Demon Discography - 2.17.21

If there’s one thing we are pretty confident about, is that underground music is and will always be the newest sound and the force to drive the music industry forward. This is the reason we place such an emphasis on giving underground and emerging artists a platform, so the artists coming up today, are the big acts of tomorrow. With that in mind, we are extremely excited to update our Demon Discography! Our playlist which features nothing but underground artists. The last time we updated the playlist dates back in October of 2020, so we are super excited to share with you guys the music we have been bumping over the last couple of months.

This months update features a ton of new music from names we have featured here before as well as some artists we are hoping to feature including; Krew$, Foggieraw, Che Ecru, Tadafi, Serena Isioma, Stephen Jailon, Hidden Hills, Elujay & J.Robb, The Code, Lo Village, Alycia Bella, BIGBABBYGUCCI, Mathaius Yung, Blackmayo, Artie J, K. Forest, Maxx Owa, AAKHU, Zavage, Hrtbrkfever, AJay!, & Kayandre. All of the songs featured here are top tier but we wanted to highlight some stand artists as well as projects that are favorites of the team.

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Mathaius Yung - Space Age Shit

One of our favorite artists right now, Mathaius Young, ended 2020 on a high note with the release of his project Angel Deep. Based out of Cleveland, Mathaius has been making music for the most of his life and it shows. Catching our eye at the beginning of 2019, we featured him on the platform and was already blown away by his discography at the time which included: ‘Take The Night Away’, ‘Take The Night Away 2’, ‘Burnin’ Castles (w/ Tre Capital)’, and ‘Boy Meet’s World’. A very solid artist as far as his discography, Mathaius Young is already a legend in the early stages of his career, and with the release of ‘Angel Deep’ Mathaius has further cemented his name as an artist that we have high hopes for in future. Featuring guest appearances from Michael Seven, Tre Capital, and WesWIll, Angel Deep is a must listen to, and if you want to learn more about Mathaius check out our latest interview with him which can be found here.

Eli Sostre - New Opps

Eli Sostre’s career has been nothing but phenomenal and for those that have been paying attention to him, you know that he is able to release great music on a consistent basis. Making his debut back in 2016 with the release of his project ‘Still Up All Night’, Eli came out the gate swinging. Still finding his unique sound, Eli Sostre has taken some the most prevalent sounds at the time and created a sound that is particular to him and even comes with the help of his go to producer, Soriano. From his 2016 release Eli Sostre has grown as an artist and has added great projects to his discography including ‘Sleep Is For The Weak’, ‘Eros’, and his latest project ‘Emori’, all of which gets better and better. Eli Sostre stands out to us because not does he have his own sound, he has the ability to carry an entire project on his own with limited features, which is something that is not easy to find today in music.

Serena Isioma - Stop Calling The Police On Me

Serena Isioma has had the best 2020! From grabbing national attention with the release of her single ‘Sensitive’ as well as dropping her debut project “The Leo Sun Sets”. Serena may be in the early stages of her career but she is definitely a force to be reckoned with. ‘The Leo Sun Sets’ is a solid debut album with only features 7 songs, each song is packed with enough make you wanna listen over and over again. One of the first artists we interviewed in our early stages, we have watched Serena grow as an artist and it’s amazing to watch her achieve great heights and we know that she still has more to come.

Scotty Apex - Helpless

Another artist we featured, Scotty Apex, has been since releasing music since 2016 and with each new release he dead ass gets better and better. First coming up on our radar, we first interviewed the artist back in 2019 right before he released newest project at the time ‘Lovesick 2’. Almost two years later and numerous singles, Scotty Apex followed up on the success of ‘Lovesick 2’ with his newest project ‘Starlight’, a project that raised the bar even higher for him and his music. Having guest appearances from Mathaius Young, Ejaaz, Michael Seven, and Maxx Owa, Scotty Apex is not going anywhere any time soon.

Maxx Owa - Day by Day

Last but not least, is rising artist Maxx Owa. New to our radar, Maxx is definitely someone that you should look for in upcoming rap. A discography that dates back to 2018, Maxx Owa may have a very limited amount of released music but the quality is always there. Having worked with one of our favorite artists and getting a personal referral from Kami Osha, we couldn’t help but to check him out and we’re more than blown away with him. He also just released his newest project ‘Crescendo’ so be sure to check that out.

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What’s your favirote track on this months playlist let us know in the comments below and if you want to be featured on our next one hit our submission box in the top! If you want to stay up to date with news and content coming from Nefarious Supply you can find us onInstagram,Twitter, and for our weekly newsletter you can sign up below, and we also working on some things for Nefarious Supply Wear, sign up for our newsletter to stay in the loop!

[MYMHM 5] - Rico Nasty - Nightmare Vacation

Rico Nasty, whew. What else can we say? Originating from Prince George’s County, Maryland, the DMV artist has made waves in the music industry that have had the metaphorical boats rocking since her Tales of Tacobella mixtape. Rico has put out consistent and solid projects since then, including the headbanging, face souring Sugar Trap 2, which helmed fan favorites such as “Poppin” and “Key Lime OG”. Her debut album, Nasty, featured upcoming artists at the time such as Blocboy JB and Lil Gnar, and with the coming of her sophomore project, Anger Management, Rico had officially solidified her name in the rap game.

Now with her final studio debut project, Rico Nasty’s Nightmare Vacation has finally taken stage. Take a ride with us as we walk you down the the chaos ridden beaches of Rico’s World.

Candy

An aggressive and hyperactive first track off the project has Rico throwing listeners in an off-kilter production, engineered by Jay Que, supplemented by her subtle, yet gnarly lyricism. On this track Rico beckons her haters and critics to try their best because they’re going to have to kill or fight because, despite all of the negative energy, she’s shining brightly regardless, evident in her first lyric:

“On a dark and stormy night, I don't blend in, bitch, I shine bright (Okay)”

(fyi) There is a more in-depth analysis into this particular lyric on Genius.

IPHONE

IPHONE is the most experimental of the tracks on the project, with innovative producer Dylan Brady, who fans speculated was 100 Gecs due to their similar engineering styles. IPHONE is a trap song on an EDM trip, switching between the genres effortlessly as Rico styles out in a high-pitched, elecrtic synth vox-like delivery, followed by beautiful harmonies.

Honestly, this song is just a vibe. We love it. That’s it.

STFU

STFU is is probably one of our favorites due to Rico’s bare delivery on the track. She didn’t let the beat rest, and surprisingly vice-versa, bringing out this beautiful give and take that drew us in from start to finish. Rico’s storytelling has also improved, proving her growth as an artist in such a short period of time, lyrically and as a curator of her style of music, scream rap.

Back & Forth (with Amine)

Any day Rico and Amine decide to collaborate, the fans are always happy. The Sugarparents feed their children since Amine’s vibe-ridden ONEPOINTFIVE. On the beautifully orchestrated track (thank you CashMoneyAP) the two vetted rappers go “back and forth” with each other, slipstreaming through each other’s topics, ranging from not wanting to play games to the fear of saying what they need to say for whatever this is to move forward.

