This Isn’t Real by Mayal relseases today, so make sure you don’t miss out! For those of you hearing about Mayal for the first time, here is the run down. Mayal, is a 25 year old musical artist from Calgary, Alberta. His inspirations stem from artists like Travis Scott, Tory Lanez, Drake, Aries, Kanye, and Russel, and started making beats when he was 13 on FruityLoops. While his face is well known to some in the scene here in Calgary, his upcoming work will be the first of many to come from this up and coming artist. This song has been in production since last November and has been crafted into something truly awesome to listen to. In November of 2018, Mayal was in a library and heard a homeless man speaking about “Spooky action in the distance” so he wrote it in his notes because it sounded like a cool line. Then a year later, he used it as an intro to the record. The song is about life moving fast and shit not seeming real because you can’t catch up to the things happening. The beat was produced by Nxire, a Youtube producer Mayal found while looking for beats. His style is very cinematic, and his beats are very complex in terms of sound. This Isn’t Real is available on all streaming platforms now!
Serena Isioma - The Leo Sun Sets
Serena Isioma has had an incredible year, from releasing her Sensitive EP earlier in March, which housed hit single, “Sensitive”, which now has over 120,000 views on Youtube and over 3 million streams on Spotify! Her eclectic, dreamy, and widely creative sound has propelled her to new heights, and as she continued to invite listeners into her world, with hit singles such as “Blue Sky”, “KING”, and “Stop Calling the Police On Me”, her fan-base only expanded every more so.
After having teased fans with a potential new project earlier this fall, Serena blessed us all with The Leo Sun Sets just this past week! Featuring the three breakout singles leading up to it, Serena gives her listeners what they’ve been wanting, their favorite artist under many different lenses, and Isioma delivered.
Check out our review and interview with Serena Isioma for The Leo Sun Sets below! 😈
King (ft. Saint Lewis)
King is the second single to be released from the EP, and is the first track of the project. King finds IIsioma at war with herself and with others, the song simultaneously acting as a big middle finger to any of her haters and a cry for help. The sultry, yet grungy sound Isioma has fostered over her career seems to come to a head in this project, King, especially being a beautiful reminder of that.
With an infectious beat pattern, layered over by guitar and bass progressions beautifully craft the canvas for Isioma to paint her feelings on. She also makes some allusions to the Leo astrological sign, as well as the characteristics associated with it.
I Don’t Wanna Go (w/ Mavi)
I Don’t Wanna Go does what many other of Isioma’s tracks does, it takes you for a journey. Engineered by upcoming producer, Frankie Scoca, one of the few songs without go-to producer Saint Lewis’ signature touch, Serena easily coasts along the vibe set by the spacey and sad-synth production, and explores her struggles with anxiety as Mavi comes in for an even more introspective and thought-provoking verse.
Blue Sky
Blue Sky is probably the second-most hype track on The Leo Sun Sets, and was the first single to drop from the project. The song is filled to the brim with vibes, as the Saint Lewis driven production steers her down the experimental and kaleidoscopic path as she leads her listeners into a discussion over hypersexuality, especially as you’re under the influence.
Serena is one to mix contemporary singing with grimy trap lyrics sprinkled in the mix, a truly weird and healthy mix that adds to the verdancy of her sound.
Why Am I So Toxic
Why Am I So Toxic is probably the most self-explanatory song on the tracklist. Serena goes into detail trying to understand why she delves into toxic tendencies in relationships and reminiscing on various scenarios explaining her experiences. This track is groovy and keeps you well entertained, not only with Serena’s storytelling, but also Saint Lewis's beautiful production, wrapping her vocals up in a cozy blanket.
Meadows in Japan
Meadows in Japan is the slowest and probably one of the most beautiful pieces of music we’ve heard from Serena this year. Meadows in Japan is about the artist’s journey towards becoming a better person. On a vocal snippet towards the end of the track, Serena explains to a soon-to-be ex-lover that she cannot be their world anymore and that it’s her fault for thinking that this time would be different. It seems as though this track is Serena breaking through a phase of dependency, and striking out on her own. Meadows in Japan is also noted to be Isioma’s favorite track on the EP!
I Feel Fantastic
I Feel Fantastic is arguably the most anthemic track on The Leo Sun Sets, and we say arguably due to the existence of King, I Don’t Wanna Go, Why Am I So Toxic, and frankly every single other track on this EP. However, what makes I Feel Fantastic stand out among its peers is the juxtaposition behind it. Something of a self-motivator, Serena screams “Get up get out your feelings” at the listener, however, this could also be interpreted as her speaking to herself.
Isioma stated that this song is actually about her feeling the exact opposite of fantastic and that she made this track in order to try and navigate through her rough patches and be happy.
Stop Calling The Police On Me
Stop Calling The Police On Me, unlike Why Am I So Toxic, is not as clear-cut as its title makes it out to be. The track was produced by the very talented Mei and though its meaning could be doubled in also being geared towards the police especially considering today’s political landscape. However, after one listen, you understand that this song is much more than that.
It’s not just the police that need to stop bothering her, but Isioma has a problem with any authority figure in the way of her happiness. This track solidifies her feelings on the fact that she will not bend for anyone or anything, prideful and confident, like the Leo she is.
Serena it’s been a while since we had you on so just to get the interview started give us an update on what’s new with you, and how your 2020 has been so far?
I wont lie, it’s been pretty hectic but overall pretty good. I’ve been working a lot.
Since the year is coming to an end, what are your top 5 albums for the year and which 5 artists do you currently have in your rotation?
Geez. Okay so top 5 albums/artists in my rotation are Eternal Atake (Deluxe) by Lil Uzi Vert, The Breakfast Club by POORSTACY, Weird by Yungblud, Savage Mode II by 21 Savage & Metro Boomin, and Good News by Meg Thee Stallion.
So this year has been kind of a mess between the pandemic and the elections but you’ve been able to stay focused and turn what may have been a negative situation into a positive, so what kind of advice would you give to a newer artists who have struggled this year?
Remember that the internet is your friend.
In addition to newer artists if you could go back about a year or two years ago what is some advice you would give to your younger self?
Keep doing what you’re doing.
So let’s talk music, it’s safe to say that this year has been extremely successful for you and your career especially with the drop of your newest project “The Leo Sun Sets” tell us about this project, what inspired it, and what was your favorite aspect of putting this project together?
The Leo Sun Sets is about mostly about learning how to accept myself. Each song was sparked by real events going on in my life.
My favorite part of putting this project together was being able to work with my friends on a bigger scale. It was so much fun to make.
Walk us through each of the songs and what they mean to you and tell us about who helped you on the production end with the project?
“King” is pretty much me saying fuck you but also please love me. My guy Saint Lewis’s production is on that track so much i had to put his name on it.
“I Don’t Wanna Go” is mostly about anxiety. Mavi hopped on a verse and Frankie Scoca produced it.
“Blue Sky” is honestly about hyper sexuality. Again, Saint Lewis produced that one.
“Why Am I So Toxic” is pretty much self explanatory. It was really a revelation of how toxic I had been in my past relationships.
“Meadows in Japan” is about me wanting to be a better person.
“I Feel Fantastic” is actually about me feeling the opposite of fantastic. I was going through a lot so I thought maybe if I make a happy song then I’ll be more happy.
“Stop Calling The Police On Me” is a very honest song about not wanting to be bothered by authority. Just let me have fun. Mei produced that one he’s very talented.
What are some of your favorite tracks The Leo Sun Sets and why?
“Meadows in Japan forsure. Lyrically and sonically it just hits you right in your chest.
So in addition to dropping an amazing project you’re also dropping some merch called “Isi’s Tree”,tell us more about it?
YES. So I got together with my boys at Strafford to drop a limited line of button downs. The pieces are meant to be worn in any environment for any vibe. Each piece from this collection was left behind to never be worn again until being reworked for fans to appreciate. The music and fashion collide with a similar story of evolution.
So with the year about to be over what’s next for you where do you want to be at the end of 2021?
I want to be everywhere.
Any last words?
Go cop my merch!
Big shout out to Serena Isioma for catching up with Nefarious Supply! Be sure to go check out her newest project The Leo Sun Sets available on all streaming platforms now and while you’re there showing love cop Isi's Tree merch. If you enjoyed this article and would like to stay up to date with Serena and her music you can find her on Instagram, and Twitter and you can find all of your music on streaming platforms. If you want to stay up to date with news and content coming from Nefarious Supply you can find us on Instagram, Twitter, and for our weekly news letter you can sign up below.
Savvy - Nashville's Finest
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Hey Savvy thank you for reaching out and submitting your music you Nefarious Supply! To get this interview started introduce yourself, who is Savvy and what got you started as a musician.
Yo , I am Savvy from Nashville Tennessee. Originally from Riverside California, by way of Huntsville Alabama I’m a 20 year old new artist. The thing that really got me started with music was moving to Nashville and just seeing the budding music scene and seeing opportunity. After that the spark was lit in me and I just started doing it honestly.
Where are you from and how has this area had an influence on your, as well as your music?
I was born in Riverside , California but spent most of my years in Huntsville also, so in both cities there isn't really a major music scene or creative scene honestly. So I kinda found my identity in other artists who were rising around that time I started listening to rap music. But I feel like being in Huntsville for sure played a major role in me wanting to come to Nashville and chase my dreams. It fueled me to kind of bring something back to the city in a sense.
In addition to influencing you, how is the area for underground talent? Is it a creative hub or is it still emerging?
Nashville is a hub for anything creative right now. Whether you want to do music, art, fashion, dance, there's pretty much a scene for that and to be a part of all that is just so beautiful. It's honestly like a gold mine right now .
What artists would you say have had the biggest influence on you and your music, what artists and albums are currently in your rotation, and who is your favorite artist right now?
