should go check out now and subscribe for more content.

When’s your next live performance and where can your fans catch you?

Boutta start booking more shows this year just be looking for the right placements and fans probably could never find me cause I stay in the utt, but they can follow me on Instagram & Twitter @ChanelChachi.

Any last words?

For anyone chasing a dream or a goal or just tryna become a better person keep going at that shot everyday nonstop it’s never gonna be easy but that’s apart of life you just have to DO IT! Big Shoutout to the Nefarious Family for the Interview Y’all can expect to hear more & more from me and the gang through the next few years so be ready! 🏾‍♂️ Gang Bitch! ATOMOS4LYFE

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Big shout out to Chachi for coming through and catching up with Nefarious Supply. Be sure to check out his newest body of work Murder Capital which can be found on Apple Music right now. If you enjoyed this interview and want to stay up to date with Chachi you can find him on Instagram and Twitter.

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Eddy Benz - VOUYER

Yo-yo what’s up what’s up bro! Great to have you on Nefarious Supply once again, so to get this interview started last time we had met you we’re getting ready to release your newest body of work, VOYEUR. Now that it’s out what can you tell us about it?

Thank you! So if I could sum up Voyeur I’d say it’s a 30-minute journey into my subconscious. Each song is pretty straight to the point and draws you in immediately.  The album covers all the highs and lows and all the emotions in between. By using different vocal effects and registers I’m able to express mania, paranoia, anxiety, happiness, the feeling of being trapped, the feeling of freedom, etc..

What inspired VOYEUR and how does this new body of work contributes to your overall sound, image, and goals?

The feeling of disconnect between my body and mind sort of inspired the album. Just general discontent. The desire to improve but feeling trapped and stagnant. My situation in life had a lot to do with it. I was failing my classes and working a shit job. I felt like music was the only difference I could make in my life and anyone else’s. I just want people to feel the music and have it fuel them to make positive changes even though the message is not always positive. 

So let’s take a deep dive into Vouyer as far as producing the whole thing is solid and features some amazing producers Maxvon, Kudzu, Lukrative, Lango, and much more. How did you pair up with the producers and how did their production process match the vibe you we’re shooting for with the project?

I’ve always liked the concept of mixing high and low. I apply that to my fashion too. Mixing high end and low end. Vintage and new technology. I apply the same ethos when selecting sounds and producers. Half of the producers are local and the other half are from all over. Yet the sound selection is still cohesive. I’m only gonna shout out my friends here because those are my guys and we’re all coming up together. DJ Bean, JL Beats, Lukrative, Habeats, Maxvon, Stankface, Matt Hue, sinfected, Dumpy... all fuckin legends man! Shout out Geeohhs too man we need to get more work in! They helped make this album what it is. All the credit goes to them.

So as far as features I gotta say you tapped nothing but talent including Three65, Lango, Tasty, and lil nissan. How often do you work with each of these artists and how did each of them contribute something unique to VOYEUR?

Bruh Three65 is a legend. Watching his metamorphosis throughout 2019 has been incredible. Lango is my brother man we’ve been working together and we’re gonna continue to make hits for the foreseeable future. 2020 is his for the taking. This is my first time completing a song with Tasty. We actually recorded that song in the stu together. The hook just fuckin cake to me like there was divine intervention. Pure magic. And I and Lil Nissan grew up down the street from one another. He’s who I started this shit with.

Walk us through each track?

I’ll walk through a few tracks with y’all. So it begins with “I’m a mess”. This song is eerie as fuck and reminds me of a schizophrenic episode. From there the album gets aggressive FAST! Then it mellows out toward the middle then gets kind of angsty and RnB inspired toward the end.

Then finally we’ve made it to the end. “Tip Top” closes out the album with pure mania. I feel unstoppable when I hear that song. It’s a perfect way to close off the album. The album is like an acid trip man. You experience every emotion. 

What’s your favorite track on each album, and why?

My favorite track on the last EP has got to be “fuck a job” with my bro Lil Nissan. That’s the fuckin anthem. And for this one, I’m gonna say “Feeling Like This All Year” with Tasty is my favorite right now. It sums up in 2019. It’s a good place to leave off from last year. 

Okay so it’s finally a new year and the start of a completely new decade, what can fans expect from you this year and where do you see yourself going over the next decade?

So this year I’m thinking about dropping two tapes and an album. I’ll be working with a lot of locals and helping to create a platform for my friends. Expect a lot of videos from my boy Matt! And for the decade? I really don’t know man. Just expect to hear from me consistently because I’m in this shit for the long haul. And I’m always ALWAYS evolving and improving. 

Any last words??

I WANNA WATCH THE WORLD BURN

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Big shout out to Eddy Benz for coming on to talk about his new album VOUYER. You can find VOUYER on SoundCloud above and to get a deeper look into Eddy Benz as an artist check out our previous interview with him here.

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smith - 716

Hey, welcome to Nefarious Supply! So to get this interview started let’s talk about yourself who is Smthn, tell us about who and what inspired your love for music?

Hey man, first off I’d like to thank y’all, I’m super grateful for this opportunity and you have an amazing platform. Shoutout Nefarious Supply! My name is Christophe aka smthn (pronounced somethin’). I’m 21 years old, I speak French and English and I come from stone-cold Montreal, Canada. I’ve been producing music for 4 years.  Music always had a huge place in my life from the jump. Apparently, when I was in daycare our daycare lady had a stereo on a high shelf playing music during nap time and she once told my parents I’d just stand there staring at the stereo for the entire time instead of sleeping like the other kids.  Fast forward many years and I’m the lead singer in a metal band during high school. The project unfortunately died and a couple of years later I found myself studying classical music in college. I was at that time that I stumbled upon this wondrous piece of software called Ableton Live. I fell in love instantly.

I felt a need to fully understand how to recreate the sounds I heard throughout modern music (Skrillex, Flume) and how to write music. Being 17 at the time, I felt as if I needed to learn and fast because I had somewhat of an age setback starting so late.   I started locking myself in day after day, putting off classes to create music. My music teachers told me what I was doing had no purpose and that I’d be better off learning sonatas. The people around me said I had changed, I wasn’t as cool as before. I wasn’t at the parties anymore and according to them, I should have been. It even reached a point where it was damaging my relationships with women I loved seeing as I was doing it so much. All things considered, spending that much time allowed me to start expressing myself through music within 2 years. This was all that mattered to me. I started out making house music but I was increasingly interested in the aesthetic and sound of trap following my first year. I naturally gravitated more and more towards hip hop as time went by. The turning point for me was when I first heard Sleep is for the Weak by Eli Sostre. That whole tape really resonated with me. Not a week has gone by without me going back to it in the last 3 years and I look up to both Eli Sostre and his producer Soriano as my mentors. Nothing but love for these two guys, they really fucked the game up in my opinion. 

Where are you from and how has this area played an important role in your image as an artist as well as the sound of your music?

Glad you asked this, the exact area where I’m from is actually a really interesting place.  I’m currently based in Montreal which is the largest city in my province, however, I come from the dirt roads of the countryside if I dare say so myself. The exact place is called Saint-Germain in the province of Quebec. We have lush forests in the summer and spring, multicolor panoramas in fall and come winter everything’s just this immense empty desert of freezing cold, razor-like winds and snow. This is the canvas on which my childhood was painted and my childhood was amazing. 

In this area, as you might have guessed, there weren’t many kids around to play with. I was a smart, artistic and sensitive kid from an early age and that doesn’t really help in building relationships with others, more so at a young age. I’ve always felt older than my pairs, detached and not quite understood. There wasn’t much in the way of interests or hobbies I could share with others and this shaped me both as a person and an artist. I am positive that I’ll always be the lone wolf I was 15 or 10 years ago and I have come to embrace that. Part of it definitely comes from isolation.  

Part of the reason I chose “smthn” as my alias as opposed to another name is just that; I’ve always felt like I wasn’t “someone” but some “thing”, that I did not belong.   My sounds are all tainted with a certain melancholy and nostalgia. When I make music the feelings I have are often related to childhood memories and I might even get mental images or flashbacks, often it will be images of the countryside. I think that sometimes, just like with drugs, we’re making all this music to make contact with our lost inner child or to feel things twice in a sense. To put it briefly, my sound is just like Canada’s seasons. Some songs feel like the cold embrace of the wind in the dead the night. Others have a bit more warmth to them but put you in some sort of nostalgic stasis, like watching the leaves fall on a chilly October evening. 

Who or what are your influences as a musician?

That’s a very interesting question and a topic I am super passionate about. As I’ve mentioned before, I have huge amounts of respect for Eli Sostre and Soriano, they have mentored me through their music into the artist I am today. Amir Obe is also one of my favorite artists and a major influence. A lesser-known artist which I really like is Holyrain. He laid down the blueprint for my own style through his very melodic and introspective songs. Other notable names are Drake, Partynextdoor, Bryson Tiller, JUGGER, Marr Grey, Anfa Rose, and PLAZA. I’m a big fan of Scotty Apex as well, he just always has pristine production and amazing melodies. His engineer Marvin Biano is extremely talented and Scotty’s sound quality is something that I strive to achieve.

As far as instruments go, I have a soft spot for pianos, detuned sounds, lo-fi sounding production, hard-hitting drums, and big bass whether it’s a Reese bass, stab bass or 808. I also like vintage synths, anything that has a dusty, old feel to it or things reminiscent of video game soundtracks of my childhood.  Also, I do have a formal education in music so I tend to analyze the inner workings of music so that I may get the most out of what I listen to.  Other than that, I am constantly inspired by looking back at the things that made me who I am, the friends and women I lost along the way, the person I came to be and how it all fits in this crazy, jagged puzzle we call life. This is an endless source of inspiration and a trove in which I reach for lyrical content and inspiration all the time. 

