97 BLOSSOMS - THE BLOSSOM (Review)

The Blossom is an LA based artist who is making waves in their own right through their interesting music and amazing subject matter. 97 Blossoms debuted on April 6th 2021 under the VIDEO STORE label.

Confetti

Confetti, the first song on the album gives us a nostalgic feeling, bringing us back to the early days of summer as a teenager when life was simpler. The smooth 90’s-esque guitar makes us think of the music we grew up with and the songs we would hear on the radio in the car with our parents. The lyrics in the first verse show the feelings of summer and walking everywhere you have to go, making your shoes dusty, and catching the train. These feelings are all ones we have experienced, and the song really does a great job of bringing us right back to those moments. The songs chorus talks about reality and how “Shit’s upsetting” and wanting a life wrapped in confetti, speaking about the want to live beyond reality and live in an easier time in memory.

Hardcore Happy

            Hardcore Happy brings us to an early 2000’s feel, with the reoccurring theme of raw acoustic guitar as the main sound clip throughout the song. The beat slowly kicks in and gives the song a nice modern twist that helps differentiate itself from the first song on the project. The Lyrics of the song describe wanting hardcore happy, possibly asking for better days and a happier life. They integrate some recent topics as well, such as gender identity and how gender identity can be assumed by many.  This topic is taking the power back from the people who have misgendered them and caused them harm in that way. Altogether this song brings their style of song writing to a new modern view making the listener feel some of the emotions they experience.

Smoke

Smoke hits us harder than the first two tracks with a beat that hits us hard from the get go. The song also features Matt Champion from BROCKHAMPTON, and has a more trap feeling to it with Champion’s verse. The song gives us a view into THE BLOSSOM’s style when it comes to production, as well as giving us lots of variety in sound. The lyrics are also more serious than the others, making us feel a more serious and powerful message than the others.

Shapeshifter

Shapeshifter brings us back to the sound we have been used to with this album, but brings an interesting topic to the topic. The idea of shape-shifting relates back to their lyrics in Hardcore Happy, speaking about their gender identity. The lyric “ I can be they, I can be so gay” relates directly to this idea as well, as they tend to mention their identity quite often, indicating that it is an important topic. An interesting note about this song is the instrumental section at the end of it, which has become a somewhat rare occurrence in music today, so to see a instrumental section just demonstrating the production is a very refreshing aspect of this album.

Black Eye

            Black eye brings us a total change of pace. I’ll be honest, at first I was confused with the way that it hit me so hard with the bass and then the hard hitting subject matter as well. This song gets real and down to some serious problems. They discuss ideas of self-value and the problems with reliance on other’s perceptions of self, as well as going over themes of depression and sadness due to societal pressures. The song gives a very heavy somber feeling with the use of the heavy bass and the light piano playing in contrast of each other as the song goes on. The song is also the most melodic in the album and wins my top spot for songs on this album in the fact that it makes you truly feel something, as well as being beautifully put together. 

Cloves

Cloves gives us a very happy send off to the end of the album. The theme of the song has a very light and happy tone to it that gives us a glimmer of hope after listening to some more serious and very real subject matter. The lyrics give us a feeling of moving forward and getting on with life, trying to make a better future for oneself especially after the events of “Blackeye”. The song gives us something to make us feel like we have closure, thus making it the perfect song to end the album on.  

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Kadiri

Kadiri thank you for interviewing with us, to get this interview started tell us about yourself. Who is Kadiri, what made you want to become a musician, and how has your experience been so far?

I’m a Toronto native, singer songwriter who loves to open up about his experiences with love, lust, heartbreak, and the pursuit of peace and balance. I’ve always been passionate about music. The first moment of realization that I wanted to become a musician was when my grade 6 music teacher pulled me aside after class and said I have a naturally beautiful sounding voice. At the time I didn’t really make much of it, but as I grew older music became a big part of my life and I looked up to artists like The Weeknd, Justin Timberlake, Ed Sheeran, and so many others. It’s been quite an amazing journey so far, with lots of stories to tell. For me it’s about the journey, not the destination. So I’m soaking in everything as much as I can, and excited for the long road ahead.

So you’re born in Kosovo but are based out of Toronto, Canada which is pretty cool. So at what age did you move to Toronto, and what country would say influenced you and your music the most?

I was actually born in Toronto, Canada. My parents are originally from Kosovo. I’m a proud Albanian. My musical taste has definitely been influenced by the culture surrounding Canada, more specifically Toronto. There’s so much talent coming out of this city, that it’s hard not to admire and be inspired by such acts.

In addition to the country that influenced you, what artists have influenced you, who’s your go to artist, and what’s in your current rotation right now?

Some artists that have influenced me are Michael Jackson, Usher, Miguel, Frank Ocean, and Khalid, so many. These days, I’ve been listening to a lot of Brent Faiyaz, Silk Sonic, Giveon, SZA. Too much fire out there right now.

So during your time as an artist what are some things that you’ve learned about yourself, the industry, and your creative process. And how do you keep yourself motivated?