The artist that has had the most impact on me and my music would probably have to be Tyler the Creator. It was through his music that I was able to kind of find myself and what I identified with creatively. Artists that are in my rotation right now are probably Emmavie, Sade, Bari , Smino just to name a few. As for albums i don't usually listen to albums in full although recently i've been playing Solange’s “When i get Home” alot. I love that album. And my favorite artist would probably have to be either Smino , Tyler or Drake for obvious reasons.
Describe your experience so far as an underground artist. What are some things you have learned since you started, and for a new artist that is just starting their career what advice would you give?
Honestly one of the biggest things I’ve learned is being an artist is all a science , it's all a formula. Everything’s gotta be balanced. The advice I'd give to someone who's just starting out or who wants to start out is to be consistent. If you handle your business and continue to do what you know you're good at then the opportunities will present themselves and you'll be so used to doing what you do that seizing this opportunity will be a piece of cake. Always apply pressure.
Walk us through you creative process, and how do you know when a song is ready and you want to share it with your fans?
I'll say that my creative process is always different . It kind of goes back to that science i was talking about , there's always more than one way to get a solution so it's kind of the same when it comes to songwriting. I'll try different methods and i'll always know when it's right or when it's time to work on it a little more. As far as knowing when to release , there's like a core five people whose opinions and thoughts I actually take into account when creating so usually I'll play the track or whatever it is for them and if they all give the approval then I'll go ahead and release it.
So let’s talk about your discography right now you have two projects out “trash-soul” which came out in 2017, and ‘teenage fever” which came out 2018. Tell us about both projects, what inspired them, and what team did you work with to put the projects together?
So for those projects I normally don't shine a lot of light to them because I made both of those in highschool before I had an honest passion for being an artist and making music. Around that time I only did it because i was able to make music and make my own beats, so for both of those projects I produced and wrote all those songs myself. Trash Soul i recorded on a crappy mic/software in my parents dining room and for teenage fever i recorded in one of my big homies studios and Erik Cain did all the mixing and engineering for that one.
In addition to your projects, this year alone you’ve released three songs including; “Snl”, “Bag/Purse” with Mike Floss, and your newest release Zoom. Tell us about each of these song?
I like to look at all of these releases as like a foreword to the whole story. So each of these songs means alot to me and that is because I'm able to see the growth in time between each release. I’ve had a lot of fun making these records and am in pure joy that people love and enjoy these early looks at who “$avvy” is.
2020 has been a wild year for everyone so what are some goals you’ve accomplished this past year, and going into 2021 what do you hope to accomplish next year?
So some goals that I accomplished this year are performing back in Huntsville , modeling for brands outside of Tennessee and even the US, collaborating more, and cracking 35,000 streams on a song. For the next year I have a lot of crazy ideas and things that are in the works right now that I cannot wait to show you guys. The big announcement is that i am currently working on an album that is set to release February of 2021.
Who should we interview next for Nefarious Supply?
I think you guys should interview @hipsterscantswim next!
Any last words?
Boys Wear Pearls. Thank you.
Big shout to Savvy for coming on and interview with Nefarious Supply be sure to follow the talented artist on Instagram, and to hear more of his music you can find his discography on SoundCloud above. If you want to stay up to date with news and content coming from Nefarious Supply you can find us on Instagram, and Twitter, as well as our email list below! We also just dropped out newest line of merch NSW Season 2 which is avaluble here! Use discoue code NEFARIOUSSUPPLY2 to get freeshipping on your first order!
Elyssa Plaza - Is it Really Love
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Elyssa Plaza first things first thank you for interviewing with Nefarious Supply, to get the interview started tell us about yourself and what made you choose the career path of music?
I am an R&B/Alternative singer/songwriter from Scarborough, Ontario and I’m currently in school at the University of Toronto. Growing up I would always be singing. Throughout elementary school, I would see so many artists being discovered on Youtube, and seeing that inspired me to keep going with singing and getting myself out there. By high school, I would be performing at coffee shops, school talent shows, and school choirs, it was always something I enjoyed doing. By then I knew singing was something I wanted to continue in the future, however, I was too scared to solely focus on music after I graduated high school. After I graduated high school, I went to the University of Toronto to study Math, Religion, and Statistics. Throughout my time in university, I realized pursuing music is something I would want to continue in the future. So during my time in university, I would be writing songs and working towards releasing new music. Growing up, singing was something I enjoyed doing, and by the time I got into high school and university I knew it was something I was very passionate about and something I wanted to focus on in the long-term.
How long have you been making and since your start what are some things you have learned?
I started making music probably back in 2018. 2018 was when I started writing songs and by 2019 I released my first single “Getting Over You”. Something I learned that stood out to me the most is being patient. There were times I was frustrated with myself that I wasn’t able to reach specific dates of when I wanted to get things done musically, but at the end of the day, I realized there’s so much time and there's no need to feel pressured. I learned that taking your time can get things done properly and carefully instead of it being rushed.
Where are you from and how would you say this area has influenced you, and your sound?
I’m from Scarborough, Ontario, and being able to see the Toronto local music scene is very inspiring. So many unique voices and amazing talent! It is inspiring to see Toronto artists grow and making it bigger into the music scene because it is something I strive to do as well. The Toronto music scene has inspired me to be myself and experiment with my sound.
In addition to you influencing your sound, how is the area for creatives would you say it is still an emerging area or a hub, and have you worked with any artists from the area?
I feel like Toronto is still an emerging hub. There are so many amazing talents I have to see that go unnoticed and I feel like there should be more recognition for the talented artists in Toronto. I haven’t worked with other singers yet but I have worked with many great producers in Toronto.
Who are some of your favorite artists that you grew up listening to and as of right now what are the 5 albums and artists you currently have in your rotation?
My favorite artists I grew up listening to would be Lauryn Hill, Alicia Keys, Mariah Carey, and Beyonce. As of right now, the artists I have on rotation would be Snoh Alegra, Giveon, Frank Ocean, Lee Fields & The Expressions, and The Beegees.
So right now you’re currently with the startup Tomboy Records which is pretty cool, how did you meet them and what led to you formally signing to them?
I met Tomboy Records through social media. Casandra reached out to me on Instagram and told me about Tomboy Records. I was busy with school at the time so by the summer I gave it some thought and decided to sign with them. It was the greatest decision made! I decided to sign with them because I knew we both had similar end goals. With our similar ambitions, I knew that we would both work hard to achieve them.
So let’s get into your music. You just recently released your new song “Is It Really Love” tell us about this new song, and what inspired it?
I started working on the production on "Is It Really Love" back in March/April. This song has been something I had for probably about 2 years and was never released. When I first wrote it, I wrote it based on my family experiences and the misinterpretations of love language. From my experiences, this song questions if these actions are supposed to express love or if it's toxic. It took me some time to release it because it was something pretty personal. I also wanted the production to do the song justice and I never really knew what I wanted. I’ve only played this song live twice and it’s been with a live band. This year I finally decided to work on the production of the song and I’m very happy with how it turned out.
Last year you also released a Small EP titled EP, tell us about this project, what inspired it, and who are some of the people that helped you put it together in production?
This project was very fun to make. This was inspired by my personal experiences, specifically my experience with relationships, how I felt in the moment, and the way I dealt with things. "Forever", is probably one of my favorites from the album. High Rize Beatz helped put the production together along with mixing/mastering.
So going into 2021 what are some things you want to accomplish before the end of 2020, and what are some of your biggest goals in 2021?
Releasing “Is it Really Love” was a big accomplishment for 2020. By 2021, I plan on releasing more music and hopefully perform (whether it be in person or online)!
Any last words?
Thanks so much for having me!
Thank you to Elyssa Plaza, and Tom-Boy Records for giving us a chance to feature them on Nefarious Supply. Be sure to check out TomBoy Records as well as Elyssa Plaza on Instagram and check out the full labels music available on all streaming platforms!
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[Artist Radar] - Lou Phelps
As a platform dedicated to music and artists, our biggest job at Nefarious Supply is keeping an ear locked to the music industry and paying attention to all of the new music coming out week by week. As well as sifting through and finding new and emerging artists to showcase and network with on the platform. And while the job is extremely fun one of the hardest things about it is keeping up with the sheer volume of new music releases as well as new artists that are coming literally everyday so unfortunately, we don’t get a chance to cover everything. With that being said though 2020 was a shitty year low-key with everything else BUT the music that came out this year was some of the best I’ve heard we have heard in a minute. And with this music being the sounds of the start of a new decade we’re pretty excited for what’s to come shortly. With that being said welcome to the first episode of Artist Radar the goal of this is to showcase an artist we feel is extremely underrated especially with the caliber of music they are sharing. Starting us off right let’s take a look at an artist who recently got on our radar Lou Phelps who in our opinion dropped one of the best/understated projects of the year!
If you haven’t heard of Lou Phelps don’t kick yourself in the butt because, to be honest, I had no idea who he was either but if you know who Kaytranada then you are already on the path of learning about the talented artist. Kaytranada’s actual brother Lou Phelps first began his career as Louie P by pairing up with his brother to form the hip-hop duo The Celestics. The two later released their debut project Massively Massive independently in 2011 which built steam and traction. An in May 2014 they went on to release another project titled Supreme Laziness which featured guest appearances from GoldLInk, Dudley Doo, Nana Zen, Costa Joe & ST. Following the release of the project, the artist still worked together but started to build separate brands for themselves selves with Kaytranada releasing his first studio album 99.9% in 2016, and Lou Phelps release his first studio project 001: Experiments in 2017 all of which was produced by Kaytranada.
Following that release both brothers pretty much were locked into their career with Kaytranada focusing on the production side of music and Lou Phelps pushing his self further as an MC. After the release of his first studio project, the talented rapper then went on to release several singles including; Come Inside, Want To (For The Youth), and Miss Phatty. All three of which were a run-up to his sophomore studio release 002/LOVE ME. An even better project 002/LOVE Lou Phelps tapped in with his brother again who serves as executive producer on the project and features guest appearances from Jazz Cartier, JAHKOY, Planet Giza, and Pony. The thing about Lou Phelps is that you can tell that he takes his time with his music, and his craft and career very seriously. Even with his debut solo project Lou’s sound as well lyricism is something that sets him apart from his peers.