The song is an absolute vibe and Amine is already a fan favorite of mine, a very good collab!

Smack A Bitch (ft. ppcocaine, Sukihana, & Rubi Rose)

Smack A Bitch has been a staple track that signifies most, if not all, of what Rico is trying to convey in her music, with the energy, the grit, the demand for respect, the absence of care, Rico made this breakout single back in 2018, and decided to bring it back in full force on Nightmare Vacation, with the help of some of the most confidence off-kilter black female rappers in the game.

RICO NASTY · Nightmare Vacation

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What’s your favorite track on the album and most importantly what’s your number one favorite Rico Nasty song let us know in the comments below. And to stay up to fate with Rico Nasty be sure to follow her on Instagram and Twitter.

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AJay! x Kayeandre - Voicemail

Originally born in Jackson, MS., AJay! came from very humble beginnings. He recalls most of his family members having a musical presence growing up, yet, he didn’t take an interest until high school. While attending Mississippi School of the Arts, a friend introduced him to ‘FL Studio.’ A leading, user-friendly, recording software, still dominantly used today. However, it wasn't until his college years at Full Sail University in Orlando, FL., where AJay! would go on to dedicate his time to the music. Upon graduating with his Bachelor's Degree, he got an internship with Icon Studios in Atlanta, GA. There he would meet key-individuals that would help shape his audio production career over the coming years. Around that same time, in 2016, AJay! would go on to land two big placements in the Atlanta Hip-Hop scene with Gucci Mane and Cap 1. Enticing a ‘starving-artist’ with a break-out opportunity, or so he thought. Towards the end of that year, AJay! grew tired of the Trap scene in Atlanta. His mixed appeal wanted more, but could not grasp it. Ultimately forcing him to take a mental break from the music industry altogether, for two years. 

At the end of 2018, he decided to rebrand himself and go into a new direction with his production. Inspired by the genres of R&B and Hip-Hop his whole life, AJay! began redeveloping his sound, and found himself back in a stable position. He took the popular likes of Melodic-Soul, California Hip-Hop, and Trapsoul-R&B, and added his signature style to them. And no, I’m not talking about “Talk to Em AJay!” Though that cannot be forgotten, it is his drum patterns and chord choices which distinguish his appeal from the rest. Forward to today, AJay! has more recently signed a management deal with Co-Sign Radio/Co-Sign Records under Justin Polinsky (Founder & CEO). Since then, he has already done songs with Oshea, Cory Jones, LoverboyBass, and Kyle Banks, with more to come. This is only the beginning of a foreseeable future, and soon, he will get to tell his own stories. 

This song is about when meeting your one genuine love comes with its complications. She already has a man in her life, but claims he does not treat her right. She may live miles away, yet "Somehow you halfway across the world, but your still on my mind." The retraction between her stuck with him, while wanting you. Distances the chance of us ever being together.

AJay! · AJay! & Kayeandre - Voicemail

Black Pioneers: Jimi Hendrix

Black History Month is finally here! We’re really excited for this month because not only is it a month to focus on the amazing history of black culture, we can use our platform to showcase the talent of black pioneers who have laid the groundwork for musicians today. Our first episode opens with the talented rock and roll star Jimi Hendrix an artist who transcends generations.  Although Jimi Hendrix had a very brief career, he is widely regarded as one of the most celebrated rock guitarists, singers, and songwriters in the music industry, earning a place in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. In addition to being widely celebrated, Hendrix's career laid the groundwork for rock and rolls wide acceptance and he has continued to influence established stars and rising stars today.

Born November 27, 1942, Hendrix's first experiences with music started at a very young age. He began to work on his sound, drawing influence from big names including B.B. King, Muddy Waters, and Buddy Holly. Unfortunately due to a lack of resources, Hendrix was unable to get a teacher to teach him how to read music. However, this roadblock didn’t hold him back as he was able to teach himself to play guitar after his father purchased him a second-hand guitar from one of his friends. Shortly after Jimi was given the guitar the embers of a music career lit up and Hendrix formed his first band-- The Velvetones. After a brief 3 month period Hendrix left the group to pursue a career of his own, and around this time is when Hendrix's father purchased him his first electric guitar, which was the Supro Ozark 1560s. Like any teenager, at the time Hendrix was up to no good and unfortunately, his antics got him caught up with the law and after being caught twice riding in stolen cars leading to be given a choice of prison or the army. He immediately enlisted in the Army on May 31, 1961, and after basic training, he was stationed at Fort Ord in California. Like any creative who has to be forced into a regiment, Hendrix described his experience saying  "There's nothing but physical training and harassment here for two weeks, then when you go to jump school ... you get hell. They work you to death, fussing and fighting." He begged his father to send him his guitar in the mail and his father relented and sent the guitar shortly after. Finally getting back into his music Hendrix's obsession with the instrument soon turned into him neglecting his duties, which of course got him into trouble, but not enough to stop him from continuing to play. Continuing his career in the Army, Hendrix was discovered by fellow servicemen Billy Cox who was impressed by his technique. After becoming acquainted, the pair went on to play at base clubs on weekends with other musicians in the loosely formed band The Casuals. 

Finally able to balance his love for music and his career responsibilities of being a serviceman, Hendrix completed paratrooper training and was awarded the screaming eagles patch on January 11, 1962, but his personal conduct began to slack and he began to draw constant criticism for his superiors, with his platoon sergeant saying; “He has no interest whatsoever in the Army ... It is my opinion that Private Hendrix will never come up to the standards required of a soldier. I feel that the military service will benefit if he is discharged as soon as possible." The sergeant got him and Hendrix was honorably discharged on June 29, 1962, and thus began the first steps in his career. 

Shortly after Hendrix was discharged, Billy Cox soon followed and the pair linked up again and moved to Clarksville, Tennessee to form the King Kasuals and began playing at low-paying gigs. Getting better and better the duo was then able to relocate to Nashville Jefferson street-- which at the time was the center of the city's black community-- the home of a burgeoning rhythm and blues scene. Gaining recognition, the two were able to obtain a residency at a local venue at the time called the Club Del Morocco and over the next two years, Hendrix was able to make a living on his performance circuit throughout the south with multiple venues under the Theaters Owners Booking Association (TOBA). In addition to playing with his own band, Hendrix collaborated with other emerging artists at the time including Ike & Tina Turner, Sam Cooke, and more. In 1964, feeling he had outgrown the circuit and frustrated with the rules of bandleaders Hendrix left to pursue a career on his own and made his move to Harlem New York where befriended Lithofayne Pridgeon  (known as Faye) who later became his love interest. As a native to the Harlem music scene Faye introduced Hendrix to her web of connections and while working on growing his career Faye provided Hendrix with shelter and support. After about a month in the area, Hendrix won his first prize from the legendary Apollo Theater amateur contest and parlayed the recognition into landing a seat in the Harlem club circuit. Further building his connections and his name in the area, Hendrix was then able to catch the attention of Ronnie Isley and after an audition, Hendrix landed a spot as the guitarist in the Isley's Brothers back up band, I.B. Specialists. 