I’ve learned that anxiety and depression are a real thing lol. But that led me to understanding myself better and maturing as an individual and diving into spirituality. After doing lots of travelling to LA, New York, and Europe, I’ve seen myself become a lot less naive and more aware of my surroundings. One big thing I learned about this music industry is that it’s a really small world.. so be careful with what you say and how you present yourself. Be nice to everyone. I’ve learned a few tips and tricks on how to write music more efficiently, and tap into that space where a lot of my creativity lingers. I’ve realized I love to collaborate with other producers and songwriters. I keep myself motivated by reminding myself that this life is too short to do anything else other than what I’m passionate about.

What’s your favorite thing about an artist and what is your least favorite thing?

My favorite thing about an artist is their authenticity and their ability to write music that comes straight from the heart. My least favorite thing about an artist is when they show arrogance or cockiness. Sometimes fame gets into peoples head, but it’s so important to remain grounded and humble.

You have two singles out right now; Introductions, and Take It From Me. Tell us about each including what inspired them, who helped you with the production, and what’s your favorite from the both of them.

I just released my third single as well, it’s called “Like It Or U Don’t”. Take It From Me and Introductions were both written and produced in North Hollywood, LA at a small studio built inside of a garage. Take It From Me was inspired from a relationship I once had that had a pretty dark ending. That resulted in the moodiness of the record which Cat Lewis and Alex Ernewein (produced for Daniel Caesar) helped produce. Introductions was influenced by my tendencies to fall for someone based on their taste in music. That’s one of my biggest turn on’s. My new record “Like It Or U Don’t” is based on this point in my life where I feel like I no longer have to prove myself to anybody. In the context of this song, I’m conflicted with realization of self worth, but also a yearning to rekindle lost love.

So what’s next for you in 2021 where do you want to be by the end of the year and where would you like to be career wise in 5 years?

I have so much music ready to go. Although Covid has been a bummer in so many ways, it’s given me the time to really prepare myself and focus writing a ton of music. So expect to hear a lot of music from me throughout 2021. In 5 years, I hope to be on a world tour, with at least 3 albums out, getting a #1 on Billboard, collaborating with some of my favourite artists, but most importantly being a positive role model to all the younger artists out there who have big dreams.

Who should we interview next for Nefarious Supply?

There’s so many dope artists out there, but I’d say definitely check out my home girl Ameerah or this new artist I found named Kofi. Both these artists are on the come up and they’ve got dope music.

Any last words?.

Thank you Nefarious Supply for having me and allowing me to share a bit of my life and my stories. Thank you to everyone who’s reading this, following my journey, showing me love and support. I appreciate every single one of y’all. You’ll hear more from me, I promise. Remember to stream my new single “Like It Or U Don’t” available on all streaming platforms.

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BROCKHAMPTON - ROADRUNNER: NEW LIGHT, NEW MACHINE

Our boys are back.

The ever-evolving, bodaciously introspective boyband has sped back onto the scene once again with their newest official project since their 2019 effort, GINGER. In their previous works, the band of brothers were healing their wounds from numerous fronts, and it showed in their lyricism and production. The band was in flux, but that wasn’t necessarily a bad thing, at least not for their music. iridescence, the project before GINGER carried a sense of raw energy and experimentalism that we had yet to see from the boys, it was as if they’d taken their sound and shot a rocket launcher at it, all to see the beauty of the explosion. However, on ROADRUNNER, the boy are indeed back.

Reaching back into themselves to find the happy spark that gave their music not just the therapeutic aspects it had mastered, but also the fun, curious, exploratory boisterous sound that made us fall in love with them in the first place. This was where the perfect balance was struck, no need for a rocket launcher, just a light, a road, and your brothers.

Have fun reading our review of ROADRUNNER: New Light, New Machine! 😈

BUZZCUT (ft. Danny Brown)

Buzzcut strikes with the power of BOOGIE, and yet retains the boys’ GINGER era. With heavy 808s and a weird sounding siren, Kevin takes off on the opening verse, with memorable bar after memorable bar about worrying for his mother who came to visit him, almost getting jumped into a Latino gang for protection, and how platinum-selling, award-winning records will never take away the very real fact that he is a man of color in America, and he is not safe.

Running straight into the chorus after taking final aim at the justice system for having locked up his cousin for selling dime bags of weed, critiquing the marijuana laws of the country. Danny Brown cruises right in after the infamous “NOW GET THE F*CK OUT MY RIDE” and absolutely smashes his verse, sparing no time calling out the boys with accusations of normalcy and involuntary celibacy, before directly quoting and interpolating Nas’s verse, featured on Rawkwon’s 1995 track “Verbal Intercourse”.

Overall an incredibly solid track.

CHAIN ON (ft. JPEGMAFIA)

Chain On is as JPEGMAFIA x BROCKHAMPTON as it gets. To the point you could probably search up this same “type-beat” on Youtube and you wouldn’t find anything too far off. Nonetheless, no one does it better than the original, and boy do they do it. The DMV maestro Peggy spits an incredible verse caked with topics such as police brutality, and a desire for equality and unity. Dom Mclennon shines brightly after the Abstract led hook, speaking about social unrest centered around the treatment of African American individuals in America.