After the release of 002/LOVE Lou stayed pretty low-key and dropped one Single in 2019 titled word. which featured production from WONDAGIRL, and is accompanied by an Igal Perets directed the video. A stand-out song with amazing lyrics the video is what really makes the single stand out. Paying homage to pioneers of the industry the video features classic hip-hop video settings and has Lou posing as the stand-in for some of the high caliber project album artwork. The song and video tie everything together and are the quality work that is helping Lou Stand Apart from his peers.
Going into 2020 Lou Phelps raised his caliber again with the release of his third studio album “Extra, Extra!”. This project is one of the most underrated bodies of work for the year. Starting promotion for the project with the release of his single Nike Shoe Box the single gained a lot of traction and following that Lou Phelps formally released the project. A solo album with no guest features Lou Phelps's latest project features production from Kaytranada, LAKIM, Jasper, and ten. lun, and this is his best project to date. Counting in at only 7 tracks Extra, Extra! offers Lou Phelps's point of view on how it feels to join the world of the rich and famous. Some of the best songs on the project include; Party in LA, Smiling, and New Friends. But the whole project is a must listen to especially if you enjoy this caliber of music. Check out Lou Phelps you can follow him on Instagram and be sure to check out his newest project Extra, Extra! which is available on all streaming platforms now!
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[MYMHM 4] - Aminé - Limbo
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Aminé, having taken time to ride the wave of his 2018 project, ONEPOINTFIVE, with critical hits such as REEL IT IN and BLACKJACK, comes back harder than ever, and with more maturity and expertise to complement the confidence, smooth flow, and playful production that’s made Aminé the accomplished artist he is today.
Amine describes Limbo in similar fashion to his previous project, as a “sophmore-ish” album, filled with his hopes, fears, and experiences during what he also denotes as something of a “quarter-life crisis”.
Check out our five favorite tracks from this amazing project! 😈
Woodlawn
Woodlawn is the first track on the album and immediately captured our eyes with Aminé’s signature energy, riding the wave of the flute-led production with precision and lyrical creativity. In the song, the Portland artist reminisces about the times back in his neighborhood of Woodlawn. He also extends a shout out to Kobe Bryant, one of the world’s best basketball players, as well as a role model to many, including Aminé himself. Woodlawn is also dedicated to a recently incarcerated friend, according to Aminé, and he used the chorus of this track to detail his first time playing the song for his friend, who is seemingly named “Marc”.
Roots (ft. JID & Charlie Wilson)
Roots is the second track on the album and Aminé’s taps into his Turf and Dakota partner in crime, Charlie Wilson. The two decide to team up with Dreamville heavyweight, JID who delves masterfully into the conceptual aspect of this track’s theme, exploring the roots of these artists’ heritage. Roots is soon seen as an obvious juxtaposition of the literal definition of plant, though the “rooted” meanings of the track stay true, and the slow, yet deliberate production create a beautiful world for the three to thrive in.
Compensating (ft. Young Thug)
Compensating is the sixth track of the album and keeps the contemporary smooth, yet bouncy vibes of Can’t Decide, the latin-inspired track prior. The song finds both Aminé and Young Thug in endless pining over their past lovers. Whatever pushed these prior relationships to fail holds deep with these two artists, who are trying to find a way to “compensate” for their past shortcomings, while admitting their guilt and responsibilities in the matter. The song is upbeat and light-hearted and Amine and Thug dance up and down the T-Minus-led production.
Becky
Becky is a slow and introspective track speaking on topics like racism and the prejudices of dating a Caucasian woman as an African-American in America. This doesn’t just stem from the issues outside of his relationship, with his entourage discouraging him and looking down on him, or he friends throwing racist chiding remarks his way because of said relationship, but also the fact that he cannot relate to her on a personal level because she doesn’t know why she likes him in the first place. At the end of the track, Aminé decides the whole thing just isn’t worth a risk.
Fetus (ft. Injury Reserve)
Fetus is probably the deepest track on the album, featuring Injury Reserve, including the late Groggs, who passed earlier this year. Aminé and crew created a song for their future children, laying out their hopes and dreams, but also their fears of coming into parenthood, like how Amine is hoping his baby doesn’t inherit his father’s cholesterol, or Ritchie wondering if he could be even half of the father that Kobe Bryant “The Mamba”, was.
This is noted to be the first track to be released since the passing of Groggs.
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Augxst - Moonboy
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Augsxt thank you for reaching out to be interviewed on Nefarious Supply, let’s start this interview by having you introduce your self to the audience, who is Augxst and what got you into making music?
Augxst is everything that I would say I’m not really in reality. I’m really a quiet person kind of reserved but I built this kind of altar ego for myself. Someone that’s confident and isn’t afraid to say what other people are thinking.
Where are you from and how has this area played an influence on you and your music, and how is the music scene for up and coming musicians?
I’m from Boston, Massachusetts to be specific. I can’t really say my music is based off an area that I’m from. It’s more based on who I am as a person and how I feel or what I’m going through at the time. I kind of feed off of the energy of myself and it tends to come out in a variety of different forms.
It’s safe to say that 2020 has been a wild time for pretty much everybody, so how have you kept yourself grounded, and what are some goals you were able to accomplish for the year?
2020 has been one of the craziest years by far but as far as I’ve been concerned with life in general it’s always crazy on I’m always constantly under pressure so it’s really no change to me the only thing that is helped me do is stay locked up in the studio even further and create more music
What artists and albums have you had in your rotation and what is your favorite album as of right now?
I listen to a lot of early logic talk in the 2015 stuff. I also listen to a lot of NF he’s very lyrical and inspires me to rap about more pressing issues in my life. I also love Blackbear, and I would say Tenoh. Tenoh is one of my best friends and a collaborative artist in Se7en Collective. I tend to always have his projects on rotation.
What artists would you say has the biggest impact on you and your overall sound, and if you could work with any one artist right now who would you choose?
An artist that has had a huge impact on me is Tenoh for sure. He really took my vocals to the next level and showed me how to really work with my voice. I owe a lot of my newer projects to him to be completely honest. As far as my earlier stuff, I grew up listening to a lot of rock and early 90s hip-hop so 2Pac you know Nas, Wu-Tang Clan - all of that. I always love that kind of stuff.
If I could work with any artist right now it would either be 88Glam, FRVRFRIDAY or NAV. I’ve been having a lot of NAV in my playlist lately. His new album is really hard. Its just been inspiring me to do more with my music.
So getting into your music last year you release your album Se7en Season tell us about this album, what inspired it, and what your goal was it it?
Se7en Season actually came together in a span of 12 hours. I kind of locked myself in the studio with my producer Deuce and it was my first time ever making an album or a collective project for that matter at all. Really what I was aiming for was to make a cohesive body of work that didn’t sound too similar but has that very well cleaned up overall sound. I think I achieved that. Seven Season Two is on the way and I’m very very excited to see what comes with it.
On Seven Se7en you worked with some amazing underground talent Huehef, Szn, Nationaal Jeugd Orkest. How did you meet with each of these artists and what producers did you work with to put this project together.
Se7en Season is entirely produced by “Deuce” and coproduced by me. It originally came up kind of randomly we were just in the studio vibing. We made a few songs back to back and then kind of kept going. I ended up linking up with Huehef, he was in the studio and he heard my song “Trying” and asked me if he could hop on it and you know I said of course, and the rest was history.
Let’s talk about your newest project Moonboy - EP which you just released this past year, what inspired this album and how did you pair up with Iriasona for a feature.
Moon Boy was inspired by one of my tracks I created earlier in 2019 called Phases. It’s just such a special track to me. I spent so much time and countless hours mixing and mastering it and getting it perfect in my eyes. Its honestly one of my favorite tracks I’ve ever created. I was trying to bring in the 2017 vibe with this project and I think I really hit that correctly. Pairing up with Irisona was a great thing I actually found her through one of my producers. As far as that goes I had messaged her on Instagram and you know from there it was a wrap.
What producers helped you put the project together and what would you say are your favorite tracks on the project?
The two main producers I had used for Moonboy was Paryo and Caps. They’re both really really good at catching specific vibes and giving a full body of work that speaks for itself. To be honest I’d say my personal favorite song on the project has to be either Phases or Don’t Leave. They’re just really hard hitting and when you listen to them you kind of hear a specific message underneath all the metaphors.
So what’s next for you where do you see your self going from here?
Where do I see myself going… without being cocky, straight to the top.
Who should we interview next for Nefarious Supply?
I believe the next person you should interview is Tenoh. I mean there’s not a person I know that works harder than him. Definitely one of the hardest out in Canada for sure. He’s next up on Se7en.
Any last words?
I would say if you’re looking to start your music career or you’re starting your music career just remember that this is the endless floor for creativity and there’s really no ceiling. I would advise everybody to step outside themselves and away from what they consider to be comfortable and really just do the best you can at breaking all your barriers and finding out who you are as a musician. There’s nothing more freeing than that. It’s honestly addicting. I truly appreciate Nefarious Supply for this interview, and I hope that everyone stays safe and has a great rest of the year.