After a brief time with the brothers and going on tour with them for most of 1964 Hendrix left the band in October and shortly after joined Little Richard's band, the Upsetters. For much of 1965, Hendrix spent most of his time with Richard but due to constantly clashing with Richard over things like tardiness, wardrobe, and other antics, Hendrix was then fired from the band. Never one to sit and wait around Hendrix signed his first record deal with Juggy Murray at Sue Records and briefly rejoined the Isley Brothers, and later that year Curtis Knight and The Squires. He also signed a three-year recording contract with Ed Chaplin, which later caused legal trouble and career problems for Hendrix but did little to derail his career. After recording songs and touring with the Isley Brother and the Squires he was also able to pick up tour dates with Joey Dee and the Starliters. By 1966, after a string of success, Hendrix made his move to Greenwich Village in New York. Similar to his previous moves when starting up in a new location Hendrix played the circuit rounds in the area and he caught up with Animals bassist Chas Chandler in July of that year. Impressed by Hendrix’s performance, Chandler signed Hendrix in September of 1966 to an agreement that had Hendrix move to London to form a new band and from there the stage name of Jimi Hendrix was born, and The Jimi Experience started taking root. 

Featuring bassist Noel Redding, and drummer Mitch Mitchell, the Jimi Hendrix Experience began to gain local recognition in London by the fall of 1966, leading to the band's first single "Hey Joe" that spent ten weeks on the UK's charts topping out at number by early 1967. Capitalizing off the success of the single the band shortly released the first album “Are You Experienced”, gaining national recognition overnight,  The Jimi Hendrix Experience became one of the most popular acts globally, and with that Hendrix was no longer an underground act but an international star.  Following the release of  Are, You Experienced" the band then released “Axis: Bold As Love” which did just as good, if not better than the previous project. 

Finally more in control of his career and able to make his own decisions, Hendrix relocated back to the United States and built his own recording studio Electric Lady Studios which became the title of his next releases “Electric LadyLand” which followed the success of the last two projects. Unfortunately due to career demands, and disagreements among bandmates, The Experience disbanded in 1969. The breakup initially hurt Hendrix but the artist rebounded quickly and in the summer of 1969 Hendrix played at the Woodstock Music & Art Fair and was able to connect with musicians Mitch Michell, Billy Cox, Juma Sultan, and Jerry Velez.

Following Woodstock, Hendrix entered a new era of his life with the designing collaboration and forming of the Gypsys which featured Hendrix as a guitarist, Billy Cox as the bassist, and Buddy Miles as the drummer. After formally getting together the trio launched into 1970 with a series of New Year's performances which were recorded and released on the Band of Gypsys album. By 1970, after bringing back Mitch Mitchell to play the drums, The Jimi Hendrix Experience was formed once again. With the band back together they went on to start recording a new LP titled First Rays Of The New Rising Sun. Unfortunately, Hendrix was unable to see the release of this project due to his tragic death. 

A very brief life, as well as career Jimi Hendrix time here, was spent in devotion to music, and his love for it took him places that most people never get a chance to see. One of the few black faces of rock and roll, during a time when commercial success was primarily monopolized by white artists, Jimi Hendrix’s sound, face, and image was the foundation for a variety of artists including; David Bowie, Lenny Kravitz, Prince, and most recently Future; who adopted the artist's name as a moniker, as well as the title for a project. One of the best to ever do it, Jimi Hendrix was a pioneer in his own right and deserves his place in history as one of the greatest rock and roll artists and as well as African American artists in music history. 

Have you ever listened to Jimi Hendrix? If so, what’s your favorite song by him? Let us know in the comments below! If you want to stay up to date with news and content coming from Nefarious Supply you can find us onInstagram,Twitter, and for our weekly newsletter you can sign up below, and we also working on some things for Nefarious Supply Wear, sign up for our newsletter to stay in the loop!

7Latenights

7Latenights welcome to Nefarious Supply! To get the interview started, tell us about yourself? Who is 7Latenights and what led you down the path of becoming a musician?

7Latenights , is a hustler , out going , and a genuine person. And what led me down the path of making music and taking it seriously was when I didn’t have nothing or nobody to turn to , I’d write. I always knew how to write music , but I always sounded different on the mic. One day my cousin / manager foreign paid for some studio time back when I was 17 , back in 2017 for my birthday and I came out with a song called “Pull Up” and my school went crazy for it. But I was still ripping and running. But a couple situations happened and made a choice to stick with it because I had a story to tell. And I learned the business aspect of it, and dropped top of the year 2020. The rest was history.

Where are you based out of and how has this area influenced you as well as your sound?

I’m based out of Freehold New Jersey , The “Free”. And just growing up in the environment I was in it taught me early what love was, bro code ,how to hustle and get what you want. My family is big , and my father was known. My mom knew everybody on the every corner, everybody on every corner knew me. Just being around all the OG’s, and experiencing life that an average kid wouldn’t experience at that age influenced me to have the hunger and that passion when hop in the booth.

To follow up to the last questions, how is the area for underground creatives? What’s the culture like, the networking, and overall vibe?

We didn’t really have anybody that rapped in our area Until Bust G (R.I.P) came along and created a wave that made everyone want to rap and go to the studio with him. Then a few guys out of the area started coming up the same time I was in the studio. And we created networks outside of our town and shared these important people amongst our circle. Our culture is real, and unique everybody has they own style of doing things. And we all grew up at a popular park around our neighborhood so everybody knew each other. The vibe was cool.

How long you have been making music and what artists would you say have had the biggest impact on you and your music?

I’ve been making music for 2 years seriously. And artist like Chris Brown, Drake, Tory, Future ,Young Thug , Meek Mil, and many more influenced me just listening to them and how they sell the real feeling what your feeling like in whatever mood you’re in and either making you feel better or worst. Gave me the upper hand to really hop on any subject any song and get it done.

Even though 2020 slowed the rest of the world down you stayed focused and dropped 5 singles, 2 EPs and a deluxe project! How did you manage to stay focused during such a crazy time, and for artists who are having a hard time what is some advice you would give them?

What made me stay focused was seeing how my mom and sister was not struggling but a little rough around the edges during quarantine. I was in a this had to get better mood. So I locked in every day and was recording heat. If it wasn’t to my standards the songs got tossed. And for any artist having a hard time whether it is writers block, or you dealing with something at home, or feeling like nothings being done. Relax and write out some goals, or do something that’s going to inspire you to go make the music that you want to create. And you can’t skip days out of the studio or else someone else took your opportunity, someone else made a hit while you decided to miss sessions. You have to be dedicated if you want to be successful.

To get into your music, talk to us about your first EP ‘Do Better’. How did that project come together? Who did you work with and what are some of your favorite tracks on the project?