What is your long term goal as a musician where do you see yourself in the coming years?

Whenever someone asks me this I find it hard to answer. A fellow producer I know once said: “You’re only as good as your last project”. There is some truth in this, at the very least to me and I think as an artist, if you’re doing this seriously, you always strive to make the next project bigger, better and meaner than the last. In that sense, I believe I achieved that goal with 716 when I compare it to Erode. I’m not striving to be a household name or anything, I want to make up in the morning, compose, record and mix music. I want to make a difference in the lives of others like Lei and Soriano have for myself. 5 years from now I want to be living off my art and not waking up to work another 9-5.

Let’s talk music so you released your newest album Erode this past year tell us about this album?

Sure, I have much to say about my first project. In June 2018, I moved out of my childhood home (my parent’s house) to the city of Montreal which is the second-largest city in Canada. What followed from the beginning of the summer until mid-winter was an exercise in loneliness to an extent I had never experienced. I started doing a lot of drugs to cope, lost two jobs and started flipping 50 on my own in streets I didn’t even know or understand. Some things happened and let’s just say I’m lucky to be able to talk about it now.  All the while, I was also producing music so by the time spring came by I just had all these beats laying around that I really loved.

Some of my college friends back East were doing music still and seeing some amount of success. Meanwhile, I was sitting there in my crappy one-bedroom apartment thinking: “Man all this hard work and nothing to show for it. Imma be sending another pack of beats for 50$ each to someone for them to flake or lay down some trash.” Seconds after, I fired on the 7gs beat for another listen. I fired up the cheap Behringer PRO 1 mic I had laying around and around 2 hours later I had recorded 7gs. I instantly called my girlfriend and said “Babe you gotta hear this! “ I play it through the phone and she went crazy. I knew I had something right there and I knew there was no going back to simply making beats.

This EP came to be within a very short time frame at the end of April 2019 and the beginning of May. I believe it took around 9 to 10 days to have everything recorded and roughly mixed and another 5 to 7 days for additional mixing and finally mastering. I had a cheap ass mic and interface, no acoustic treatment and I was using demo software to process my vocals yet somehow I managed to do this whole project. It just goes to show that you can still make records up to par with what’s out there without the need to be at Abbey Road or pay studio time. It all starts with the need to express oneself and is completed through the execution of ideas.  

What influenced you to make Erode and what kind of sound or vibe well you going for?

That’s a good question, to be honest, this was heavily influenced by Eli Sostre and his producer Soriano. I was going for a dark and ominous vibe with crystal clear vocals initially, however not having proper amenities for recording and mixing I had to get creative with the vocal effects. I’m really fond of this dark trap sound emerging from Toronto so it definitely had some influence in making this project as well. The idea of pushing through and making my first full project as a recording artist is what motivated me to complete it. With all my work I like to make the listener forget he’s listening to computer-based music. I think I achieved this with Strafes and 7gs. 

So let’s talk about your newest release 716 which came out today, tell us about the EP?

Indeed, the project is out, I’m happy and relieved that the release went well. I’m super excited to be giving out the details regarding this project. First off, I’ll talk about the title. 716 is the number on the door of my suite in the Hotel I currently live in. This project is the direct continuation of 7gs narratively. 

After I released Erode, I wasn’t too sure of which direction I should go towards. I was and still am searching for my sound, so I began listening to all the records that I love dearly back to back so that I could perhaps distillate a few into records of my own. I definitely took away some elements from all these people I look up to. Listening back, I could certainly hear Amir Obe for the bars and flows, Scotty and Eli for the vocal melodies or Soriano for all things production-based. Yet it felt like a record of its own and that’s when I knew I had succeeded in making something of my own. I’m back on track stronger than ever with new music, a new flat with a home studio inside and things are looking great. I put so much more into this EP and it shows. 

Production-wise, I went ham. 3 songs off the EP: Renegade, Hotel Livin’ and Baron all feature switch-ups (for those not familiar with the term, the vibe of the beat or instrumentation completely changes as the song goes towards something different, much like a new section). This is something I studied in Soriano’s beats and I decided to implement it in my own work.  Vocally, I surpassed myself with this. Those who will have listened to Erode first will be blown away by the amount of control I have acquired over my voice. Prepare for some amazing vocal melodies, I’m extremely proud of the stuff I laid down for this project. Lyrically this is also a big step forward. This is overall a very solid EP and one I am proud of and certainly will be for a long time moving forward.  

So 5 tracks tell us about each of them?

Certainly, with pleasure. 

So first off we have Hotel Livin’. I would best describe this song as nostalgic, moody and ambient. I take a look back at what I have now, how it feels like to be where I’m at and how the life I’m living now is the one I dreamt of two years ago. This song is a statement of gratitude for whoever’s out there blessing me with the the life that I have. 

Fav Line: “My mind is way too sharp I’m cutting through life like it’s butter/ If smthn’s on the sample best believe that it’s a banger” 

The second song, Dreams, is much darker in vibe and topic. It mentions the things I’ve sacrificed for the craft, the women I have let down through doing so,  and how emotionally detached I now am. I also touch on how I feel towards others, both friend and foe and how I view myself as an artist. 

Fav line: “Hit em’ with the rhymes, leave em in the zone / Dedicated to the grind put it on my tombstone”

The third one is a personal favorite of mine called Baron. I experimented with a lot of tones and flows on this one and I’m way more obnoxious and arrogant. It starts off as somewhat of a typical trap song but it’s designed that way to lead into the real meat of the song, which starts about halfway through. For this particular piece I wanted to express part of the inner rage and resent I have. I also wanted to touch on how music has always been and always will be the element that holds my life together. I did some clever stuff with the production in relation to what I say which some people might pick up on, we’ll see. This song is also things I’ve wanted to say to a lot of people around me but I never got the chance.  I’ll summarize the song in one sentence: “You knew me as the scrawny white kid with the glasses in the past, now I’m the guy that goes hard and doesn’t give a fuck.”

Fav line(s): I’m moving silent so I can acquire / The skills required to move higher life that I desire / Been sending out so many shots but imma keep firin’ / United Nations on the phone tell me to cease fire Won’t take no for an answer cause I’m movin’ stubborn / I’m cuttin’ people off, the baggage, Ion need the clutter She got the keycard to the suite don’t even need to call her / Only one to have my back will always be the choir.

I hold the fourth song very dearly and to me, it’s the best song on this EP. It’s called Renegade.  I won’t reveal too much regarding this one other than it touches on the themes of Baron, albeit more seriously. 

Favorite line: New suite old woes I stay motivated / Doing shit all on my own modus operandi 

Last but not least is Rogue. Much like Erode, I’m ending the EP with a banger, because no hip-hop project is complete without at least one pure banger. the main theme here is how frustrated I am with my relationships and contacts in the game, the Montreal rap game itself and the current state of it. The overall song is much more aggressive than the rest of the EP. 

Fav line: I got love for the rhymes but motherfuck the streets / Y’all rappers need to resign your spot is on the seats 

So what’s next for you in 2020?

I think I recently tweeted that 2020 is back to the blueprint, thinking back on that it’s absolutely true. I’m going head first into darker, meaner and bigger sounding production aesthetics moving forward. The next project will be an absolute slap-in-the-face-you-can’t deny-it type of thing but I’m also moving away from 808s (bass sound in trap music aka “boom”) for now to try some different things. I want to improve on my engineering, my vocals and put out more songs in 2020.I’m just starting out, I’ve been rapping for 6 months now so I think that all in all, I’m off on a promising debut.  Needless to say, I am very excited about what’s coming and I am pumped up. 

Any last words?

Sure, I’d like to take a moment to thank you guys at Nefarious Supply. When starting out, it’s hard to put yourself out there and people like y’all allow us to get heard and you don’t even ask for anything in return. Y’all the real MVPs, underdogs for real. All of y’all who are reading this go show some love to Nefarious Supply on social media, they deserve it big time. While you’re at it, go show some love to my own socials as well. @smthn98 on twitter, Instagram, and Soundcloud. Come and say hi, I’m always happy to answer questions or talk music. Stay tuned, the best way to do so is either Twitter, Instagram.

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Big shout out to smthn. for coming on and interviewing with Nefarious Supply you can find his new album 716 which is available on all streaming platforms right now. If you enjoyed this interview be sure to follow him Instagram, Twitter, and check out his Soundcloud which can be found above!

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Eddy Benz - VOYEUR 12/28

Hey Eddie Benz so to get this interview started I wanted to thank you for coming on

agreeing to interview with Nefarious Supply. So tell us about yourself who is Eddie

Benz?

Thanks so much. I’m Eddy Benz and I’m from New Orleans, Louisiana. I make music. No genre really, just whatever the fuck I feel like making at the time. I’m trying to think of a proper way to describe myself, but I guess that’s not really important. I’m more interested in how people interpret me and my art. I just want people to feel something because that’s what life is all about. I don’t care what genre or what labels people apply to me, I just want to evoke emotions.

How did you get started making music, and which artists have influenced your style and overall image as an artist?

I got started making music right after high school a few years ago. I wanted to do it for so long and I finally got a laptop and a little snowball mic and started recording on GarageBand. I always felt like a had a unique perspective on life and music was one of the only outlets I had to express myself.