Juju - Fairytale
They say a star is born every five minutes, and in this case, her name happened to be Jonisha McKiever. McKiever was born in Petersburg, VA, but grew up in Richmond, VA. She had mentioned to Co-sign Radio that she remembers that her parents had always grown fondly of the humming she did as a kid, and they knew right there she was destined to be a star. Music was a way of her feeling grounded as she would move a lot during her earlier days. Jonisha mentions that she started “writing poetry and raps at the age of 13”. This led her to write songs more fluently and effectively by the age of 16. As she grew older, she decided to proceed onward to college to pursue Business & Marketing. As time passed, she dropped out of school and grew tired of the white-collar lifestyle, and effortlessly maneuvered into music. Juggling many things, such; as work and music, she overcame obstacles and dropped her second studio track this following year. Jonisha is everything but lazy her work ethic is shown through her very raw and authentic lyrics. Its shown that Jonisha’s soul is in-tuned with 80s R&B, and she refers to Rick James and Luther Vandross as being great musical influences in shaping her music career. Jonisha sees music as a way to cope with everyday struggles, and it is evident that she is consistent with turning her negatives into positives.
Forget the times we want to last and dive into this deep, passionate, euphoric state. Filter out the headaches and traumas which coincide because Richmond, Virginia's very own JuJu, is here to ignite the spark you feel inside. As you continue to reminisce about the 808's and heartbreaks, you will care more for the ones who love you most. "Fairytale" is a one-of-a-kind artistry JuJu showcases to grasp what she has to come. Noting this is an official demo; while you listen, inhale, then exhale to see life clearer, so you can fully understand your worth because if you do not, who will?
Apollo 1027 - Dust
Underground artist Apollo1027 is back with the release of his newest single titled “Dust”. Continuing the trend of his successful year Apollo1027 has been on a nonstop roll. After starting the year with his first single Magic, Apollo1027 then followed up Wait For My Go, his collab EP with Freddy Leone The 3rd Generation, and Red Hot. With each song better than the previous Apollo’s newest single can best be interpreted as a coming of age and leaving behind tangibles and mental blocks that hold us back, including addictions.
According to Apollo1027 “Dust is about a love story gone sour, and the effects of the developing bitterness between a girl and I”. “Throughout the song, I'm describing how good my life is without her, and how the relationship we had wasn't what I thought it was. It's a song about moving on to bigger and better things in order to protect myself from consistent emotional trauma." Featuring production from 100graham, and an accompanying music video production by Thanh Dinh and Bae Merola co-owners of Cut By Kudzu. Dust is a pretty exciting feature to the rising artists discography. Dust by Apollo1027 is available on all streaming platforms, be sure to check out the accompanying music video and show Apollo1027 some love on his Instagram as well as Twitter.
ImYoung - Tryna Figure Out
ImYoung is finally ready to release the first single off the long-awaited Album. «Tryna Figure Out» showcases ImYoungs elevation as an artist. This time collaborating with fellow London based producer “Gari”who brings his sauce with a brilliant guitar melody. ImYoung showcases his ability to tell a story with a different flow and interpretation of a song, which definitely will make you feel some type of way. Heavily inspired by the North-Carolina based rapper Toosii, it’s going to be exciting to see who appears on the album... “Tryna Figure Out” sets the standard for the upcoming project and lets you know that ImYoung is not one you should count out in 2021.
Arhinslim - Superfly II
Hey Arhin it's been a almost a year since we interviewed on Nefarious Supply and since that time it has seemed like you have grown as an artist, as well as a business man. So just update us on what has been going on with you since we last spoke.
In the last year, since I was last interviewed I would say that I have been focussing more on the visual aspect of my artistry, I have been doing more in terms of my business such as working more on the clothing in an effort to try and grow and learn more about the industry. I’ve also perfecting my engineering skills with my sound whilst working on Superfly 2 as i want to get better each project. I have also been developing a website to showcase everything that I drop including Wolfred clothing and my new music videos, songs, and albums. So I have created a two in one website that showcases all of my works where every person that’s interested in Arhinslim and or wolfred will be able to find it one place
What 5 albums and artist have you had in your daily rotation and as of right now what song is your favorite?
Five albums that I’ve had in heavy rotation as of late are
1 friend or foux by Lancey Foux
2 Clairvoyance by Thouxanbanfauni
3 8 by UnoTheActivist
4 Back from Hell by Drippinsopretty
5. Almost there by LUCKI
I’ve also been listening to SUPERFLY 2 alot also
A couple artists that I’ve also had in heavy rotation are Cochise, Duvy from Toronto and Revo from Toronto also. I feel like each of these artist’s sounds are very new fresh and fun to listen to.
My favourite song right now would have to be More Than Ever by Lucki. The beat on that song is like magic, I love driving to it daytime or night time. But especially in the night time because it feels like the lights of the highway and the city match the vibe of the beat. How relaxed he is on the song is perfect, nothing is forced, everything just flows and that’s the way Music should be in my opinion. I’ve had this song on repeat for almost over a year and I still play it till this day on repeat.
2020 has been pretty mucha a wild time for everyone with lock downs and such but it seems as though you're not letting that derail you. You've continued your work ethic by dropping your newest project Super Fly 2. tell us about this project and what inspired it?
Yes 2020 hasn’t been the best year for things that I would’ve planned to do in 2019. However life doesn’t stop, you have to keep pushing through it regardless of the situation and I feel as if that now is the perfect time to take advantage of the time that I have right now to push my career further. Superfly two is an extension of the first Superfly and the things that inspire Superfly are my everyday life at this current moment and the lifestyle that i am living currently. This project showcases two sides and the first side is more of a light hearted side, the second side is more of a dark side which showcases the current situation of the pandemic and the lockdowns of everyone feeling kind of down this year.
Regardless of the sad tone of the second part there is still a vibe to it with the listener being able to groove to the music and dance to it. This is my signature sound and I always carry this type of feeling throughout any of my projects, albums or songs of mine regardless of the mood, happy or sad. I began recording Superfly two right after I finished the drop of Superfly 1, and I decided to record each track one at a time at its own pace because I wanted to focus on the quality of each song on its own whereas on Superfly 1, I recorded most of the songs in a certain period of time for example like in one month or two months.
Superfly two was more gathering the songs on the way whereas the first Superfly was a planned project were all of the beats were set from the beginning and of the tracks were planned from the beginning.
On this project you've featured Sxvji, Big Lou, Aychce, Srry, Trnsit, Nate Annor, and Ythesoull. How did you pair up with these artists and get them as features on the project?
For Superfly two, I credited all the producers that I had been in contact with over the duration of the making of the tape as features. So majority of them are not actually features with an exception of HC on the song ain’t alright. It’s a trend that I want to start for myself to highlight the producers that I’m working with. Majority of the producers I met through the Internet after first Superfly project and other producers I’ve known in my hometown Brampton Ontario like Nate Annor and TRNSIT. Other producers like sxvij I’ve met through your platform Nefarious Supply off of a repost you posted to your story. And my feature with HC is an expected occurrence on any Arhinslim tape as I work close with him. We will also be working together in the very near future.
In addition to the features you have on the project who helped you on the production end and most of all who mixed and mastered the album?
For the production, I work with various producers like big Lou, Nate Annor, TRNSIT, Ythesoull, Srry and I also produced four tracks on the album. The tracks I produced where all the way, go, let you down (me), and mama took my 40oz with Nate Annor as the co producer. As far as mixing and mastering goes, I do all that work for myself. I’ve been mixing and mastering my own work since 2017 I believe. It’s been a long process to get the right sound however I feel like I’m the closest to perfect thing that sound at this moment and I’m really happy at the job I did for Superfly two.
So going along with Super Fly 2 you've also been growing your clothing line Wildfred. Tell us more about the brand as well as the new collection.
For my brand Wilfred I started it in 2018 after my tape boy meets world, and it was just a test run brand to see how well it could do and I believe that it lasted the test of time for the two years that it was private. Now I’ve developed it more into a bigger brand and my goal is to make it as big as possible along side the music. and that’s why I made my website a two in one website where you could find both the clothing and the music all in one space because I create everything. In terms of the new collection, I focussed on new designs from what I’ve had in the past and I want to diversify the products to be more of a unisex appeal to suit both female and male counterparts.
Being both an artist as well as the owner of a clothing line how do you balance your time, as well as continue to stay creative?
Being an artist and an owner of a brand is pretty hard. I don’t have too much time to do other things because everything is just learning about both fields like how I can grow each, and what the next move is 24/7. I’m also constantly learning about new marketing strategies I could use for both Music and Clothing, however one strategy may not apply to both music and clothing because the two are marketed differently. As well as staying creative I am able to do so by just going out and running my every day errands for my brand and just imagining things while I hear music. For an example when I know that I like a beat I’ll play it over and over and over again while I am out in a different part of town and I would imagine how I would approach this song and what I would write about. My creativity process is more visual driven than it is sitting down and thinking.
From last year to now what are some things you have learned as an underground artist, and for new artists looking to make a start what is advice you would give them.
From last year to now, some things that I’ve learned as a underground artist are to make a lot of videos for your songs because videos are the visuals that connect fans to the Artists. without the video it’s hard for fans to put the face on the artist. Videos are also very important because it’s a chance for the artist to flesh out the visual concept of what the artist was thinking while making the song. For any new artist making a start I would suggest that they start by making videos on YouTube and promoting the videos on YouTube and build a fan base before focussing on Only the DSPs like Spotify, Apple Music and others. I say this because every artist that I’ve seen and that I have been attracted to I’ve seen on YouTube first.
2020 is coming to an end so in addition to the goals you have already accomplished what are somethings you are looking to get done before 2021.
My biggest goal that I want to accomplish before the end of the year is to start the Roll out of my videos for Superfly two. I already have one video out which is “all the way” and I wish to get the rest of them out consistently over the span of the next year.
Who should we interview next on Nefarious Supply?
The next people that I believe Nefarious Supply should interview are Mxrvin.fg an artist from Toronto and modern dystopia a clothing brand from Toronto also. I’ve worked closely with both of these people and can guarantee that there’s something special in both of these parties.
Any last words
Thank you to the good people at Nefarious Supply for this interview it’s always a pleasure talking to you guys and thank you for putting on for underground artist like myself. Peace and love. thank you!