I was going through a situation with a girl at a time and being introduced to a new girl at the time. And I just started singing at the time. I worked by myself in the studio and I leased beats from producers. My favorite track till this day on there is LUV ME.

Following that EP, tell us about your second EP ‘7Latenights’. How long did it take you to put this one together? Who did you collaborate with for this one?

It was all me on the project. And this project took me a week to create.

After an amazing 2020, what are your next steps for 2021? What are some goals you want to accomplish and where do you want to be by the end of the year?

To keep my foot on the gas, I got more heat on the way. I want to heavy hitter by the end of the year , and I want to be able to give back and be the top dog of my lane.

Shout some friends out! Who should we feature next on Nefarious Supply?

Shakes G , Nate Taylorr, SmithRush , NGC Mekhai....

Any last words?

It’s ya boy 7Latenights and if you haven’t already go get and check out my latest project “7latenights” the deluxe .. stay tuned in we got more on the way

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Big shoutout to 7latenights, be sure to check out his music which can be found on all streaming platforms and if you want to stay up to date with him 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, Twitter, and for our weekly news letter you can sign up below, and we also just dropped Nefarious Supply Season 2. Use discount code NEFSUPPLY2 to get free shipping on your first order today

Carlon - Nashville Native

Carlon welcome to Nefarious Supply! To get this interview started, tell us a little bit more about yourself. Who is Carlon? How long have you been making music, and what led you down the path of becoming a musician?

I am a West Nashville native. As a kid I moved at an early age to Smyrna then to Murfreesboro. I’ve honestly been making music seriously for about a year and a half. The reason I started making taking things seriously is because I made a promise to my nephew before his passing when I was 18. I also remember playing him songs I made and he would jump and was super happy and smiling. I thought if I could make him happy with everything he had going on, then I can do that with other people as well.

How long have you been a musician and since you begin what are some things you’ve learned?

I’m still a new musician. I’ve been teaching myself guitar for a little time now but nothing too long yet. It’s only been about four months. I’m trying to crack down and actually focus on learning it for awhile. Since learning guitar I’ve become more patient. Honestly, with being surrounded by musicians you feed off of their love for the music and it becomes that much better. I’ve learned to love and appreciate every musician and the art of music.

Who are some of your favorite artists and how have they influenced you and your music? What are your top 5 albums as of right now?

Some of my favorite artists in no order are probably: Russ, Phora, HER, Fantasia, Vedo, J. Cole, Chris Brown, Smino, Luther Vandross, Maxwell, Usher, Rick Ross, Michael Jackson, THEY, Drake, Anthony Hamilton, Biggie, and more. Those are who I can say I listen to a lot on Spotify. Growing up listening to these, in addition to other, artists has played a huge part on my sound. Listening to how they twist words in rhymes and seeing how singers harmonize on their choruses and pre choruses. I’m still working on my craft now but hearing their example shows me ways that impact me vastly. And my favorite albums right now are 4 your eyes only by J. Cole, Chasing Summer by SiR, The Amanda Tape by THEY, PTSD by G Herbo, Fuck The World by Brent Faiyaz.

So you're based out of the south specifically Huntsville, Alabama, how has the area influenced you and your sound, and how is this area's underground scene? Is it a hub for creatives?

Yea being based on Huntsville is actually really nice. Being here in the area has influenced me to become more carefree in my music. Meeting other artists out here and seeing their different views points, sounds, hearing their mannerisms etc. You’ll see on my next few tracks for how it’s changed. The underground scene is wild out here. I don’t know too many artists out here but the ones I do know like Nicholas Lamar and Yung Steezee go crazy. The city is growing fast and this will be a fye spot to be at soon. I don’t mean for just music either; I’m talking photography, videography, and painting too. It’s gone be something over here really.

Last year you released numerous songs such as ‘Mind Right’, ‘We’, ‘Silly Me’, and ‘Come Thru’. Tell us about each of these songs and what inspired them?

When I dropped “Mind Right” I was in a totally different head space than I was with “We, Silly Me, and Come Thru”. When I created “Mind Right”, with the help of Coleman, I had been going through a lot financially, mentally, and it was just a horrible time for me. The base of the song is me talking to my youngins out there. “I can feel that temptation, to gone and snatch....” I know how it feels to not know what to do and to be broke. I’m sure a lot of us do. I never had anyone tell me “get your mind right youngin, you can turn nothing to something” and believe in me.

That is what this song is. It’s just me talking to my youngins telling them I understand but you have to be strong and know that your time is coming. The process with “We, Silly Me, and Come Thru”, which is my EP “ROSES”, was completely different. I had just went through a situation and I had to get it out. “We” to me is about how I feel I want love to be. It’s really me asking someone to be mine. “Silly Me” is about a friend and my own situations. saying I thought I had you, silly me. I fell for you and put that effort but that wasn’t enough, simple as that. “Come Thru” is basically the aftermath of “we” to “silly me” then now “come thru”.

You've worked with several artists, two artists including: Jordan Barnett and Antonia Martinez. How did you find them and what made you tap them in as features?

Let me start off by correcting their names. Jordan goes by Jordan RyAnne and Antonia goes by Toni Soprano. I misspelled both of their names because of a misunderstanding on the release and I apologize for that. I met Jordan RyAnne at a group session awhile back in Antioch. She was cold at singing and I liked her delivery and swag. We clicked and was cool from the start. I had actually been trying to do something with her since that day and one day I was in the lab and thought about her. I called and she pulled through. Then “we” came about.

As far as Toni Soprano, we also met in the lab. I was told about her when I showed up to create. I heard her singing a part to a track she was recording and was actually thrown off. I loved her voice and her power behind it. We eventually met formally and kept in contact. We was both in the studio at the same time when my homies Nobody’s Home produced “Come Thru” and I just had to get her on the track.

Have you worked with any other artists? And as your career grows, what artists do you hope to work with within the near future?

I can’t tell you I have worked with a few more but you’ll see when they drop. I can’t spoil it for you. As far as who I wanna work with..... I’d say I wanna work with Brian Brown, 24., Nicholas Lamar, THEY, Smino, Lauren Mcclinton, and Savvy.

So 2020 is finally over. What can you say are some goals you've accomplished last year? And for 2021 what are some goals you hope to get through by the end of the year?

In 2020 I’ve accomplished staying healthy. Being able to create unapologetically. Being myself and not caring who sees. I’ve also established who I am as a man. Although, for 2021 I’m hoping to love again. Loving myself and showing love to my people, the mob, and my fans/supporters.

Shout out some friends who should we feature next on Nefarious Supply?

I wanna shoutout my guy Nicholas Lamar, Yung Steezee, Chazzoben, and Tuk

Any last words?

For my last words I’d like to say drink water and be yourself. Let go of the past and push for tomorrow.

IG: Therealcarlon Twitter: Therealcarlon YouTube: Carlon A.