I don’t think any artists directly influence me sonically or aesthetically. But I enjoy artists who blend the lines. Whether it’s between rap and other genres or blurring the lines between masculinity and femininity. Artists that come to mind are Young Thug, David Bowie, Chief Keef, Prince, OJ Da Juiceman and Phil Collins come to mind.

So we’ve interviewed a ton of talent out of NOLA including Lango, Three65, Pharez Scott, Jaxon and now you. Describe the NOLA scene for us, how has your experience has been with the area and how has this area influence your sound?

If I could describe the NOLA scene in one word I’d say it’s Frustrating. But that’s only because I feel like the NOLA scene is a part of me, And I’m often frustrated with myself. It’s tough out here but I wouldn’t wanna make it out of any other city. Lately though the scene is having a renaissance and it’s really beautiful to see. I think 2020 is the year that world wakes up to what’s going on in New Orleans. They need to see the real underground scene and not mainstream status quo bullshit that most of these local blogs cover.

Walk us through your creative process from start to finish, how do you know when you have a song ready for release?

My creative process is really fucked up. I think I have bad ADHD and that is reflective of my creative process. I usually have a concept that I want to convey in a song. Then I go through beats until I find the right one. I like to record by myself in my car because I can be alone and fully express myself without being influenced by anyone else. Anxiety tends to constrict my voice and my delivery so I really don’t see myself ever recording in front of anyone else. And I don’t know how I know when a song is ready to be released. But I definitely know. I just get a feeling when it’s right.

So no doubt you go crazy with your music and everything is fire but you have some stand out songs I really enjoy. Including; “Anything”, “Every TIme” featuring Stello, and “Make It Last” with Lango. So describe those songs for us, how you paired up with Stello and Lango, and how was working with each artist?

“Anything!” Is my most popular song thus far, but not for long. First quarter of 2020 I’ll be going up. Trust me. As for “Make It Last”, I made that with some of my friends Lang, and Maxvon. Lang actually laid down his verse before I even made the hook and it just fit perfectly. That song is still far ahead of its time. As for “Every Time”, I met Stello a couple years ago at SXSW when his friend Lil West came over to our place to record. I’m not sure if he even remembers this but I had been following stello since then and thought he’d kill a verse on that song. Shoutout to Dumpy too he produced and mixed that song. I’m over all of these songs at this point though. Seriously, fuck all these songs. I’m so excited for my new music.

So last year you released your self titled EP “Eddie Benz” (which was fire), tell us about this project and your upcoming project dropping 12/28?

I released that EP on my birthday last year. It was really exciting for me at the time and it was a great learning experience. I think I’m going to keep evolving and dropping a project on my birthday each year until I don’t feel like it anymore. It’s a nice tangible marker of where I was at the previous year. It feels good to release and turn the page. The next project is titled “VOYEUR” and I’m very excited for everyone to hear it

Including Lango and Stello what other artists and producers have you worked with, and what artists and producers do you want to work with as your grow as an artist?

I appreciate everyone who I’ve worked with so far. Lukrative, Maxvon, Dj Bean, Dumpy, JL beat.. those are some of my producer friends that I’ll always work with. I’d like to work with producers Dylan Brady, Clams Casino, Eera, and Captain Crunch. And I’d like work with Young Thug, Justin Bieber, Lady Gaga, and black kray.

If you could give yourself a piece of advice from when you got started what would you say?

Trust the fucking process. And never sacrifice your artistic integrity to please these dumbass sheep.

What can we expect from you in 2020?

In 2020 I’m going up. Like seriously. But I don’t have to tell y’all, just watch.

Any last words?

Voyeur 12/28

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Big shout out to Eddy Benz for coming on and interviewing with Nefarious Supply. If you enjoyed this interview and want to stay up to date with him you can find his SoundCloud above and can find him on Instagram. Be sure to keep. a look out for his new album Voyeur which is dropping December 28, 2019.

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Rosery Hills - Germany's Muse

Wassup Wassup Rosery Hills, Big thank you for coming on and doing an interview with Nefarious Supply. So to get this interview started tell us about your self, where you’re from, and what got you into the music industry?

 Hey, what’s good! I’m from Mannheim, Germany, and basically I always loved listening to music honestly but during high school, I use to gather up a group of people and we would have a freestyle sesh so everyone would say, “ Ayo you should really take music serious bro!” , So out of hearing everyone tell me about it I finally made it a career i’m willing to continue in.

Who, or what has been an influence on you, your style of music, and your overall image as an artist? 

Man honestly Partynextdoor, and Majid Jordan, I can go all day honestly! But I really feel like what really influenced me to aim towards a new unheard-of style is Partynextdoor. I like how he would sing certain notes and just add unique flavors to it its like a one of a kind sound that you’ve never heard of you know?

Walk us through your creative process from start to finish, when do you know a track is finished and ready?

Once I feel like I cant add nothing else to the track, which I end up always have something extra for even my finished songs. So it’s like an ear you gotta have to be able to be like “ oh yea this is timeless music .” that’s when i’m satisfied!

So let’s talk music, you recently just put out a 5 track project titled “Forest Trilogy” give us some background on this album what inspired it, and what’s your favorite song on the album?

 Bro this project was basically an experiment project. some tracks I wasn’t comfortable with genre-wise but it all was a hit . that really showed my versatility skills and my creative mindset. Honestly, my favorite track is Oceanview very well put together!

On “Forest Trilogy” you featured Josif Grey (who killed his verse), and Apollo1027, how did you meet each of these artists, what drove your decision to feature them, and how was the experience working with them? 

Basically both through social media. We heard each other stuff and both agreed, “ okay we gotta work on something ASAP!” and basically how genuine they were man, it means a lot to work with people that you don’t have to sense negative energy from man the love and support was very sincere shout out to both of those guys they family! The experience was awesome both artists knew what I wanted just like I knew what they wanted all on the same page  More chunes with them on the way as well!

“Maria Freestyle” is straight heat bro! The beat, your vocals, and lyrics fit together so well give us some background on this song, who produced it, and what theme were you going for when you created it? 

Thank you bro! before I started being a recording artist I was a producer so basically scheming through old beats ran unto this one and i’m like “ oh yea left flip this joint and reduce the pitch !”  basically was going for an ambiance trap vibe you know! it had its emotional state then midway it has its savage stage.

Tell us about “Atlantis Interlude” what’s this song about and what drives your choice to feature Jacque? 

Man Atlantis Interlude is probably one of my favorite songs i’ve recorded! This song was basically me portraying my love life from the past honestly! Man Jacque is a very great producer! man saw my talents shot me a dm and “BOOM”, that’s when the magic happened! More vibes with him on the way too!

If you could go back in time and give yourself some advice as a fresh artist what would you say?

 Don’t overthink nor rush your time! Speak things to existence a control your time! None else is going to do what you want whats best for you only you can!

A big thing in the music industry is about connections and building networks, so which underground artists do you want to work with, and once you get big, what mainstream artists do you want to collab with?

Man its a lot of underground artists that’s dope, but I do wonder what I and frvrfriday could be able to cook up one day! Mainstream wise well of fucking course Partynextdoor I feel like sound-wise we both would understand and connect with each other outside and inside the industry! 

Any last words?

Yeaaa actually I’m dropping a project leading up from “Nocturnal Butterflies Pt. 1” sometime next month or before! And also if you haven’t noticed i’ve recently dropped a single called “Relax/Almost time “ it’s very calming to the ears basically just a track where I give you guys a piece of my mind so yea, other than that, i’m glad to be apart of this interview with you guys much love!

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Tre Capital - Los Angeles's Rising Star

Wassup Wassup Tre Capital big thank you for coming on and interviewing with Nefarious Supply, so to get the Interview started tell us about yourself who Is Tre Capital?

Very happy being able to chop it up with you. Thanks for reaching out to do an interview. Tre Capital is the original. The man who cares about his family, team, and health more than anything in this world. Best way to sum it up.

Where are you from and how has this area played an influence on you, your image, and most importantly your artistry and music?

I was born and raised in Los Angeles, California. The city where I learned how to ride my first bike, heard my first Hip-Hop record and rode through the whole town with my pops riding shotgun as a kid. There’s something incredibly special about growing up & experiencing LA in its full form. The beauty of it all is having a rare experience to see glimpses of outside life rather than staying in the same place my whole life.

Whenever someone listens to my music I want them to hear the future of how I view sound. I don’t want to repeat what I grew up with, rather push that envelope to something greater the people can’t visualize yet. When you hear Tre Capital you Hear the grit and legacy I’m leaving for everyone to grow with. You hear the rareness of LA when you hear me. 

In addition to the question above which artists have played a big influence on you, and your music?

My pops, Lil Wayne, Ye, Black Milk & Hov play an incredible role into the artist I’ve become. How could you not be inspired by the foundations they’ve set not only in music but as grown men. When you’re upcoming you aspire to reach that level no matter what. Obsessing over production credits, album artworks, fashion styles, rapping patterns and studying live shows made me fall in love with all of those artists above. Originality is a huge component of becoming an artist with a legendary path. I take my craft very seriously cause I see how they played their role. 

So something pretty cool about you is your dad is  Xzibit! So how does it feel being the child of a legendary artist, how has he influenced and helped you grow as an artist, and do you ever feel like you have an expectation to live up to?

I don’t look at my father only as Xzibit funny as is. That’s my blood. The man who raised me to be the standup individual I am today. The fame shit doesn’t phase me. His success and well being is my primary focus. Some people looking outside don’t understand how much of down to earth people we are. I think it’s fucking awesome my pops is a legendary artist whose set the bar so high in Hip-Hop people sleep on the wave he’s paved.