Big shout out and thank you to Arhinslim for interviewing with Nefarious Supply, be sure to check out the rising artists newest project “Super Fly 2” available on all streaming platforms now, and while you listening be sure to follow him on SoundCloud, Instagram, and Twitter.
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threeeyedmouse - WHO DO YOU THINK YOU ARE? (feat. Fonlon)
"WHO DO YOU THINK YOU ARE" is the newest single from PG County, Maryland based rapper and producer, threeeyedmouse - his first release since the "Metropolis EP;" a 2019 collaborative project with fellow DKTM Collective member, Blk Lexx. The song was written, produced and recorded by Threeeyedmouse and features a verse from fellow PG County rapper, Fonlon. This track is the first of few releases by Threeyedmouse in anticipation of a Spring 2021 full length, but it will not be included on the project.
The intro to this track features dark, psychedelic vocals from Mouse on top of a punchy, bass driven instrumental inspired by DC Go-go and electronic music before building intensity and glitching into a bright, intergalactic sounding beat inspired by grimy underground hip-hop. Fonlon and Mouse rap verses over the second half of the track and address themes of identity, imposter syndrome,and abuse of character. With lyrics such as "You must've thought that you were psychic, the way you live your life in my head and play a better me than I can," Mouse gives a first person look at the internal dialogue of someone battling with their own insecurity over the way they are perceived.
“WHO DO YOU THINK YOU ARE" was mixed and mastered by fellow DKTM Collective member, Baatchoy and is availabile now for streaming and purchase on Threeyedmouse's Bandcamp, as well as on Soundcloud for a limited time. It will be released on all streaming platforms in the coming weeks.
Osé - R&B's Newest Star
Hey Ose first things first thank you for coming on and interviewing with Nefarious Supply just to get the interview started introducing yourself to the audience who is Ose?
Thank you so much for having me! I’m so honoured to be featured on this amazing platform. My name is Osé and I’m an upcoming R&B/Soul and Trapsoul artist. I’ve been singing since I was two years old, however, I started making music in January 2020, and started songwriting in August 2019. Music has always been a huge part of my life, and when I learned where I got the gift from it really changed me and truly gave me a “why” to start doing music. I inherited my singing gift from my grandmother (my dad’s mom). Unfortunately, I never got the chance to meet her because she died before I was born, but my dad always tells me stories about how she had a band, and they made records, but due to the environment that she was encapsulated in she never truly got to expand with her gift. Everything I do in music now is for her, I want to make sure that the dream she never got to live and pursue, I help her. In fact, I even keep a picture of her in front of my songbook, so that every time I open it up to write down lyrics, I know who I’m doing it for.
What area are you currently based out of and how would you say this area has played an influence on you and your music?
Currently I am based in Brampton, Ontario, however, as a kid I moved around a lot. I was born in Nigeria, and then moved to Winnipeg, Manitoba at five months old, from there I moved to the States to stay with family for a couple months when I was seven, and then when I was eight years old I moved to Brampton; and I’ve been living here ever since then.
As it pertains to how this area affects my music, I would prefer to look at the GTA (Greater Toronto Area) as a whole. For me as an artist, I think that a lot of the music in Toronto sounds the same, nobody’s pushing the boundaries, and people are too comfortable. I strive to break away from the same old same old, cookie cutter sound that Toronto artists have. Due to this, I like my sound to be very diverse, so I like to do a lot of R&B fusion. For example, R&B/Hip-Hop, R&B/Afrobeat, etc. One thing that I discovered about the Toronto industry, also that I didn’t know before, is that there are no notable female R&B artists out here! I want to be that notable female artist to represent the city loud and proud.
What artist’s would you say inspire you for your sound? And who or what were the main influences in your life that helped you along the way or maybe even said something in a book or tv show one time that inspired you?
I have a lot of influences on my sound, like Brandy, H.E.R., Beyonce, Summer Walker, SZA, Kehlani, and Daniel Caesar. But I would definitely say that H.E.R. trumps all hands-down. Her vibe, lyricism especially, and just her overall essence is just so magical. It was actually when I first started songwriting when I was sixteen that I discovered H.E.R., and since then I’ve been attached. I’m pretty sure that there is not one H.E.R. song that I don’t know (call me a super fan? I think so). When I first started into songwriting, she was actually the first artist that I looked to for inspiration on how to word things, how to make certain implications without directly addressing things, and just how to structure songs in general.
A quote that has really driven me along this musical journey is actually something my mom always says to me that comes out of the Bible, “Any work you find yourself doing, do it well. You will soon leave the earth. Then it will not be possible for you to work. You will not think about future events. You will not know anything” (Ecclesiastes 9:10). One of my biggest fears in life is that I don’t reach my full potential. I know that I have a lot to offer and that this is only the beginning of my journey, which is why I also want to make sure I put in my all, and I’m on my grind 24/7. Once I’m off this earth, people will only remember me by the mark I leave behind, and the impact that I had on them, so I want to make sure I make it as far as possible in my career while having as much influence as I can.
What artists do you currently have in your rotation and what artists are your go to when you’re looking for some creative inspiration.
In my playlist you can find a lot of different genres from a lot of different artists! I listen to artists like Erykah Badu, H.E.R., Brandy, and Faith Evans, all the way to artists such as Roddy Rich, A Boogie, and Drake. Whenever it comes to creative inspiration, I love looking to artists like H.E.R. because of her lyricism and Brandy because of how raw her voice is. Nowadays it’s rare to find people who can really sing, because everything is mechanized; so now we have auto tune and all these machines that can give you that boost. So when I find artists that can just naturally do what they do without the extra push of machines, it’s very admirable.
Walk us through the steps you take to create a track, and your overall creative process?
When I first started songwriting my process was, I guess you could say interesting to say the least. I was on vacation during the summer of 2019, and I was beyond bored, so I picked up a piece of paper and a pen, went into the washroom and started writing—my logic was that since some of our best ideas come when we’re in the shower, why not test that with songwriting?! And it actually worked because that was where I composed my first two songs, “Games” and “Overfeel”.
Now, usually I listen to beats that my producers send me—I always make sure to have my phone's audio recorder on, so that anything I come up with on the fly, I catch it before it’s gone. Then what I do is I go back and listen to the recording, and the melody to see what I can pick and choose to take out to make the song. It’s actually so funny, because last week I wrote this song called “Broken”, and whenever I listen back to the original recording it’s just a bunch of mumbling and random words that don’t really make sense, but somehow it turned into the beautiful song that it was.
So you have three singles out right now: Games, Overfeel, and Fazed walk us through each, tell us the meaning behind each of the songs and who helped with production?
Games was the first song that I ever wrote, and the first song that I ever came out with in January 2020. Games is all about the idea of “pulling a you on you”, which just means giving you a taste of your own medicine. I wrote it in a relationship sense, but the great thing is that it can be interpreted in different ways depending on what you’re going through. A lot of the time, when we do things to people we don't take into account how we would feel if that same thing was done to us; we don't empathize. So, this song highlights this. All thanks to the amazing producer/engineer KR Moore at Sandbox Studios in Toronto who started this journey with me, and eight hours in the studio, Games came to life.
Overfeel invites the listener to feel my emotional distress over a relationship where I am giving my all and the other person is not reciprocating my love. The instrumental provided by KR Moore creates a palette that allows my incredible vocals to paint a heartfelt picture of lost love and disappointment. I think at some point in our lives, whether it comes to relationships, or friendships, we’ve found ourselves in a position where we may be over-investing into a connection that’s not even there. I wanted to touch upon that, and really dive deep, and let my fans know that I’ve been there, and I know what it’s like. You’re not alone.
Fazed is all about confrontation, and showing people that even though they may have doubted you and underestimated you, they better watch out because you’re coming. What really motivated me to create this song was honestly just my journey as an upcoming artist. So many people aren’t going to want to give you a chance, or do a half-ass job before because you don’t have clout yet, even getting onto the radio was hard. Tirelessly calling day-in and day-out hoping that someone would just answer me. I felt like I was screaming but no one was hearing me. Thankfully G98.7FM took a chance on me and put my songs into rotation, couldn’t be more grateful! This song was brought to life by one of my friends who’s an amazing producer, A-Wood, and my lovely engineer, EA.
What would you say keeps your current audience listening and why should people start listening if they haven’t already?
I would definitely say my rawness and my overall sound. According to various sources, I've been told that my sound is very unique. My sound is R&B/Soul, but there’s more to it, it’s deeper than just that. I love to bring listeners into my world with my music and just take them on a journey.
If y’all haven’t started listening to me yet, what are you doing?! I’ve been told that my tone and voice bring back a nostalgic feel, almost like a Mary J. Blige, or Brandy type of feel (not my words! Don’t shoot the messenger!). But if you miss the nostalgia of a throwback type of feel, or you just want something fresh and new that’s not the same old same old, then you definitely need to check out my music!
So what’s next for you in 2020 what are some things you hope to accomplish by the end of year?
This year I’ve achieved more than I thought I ever could, especially with my career just starting out this year, but as long as I continue to make consistent growth on my streaming numbers and steadily increase my fanbase, I’ll be happy! If I had to pick concrete goals, I’d love to perform one of my songs live for the digital music platforms such as, COLOURS, NPR’s Tiny Desk, BBC Radio Live, etc before the year ended. Any of those would be such an insane opportunity for me, especially as a young emerging artist.
When can fans expect to hear your debut project?
My self titled EP, Osé, can be expected to drop around the second or third week of January 2021.
Any last words?
Thank you so much Nefarious Supply for having me, and to anyone who’s reading this, go stream my songs Games, Overfeel, and Fazed! I know everyone says this about their own music, but it really slaps . . . like for real! Banger upon banger. Other than that, I have so much more music on the way and so many more announcements coming soon, I can’t wait to share with you all! Be on the lookout for me! Love, Osé.