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Big thank you to Carlon for coming and interviewing with Nefarious Supply. If you want to hear more of his music you can find it on his soundcloud above as well as all streaming services. And to stay up to date with him be sure to follow him on Instagram.

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MYMHM - That's What They All Say

Fresh off a breakout single that peaked at number 8 on the US Billboard 100, Jack Harlow has been steadily riding the waves of success and fame that have come his way. A Louisville, Kentucky native, Harlow has been in the rap game for almost 5 years now, dropping gems of smooth and stylistic artistry in the forms of chart-toppers like the grungy, yet butter smooth “WARSAW”, the sunny, head-bopping “SUNDOWN”, and of course now the recent big release, featuring Miami Heat’s number 1 rookie, “Tyler Herro”

Locking in and taking his career serious he dropped his debut project “18” back in 2016 and every since then the artist has been focused on slow consistent growth. While in the modern day of how music is consumed this may hinder some artists. The formula that Harlow sticks to has been propelling his name and garnering him more attention not only from us but the rest of the world. High quality music is what he is known for and across the board on all his projects one thing that we can say confidently is that he literally never misses. No matter how the song is presented whether it’s a banger, more of a slow vibe, or even a song that really makes you sit back and think Harlow’s focuses on high quality production as well as an emphasis on lyricism is what allows him to stand out and make a name for his self in this crowded industry.

That’s What They All Say is Harlow’s coming of age story. The Louisville MC reveals a sense of maturity, one that’s almost telegraphed by the people he has surrounded himself with, a closely-knit group of soldiers and advisers, a Private Garden. From open to close of the album Harlow reminds fans, and haters that his success as not instantaneous but instead was a product of his consistent work ethic, and focus over the last five years.  

Favorites off the track include “Rendezvous”, a beautiful opener that showcases Jack’s slick flow and brain-tapping lyricism, adding a satisfying instrumental lead out that leaves you wanting more. And that’s where our other fave comes into play. “21C / Delta” a darker vision of Harlow’s world. He beckons a girl to come to find him at his hotel, room 21C. As the beat switches, our brains are swept back to Drake’s Take Care as Harlow flows effortlessly on Delta. 

Over hits such as “Way Out” featuring Big Sean, a shining comeback artist of 2020 with the incredible “Detroit 2”, and “Already Best Friends” where Harlow partners up with Chris Brown (need we say more?) for an instant R&B classic.There are also sleepers on this cohesive tracklist, such as the introspective and reminiscent “Baxter Avenue”, the unapologetically confident and groovy “Creme”, all the way to “Route 66” which throws comeback feature, EST Gee.  All in all from beginning to end Jack Harlow has once again been able to deliver a project that will only age as the years go by. From the feature guest list to the production of project which includes house hold names like Hit-Boy, Sonny Digital, jetsonmade, and more. That’s What They All Say has added jet fuel the the already sky rocketing career of the talented artist, and as he continues to grow his career, and within the industry its self we are more than excited to see what he has to offer. All in all the album is a great vibe and exactly what we at Nefarious were waiting for from the Louisville golden boy. 

Scotty Apex - Starlight

Scotty Apex what’s up bro, the last time we had you on Nefarious Supply was in 2019 when you released Lovesick 2 so we’re excited to feature you once again. To get the interview started give us an update on what you’ve been up too, and what’s new with you?

What’s good!! Yeah, it has definitely been a minute since the last album, appreciate you guys reaching out to me and acknowledging this latest release, means a lot. But yeah, there’s a lot of new things in my life since then. It was a pretty crazy year in 2020 for everyone I’m sure, it definitely was for me. In December of 2019, I graduated from college. Then in January, I moved from Indianapolis to Los Angeles. I drove all the way here, and been here in LA since. Living in LA this year has been a journey, from the pandemic, completing the album, meeting new people, it’s been like a movie.

So from the last time, we have talked to now what are some things you’ve learned about yourself, and the industry, and in learning these things have they had an influence on your overall creative process?

I’ve learned a lot these past two years, and been able to make a lot of growth in many aspects of my life. I think what I’ve learned about myself most is the things I need to keep close around me, to be more direct with my words in reflection to the truth of what I’m feeling, and I guess I received a lot of reassurance from the universe that I’m on the right path with the world that I am creating for myself. As far as what I learned about the industry, there’s a lot, both positive and negative.

I think I realized that a lot is not as it seems. I was able to learn about a lot of people that I looked up to in the past, more on a personal level as to who these people really are, and unfortunately a lot of people in the industry that I came across sort ofdisappointed me. They weren’t this genuine person that I had once thought they were, and I can see how there is a lot of negative energy circulating through those circles of people, which made me want to stay far away from things I once would have dreamed of being in the room with. This definitely had an influence on my creative process, I just really want to work with people that genuinely care about me as a human being, people that I have built friendships with and truly have love for, I think the end product has been coming out a lot better that way, and it makes me more passionate about our releases knowing that it is a team of people that I really care forand am genuinely proud of.

2020 was pretty much slowed the world down but it seems like you’e able to stay focused and continue to put in a lot of work into your career. How did you stay focused during this hard time, and for artists that have a hiccup due to the pandemic what is some advice you would give them?

With the pandemic, it sort of forced people into isolation. A lot of people sort of feed off other people’s energies which I definitely understand, so with that vacancy of external validation or exposure, I can see how it is hard for people to stay inspired or focused. For me, isolation is something I have always sort of lived most of my life in, so I guess this pandemic allowed me to even indulge deeper into that way of life. I think I actually thrive in isolation more than any other circumstance. There’s no expectations, there’s no more pressure, it’s just me, my ideas, my computer, and my friends. All of my focus is now shifted on just creating the best music possible to my own ear and ability, and just becoming the best version of myself on a human level that I can. I think what helped is just having my priorities in line. I loved my family harder than I ever have before, I expressed care for my friends more than I ever have before, I just continuously tried putting out positive energy into the universe and letting it circulate back to me in time.

I would suggest to anyone struggling during this weird time of life to just really focus in on loving more, as corny as that might sound, but it’s true. Just love more. Love yourself, love your family, love your friends, love your work, your art; also appreciate more, appreciate movies, appreciate songs, appreciate being able to breathe and exist, all of that appreciation for life will allow you to find the positives in a lot of negative, and when you’re thinking that way, good things come your way in time.

So let’s get into your music. You started 2021 right by releasing your newest project Starlight, and I gotta be honest you’ve raised the bar for yourself, this project is dead ass amazing! So just give us a brief background on it, what inspired it, how long have you been working on it, and what was your experience like putting it together?

Thank you for the compliment on the project, it means more to me than I can express in words. I look at all my albums as a cinematic version of my real life, they always reflect my experiences in that time period, the emotions I am feeling, the struggles, the highlights, all of my albums have that core element of my own reality. I sort of create my music in direct honesty to what I am living through, so my real life is what inspired the overall message and continuation of the story that is within my catalogue.