I wouldn’t be able to make any powerful moves without my dad giving me game on how to move through this crazy world. Being around my dad just allows me to tap in constantly. There’s no pressure or expectation when creating because we know if you work hard there will be nothing stopping me from achieving my goal. If I give it my all I could never feel bad regardless of the outcome. My dad is my Hero. I chose music because I knew it chose me back. There’s no pressure when you’re trynna be your own man at your own pace. 

Let's talk music,  it's safe to say that you’re an extremely talented artist and you have a pretty solid discography.  What got you into making music,  and how long have you been on the scene?

Well I appreciate that first off. Some of my early loves before anything was Hip-Hop, basketball, raps + beats, fashion and anything falling along the lines of being a rare artist/creative entity. The very first thing that allowed me to fully beginning the journey of MC’ing started with the death of my brother. Xavier’s death hit me so deep to my core that I needed healthy ways to express myself. If you notice on my first mixtape cover ever I had his initials tatted on me, which I physically do in real life as well. Hurting myself wasn’t going to push me anywhere I wanted to go. Rapping came naturally to me. All of my early material was raw, uncut and completely coloring outside the lines. Seeing my father pursue his career motivated me to say you know what  there’s a super ill way I could come into this game. It could only be achieved if I believe in myself no matter what the circumstances may be. That same mentality had allowed me to be in the scene now for more than 7 years. It’s insane to me. Running this race and never feeling the need to copy & paste anyone else. It’s a great feeling. 

Walk us through your creative process, what are some things you need to have to make the studio session feel right, and how do you know when you have a finished song as well as project?

A solid team. My process isn’t as complicated even though I don’t show it. A lot of times I only need people in the studio who are helping me with the current record. I can’t operate with a lot of bodies in the studio. It needs to be the main core of whatever the objective is. Every project has a different cycle and process to achieving a song I feel is perfect for that moment or project. When I get in my car or even getting ready to go hoop with the homies, somethings gotta force me to play it back 1000x! If the song doesn’t pull tears out my eyes, frustration or god LVL goosebumps then we’re not working hard enough. Trusting the direction is what I do best. Having fun is something I’m learning how to do again. 

You have three amazing projects that really stand out to me; “Gundam, Pt 1 - EP”, “We Must Do Better”, and my all-time favorite “Hero” . Tell us about each of them, what kind of work went to each, and what is your favorite project you have put out and why?

Those projects really represent a lot of growth especially since you get to see right in front of your eyes. I’m no longer that 16-year-old kid rapping to rap anymore, or the 21-year-old Tre who had horrible relationships with the parents due to stupid mistakes I made. I’m 24 with an entirely new outlook on how I need to play my position for everyone around me. The world knows Gundam Pt. I was the beginning of my fan base developing. Dropping out of college hoping music would work out. We Must Do Better was me realizing my mixes had fell off, the confidence wasn’t intact like it should be. Pushed me to stop second-guessing and go with what my heart says. The Hero phase had unreal momentum shifts working at G.O.O.D MUSIC’s studio. The only song that made it from those sessions was “Blue Eyes”. Everything else from Hero was recorded at my house, josh home setup or finishing touches at Kilhoffer’s studio. Whenever I dedicate my time towards doing a project it can’t come out unless I know in my heart it’s something I’ve given my absolute best foot forward.

There’s no other way around it. To me I don’t have a favorite project, rather all of them for what they represent. The catalog is what I’m most proud of because the majority of artists regret certain moments in their careers. Me, I look at each one and just laugh to myself. Some of the things I went through to make it this far can’t even be explained in this interview. We’d have to kick it more to give you a real breakdown. It used to be Hero & Gundam II as favorites but now man every new rap becomes my favorite. Everything is a highlight for me. I could make a song tomorrow that might break my bar, so why not push it till the very end. Besides, we still got a Gundam III to make. 

You and Mathiaus Young have an amazing chemistry on every song you guys to do together and that was further emphasized the collab EP “Burnin’ Castles”, tell us about how the two of you met, what led to you guys making music together, and what got you guys together for “Burnin” Castles”

Christian used to send me beat submissions which is actually how we first met. He had sent me some of his music and I couldn’t believe how raw this guy was. He sent me the beginning beat for “City Going Crazy”, and created an entire new sound for us to rock with. He’s not just a music friend Mathaius is family to me. We’ve made countless songs some you heard some other will never hear. I can depend on him. I trust him and know he’s my brother. We always said we needed to do a collab project together. So when working on the Burnin’ Castles EP it was like clock work for us. Just excited to be making music with somebody whose got the will to make the craziest shit possible. Last time he was in LA I couldn’t believe how far we had really taken both of our careers. We cypher, watch music documentaries, make ill shit, get fly together. What more can you ask for? he’s of the greats. 

So in addition to Mathias you’ve also worked with Noddy North, Tala, cero ismael, Sir, Martin $ky, Hudson East, Danny Smith, and much more. How do you go about meeting artists you want to work with, and what kind of things do you look for in artists before you get together and create with them?

It’s organic. Nothing is forced on this side. Anyone I’ve ever worked with has to have a great outlook on not only themselves but where they wish to go in life. D.LX (Noddy North, Thomson, Imsael, Michael Seven, Lynxz, Mathaius Young, Tyrus & myself) is what I feel happens when great timing meets great friendships. That’s my squad and I got them for anything. Forward-thinking is hard to come across especially in the world we live in now. How you treat your family, how you react through hardships & attitude tell me a lot about who you are. Some people give up and others look for solutions. Gotta know what you want out of this life. I aspire for legendary moments so should you. 

So tell us about your experience with BAPE, and how was working at the Big Sean’s Don Life Collection?

After working at G.O.O.D Music, things started getting really slow for me musically. I almost quit rap to be completely honest. Managers not hitting me back only wanting to use me, labels downplaying my impact in the music world even though they’re artists stole the swag. My heart wasn’t in the best of places. Until I just woke up & cut the bullshit. My position was to shine through the process. I may not be the most famous artist but my efforts will be respected. In the midst of me working on new material to fuck the game up, Bape called me with a job. That’s a dream come true within itself. Went from working at one of the most inspiring music groups to one of the fashion brands I looked up to the most growing up. My days consist of either kicking it with my family, making crazy shit or handling business at the LA store. It blows my mind man how life works out. I’m blessed. Chopped it up with Big Sean & many others who come in on a daily. That whole day was wild tbh. Who knows what the future holds. 

So what can we expect from you in 2020?

I’m reclaiming the swag back. That’s all I can tell you for 2020

Any last words?

Hero!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

D.LX

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Big shout out to Tre Capital for coming on and interviewing with us, if you enjoyed this interview be sure to check out his discography which can be found on all streaming platforms, and follow him on instagram to stay up to date with, his journey as a rising artist, and new music he puts out.

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The Silence Land - Houston Anonymous

Hey Bro, I first wanted to start by thanking you for coming on and interviewing with Nefarious Supply, so to get the interview started let’s talk about you. So who is Silence Land tell us about yourself and what got you into music production?

Thank you for inviting and interview me and being apart of this wonderful platform. To start things off, silence is my name and I really just birthed that name from my personality and my social activity. Iʼm really just a silent person all around and iʼm a very private person all around. I got into music a long time ago, I was writing in my journals and just started writing raps and in late 2016 I started producing but music runs in my family.

Where are you from and how has this area had an impact on you, your style of production, and your overall aesthetic? 

I come from a very small neighborhood in east Houston and it really motivates me to go harder and focus on my craft rather than competing with everyone, I just put in a lot of work so I can take my sound across the world while sticking to and honouring my roots.

How would you best describe your aesthetic to someone who wants to work with you? 

Iʼm a very positive person so iʼm always available to work with anyone and I always approach anyone and everyone with a spiritual and a supportive mindset.

So let's talk music man your name first popped up on our radar because of the production work you did for Omari Night’s latest single “Nasty”, how did you and Omari meet and what led to you guys working together? 

Well, I do a lot of networking and I heard his music from a friend and sent him a message and we basically went from there and made nasty with him and jxdy hill and I produced it with Tenroc. Me and Omari have more music on the way too.

What other artists have you worked with, and how has your experience been so far as an underground producer? 

Iʼve worked a couple of artists so far and as far as being an underground producer, I really love it, I love being silent and private because itʼs makes people wonder and keep guessing who and what I am and also makes me feel very happy because I manage and control everything I do, so I really love being underground and independent for myself and setting my own routines and schedules.

What are some things you look for in artists before you decide to work with them? 

I love artists who have passion and love for music and the craft of it rather than making music for money, and I look for artists who are dedicated to do music forever and have fun with it.  Also, I love artists who can produce, engineer, mix, write and create their own music as well so it gives them an advantage for the world to know who they are.

Bro so I gotta say your SoundCloud is full of heat each one of your songs production is on point, walk us through your creative process from start to finish and how do you know when you have a finished product? 

Well, as I said earlier, I was born into a musical family so it just becomes natural when making music and knowing when the product is done. I make music from emotion so I only produce 1-5 beats a day depending on the emotion iʼm going through or how iʼm feeling that day. Sometimes I donʼt make any beats, I just brainstorm and create ideas of what music iʼm going to create when I feel like making it and when I do that, my music comes out the way I want it and thatʼs my workflow and how I go about making music.

What artists or producers have influenced your production style, and what about their sound made you look up to them? 