Big shout out to Osé for coming on and interviewing with Nefarious Supply! If you want to stay up to date with her and her music you can follow the talented artist on Instagram and be sure to follow her on her Soundcloud to listen to stay tuned when she drops her self titled EP comingg early 2021.
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Nefarious Supply - Season 2 (Launch)
After months of planning, prepping, photoshoots, editing, and getting everything together. We are excited to finally drop Nefarious Supply Season 2. A completely different take from our first launch, this time around we went with what we like to call our essentials. Simple colors, simple designs and a max of 12 products with a variety of colors. Only hoodies and tee’s Nefarious Supply 2 is our most exiting launch to date! Hopefully you enjoy Season 2 as much as we enjoyed getting it together for you guys. Most of all we appreciate the support from all of you. Without the amazing artists we feature on our platform as well as our audience we wouldn’t be able to be where we are today. Enjoy season 2 and thank you guys for everything. We look forward to bringing you more amazing content and artists as we continue to grow as a platform until then you know where to go for the underground.
Nefairous Supply Team
21 Savage & Metro Boomin - Savage Mode II
Atlanta’s favorite duo is back, and darker than ever. Four years after the prolific Savage Mode mixtape dropped and introduced the world to 21 Savage and Metro Boomin, the two have come back with a matured air surrounding their themes, production, and lyricism. 21 Savage, after coming off his second studio album, I Am Greater than I Was, which was nominated for best rap album and received widespread acclaim from critics, bolstered Savage’s repertoire and showed a side of the artist, a type of introspection, not seen on his earlier projects.
Meanwhile Metro Boomin had grown his production quality and creative outlets with the 2018 release of his Not All Heroes Wear Capes, where he collaborated with major artists such as Gucci Mane, Travis Scott, Swae Lee, Gunna, Young Thug, and Drake, just to name a few. Using these experiences, the two friends came back together and created the shadowy and blood-splattered, flame-engulfed 44-minute album!
Below are our favorite tracks of Savage Mode II, take a read, and see if you agree. 😈
Runnin
Runnin is the second track on Savage Mode II, but it is an easy first in our eyes among the 15 songs present. and conflagrates the tape with an inferno of classic Boomin 808s, eerily beautiful Diana Ross samples, and incredibly grisly and confident lyricism. 21 Savage shows out once again, dancing around in the bones of his Atlanta roots. On the track, Savage threatens his enemies with glee. He scares them because they know he spares no one. 21 reminisces to the days of Savage Mode and gets creative with the usage of the track’s title in his bars, creating an overall very enjoyable opener.
Glock in My Lap
Glock in My Lap is easily the second hardest track on the tape. The hard piano progression weaving the backbone of the beat and the heavy 808s thumping overtop create a suitable foundation for the other melodies such as the violin riffs at the very top. In layman’s terms, Metro has done it yet again. Creating a perfect atmosphere for his counterpart to set aflame, and 21 does just that. Spitting bars about gang violence and his experience with lethal weapons, 21 portrays his paranoia and alertness, a glock in his lap protecting him from any danger.
Steppin on N****s
The vibe we immediately felt from the first few seconds of this track was N.W.A’s signature “Cruisin’ in My 64”, with its ‘80s/’90s West Coast rap themed production. The beat caught our ears and never let go, the disco synths and disc scratches dancing on our eardrums. 21 raps about figuratively having his foot on the neck of the entire rap game, along with his telltale topic of violence and retaliation for wrongdoings. The sample for this track, in particular, is Rodney O and Joe Cooley’s “Nobody Disses Me”.
Snitches and Rats (Interlude)
The Snitches and Rats (Interlude) is one of two tracks on Savage Mode II helmed by renowned actor, director, and narrator, Morgan Freeman. Almost as cinematic as his first appearance on “Intro”, Freeman tells the listening audience the difference between a snitch and a rat, concluding towards the beginning of the actual track, that rats are much worse. Freeman’s voice adds a heightened sense of darkness to the already murky atmosphere, providing a powerful and provocative pathway for 21’s sound.
Brand New Draco
Brand New Draco is another classic Metro-Savage banger, with 21 boasting about a brand new draco he’s purchased, which he can’t wait to use on his enemies. This track holds an anthemic feel behind the heavy 808s and consistent high-hats. A synth melody tickles at the edge of the listener’s hearing, adding a nice two-melody layer over the deep production. On the track 21 also speaks on other illegal activities, wealth, and sexual endeavors.
Many Men
Many Men is a call back to 50 Cent’s viral track under the same name, and even samples the song in the last few seconds of the track. On the song 21 speaks on all the illegal and dangerous activities he’s partaken in and confesses that though he wants to leave his past behind him, there are still those who are out for his head, wanting revenge for his past wrongdoings, violence, and anger. This track was teased in the trailer for Savage Mode II.
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THREE65 - Misery Loves Company
While all the artists we feature on Nefarious Supply are all extremely talented an artist that we have been watching grow and continues to be one of our favorites is Ohio based singer Three65. Catching our eye almost 2 years ago we first caught wind of the him under his original moniker “Heartthrobsworld” after making a change and becoming more true to himself Three65 was born and since that change he has been pumping out nothing but consistent heat. We first featured Three65 last year on the platform when he released his debut EP Summer’s Over. A 5 track project, Summer’s Over was and continues to be the perfect primer for him and with stand out tracks like Feedback, and Nobody its clear that when Three65 gets into the studio him and his team know what they’re doing. After being low-key for a while and releasing a couple of singles Three65 once again blew us away with the surprise release of his debut album “Misery Loves Company”. A total of 12 tracks with no features Three65 not only carries the solo project but the production and the team has has chosen to work with to put the final product together shows that Three65 is taking is career and his craft seriously.
Hey Three65 it’s been almost a year since we caught up with you! So just give us a brief update how has 2020 been what’s new on your end?
2020 has been kind of a whirlwind honestly. With the pandemic taking place, I did a lot of experimenting with my music. I was literally making beats and writing songs everyday for months. It was a time for me to really get to work, especially when I felt as if I couldn’t do anything else at that moment. It was pretty worth it though i’d say. A lot of good things came out of those sessions for me and I’m in a good space mentally because of it.
What artists and music have you had in rotation and what’s your favorite song or album right now?
I’ve been listening to a lot of Future and Brent Faiyaz lately. Their music is just how I feel at the moment. There’s this artist I found on Soundcloud as well named Bashfortheworld and he’s hard as hell. I’ve been listening to this song he did called “Vida” and it’s fire. You guys should check him out.
Last time we had talked was the release of Summers Over - EP since that time you released a couple of singles including; “Lost Girl” and “Could’ve Had It All”, tell us about those tracks and how your sound has changed from your previous EP?
The EP was just a collection of songs I did that I felt needed to come out somehow. There was really no direction for that project. I was just making music. Now as for the songs you mentioned, those sessions were actually the ones that I realized who I am as an artist and what I can actually do. I used to be scared about talking about my experiences within my music and I was also pretty insecure with my singing ability and those songs changed that for me. I finally feel like my own artist and I feel like I’m bringing something new to the table.
So on October 2, 2020 you dropped a bomb surprise with the release of your debut album “Misery Loves Company” give us a brief background on the project, how it came together, and what was your goal with the album?
I started making the album right when the EP dropped. I felt like I had a lot of things that I needed to get off my chest and the best way to do that for me is by making a project that revolves around that. I had a lot to talk about on that album and I use music as a way to cope with things. As for how it came together, it was me making song after song and realizing that a lot of these felt like album material. I couldn’t let them go to waste by dropping them as singles, so I decided to put an album together and that’s how the project became what it is today. My main goal for the project was to be at peace with those situations. Happiness is important and I needed to let myself feel that. Another goal I have is that this album helps someone somehow. Wether they’re going through a break up or something else, I hope that if they find this project and listen to it, that it makes them realize they’re not alone with whatever they’re going through.
First listen through I loved the project but my favorite songs gotta be; “The Way”, “Cross My Heart (Interlude)”, “Afterlife” and “Last Call” tell us more about these tracks, and what are your favorite tracks from your project?
Cross My Heart, Explode and Afterlife might be my favorite songs on the project. I feel like they show my range and I’m extremely honest about how I’m feeling on those tracks. I was pretty honest on every song, but those three are really special to me when it comes to being honest as an artist. The Way is an interesting one as well because that’s the only one I produced on the album. I remember when I first made the beat, me and my friend Marc were looking for samples and he found it and was like “You should loop this.” I did that, added some drums, then recorded it a couple of days later. That one was pretty fun to make. Last Call was a fun one too. That was actually the last song I made for the album and it felt like such an outro. It felt like a true ending to a story and it was the last piece to the puzzle.
So walk us through the beginning to end of putting the project together. What was your creative process, what producers did you tap in, and who helped you with mixing and mastering?
My creative process was just me making as many songs and beats as I could, and to talk about my issues in a way that could be put into music. The producers that worked on this project were me, Worldwidetak, Patty Mills, Blondie, Dj Bean, and Matt Hue. I did all the mixing and mastering as well.
What would you say was the most challenging thing about putting the project together?
I’d say the tracklist was the most challenging thing to get done. There’s a lot of songs that didn’t make the final cut. Maybe I’ll put them on something else because if there’s one thing I know about myself, it’s that I never give up on ideas I have.
Follow up to the last question: what was your favorite part of putting the project together?
Mixing the album was definitely my favorite part. Making sure these songs sound how I want them to sound was such a cool thing to do. There’s a sense of creative freedom when you can envision what you want something to sound like and it actually sounding that way when you work on it. Engineering is so important and the people who do that deserve more respect.
What’s next for you in 2020 what are some goals you hope to accomplish before the end of the year?
I want to get better at making beats. I’ve been thinking about picking up a guitar and learning how to play it but we’ll see how that goes. I also just want to make better music than the stuff I’ve done before. I want to keep elevating and pushing my sound to higher places. I love music man and it’s only right that I try my hardest to be better than who I was previously.