I started working on it just under two years ago, shortly after putting out LOVESICK 2, so sometime in 2019. It’s been a crazy journey of working on this album, and just life in general. I shed a lot of tears, created a lot of memories, learned a lot about myself and others around me, and was able to come out with the result of STARLIGHT in the end. This is just the next chapter in my catalogue, my real life story, and it reflects where I currently am in real time.

If you don’t mind, walk us through the project and tell us about the meaning of each of the songs, and which ones are your overall favorites?

Scotty Apex · STARLIGHT [Prod. By LowkyGotHeat, VVD]

STARLIGHT, the intro track and title track to the album, is a song that I felt like would be the perfect introduction to the album. I thought it would be a great first impression to the world that STARLIGHT exists in, and I think it worked out to be just that. I made that one shortly after moving to LA, Lowky had sent me it and I had something down within like 20 minutes. Then after we made the track, a couple months later, I showed it to VVD and he added those additional elements that you hear on the production, like the outro. He took it to the next level, and I just knew this was the intro for the album right away. This song for me just means being positioned in this new way of life, new scenery, new feelings, new experiences, etc.

HELPLESS, is a track I wanted to be vulnerable on, but still have enough of a kick on there to keep the listener engaged and full of energy. I wrote it in a moment of emotional vulnerability, I was going through a lot, and just wanted to be brutally honest over the production in hopes someone out there would be able to relate and find comfort in the fact that I may be experiencing something similar to them. I felt helpless, it wasn’t a good feeling, I felt like I wouldn’t be able to escape, but I kept on going like the song will go to say. The meaning of this song is just that, feeling helpless, I hope this can help any listener that needed it.

CAN’T LOSE YOU, is a track that came about on a random day at the house. I came home and Mathaius had been working on a beat, he called me in his room and was like “yo I just made this and can really hear you on it”, he told me some of the melody ideas he had, and I took that, and wrote everything that night. After I finished my vocals, I told him that I needed him on the record as well, and he eventually knocked out his verse. This track is basically about a failing relationship, the feeling of fearing it ending, but recognizing the unhealthy attributes that come with it.

MISMATCH is a track that I just wanted to have fun with, and bring along some friends. I had Ejaaz and Michael Seven on there with me doing their thing, and yeah I just came up with a cool melody, filled the words in, and laid it down. The meaning of this one is just feeling like you can overcome any adversity, and aren’t afraid to showcase that to anyone who doubts you. Basically telling these internal demons that me vs you is a mismatch because I will undoubtedly win.

LOST & LONELY is one of the first tracks I made from the album, almost two years ago. I was sitting in a house in Bloomington, indiana, Lucy sent me the beat through text message and was like I could hear you on this. I wrote that song in 15 minutes and laid it down later that night. At the time, I had only this song and “Smoke Away”, but I knew this was a greeting starting point for the project to really begin, and I stemmed everything else from those two songs.

ALL OF IT is a song that means I am willing to give everything that I can to this specific girl. I’m saying I am willing to let my guard down, and allow her into my space, taking my time and energy, since the first day I finished my part of the song, I left an open verse, undecided as to who would get on the project, but one day I went over to Maxx Owa’s place and thought it made perfect sense to have him on that one, he knocked out the verse in 15 minutes, and boom, a hit was born.

SMOKE AWAY is the first song I worked on from the album, almost two years ago, I went over to Mathaius’s house when we were still living in Indianapolis and made it while I was there.The meaning of this song is basically running from your internal issues, and smoking away the stress. I made this song at a time I was experiencing a lot of stress, from relationship issues, to family, friends, work, life in general, and my vice of smoking is what cured that for me.

MISGUIDED is one of the last songs that I made for this project. The meaning behind this song is basically feeling lost with no sure direction as to where to go, but knowing that certain things bring emotions out of me, could be a person, a situation, etc.

WARRIOR is a track that symbolizes my want to fight through any adversity that comes from relationship issues, my willingness to try to make things work despite the disagreements, the doubts, and sort of give reassurance to a lover.

OVERNIGHT FLIGHT is a track that is me being open about missing someone far away, sort of wishing that I could fly to them overnight and see them as soon as I land.

The overall meaning of STARLIGHT is just existing in this place of uncertainty, unsure as to where I am going, where I am, only knowing where I have been. So its about me living through this grey area, just trying my best, and hoping for a better future. I just want to become all that I can be.

On Starlights guest features you tapped in an all-star cast including; Mathaius Yung, Ejaaz, Michael Seven, and Maxx Owa. How did you meet each of these artists, what made you tap them in, and what was your experience like working with each of them?

I met Mathaius in Indianapolis in 2015, I saw his name on a blog and found out he lived in the same city, I reached out to him and we’ve been working together ever since, and now currently living together in LA. I wanted to tap in with him on the album because I trust his sound a lot, believe in it, and just knew when our styles meet its always something amazing.

Ejaaz has been the homie for some years, we’re both from the same city and have been linking up for awhile now. I wanted him on the album because I love his sound, appreciate our friendship, and honestly we hadn’t made any new songs in a long time, so I had to get him on MISMATCH, and he snapped.

Michael Seven and I became really cool this year, both of us moving to LA and being around each other as much as we have, our friendship has grown a lot. It’s rare to see his vocals on records right now, and I wanted to collect that rare pokemon, and he snapped as well.

Maxx Owa has been a genuine person to me since we have met, a great friend, and just someone that I look up to on a human level of being a good person. We hadn’t made anything at the time, and I really wanted to make that happen for this. Working with each of them was organic, easy going, and absolutely amazing because they are all so talented at what they do.

You kept that allstar list going on the production end of things and worked with LOWKEYGOTHEAT, VVD, Tyrus, Bergotti, Mathaius once again, Salmon, and Kami Osha. How did you get in contact with each of these producers, what made you want to work with them, and what was your experience with them?

I like working with my friends, and they are all talented as fuck, so it was orgnanic and something I felt blessed with. Lowky and I have been in touch for some years, he is just always consistently sending me fire production, and he always has this vibe that I like to exist in, so it happens naturally with him. VVD is my boy, he snaps and can allow my vision to come to life with his abilities every single time. We just hop on facetime or Discord and he knocks out any idea I have in a single night, he’s just amazingly talented, a close friend to me, and someone I deeply believe in to get the job done every time. Tyrus is the homie as well, we’ve had a friendship for years, I wanted to make sure I had him on this album, and he always these unique bounces that create something that isn’t always made. He a rare one.

The cover art is amazing bro how did that come together, and how did you end up working with Jay to put it together?

I had this initial idea of what I wanted in my head, and got lucky enough to discover Jay Gonzeles on Twitter, who I immediately loved. I hit him in the DM’s telling him my idea, and he snapped so hard on it. It was as easy as that, been in touch since.

So as far as the project do you plan on putting out any visuals to accompany it or are you going to expand it further with a deluxe version?

Yes, sitting on a visual for “HELPLESS” that will be seen very soon. Also, shot visualizers for each song on the project that will be up in some time as well. I do have a plan for a deluxe version of the album with some special attributes, but I guess time will have to reveal that. :)

So what’s next for you in 2021 where do you want to be by the end of the year?