Preferably, I wouldnʼt say influenced but iʼm very inspired by Partynextdoor and Travis Scott because I connect with them and their music but aftertheparty is my new favorite artist/ producer, the way he produces his music, the melodies that he composes and the way he uses effects on his vocal chains is what made me draw inspiration from him. Music today is lacking substance and emotion but with his music, and Partynextdoor and Travis Scott actually make you feel like you were there when they tell their stories through their words and lyricism but their production alone brings you to a dimension in a magical way so thatʼs why I draw inspiration from them.

So whatʼs next for you what are some of your goals for 2020?

I just want to keep working on music and share my sound across the world so other people can draw inspiration from what I do and make them want to achieve anything and everything they want to in life, thatʼs my soul mission and life goal.

Any last words? 

Be you. Do what you love and donʼt give up on yourself too easy because nobody is going to get you where you want to go. Go out and do what you love to do and have no regrets. And in the words of the great Nipsey Hussle, the highest human act is to inspire. 

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If you enjoyed this interview with The Silence Land and want to stay up to date with the talented producer you can find some of his work on his soundcloud and can reach him on Instagram to work with him. Look out for his new song with Omari Night on the way soon!

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Baatchoy - I'm Alright

After a long hiatus, DKTM group member has blessed on Black Friday with the release of his latest single “I’m Alright”. Produced, written, recorded, mixed, and mastered by Baatchoy himself the talented artist gives us a taste of his diverse range and sound when it comes to production as well as lyricism. One of the most unique releases we’ve featured on here to date “I’m Alright” should definitely be on your radar.

Peace & Love

THREE65 - "CONFUSED" prod. BLONDIE

THREE65 is back with brand new track, “CONFUSED” With light-hearted synths and subtle autotune of 65’s voice encapsulate the subject matter he is trying to convey. BLONDIE’s production is top notch and sets the dreamy mood of the hazy landscape 65 traverses through, thoroughly confused and medicated, as he tries to look past his perplexity and wonder centered on the girl in question.

Artist: @three65x

Bailey - sadaboutit.

Hey Bailey! Big thank you for coming on and interviewing with Nefarious Supply! So to get the interview started tell us about your self? 

That’s a difficult question because I feel like I don’t even know myself yet I’m still working towards that understanding. But essentially I’d say I try to work as hard as possible and do this creative shit as calculated as the greats I study. I’m apart of a collective called “Free:Time” and we just recently been on the same page in terms of doing whatever it takes.

So being from the DMV what’s your favorite thing about the area, how has this area played an influence on your artistry?

The DMV is a mesh of southern and upstate influences so I love that the creative medium isn’t just black and white you can literally do whatever you want and see genuine support as long as it’s dope. That whole “crabs in a barrel” stigma we have are 50/50 in my eyes I feel like you gotta prove yourself for sure but it’s not this intense level of hometown hate some people would lead you to believe especially in Baltimore. 

Man so let’s talk performances. You definitely bring the energy into the crowd when you get up on stage and you go crazy! What’s your favorite thing about performing your music live?

I just love hearing my music at the highest volume possible I want to blow the speakers every time I get on stage. I feel like when I’m performing I could die by the end of my set that’s how draining it is I’ve always been extremely hyper and just this year I came into my own in terms of live performances I feel like I’m the best performer in the area but that’s partly because of my ego, if you came to one of my shows you might feel the same though.

Who or what has played an important influence on you as an artist and how have you interpolated the influences into your image as well as your music?

I’m just making a list man it’s so many.

Eminem, Cassidy, Earl Sweatshirt, Frank Ocean, Cdot Honcho, Xanman, Lucki, Ski Mask, Jay-Z. I really like to pull influence from two opposite artists and combine them while throwing my own personal style in there. It’s hard to say what part of each artist plays into my own shit I’m kinda just a sponge when it comes to absorbing and applying other musicians personas.

How long have you been making music and what got you into the art?

I’ve been making/recording songs since I was 9 years old I use to throw shows at recess and print out tickets I never really knew a time where I wasn’t doing this or thinking about it. What got me into it was the burning desire to entertain people. 

Who are some of the artists you’ve worked or collaborated with and as you grow and expand your network who do you eventually want to work with? 

I just recently wrapped up my album and I got two beats from Fonlon this man is so talented and just a genuine individual truly blessed to have met him. I want to work with Vlad too like Fonlon he’s also part of 3Side, to be honest though I’m not really collab heavy unless it’s people in my collective so yeah I’d love to work with a lot of people in the area because there’s a lot of dope shit they’re making but I’d rather it come naturally instead of me forcing it.

Tell us about your Podcast “Bailey & Friends”? 

I started this podcast thinking nothing of it I really just wanted to make all forms of content instead of just being a rapper. After the first episode, I realized that this could be something special so I started searching for the best underground talent in Baltimore and if you look at the 10 episodes I dropped for season 1 you can see the evolution of the show. Big shoutout to Jaina (My Editor) and JaySwann (Co-Host). Season 2 is gonna focus more on DC talent and I’m really excited to start finding guests and filming it, this podcast means a lot to me. 

So you have a new album coming out soon titled “Sadaboutit”, what can you tell us about the upcoming album?

13 tracks. 8 Producers. A lot of soul samples. Depression. Paranoia. Hopelessness. It really took about 1 month to make But a year to experience what made this album. I’ve been stabbed in the back and played with a lot so I address that and just kinda open up about everything, it’s really my favorite piece of art I’ve ever been involved in I don’t care what numbers it does or who likes/don’t like it this album was for me, I needed to make this to move on and be at peace with what I’ve done and what others have done to me. 

What’s your long term plan and what can we expect from you in 2020? 

A lot of videos, I’m working with who I feel are the best videographers in the area along with me directing other videos I’m very visual heavy so I’m gonna make my vision is loud and clear moving forward. A lot of live shows expect my performances to be even more out of control and eccentric I really want to push the envelope with this shit because it’s what really defines me as an artist/person. I’m also working on another project right now this ones a lot of trap and high energy songs, stuff I can perform. 

Any last words?

The most important thing about life is your reaction to what happens, try to remember that everything is under your control this is your life and you own it face ass so please don’t waste one minute I made that mistake one too many times. 

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Big shout out to Bailey for coming on and interviewing with Nefarious Supply. His new album is out now and is avalible on all streaming platforms so be sure to show him some love and check It out! If you want to stay up to date with him and his music you can find him on Instagram.

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Charlie Monroe - Ballin

A native of the DMV community and one of the first artists interviewed on Nefarious Supply, Charlie Monroe has been making and dropping heat for a while now. With a work ethic like no other Charlie has been working harder than ever to advance her career as an artist and she continues hustling with the release of her new album “Ballin’”. Fresh off the release of her latest album we caught up with Charlie to go in-depth and talk about the album as well as discuss what’s new with her and her growth as an artist.

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What was your motivation behind this album? Any experiences or concepts that drove the idealism behind it?

I had already dropped ‘Like The Way’ and ‘Money’ before considering putting them on tape, then I had put on my Instagram what should I title a tape and someone said, Ballin! It stuck from there. After losing my friend HK this summer it really inspired me to make a full dedicated body of work to release because he was now ‘living through me’. 

Where do you think you are now as an artist in the industry? Any growth? Any setbacks? 

Right now I believe I’m in the second before the last stage of stardom. I call the major shots, I make the major moves, I make the business moves, etc.  There’s been an exceptional amount of growth within me as a person and as an artist such as how I go about my business now and the newer sound. 

Anything you’re looking forward to for the future to amend or further these events if any?

I’m looking forward to shooting several music videos for songs on this mixtape it was so fun shooting ‘No Hook’ I cannot wait to shoot more visuals. I’m also looking forward to expanding my brand outside of the DMV, I’ve received a lot of love in New York and Atlanta. 

You had a feature with a well-known DMV artist, QDaFool on the new album. How did that connection come about?
My cousin’s boyfriend is actually a good friend of Q’s so I had met them in the studio and it was really magic from there. He’s one of my favorite rappers it was an honor. 

If you had to pick, what would be your favorite song off BALLIN’?

This is a tough one lol! I’d have to say Panic because although all of the songs are great panic is really futuristic yet still very raw at the same time! I crank it every day! 

There are amazing features from other underground artists on the tape, AyeOso, and Betshewillz. What’s your relationship with them and what were the events behind them being on the tape?

Willz and Los are both my homies! 2 very talented individuals. I was in the studio with Willz (fun fact: Willz and Almightyheezy engineered the tape) and we were listening to fbk’s beat and he was just like cmon let’s do it and we just made magic! With Los I actually made the open verse for ‘Problems’ and decided he’d be the perfect match! 

The same question as above but for the producers listed as well?

I’d say the producers and I are associates/business partners. They sent bundles to me I picked which ones I enjoyed; used them and that’s pretty much it. Very talented guys. 

Are there any tracks that didn’t make the tape?

Nope! I’m a perfectionist so each song was literally set to make the tape! 

Any last words or anything notable about BALLIN’ that you’d like to share?  

Ballin’! doesn’t have to be sports-related or about a lavish lifestyle it can be about winning or playing to win whatever it is you choose to play for. There was a point in time I didn’t think I’d drop this tape because I was super insecure about what others would think about it, how many likes it would get, or if I would even like it after the fact. I’m so glad I chose to go with my gut and team because I’m truly happy to have this masterpiece under my name! BALLIN’ out now on all streaming sites!!!!! 

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“Ballin’” is available now on all platforms so be sure to show Charlie Monroe some love and check it out! If you enjoyed this interview and want to stay up to date with Charlie you can find her on Instagram and you can also find some of her older music on all streaming platforms as well!