Honestly bro any time you drop some new music I’m blown away because your passion for your craft speaks for you and your discography is solid so this is your time to shine! Any last words?
Be yourself, don’t lie to yourself about what you feel and pursue your passions. We only got one shot at life as far we know, so use that to do what you love and live the life that you want to live.
Shout out to Three65 for coming on and talking to us about his album if you enjoyed this interview and want to stay up to date with him and his album you can find him on Instagram as well as Twitter and you can find his album on all streaming platforms!
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Underground Radar
Ricky Felix - High End Theory
Using the members of Van Buren Records and other friends such as Kadeem and $ean Wire to decorate the sky of his Starry Night, Ricky Felix does an amazing job painting the introspective from the varied perspectives and topics tackled, as well as the lyrical versatility of his team, Ricky Felix pulls his strings and everything falls into place beautifully. You hear Van Buren heavyweights such as Luke Bar$, Saint Lyor, Meech, and Lord Felix all over this head-bopping tape, and deep boom bap-esque, deep, rich, Brockton production that has led the Van Buren boys to cult-like heights in their city, an amazing project.
Stephen Jailon - Rali
Rali displays yet again what Jailon is capable of in his element, with a Roddy Rich/Young Thug-esque flow and a gritty and grounded production surrounding him, Stephen delves into a deeper aspect of his sound. Themes of fame and glory, muddled with real-life issues such as drug-running, playing with time, gangbanging, and death at the hands of enemies and the government all swim through Rali’s essence and Jailon uses them to power the creative and conceptual aspects behind the tape.
3am Sound - Still Alive
From the first track to the last, 3amsound comes with the intensity, suave, and confidence displayed in artists such as Bryson Tiller and 6lack, before switching flows and vibes reminiscent of A Boogie and Eli Sostre. His topics are scattered over the tape, however, it seems they are loosely concentrated on love and the ups and downs that follow. The sultry and almost vintage production on the tape gives 3am the atmosphere he needs to build the world that he wants, and that’s exactly what he does on Still Alive.
Autmn Rains - Run2U
Starting off with what is known as an “introlude” by Rains’ standard, Run2U begins with a beautiful diamond-bright entrance by the artist. Rains’ silky smooth tone of voice, and pretty much perfect pitch slowly lure the listener into the rest of what evolves into sea of contemporary vibes, wave after wave of endless vocal talent, while washing over the listener’s ears with a message perfect for that particular vibe, such as “Yeah Yeah” dusky, overcast production, that accentuates her topic of the need for closeness and security in the face of uncertainty, or her Expectations (Freestyle), where the playful sub-bass and hi-hats dance around the grounded 808 pattern, using minimal engineering to put Rains’
WesWill - In Case You Were Wondering
A wild and dejected ride through WesWill’s life as a black man in America starts off with the anthemic “Clockers” where WesWill tells America that it messed up, and for that reason, they will pay, to reminiscing on his childhood and the responsibilities thrust onto him at a young age, seeing dead bodies in the street, hearing sirens every night, the fear of the what the next day will bring, “In Case You Were Wondering” grounds WesWill’s listeners in the harsh realities he’s had to face every day, and is still facing today, peeling back yet another layer of the artist’s complex and full life.
Shout out to all the artists featured here for all amazing projects, this is just the tip of the ice berg if you want to see more be sure to go on Soundcloud and find some underground artists to send our way!
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Yaseen - Summer Beach House
Yaseen first things first I would like to thank you for agreeing to interview with Nefarious Supply as our artist of the week so just to get the interview started introduce yourself who is Yaseen and what experiences or influences led you to choosing the path of an artist?
Thank you guys for having me. I was always a big fan of Nefarious Supply so being here with you guys is a special moment for me.From a young age I’ve always found myself connecting more with artistic and creative outlets. I started painting and drawing from a very young age and then I slowly branched off into writing and other art mediums. I was very closed off so I used creative expression as my language and whenever I would be faced with adversity from life, friendships, loved ones etc, art was one of the things that helped me subsist what I was dealing with. Alongside practicing art, I was also a huge music fanatic and I drew inspiration from music and my personal life and tried to emulate it into a painting etc. Eventually the two worlds collided for me when I came across the album “Take Care” and I was really drawn into how well Drake put forth his emotions on a record and how beautifully he communicated his message. I saw myself doing the same thing. It wasn't until my last year of high school I started to get into recording and singing. I wanted YASEEN to become an artist who can share their heartache and melancholy with others so that they can better themselves, someone who’s ready to feed you from his truth hoping you’ll be able to find what you truly are.
As of now where are you located, did you grow up in this area, and if so how would you say this area has played an influence in your sound and image as an artist?
As of now I'm located in Calgary, Canada. I moved here when I was around 9-10 years old and I’ve been here ever since so I would definitely say I grew up here. I used to live in a really small town a few hours from here called Brooks. I’ve seen that place show up on “Worst Places To Live In Canada” lists so that can kind of give you an idea for what it’s like there. Moving to a bigger city at a young age definitely opens your eyes to a lot of new things and allows you to experience a bit more as well. The city I live in isn’t known for its music scene at all. There’s definitely a lot of talent coming out of Calgary but when you look at Calgary from an outside perspective you’ll see that it’s not well known for its music. Knowing this actually motivated me even further to pioneer my own sound in an attempt to give the city something that not only they would be proud of, but that I would be proud of as well. I want to inspire people to put out more meaningful art so that we can really put the city on the map and be proud of the city that we live in.
Who are your top 5 artists you currently have in your rotation and of these 5 which individual artist would you say has had the biggest impact on you?
Currently in my rotation I have Drake, Majid Jordan, Giveon, B Young, and Rema. The list always switches up after some time but as of lately those are probably my most played artists. There’s a lot of artists that have had a huge impact on my music but if I really had to pick one out I would have to go with Majid Jordan. I'm really drawn into their writing and production. They have been big inspirations for me for a long time and I’ve learned a lot just from studying their music. They definitely inspired a few songs off of “Summer Beach House”. The topics they choose to sing about and the way they can create the cohesiveness between the production and vocals is something I hope to achieve one day. One of my all time favourites from them is the song “A Place Like This”, even though it was released in 2014 I still play it like it just came out.
So let's get into the music you actually just released on your debut album “Summer Beach House” which is a solid body of work especially for a debut. Tell us about the album, what inspired it, the creative process behind it, and what your experience was putting this body of work together?
Thank you! “Summer Beach House” was almost like this “dreamplace” for me and someone who I was very close with. It was this fond hope that we had. “Don’t worry, one day we will live in a Summer Beach House”. It was a goal that I desperately wanted with this one person but unfortunately as time progressed I felt that dream slowly fade away. I’ve learned from my past situation and hopefully I'm able to grow from that.
The project is inspired by my old dreams of living in a Summer Beach House with this one person. The project is one long road trip into my past that ends at the last track titled “Summer Beach House”. Throughout the tape I revisit my past and reflect on things I've done and what I’ve felt throughout the experience. I want the listeners to see if they can piece together the events and most importantly I want the listeners to benefit from what i'm saying in some way, shape or form.
I gotta say for a debut project you also got some heavy hitting guest appearances including DazeOnEast, Moslikely, and HRTBRKFEVER. How did you collab with these artists and how did the creative experience vary as you worked with each one?
I had connected with them through social media. I ended up sending them some snippets of what I had going on and they were all down to be a part of it. I sent through tracks that I thought fit them best and they all responded with the perfect verses. These guys are all amazing people and artists and I was really happy that they were able to be a part of my project. As for the creative experience it was generally similar between them. After hearing what I sent through they each took their time to do what they do best and sent it back as soon as they could. These are all artists who I’ve been listening to for some time now. I remember showing my friends their music years ago and to have them be a part of my debut project was an special moment for me.
On the production end of things what producers did you tap in for the project and who helped you mix and master the project?
I connected with a lot of amazing producers for this project. The project had a mix of beats that I was sent and stumbled upon online. There's a full credit page on my instagram (@downtownscene) where it shows all the producers that were a part of the project. There's an artist named 40K who I met through social media who mixed/mastered and also executive produced the project. He also produced “Talk to You” and really manipulated every track on the tape until it was perfect. I’m truly thankful for everyone who helped put the project together, it wouldn’t have been possible without everyone's contribution. Big shoutout to my collective as well “Mazieme Muse” this project would never be what it is if it wasn’t for everyone's help.
So what’s next for you? Will you be dropping any visuals to accompany the album, and when can fans expect to hear some new music?
As of right now I am currently in the process of dropping some more visuals for the album. I think “Stargirl” and “Saturday Night” are definitely songs I want to make some visuals for in the future. I had released a short film on my page titled “Don’t Sleep When We Talk” on IGTV and YouTube prior to the release of the project. There was also a lookbook and instagram filters that can all be found on my instagram as well. As far as the music goes, I'm already back in the studio trying to create some new sounds and although there’s no date set for new music I would say that fans can definitely expect some more records before the year is done.
In addition to new music what are some of your goals you hope to accomplish before the end of 2020 and into 2021
Growth. The biggest thing for me is to see improvements in my mental health and become more knowledgeable. So before the end of 2020 I definitely want to finish a few books that I’ve been wanting to read and hopefully I can set myself up to go into 2021 more knowledgeable, healthier, and happier.
Who should we feature next on Nefarious Supply?
There’s this artist I would like to introduce to you guys. He goes by the name “TRUSEÉ”. He’s an artist that’s part of my collective “Mazieme Muse”. He’s someone that has amazing potential and I really believe he has big things coming for him if he can keep working on his craft. I highly recommend you guys check out his music.
Any last words?