I’m not sure what’s next to be honest, I’m more so living presently as much as I can,which is something I haven’t always done. I want to continue pushing STARLIGHT as much as possible, with high quality additional content, in hopes I can build a bigger audience, maybe open some doors, and yeah just keep going.

Shout some friends out, and let us know who we should feature next on Nefarious Supply?

Shoutout to VVD for always being down to work on this music with me, I would love to see yall interview him. Shout to Adrian Dey for being my best friend for years despite living in a different country haha, Shoutout to Kami Osha!! Ummmmmmmm shoutout Tyrus, shoutout to Tre Capital, shoutout to Lucy Clubhouse, shoutout kenny hoopla, shoutout to my sisters, and yeah I love all my friends fr. Shoutout to everyone else, theres a lot to name haha

Any last words?

Just want to say thank you for even acknowledging my existence and caring about my work, it means everything to me and I am deeply appreciative for the support. If there is any listener of mine that needs to hear this, you have made it through 100% of your worst days so far, just keep going, do NOT lose hope for a better place in your life, give it time, effort, and it will fall into place. Trust yourself, trust the universe, and love more.

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SCOTTY APEX ScottyApexMGMT@gmail.com

Shoutout to Scotty Apex for interviewing with Nefarious Supply this week. If you want to stay up to date with him and his music you can find him on Instagram, and Twitter. While you’re there be sure to stream his new project Starlight, and check out LOVESICK, and LOVESICK2 which are available on all streaming platforms.

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Mathaius Yung - Angel Deep

Mathaius it's been about a year since we last interviewed you and since that time we’ve gone through a pandemic, an election, and plenty of other things that made 2020 an interesting year. So just to get this interview started give us an update, how have you been and what have you been up to since we last caught up?

God is good through all things and I’m still here so I’m grateful despite the tough times. They helped me learn more about myself. Gotta keep going no matter what and make the most out of your situation. I’ve been staying low and just working and putting plays in motion.

What music have you been bumping as of recently and who are the top 5 artists currently in your daily rotation?

As of recently I’ve been stuck on Fuck The World. It’s one of those projects that just fits the times so accurately. Real-time music. Besides that, a lot of feel good music, some Kenny G, some reggae mixed in, some old R&B. I just need music I can be coolin too. I have so much stuff going on my brain hurts sometimes, music really mellows me out. My top 5 recently been Budgie, Che Ecru, Brent Faiyaz, Doe Boy, & Beam.

How have things been in terms of your career and networking, and what are some big goals you accomplished before 2020 ended?

I’m blessed. God just been putting me in a position to win and helping me peep what I don’t need in my life. Been blessed to have been making some dope stuff with people I admire a lot and that’s as much as I can say. Got more work to do.

So in terms of music you’ve been lowkey but busy before 2020 ended you released your new project Angel Deep. Give us a description of the project, the meaning of the title, and who or what inspired you to put it together?

Man Angel Deep is the other side of me that people haven’t got yet and its the side of me that isn’t boastful, it’s so vulnerable. I love it. I feel aligned with my purpose so much that it feels like I have angels around me. I feel like so many things should’ve stopped my journey but I’m still here to make some noise so I’m moving letting the world know where my faith stands. This is what it is.

I gotta stay. I'm amazed how you’re constantly able to deliver amazing music and you continue that trend with this project. Some of my favorite songs on the project are Space Age Shit, Actors, 201 Interlude, Cloud 9, and Invested. Tell us more about each of these songs, and what are some of your favorite songs?

Mathaius Young · Angel Deep

Man I love them songs so much bro. I’m going to let the music speak though. My favorite is Invested. I’ve always wanted to make a song like that. No drums and just a vibe man. S/o summer walker.

Not only are you a talented vocal artist, but you are also a great producer so in terms of your project how much of it did you produce yourself, and did you tap in any other producers to hell you get the project together?

Thank you foreal. I produced about 80%. I feel like my strongest skill is just my ear and knowing when something needs more or less. Everyone involved played a role and never did more than what was needed. These guys are some of the most talented people I know.

In addition to production, you also featured some talented artists including Michael Seven, Tre Capital, & WesWill. What made you want to tap these artists in for your project & more importantly how did you get those amazing background vocals from Wes Will?

Honestly it was just the timing. Me and tre have been friends but he’s never been on any of my solo projects. I tell stories and if you don’t fit into the narrative it’s not personal. That’s a good way to put it. I want all the music to be treated like movies. Same with Michael Seven, but he just knew what to say and it worked. That song was us just chilling at the crib. I wanted something that felt like a spacey strip club anthem. Wes Will just a hidden gem that I hope I helped shine some light on. The world gone know about bro soon. Just watch. Bro is so dope man voice is so soulful and just reminds me of home. We actually knew each other when we were super duper young and I switched schools. Then years later were both doing music and I’m like yo dude wtf. And just remembering each other back in the day and just both understanding what I wanted to do. It worked perfectly. We both like most of the same music.

In addition to your musical career, you also have some other ventures including your record label Angel Deep Records, your clothing line, and your sound kits. Tell us more about each of these and where can the audience go to check them out?

I’m tryna be a business man and CEO on some Jay Z shit. I respect heavy what he’s done and what Drake have done with their branding and team and aesthetic. It took years of maturing to have this vision for a company but it feels right. Right now you guys are getting the start of the music that will be released under Angel Deep, my project was the first release. I love clothes so we’ve released some merch that can be found at ANGELDEEPRECS.COM . Along with the sound kits that I have released can also be found there. I wanna just contribute some swag to the world and add to what our OGs have done before us, and just help keep the world a dope place, despite the crazy stuff that’s been happening. God bless the world man.

In terms of visuals you put out an amazing video for Space Age Shit, do you plan on putting out any more visuals for the project?

Hell yeah. Just be patient!

It’s a brand new year with a brand new fresh start so what do you have planned for 2021 and where do you want to be by the end of the year?

Words are nothing without action. Let’s keep it a surprise.

Any last words?

Stay blessed and keep ya spirits high through the bullshit out here. Fuck the world but love ya people and the ones who deserve it.

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Big shoutout to Mathaius Yung for coming on and interviewing with Nefarious Supply to talk about his new project Angel Deep. If you want to stay up to date with him and his music you can find him on Soundcloud, Instagram, and Twitter.

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Chris Chand - Shine

With 2020 finally behind us and the new year finally here we are excited to bring to you our first interview of 2021 by featuring Toronto based artist Chris Chand. A signee to start up label Tom Boy Records, rising artist Chris Chand continues the labels trend of high quality artists who produce nothing but high quality music. An artists who’s work ethic speaks for its self Chris Chand is definitely on his way to success in the industry, and is one of the artists who should be on your radar for underground talent. Only 21-years-old the artist through his creative process is able to bend-the-boundaries of the Alternative R&B/Pop scene. From collectively captivating the Toronto streets, to rejuvenating a classic sound, the multi-talented instrumentalist has only just tasted the sample of what is to come.