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Freddy Leone "$ Dance" feat. Hrtbrkfever & APOLLO1027

Fresh off the release of his collaboration project “Sadboys & Noserings EP” with Hrtbrkfever, Freddy Leone is back with a surprise new single titled “$ Dance”. Self Produced by Freddy Leone and mastered by Edwin Estacio, Freddy Leone shows no signs of slowing down this year. “$ Dance” has Freddy Leone showing off his versatility with a style different from his usual sound. To further turn up the heat he also recruits Hrtbrkfever and Apollo1027 as guest features for what is already a top tier release. When we caught up with Freddy to ask about the song he said; “we just wanted to come up with a different style , different flow for people to dance to. We always like delivering other vibes so we hope people feel the energy making this track” You can listen to “$ Dance” now which is available for streaming on all platforms.

if you enjoyed Freddy Leon’s new song and want to stay up to date with him as well his music you can find him on Instagram and his soundcloud above. While you’re there check out his collab EP with Hrtbrkfever “Sadboys & Noserings EP” and let him know what you think!

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Mathaius Young - Ultra Worldwide

Hey Mathaius Young thank you for coming on and agreeing to interview with Nefarious Supply. So to get the interview started, give us some background on who you are, and what got you started making music?

No problem bro. I’m Mathaius Young. I’m an artist and producer from Indianapolis, born in Cleveland.  my background is kinda wild cause my people been in music since i was born. The dots aint connect til i was a lil older. My moms was rappin and my dad was making beats. I used to see my mom rappin and going to the studio alot and i was always around. So i wanted to be just like her, writing raps and  hoping i could record (she never let me). I fell off after like 10 and came back to music when i was like 15. 

Where are you from and how has this area played an influence on you, your style of music, and your overall image as an artist?

I’m from the midwest/east coast man. So we got our own style bro, its real chill formal. Like each region of the US got they own swag but ours is less flashy and more just authentic and real. Like people like Cudi and Chief Keef are perfect examples of that to me. Even growing up on people like Dipset. & alot of R&B. I grew up around all women so i got the perfect taste of both worlds, rap and r&b. I still remember songs from when i was a kid, SWV and  Amerie were the shit man. still are til this day. all that plays a part. 

In addition to the previous question what artists or people have played an important role in your life, and if you could collab or work with anyone right now alive or dead who would you chose?

Man, first off, God. My mom for puttin me on to the coolest music and style foreal. My grandparents for holding me down when I was fucking up in life and had to reset. My dad for being a stand up dude and allowing  me to grow into my own man. Ebony (wondagurl) for being my best friend and understanding me in every way foreal. And my best friends who are the nicest people I’ve met and for being there for me always. im very love oriented. I feed off my relationships in my life. Big part of what i make.

How long have you been in the industry, and coming up as an artist what are some important lessons you’ve learned?

In the industry? I wouldn’t say am in the industry yet to be honest. I know and am friends with people in it, but I’d say I’m on the outside looking in.  I’ve been working with artists in the industry professionally for the last 2 years. It’s taken a while to get to that point where I can work with the artists I actually wanna work with. Been alot of no responses and "almost" moments.  Everything is a lesson to be honest. you gotta keep your head down and work, still live your life and strive for happiness but you gotta earn what you get from this game.

Meaning alot of sacrifice, alot of praticing what you love and aiming for the best everytime. If u hold yourself to constantly wanna create dope stuff then more likely than not, something is going to happen for you. Whether its a song blowing up, or a video blowing up, or your favorite artist recording to your beat.  It’s always gotta be about the art and not the money. The money gone come but if the art is wack you definitely not getting no money. So just create what you want  but make it dope. and dont let anyone convince you your crazy ideas are too crazy. 

I actually learned about you after interviewing Kami Osha and saw the cover he did for “Boy Meets World - EP” I really liked the cover art and after listening to it its highkey straight heat and one of the best underground projects this year. Give us somebackground on the project?

I appreciate that man foreal and word, thats my boy. Cool ass nigga forsure man. We did that cover art quick, i had a vision for it and we just made it happen. the project was just how i was feeling at the time. A boy coming into his own. Wanted something people could ride around to and feel like the shit to or play at a party or be sad to. Just some emotions to share. It’s also i feel a project that shows how versatile i am. 

You actually got Sonny Digital as a feature on “Fast” how did you meet him and how did you get him on the record?

I met Sonny in Los Angeles at the studio for the first time. But we clicked on some music shit way before we ever met. He reached out to my management at the time and wanted to connect. We chopped it up and been cool ever since. We got alot of stuff we've done together on the music side, some out and some unreleased still. thats an A1 dude forsure. He done did shit for me that only like your parents would do man. one of the realest in the game. I just sent him the record and he sent it back and it was done. He killed my part to be honest. underrated!

“Ultra Records” is one of my favorite songs on the EP and the music video for is amazing bro, tell us more about the song?

Thank you bro. ultra records is an anthem for the city and for the homies in ultra records, which is my group and record label. We all known each other for like 7 years and we just been hella cool and real life friends. We all create and make shit. one of my best friends, A.R.E., helped direct the video along with myself. It’s def alot of people favorites of mine. 

So let’s take a look back at some of your previous projects “Take The Night Away” & “Take The Night Away 2”, both are amazing bodies of work each with a different feel and sound. But I noticed on the second iteration you went fully solo with no features, what drove that decision, and was it challenging as an artist going completely solo on a project?

To be honest, no one can articualte whats in my head other than me. So its organic to just do what I hear all the way out in the song. It used to be hard to do whole songs on my own because hooks used to be difficult, but now I feel like I got them on lock which makes the process so much more comfortable and fun. i see features as roles in a movie. You have to be very particular when it comes to who is in your movie, or else you. gone fuck up the original vision. I trip about every single detail. i know when everything is executed to the T, the end result is so much more impactful!

You actually put out a collab project with Tre Capital called “Burnin Castles” tell us about the project and what got you and Tre Capital in the studio together to put out this project?

Day 1 homie. Iit wasnt a big deal we just wanted to put out a project together and we were in LA cooking up alot of songs just being at Good Music and working  on our tracks. being in LA definitely set the tone for it and Kami sent the artwork back and we just put it out. I like everything organic and there’s not usually a big backstory for alot of the collaborations Iv’e been a part of. 

So you’ve worked with a ton of talented artist and have put out amazing bodies of work.. So what’s next for you, what are you short term goals as 2019 comes to an end, and what are your long term goals from 2020 on?

Short term is to get some more work in with some of the artists i been fucking with. I don’t wanna speak on it too much because i think talking about shit too soon jinx alot of stuff. but more songs. I wanna take over the game and give it a whole new vibe. I’m here to show muthafuckers you can be you and still kill it. Fuck compromising, and repeating whats already been done. As an artist I feel like we gotta be innovative and push art forward man. But still create stuff that’ll stand the test of time. Everyone is on their own path but the people I grew up on let me know that being yourself is how you stand out and become valuable. I want to fully launch my label Ultra Worldwide really focus on building my team and inner circle. And finish this damn album, really really go crazy on this album.

Long term is to just create an impact on whatever i choose, I’m not aiming for recognition. I’m aiming to change lives. Change my life, my families lives, my niggas lives, and the people out there who are looking to be something in life.  I wanna connect and grow with people whos aspirations are bigger than them and who want to live unapoligetically. I wanna be classic and futuristic. i wanna be now and forever man. 

Any last word?

Create everyday and dont ever let anyone shit on you. Do what you want in this life and move with a purpose. Stand firm in your beliefs. stay focused on your journey, and help others along the way.

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Big shout out to Mathaius Young for coming on and interviewing with Nefarious Supply. If you enjoyed this interview and want to stay up to date with him you can find his music on his soundcloud (above), as well as on Instagram and Twitter.

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Nefarious Underground 4

This week we at Nefarious Supply are gifting you all with another list of vastly talented and woefully underrated artists. NOVA comes in hot with “WHEN THE CD SKIPS” a short yet hard-hitting melodic banger. On the track the artist discusses his irritation with the world and how he’s had it with the nonsense, all whilst sliding smoothly over smooth 808s. Lule follows up with “HAHA” a jumpy, money-flaunting trap beat. He flexes his gains while laughing all the way, filling the chorus with his mirth and the beat with beautiful autotuned crooning. He makes sure his listeners know that you can’t go big on big time, and the track solidifies that fact. Josif Grey, a NS veteran who we’ve had the pleasure of interviewing, comes in with flawless artistry on his “Finesse Freestyle”, slowing down the vibes as he speaks to his female audience over a harp-sprinkled, lowkey. He illustrates all the places he’s willing to take her, how lowkey and personal he’s willing to be with her in order for them to both grow, and how pressed he is to show her off, with the flair only an artist of his caliber can provide. “Cocktails in Spain” continues the chill vibes, adding the spice of an upbeat melody. Offering to fly her out to Spain to get away from the stress of life, LoverboyBass reassures his girl that “You ain’t gonna have to look to no more, L-O-V-E’s right here.” “444” is one of the more fuller-length tracks on our underground hitlist. Featuring Wooski, the beat is signified by a beautiful guitar riff in the background, delicately playing atop the heavy 808s below. MARI TRUST ME slides on the beat with braggadocios bars whilst Wooski uses autotune as his musical weapon, slaughtering the beat with fact-dropping lyricism wrapped up in a singer’s vocal prowess. Aari Price, another newcomer to the hitlist, slows down the vibes once more with M.O.M. He rides a chill 808 swapping and connecting bars and thoroughly explains the meaning for this track’s acronym, “Money on my Mind”.