I just want to thank you guys for this opportunity. I’m grateful to be given the opportunity to talk about my album and my personal life so i’m very appreciative of that. I really hope people can enjoy the album and find something that can help benefit them in any way. I look forward to continuing the story of YASEEN and I can’t wait to share the next chapter. Thank you!
Big shout out to Yaseen for interviewing with Nefarious Supply if you want to stay up to date with him you can find his music on Soundcloud as well as all DSP’s and you can follow him on Instagram.
If you want to stay up to date with news and content coming from Nefarious Supply you can find us on Instagram, and Twitter. We also recently opened the Nefarious Supply Store and we are doing a free giveaway so if you want to support you can show some love here and spend time with us while we count down to out next Season of Merch coming October 31, 2020!
Chanelle Kazadi - Hot Sauce
Chanelle Kazkadi’s new single “Hot Sauce” is a break away from the normal Trapsoul music she’s been producing . A compltely new vibe from her usual sound This new song overall is her doing her and letting people know she’s still still Nelle and no matter what happens she is still focused on her goals and cancels out any unnecessary stuff that don’t motivate her mentally. In the wake of her new single we set up an interview to get a view on who she is as an artist plus more.
Chanelle Kazadi first things first thank you for reaching out to Nefarious Supply to set up an interview with us! We are really excited to feature you this week! So to get this interview started introduce yourself. Who is Chanelle Kazadi, and how did you become an artist?
Yo what's up I'm artist Chanalle Kazadi from Kent, OH . I'm an artist of many styles but known mostly for trapsoul & boombap. I started doing music back in 2017 , I used to hang around a few local artists just supporting the wave then one day i was at my homies house freestyling with them and they asked me if i ever thought about getting on the mic. That same night I wrote my first actual verse. It took me a few takes to catch a natural vibe but once I did it was on from there.
How long have you been a musician and what artists or important figures in your life would you say have had the biggest influence on you as well as your music?
I've been doing music for about 3 years ; I would say my influencers for the most part would be Kanye West, Missy Elliott, The Fugees and ODB. My mom would always play their CDs growing up or she would give me the updated CDs of artists I listened to and play their albums on my own time.
What area are you from and how would you say this area has influenced your sound? In addition to this, how is this area for underground and emerging musicians?
I'm from Kent, OH which neighbors well known Akron, OH (LeBron James) . Being brought up in Portage County i've seen a lot...might not be as major as Cleveland but every place has its own dilemmas which influence most of my writing. Everything I went through taught me a big lesson on life. There's definitely a growing music scene everyone just has to keep working hard and it'll get noticed soon enough.
Who do each of you listen to on a regular basis? Who are your go-to artists that really strike your creative nerve? Or are simply your favorite artists to sit back and vibe too, all genres are welcome?
Lately I've been listening to TDE artists , MF Doom , Lord Apex, Griselda & more. They've been inspiring me on another level with my music.
What keeps your current audience listening and why should people start listening if they haven’t already? What parts of you as an artist do you feel are most attractive to your audience? Is it your lyrical ability? Flow? Your style? Or maybe a conglomerate of those things?
My audience listens to my music because it's REAL, that's all me, it's my own everything I put into these songs. To the people that aren't hip to me, trust and believe out of all the songs I've dropped or will be dropping at least one of them you will love. I guarantee it.
Where or what are you representing with your music? What concepts and themes drive the foundational aspects of the creation of your sound? Why are these concepts and themes, if any, so important to you?
What I'm representing with my music is being yourself. I see a lot of people having these opinions on what an artist should be, do or say and I'm my own true representation that none of what people have to say about you matters as long as you're being yourself and love the person that you are.
So let's dig into your discography last year you dropped your album “Harvest Hooligan” tell us about the album what inspired the name as well as overall sound of the album, what led you to tapping in DamnTobs, and Visual9, and who was on the production end of the project?
What influenced me to name the project, "Harvest Hooligan" is because I grew up on a street called "Harvest Drive" with just my mom and two little brothers, also my birthday is November 7th which is the harvesting season. Hooligan is from my past and my encounters with the law. The sounds were inspired by me wanting to give more of a storytelling of that lifestyle. I appreciate the homie DamnTobs & my brother Visual for being a part of the journey. Visual had produced Nonstop and I remember him surprising me with the beat and said it would be a perfect fit. One thing about my bro he stays making sure I'm always on top of my game. The last song Warning was produced by my homie Millz Pe$o from Cleveland. Millz also produced the song featuring DamnTobs.
This past May you also dropped your newest body of work “Paystub EP” talk to us about this EP and walk us through each track?
On May 8th of this year I dropped my third project Paystub of 4 tracks. First track Paradise gives you the vibes of me wanting to leave all the bad vibes and yarning for a fresh start grinding towards the perfect getaway. Second track Maria brings a more upbeat fun club vibe slightly expressing my love for the spanish culture. Third track was more so motivational "cash i need more" basically saying i'm nowhere near where i need to be and have a long way to go. Last but not least Mike Jones a lot of people have told me this one's their favorite. In this song I wanted to express how much things have changed with people's energy towards me from when I first started vs now. It's funny how things work but it is what it is at the end of the day. Overall Paystub is about work ethic and each song expresses my journey while increasing the numbers on my paystub.
So we’re 8 months into the rollercoaster of 2020 and it has been a lot of ups and downs for everyone that being said what goals we’re you able to accomplish this past yeat and what are some things you hope to accomplish before the year is out?
Covid has made some major changes with everyone's plan this year but I honestly wouldn't change this past year for nothing. I've still accomplished what I needed to, such as dropping a project, networking, creating some of the most amazing music, traveling to Los Angeles, Chicago & other cities. A lot going on behind the scenes. I've been using this time wisely. My goal before the year is out is to release 3 major songs/videos, finish my next EP and go to Cali again.
What artist should we feature next on Nefarious Supply?
Visual 9
Any last words?
My new single "Hot Sauce" is out now on all platforms , make sure to check that out along with the wristbands available for in person or online purchase at chanellekazadi.com . Connect with me on social media @chanellekazadi
Big shout out to Chanelle Kazkadi be sure to check out her newest single “Hot Sauce” available all on streaming platforms!
If you want to stay up to date with news and content coming from Nefarious Supply you can find us on Instagram, and Twitter. We also recently opened the Nefarious Supply Store and we are doing a free giveaway so if you want to support you can show some love here and spend time with us while we count down to out next Season of Merch coming October 31, 2020!
Demon Discography Vol. 1
We promised you didn’t we? A whole playlist dedicated to underground talent all around the world, well here we are. Welcome to the first volume of our Demon Discography, a playlist o tracks compiled of underground artists we’ve been listening too over the past few weeks. This playlist will drop a new volume every single month, filled with new sounds and beautiful creations from artists in R&B, rap, hip-hop, and indie and much more!
In this month’s discography, we have artists such as Ari PenSmith, Amaarae, and Eli Sostre, smooth yet affirmative paladins of the underground community, as well as newcomers such as Mustafa, Artie J, Dee Gotti, and Brandon Banks who’re taking their sound to new heights!
Of our substantial and well-endowed list, we’ve picked our heaviest hitters and the most fire tracks in our opinion, however, give the playlist a listen and tell us in the comments what your top five tracks are! We’d love to hear your thoughts!
SwaVay - Okay
Probably the most lyrically aggressive track on our favorite five, SwaVay strikes again while the iron’s hot, with a 21 Savage tag to start the track off the listener already know the Boominati Worldwide artist is going to deliver. Okay showcases SwaVay’s lyrical ability to the max, with bars such as:
“If I did it on my own, tell me, who the fuck I'm gon' thank?
And I'm pullin' up on niggas with that brick, no, I ain't Craig”
SwaVay shows his versatility and hunger as a new artist and puts the now Dolo Records label he’s signed too even further on the map with his pure talent and creativity.
NJOMZA - sad for you
NJOMZA’s titular song off her sophomore album takes us into a magical place off of the first note. The artist’s butter-smooth vocals gliding along the light-hearted synth pulls and comfy 808, which halts and heeds at the very utterance of her lyrics. sad for you was made for NJOMZA if that makes any sense. This meaning we don’t believe anyone could’ve pulled off or added anything else to this song to make it as perfect as it is. The song talks about heartbreak and being past the point of raw emotions such as anger and sadness, with some reflection, NJOMZA realizes she’s simply disappointed in her lover, and at this point in her life, she’s sad for them.
reggie - Southside Fade
reggie blows the competition away with this anecdotal, Kendrick/Earthgang-esque track. Southside Fade has reggie speaking on topics of the lack of gun laws in the Southside, and how Houston is so big you feel like you’re on top of the world when you're on it. A folky indie alternative production helms around reggie’s lyricism, and the guitar progression leads the instrumentals all into place, Southside Fade is a beautiful letter to Houston, one reggie executes perfectly.
Artie J - A Thousand Winters’
This song is on our favorite five for one simple fact, one that’s plagued the other tracks on this list. It does exactly what it’s supposed to do. If Artie J was aiming for a soulful R&B vibe with dreamy, reverbed vocals made to give off a somewhat melancholy, yet hazily beautiful atmosphere? Well, we’d say he’s succeeded. A Thousand Winters’ is produced just right and the piano chord progression ties the song together throughout the 3 minutes and 10 seconds, and the beat switch towards the end gives us a fitting closer for such an outstanding track.
Amaarae - FANCY
Our final track from this months favorite five, FANCY explores Amaarae in a more upbeat and bragggadocious light. She metaphorically dances through the halls of the track, dimly lit and alluring, while the spotlight is all on her and her infectious hook. The song is quite short but is quite a vibe, and doesn’t spread itself too thin in terms of what it’s trying to do. Amaarae flexes all over FANCY, and lets everyone know, she has smpke for whoever wants to try her, and time for whoever wants to call her “Zaddy”
What’s your favorite track from this week let us know in the comments below!! And if you want to featured our next updated playlist be sure to submit your music for consideration here!
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