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Chris Chand, what's up bro! We’re excited to finally feature you on Nefarious Supply! To get the interview started tell us a little about yourself and your background? What made you want to be a musician?

Thank you for having me bro, I appreciate it! My name is Chris Chand, I’m a 21- year old multi-faceted creator and I grew up in Pickering, ON. I grew up in a musically oriented family and I feel like a lot of them had a big influence on me. My little brother Victor, my uncle Sanjay and I would have little performances in front of the family and we’d always jam with each other. My parents and grandparents actually played live shows when I was younger as well and I think being around that kind of creative energy really played a big role in me wanting to become a musician/artist.

How long have you been making music? Since your debut, what are some things you have learned during your career?

I’ve been making music for about 3 years now and since my debut, I’ve learned. At the end of the day, it’s your art/work so don’t get too caught up into what other people say/think and do it for yourself first.  Shoot your shot, you never know what’s going to happen because in the 3 years that I’ve been making music, I’ve met and come across so many talented and lovely people and I don’t that would’ve happened if I was just sitting and waiting around.

What artists have influenced you, your sound, and your creative process, and which artists are your top five at the moment?

The artists that come to mind when it comes to the influence on me, my sound and my creative process and they are: Childish Gambino, Marvin Gaye, Tyler, the Creator, Steve Lacy, JMSN, Thundercat, Omar Apollo & Blood Orange. 

My top 5 artists at the moment are: Men I Trust, Q, Yellow Days, Brent Faiyaz and Hiatus Kaiyote. 

So you're based out of Toronto--which is a big hub for emerging artists-- so tell us about your experience in the area? As you've been growing in your career what are some skills you've picked up?

So far I can’t complain, I’d say I’ve had a good experience in the area. Collaborating and meeting new people/creatives is always fun and it’s something I’d love to keep doing. It’s unfortunate that we’re in a pandemic but it’s good that we’re able to work around it with Zoom/Facetime calls.

In my career, I feel like I’ve been getting better with the skill of networking/connecting with others. There’s definitely more for me to learn but I feel like I’ve made a lot of progress compared to 18-year old Chris. I also feel like I’m getting more comfortable when it comes to producing for others. When I first started releasing music, I always wanted to know how to make beats but I was way too anxious about it but as I got older, I would keep trying out different things that I thought sounded cool and I think it eventually worked out for the better. 

\We've had both of your label mates on the platform before and it was very intriguing learning how they got signed to the company. So tell us your story: how did you and Tom Boy Records get on each other's radar and what made you sign with them?

I actually dm’d Cass who started up Tomboy Records. We both went to Durham College together and after finding out that she was behind the label and that Amaka and Elyssa were the artists she was working with, I really wanted to be a part of the roster and see what could happen. After checking out my music, Cass got back to me and gave the good news and I’ve been with Tomboy Records ever since!

Now getting into your music you have three solid songs out right now; ‘For Nothing’, ‘Summertime’  featuring 0 Hype,  and ‘Circles’. Tell us about each of these songs. What inspired them and how they came together?

For Nothing was something I made with a friend of mine who goes by the name of Rarely the Student. I remember Rarely sent me a beat pack with all of these crazy sounds and I was trying to write to all of them, even if whatever I was writing wasn’t good. When I got to the original beat for For Nothing, I remember hearing it and instantly vibing to what I was writing. I hit up Rarely and told him that I think I might have something. Next thing you know, we got the song recorded and dropped it as soon as we could. 

Summertime was something I made with my friends 0 hype and Sachin B. It’s always a great time working on music with them because the chemistry and the energy is always right whenever we link up. We met up at Rudi’s and started chilling/listening to Kevin Abstract and throughout the night, Sachin and I would lay down instrumental layers and Rudi would be writing to whatever we had going on. At some point during the night and I forget when but I remember I started writing to the song as well. Rudi and I both recorded whatever we liked from our notes and next thing we knew, we all had a song to release for the summer and for people to enjoy. 

Circles was actually something I made on a whim with my buddy Bailey. I remember I was a bit indecisive about the original idea/lyrics of the song at first but I really really wanted to make something that sounded like Arctic Monkeys and Cage the Elephant. I recorded the vocal arrangement on my phone’s voice memos and wrote the music over that. When I brought the idea to Bailey and he loved it. We ended up recording the song at his house and released it as soon as we could.

You also just dropped your newest song titled ‘Shine’ which is a vibe. Tell us about this song and what inspired this one as well?

Shine was something I started working on last year around March. I remember thinking I wanted to make something that had a lot of people on it. After listening to the Revenge of the Dreamers III project and seeing all of the talented artists on it, I was really influenced by that and wanted to atleast make a song that had a lot of talented artists on it, didn’t necessarily have to be a big project. In terms of the sound, I was actually listening to a lot of The Internet and Marvin Gaye around the time I was working on the song and I think they influenced the sound behind it in some way.

You worked with a lot of people including; label mates Amaka Queentte and Elyssa Plaza to produce ‘Shine’ together and the result is AMAZING. So tell us about the creative process of putting this song together and how was the experience working with other people rather than solo?

The creative process was actually kind of a fun learning experience to go through. At first, I didn't know that I’d have this many people on the song but I knew that whatever was going to be recorded, it had to feel as live as possible and as if we were all in the studio together. 

When it came to working with other artists rather than solo, I genuinely had a great time. It was my first time collaborating with all of these other artists and although we weren’t able to get into a room/the studio together, I’m glad we were still able to work from home and get the song done. 

Big thank you to Elyssa, Amaka, SAAKB, Bubby, Kev, Josh & James for being a part of the song, I couldn’t have done it without you guys.

So your singles are great but I would love to hear a whole project by you. Is there a chance you will be dropping one this year?

I’m actually planning on releasing a 7 song EP this year! My team and I are hoping to release sometime in April but we’ll see what happens just because I don’t wanna rush anything. In my opinion, it is close to being done but I think it just needs some final touch ups/revisions and it’ll be ready for everyone to experience.

What’s next for you in 2021 and where do you hope to be by the end of the year?

I want to be better than I was the year before. As a multifaceted creator, I wanna explore the different fields within the art industry and I wanna keep building on the skills I’ve developed throughout the years/during quarantine (music, photography, graphic design etc). Aside from that, I hope to release an EP and a short film with some friends of mine and I hope to keep growing/working on myself as an artist/person.

Shout some friends out!

Not in order and also my bad if I forget to mention you, I still love you but I want to give a shout out to: Cass, Tejas, Hennigar, Emrys, Knudsen, Rudi, Sachin, Duran, Mooks & James

I also want to shout out my family because they’re hella supportive and it genuinely means a lot.

Any last words?

I wanna thank you for having me. Secondly, I hope you all have a great year, trust me we all deserve it after getting through 2020 and last but not least, give Shine a listen and let me know what you think of it:)