With an assortment of sounds that come together for a beautiful audio picturesque, KissedKilled dances around on “Come Here With Me” speaking on topics of vacation, summer love, and jealousy. It’s a short track, but an exemplary one,. Production-wise and lyrically, it hits just right. Hyping the vibes once more, TOPHILLFREDDO crashes in with “Triple Threat”, with guest appearances from DiorWhore and 1990Bishop, as well as production by the Danny Wolf himself, this track just can’t lose. Boastful bars and ostentatious production wraps this track in a neatly electric bow. Stephen Jailon, another NS veteran comes through with a new track to add to his impressive roster. “Type of Shit” starts out with infectious adlibs, followed by head-nodding lyricism and connective bars dropped all over a preserved trap beat that inspirits Jailon’s voice to shine even further. The song chops and screws towards the end for a smooth finish. 451 is next with “Sex Me Up”. The artist feeds his audience with deep synths and beautifully laid 808s underneath. 451 talks about subjects ranging from trust, sex, and staying true to his girl despite all the other distractions blowing the two of them every which way. In the artist’s mind, it’s him and her, no one else, a mindset we can all get behind. As if one banger wasn’t enough, 1990Bishop comes in hot again with another fire track. “Get Me Started”. Produced by Ronnie Choc, a long-time collaborator with the artist, Bishop follows the customary trend of the artist before him, where he speaks on loyalty, past misgivings, and being without options in a way wayward world. THREE65’s “addiction” dials the tone down a few notches. He confesses about his struggle with addiction when it comes to love as well as recreational drugs. In all aspects of his life, the artist has seemed to have dealt with addiction to some degree. The track, however, focuses mostly on his struggles with a recalcitrant woman who he’s in love with, for better or worse. Omari Night, yet another NS vet, grooves his way through the melodic masterpiece that is “Nasty”.The track features JXDYHILL and the two go back and forth, fantasizing about the whims and whiles of the girls that have caught their eye, all over a jovially chill 808 and a playful melody. TWNTYFOUR, an artist you’ve probably seen on the last Underground Playlist, is back with his new track “Oh Why”. Rapping over an instrumental created by SYKO, TWNTYFOUR speaks his confusion and anger about the distrust his partner has for him as well as his come up from the day he started to where he is today.

ROSERY HILLS asks the girl in question to tell him something he doesn’t know about her on “Maria Freestyle”. On the track he asks over a light synth beat, he flows endlessly at one point on the track and doesn’t stop for a full 30 seconds, before falling back into the subject matter of the track, which is giving him a chance to prove himself to her and vice versa. A reverse aspect hits the beat towards the end, finishing the immaculate track off nicely. Our last track on the playlist is ALVINISLAND’s self-inspired track “ALVIN WORLD”. The celebratory track boasts of luxurious cars, unfaithful partners, and proclaimed greatness. ALVINISLAND closes out our tracklist with a bouncy and satisfying end, with playful 808s and flute additions, the track wraps a neat bow on our 4th Underground Playlist.

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SXINT P - NOCTURNE - EP

Following the crazy success of his latest single ‘Devil May Cry,’ Melbourne based RnB/HipHop artist SXINT P has released his newest project titled ‘Nocturne’ EP “ The darkest collection of songs he’s made so far, Nocturne EP production and lyrics tell a dark and personal story From open to close. Starting from track 1 to 6 respectively, the themes SXINT P wants to evoke with each song are Death, Vulnerability, Self-Sabotage, Love, Drugs, and Sex.

“I’m hoping people will realize that showing your emotions is not a sign of weakness. It’s natural and I think necessary to reach out for help so that we don’t lose our human connection. We don’t have to be ashamed or hide our sadness or depression.” -SXINT P on Nocturne EP

The focus single of Nocturne ‘Moonlight’ serves as an anthem to those who know someone with a mental illness or have been on the brink of depression themselves. It hopes to ease the pain and remind listeners that they are loved and suicide is never the answer. SXINT P is planning a huge show to kickstart 2020 with his three co-members of collective group KILL Collective (Carter, Sin Santos, and CHUX). He envisions the show to be big as it’s their first time performing together live on the same stage.

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Nocturne EP is available on all streaming platforms now so be sure to check it out! If you enjoy SXINT P’s music and want to stay up to date with him you can find him on Instagram and be sure to check out Kill Collective, there up coming show and follow founding members Carter, Sin Santos, and CHUX.

Nefarious Supply Season 1 Launch

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DKTM Series: Episode 7: Reem

Welcome to the DKTM Series. The DKTM Collective, short for “DON’T. KILL. THE. MOVEMENT.”, is a collective of artists, producers, and overall creatives that have come together in order to pursue their artistic endeavors. They have bolstered an impressive fanbase within the DMV area and are reaching for even further heights with every project they release.

Every episode, we will focus on one of the collective’s artists, until we reach the end of the roster.

Below, we get into our sixth episode with member, Reem.

Enjoy 😈

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Alright, so first question is how will the group be different from other collectives that currently exist?

This is gonna sound like mad cliche but the way I see it is kinda like we’re on our own wavelength. Like the way, we operate as a group of friends but we move like a collective. So when I come here it's not like I feel like I have to go to work, I feel I coming here to hang out but also get some work done. Meeting with the group doesn’t feel forced everything feels natural and free-flowing. 

That’s awesome! So everything is like organic? 

Yeah exactly! 

So have you guys ever performed together as a group?

I honestly don’t perform live too often the only time I perform live is when there is a debut or something or like a project coming up. As far as a group  I think the first time we performed together was when I was just coming into the group. It was the first show we had in college park and the second was at 808 Vol20 at The Crown. And that shit was a movie it was like the fucking Voltron coming together and just fucking shit up!

So I saw on your Instagram that you have a lot of illustrations that you post there. Is that like an animated character that you feel best represents you as a person? Or if there isn’t what would be one?

I wouldn’t say I have like a specific character that encapsulates who I am as a person cause that’s all my characters foreal. So like the way I draw my eyes are really just really an exaggeration of like my eyes lowkey because there really small and slanted and shit so it seems natural. And plus my eyes are like my favorite feature of myself which is weird but.

Nah man brag on yourself!

Nah yeah, so I like my eyes so I just figured I would exaggerate a little bit and make it me so it wouldn't be like I was trying to bite off someone else’s style or somethin’. I kinda just like found my style by making the characters myself.

Ah, shit man, that’s cool though! So you see yourself through the art that’s a good way to look at it. So is there an artist that you feel like you can listen to nonstop?

Ummm I don’t even know because their artists that I fuck with heavy but I have to hear different shit throughout the way. So lately i’ve been listening to a lot of Mike. He’s this rapper from New York, as well as a bunch of different artists and genres. I also been listening to a  bunch of old school hip-hop to but even then it’s not like one artist I could just listen to I ain’t even gonna hold you bruh I might lose my fucking mind. 

Yeah same here, I was thinking that too when I don’t think I could just listen to just one person I start to get bored.

Yeah exactly like  I love Lil B you know shoutout Based God, Taskforce Lil B all day Nigga. But really I couldn't listen to Lil B all day bruh like Nah. 

So is there a current trend in music that you like to break?

I’m really tired of clout chasing its like annoying. Like I’m really shy and timid so I don’t really like to talk to people I don’t know so its like niggas will pull up to you and be on some extra shit like aye you should follow me on IG and yadda yadda yadda, and there was one incident where like I was at The Crown and I must’ve dubbed this one dude who was tryna say wassup or whatever and he had hit me up on twitter like DM’d me and everything and was like “Yo you’re a fucking asshole”. And I read it and I'm like what are you talking about and he’s like “first off you don’t follow me, and second, you acting like you all high and mighty and shit” and i’m like Nigga. I. Have. Anxiety. I’m scared of people bro leave me the fuck alone. Shout out to him though. He’s probably gonna read this and be like man ima kill this nigga. It’s whatever though still thuggin’ still shinin’ 

I mean absolutely and it's like a thing like you’re not entitled to talk to everybody. 

Yeah exactly like people feel entitled to your time and shit! But it’s like from a music standpoint its like. People make music cause they wanna get famous off that shit. Not even cause they wanna get famous off that shit. Like in high school there was Nigga’s making music cause they just wanted girls and money. And like Nah, why do you wanna be a rapper? Ghostie said it best; “Why do YOU want to be a rapper, why do people want to be rappers?”. CLOUT. And I can’t fuck with that bruh, like when people make music or get involved in fashion for just clout I can’t get involved with that cause like my agenda is different and it’s not gonna work. 

Yeah especially with social media and everything. 

Yeah exactly and with social media. Like I be on there I say some weird shit you know like I just like talking about weird shit. Like space or even the sun exploding or like the 5% movement or whatever but it’s like Niggas really be on twitter tryna like build a cult following. And it's just weird, if you’re genuine with this shit, it shouldb’t be hard for you. And it’s getting to a point where I’m starting to hate the internet like I don't even wanna be on it no more. Like Twitter is a war zone you see people getting fuck, killed, shot, all that shit all before noon. Like I wake up first thing I see on the TL is hardcore porn. 

Bro who are you telling it’s like 9:30, and this the first thing I’m seeing and ir’s like damn do yall sleep or take breaks?!?

Son, it was earlier than that and it’s the first thing i’m seeing like there’d kids getting ready for school and you’re retweeting hardcore porn!?

Man! So the next question. If you could get a cosign from any artist mainstream or underground who would you be most honored to hear it from?  

Damn, dead or alive? 

Yeah

Fuck, ummmm as far as visual artists i’m gonna get the most obvious one out the way Jean - Michel Basquiat he’s every Tumblr kid’s idol and I was one of those cause I was into art and jazz and fucking old school hip hop and shit. So Basquiat off top Ummm Tom Miller god rest his soul, he’s this really dope artist and he was a big inspiration on my visual style like if you grew up on the east side of Baltimore you would see all his shit on like walls and like sides of houses. Like there’s one on the North Avenue road. But um yeah one other visual artist Akira Toriyama from Dragon Ball Z. Yo if he cosigned me bro I would cry literal tears. 

Any musicians?

Yeah so as far as musicians, uhhhh I don’t know like there’s a lot of musicians I fuck with but at the same time it’s like I wouldn’t really be pressed. I guess Tyler The Creator would be one cause he was a big influence on me when I was in middle school. Ummm anybody in Awful records like father,  and ethereal. And lowkey local artists too like if they cosigned my art I would be happy as shit!. My niggas foreal like DKTM, Nasa8 Threeside all them niggas like if I were to get a cosign from anybody I would be honored cause that means you really fuck with it. To me, it doesn't matter who you are at the end of the day as long as you acknowledge the art that’s enough to keep me going and put a smile on my face.

That’s lowkey a really modest Anwer bro I fuck with that! So final question DKTM, Don’t Kill The Movement. What is the movement to you? 

The movement is just a bunch of creative individuals that want to create for the sake of creating. Not for monetary gain, or like fame I mean those are cool but those a disposable and they will come later. For now, we're living out here and we do what we do. You know what I mean, fuck all the fake and inorganic shit fuck all that GMO shit you know we just out here trying to bridge the gap between two different cultures, and just overall bring people together. Especially in a time where like everybody is divided and everything is divisive. Like we just out here vibing formal, like existing living. Not on like narcissistic shit but like we out here just letting people know that it’s okay to be yourself just have fun with your life you know?

Yeah, what you said had weight to it, and like as far as words go the message is clear!

Also, also, also I wanna give a shoutout to Bob Ross, I remember one time I was high as shit I be enjoying the shit laughing like this Nigga painting a fucking forest makes you wanna paint bro!

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If you enjoyed this interview and want to stay up to date with Reem you can find his Instagram here and be sure to check out his store to purchase some of his merch that he designed. Be on the lookout for DKTM episode 8 which is coming next Wednesday.

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Top Hill Freddo - Last Call Friendly

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So give us a general description of you as an artist, what cultures and experiences cultivated this persona of Fredo, and/or this identity of yours?

So real live I've been making music since like sixth grade, and when I first started making music on, you know, when you're in like sixth grade like you don't really have much to talk about, so we were talking about some bullshit, and at the time, when I was in fifth grade, I was like I was popular like people knew of me.

So, I was kind of cool with everybody. I was hanging with the jocks at the time, so I when I made music and like a 6th grade, niggas wasn't fucking with me. So I sort of stopped making music after that shit, just because of people like clowned me and shit. And then when I got to high school, I started making music again and it was a completely different reaction, they started fucking with it. 

Basically, my name is Freddie. But like when I when I got to high school and niggas just started calling me Freddo. So Freddo became my name and then I created a platform that I'm still trying bring up, like do merch, create like a record label, all that, eventually, when shit gets popping and that where the Top Hill comes from. 

Hopefully, if I get poppin one day I can make something of a Top Hill Records. I have like my own Top Hill store and like sell like my own merch and shit.

What I was thinking when I was reading about Top Hill was that your goal is the top of the mountain like, you're always climbing towards it, that's the aesthetic of it?

Exactly so, the way I made the brand was kind of like you always want to be at the top and never the bottom you feel me? But to get to the top you have to go through the valleys and shit. You got to go through the little hills and little roads, little rough patches, and stuff to make it to the top. And then I just decided I'd make it a brand and brand myself as Top Hill Fredo.

My next question for you is, how would you describe your music to somebody?

My music is very sonic very harmonic and melodic. When I grew up singing I'd be using a lot of autotune and shit. So I mean, it's very upbeat very happy. I try to use a lot of happy beats? I'm not depressed and shit you feel me? I don't know. Very sonic, I would say. Timeless. You can always go back and listen to that shit and it'll still crank no matter, where you are or what kind of place you're in.

I can hear that Top Hill mentality in that too.

 Exactly.

Who inspires you for your sound? It doesn't have to be artists doesn't have to be a producer doesn't have to be anyone in the music industry per se, it could be whoever.

I think I inspire myself bro.

I inspire myself every day. Like you wake up and you like, how can I get this bread? You feel me? Like you wake up being like:

"Yo, I'm gonna get to this bag and however, I do it, whether it's my job, whether it's music, whether it's selling clothes, whether it's whatever bro like, I'm just gonna find a way to make some money."

 But, we could talk musical inspirations. I get a lot of inspiration from Travis Scott. I love him, got a lot of Uno the Activist, if anyone knows who that is. A lot of Uzi a lot of Carti, a lot of Pierre Bourne.

Oh, yeah, of course.

The only thing I don't fuck with is country music. They can keep that country yee-haw shit on the other side, forreal.

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

For the tape regarding, my boy Ronnie Choc, we produce most of the beats on this tape. So usually it's like, a package is like a four-beat pack so like four beats in the pack.

Like I'll just go through the pack and whatever I'm feeling at the time is usually what I hop on, and then when I first put the beat on, I listen to it a couple of times and I turn on my like presets and everything. But you always have to start with the hook bruh. The hook gotta be the hottest thing on the song.

So you're into this like: "Yo, I need to make every track I make a vibe like this hook has to be infectious."

Bro I'm known for my hooks yo haha, shit has to be poppin. at all times. Like if I'm doing a feature for someone it's a little different. But, usually, when I start off my songs I'll start off with the intro. I try to like to set something up. Then I'll do the hook, and then I'll add a few verses in.

 So for features, have you ever been brought on to just do a hook?

Yeah, people have asked me for features where I only sing the hook. I just don't like doing it that way.

To me, if it's your song, you should be on the hook. Cuz the hook, however fire, may not fit on the beat either.

Or the subject matter either, right? Like it’s just the principle of the thing?

Yeah, exactly. But this music shit is saturated. That's why it's hard for talented people to truly stand out.

Exactly, and that's why we're doing this man. To show the talent within this underground community, because everyone wants to be a rapper, everyone wants to be a singer. But you rarely see those willing enough to put the effort, the time, and the energy into making that dream a reality.

Exactly, and that's love, for real. Because not many people put us underground talent on. Speaking of, the tape is a collab tape, with two other artists. The first is BishSzn, and the other is MALO!. It's just a group of us three, close friends who make music so we all just came together and made the tape.

What do you believe is your singularity in the Music Industry? What do you believe you brought into the fold that wasn't there when you came?

I think I bring a sense of modesty to the game. A lot of these niggas in the industry are fake, but if I get a bag, I know I'm really not gonna change. I'll be the same person, just with a lot of money haha. I'll still use my platform, which would be Top Hill, to help put other niggas on.

Build studios around local communities and whatnot, make this a brand that everyone can look up to. Because niggas were really in the same position at one point. But forreal, I would be like the most unfamous famous person bro haha. I would drive my Ford Focus until the tires fall off that shit. Like I can't be somebody that I'm not. For me what makes me happy is waking up and having the freedom to do whatever you want to do.

I'm glad that the aspects you're bringing to the game come from a sense of being grounded. So my next question is kind of off-kilter, but hear me out. Where do you think you would be right now if you weren't pursuing music? What would you be doing at this exact moment?

If I wasn't pursuing music? I would probably be doing something along the lines of clothes and fashion.

So you'd still be in the entertainment industry then.

Yeah, of course. Also if I was a bit taller, I would definitely be in the NBA. But niggas are short, I'm like 5'9" haha. But I work for Nike right now so like I'm tryna go corporate if this music shit doesn't work out, but I'm not even gonna start thinking like that.

Nah, of course not. You should never completely dash your craft completely, you put that in the back burner and work on it steadily until you perfect it.

Exactly. You also need the monetary value, the money, to make your dreams a reality bro. You can have all the dreams you want but without the ability to make them real, they just dream. That’s why if anyone says they’re done making music. They’re either broke or they definitely got another job bro. No one likes to show their failures.

Yup, everyone shows their highlight reel and never their background shit.

Facts.

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Big shout out to Top Hill Freddo for coming on and interviewing with Nefarious Supply. If you enjoyed this interview and want to stay up to date with him you can find him on Instagram and his music on his Soundcloud which is above. While you there check out his new release collab tape “Last Call Friendly” with Malo, and 1990Bishop you definitely won’t be disappointed!

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Omari Night - Nasty

Cleveland based artist Omari Night sets a new standard with the release of his latest single “Nasty”. Featuring production from Silence, and Tenroc, and some help with vocals from fellow artist JXDYHILL. Omari Night’s latest track is a worthy addition of his already top notch discography which includes songs like; “For Life”, “What I Need”, and “Big Racks”.” Nasty” as the first single off of Omari Night’s up coming EP “Lonely Star” which is dropping in November. Until then you can stream Omari Night’s latest single “Nasty” which is available on all streaming platforms as well as below. If you want to stay up to date with Omari Night you can find him on Instagram, his music on Sound Cloud , and be sure to check out our interview with him as well.

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