Fun fact this was paired with the track “fishbone” in a one-week release from the boyband’s Techincal Difficulties series.

COUNT ON ME (ft. A$AP Rocky, Ryan Beatty, & Shawn Mendes

Count On Me is an incredibly catchy and feel-good song, and that could literally be the end of the review for this song. However, despite the beautiful BROCKHAMPTON-standard production, the real beauty of this song comes from the lyrical emphasis and amazing hook.

Sung by band-favorite collaborator Ryan Beatty and Shawn Mendes. Yes, that Shawn Mendes. What makes this entire thing as insane as it should stem from a Kevin Abstract shout-out on the track “STAR” from the boys’ SATURATION III album.

“I don’t fuck with no white boys unless that nigga Shawn Mendes.” - Kevin Abstract, STAR - SAT III

BANKROLL (ft. A$AP ROCKY & A$AP FERG)

Whew, BANKROLL.

Let’s talk about BANKROLL, haha. This track has been in the boyband’s archives since their iridescence era, after having popped up in a promotional video for their iridescence album, originally featuring A$AP Rocky and Merlyn only. As the years passed, fans of the boys couldn’t get the infectious sample out of their head, and even went as far as to create their own renditions and iterations of the prolific teaser. BANKROLL also serves as the first collaboration between A$AP Mob and BROCKHAMPTON.

It wasn’t until the boyband’s 2020 Technical Difficulties run that fans would even get a glimpse of news about any form of a release on the band’s May Twitch live stream. This version of BANKROLL is much cleaner than the snippet and uses a more in-depth version of its predecessor’s production, with the inclusion of a smooth new half of the hook from Matt Champion, Merlyn gaining an entire new verse, and the most suprising of them all a hard opener from none other than A$AP Ferg.

Jabari also shines on the tail end of this track, utilizing his unique presets around his voice to give off a smooth finisher.

THE LIGHT

The Light is the fourth song on the album’s playlist and is without a doubt the heaviest track on the album, second only to its second half at the end of the project. With only JOBA and Kevin Abstract on the vocals, guitar-heavy production, and a lot to say, the two members take on very personal topics.

JOBA viscerally speaks about the unfortunate passing of his father at the hands of suicide and his subsequent mental health, as Kevin speaks about his strained family relationships and looks back on his childhood in Texas.

WINDOWS (ft. SoGone SoFlexy)

Our second favorite track on the LP, BROCKHAMPTON shine like no other on this track, being the first and only song in which every sngle vocal member is present. There are also uncredited vocals from Ryan Beatty on this track, as well as an amazing opener from SoGone SoFlexy a childhood friend of Kevin turned new signee to Video Store records, a label created by Abstract and BROCKHAMPTON engineer, Romil The ending by Bearface is a beautiful bow on the amazing gift this track is to the ears.

Ooh, and Jabari’s hook.

I’LL TAKE YOU ON (ft. Charlie Wilson)

I’LL TAKE YOU ON is an amazing pop song that showcases the band’s ability to pull off the other side of their chosen genre with almost masterful nostalgia. Charlie Wilson, an R&B godfather, is featured on the latter half of the song, reigning in a cozy, yet upbeat rollercoaster ride of a track. Below Romil speaks on how he was able to snag a feature from the legend in an interview with MTF Fresh Out

“It was a surreal moment […] My friend had been working with him, and I just asked him. Can you introduce me to Charlie Wilson? And he was kinda wanting to do it, so we sent him a song and he loved it, did his Charlie Wilson thing on it and it’s one my favorite songs in the album now. So awesome.” - Romil Hemnani, MTV Fresh Out

OLD NEWS (ft. Baird)

OLD NEWS features multi-instrumentalist and a Baltimore native, Baird. Jabari takes a more prominent role in this track and though it isn’t high up on our list of favorites it is still a solid body of work, with an infectious hook and a versatile array of verses from JOBA, Matt, and Merlyn, tackling issues ranging from failed relationships to lamented pasts.

WHAT’S THE OCCASION

When we played WHAT’S THE OCCASION, Eminem’s early discography came to mind. The boys really came out of their shell for this album, which makes sense considering they took two years on this one, a stark change in their form album-making with the likes of the SATURATION series being churned out within months of each other, and the eclectic iridescence being recorded, mixed, and mastered in only ten days. The ending of this track is absolutely amazing, as is most of the outros on ROADRUNNER.

WHEN I BALL

When I Ball is a feel good, get out of your house and take a drive type of song, with nostalgic and reminiscent verses from Dom about how incarceration affected his family and the conversations he would have with his mother in order for him to avoid anything of the sort, and from Matt who raps about his relationship with his family and how each individual one has affected him. Rex Orange County and Chad Hugo of The Neptunes are enlisted for the beautiful instrumental.

DON’T SHOOT UP THE PARTY

Our favorite. An absolute banger of a track, DON’T SHOOT UP THE PARTY invites that dark, playful G-Funk vibe BROCKHAMPTON has capitalized on in the past, with just a dash of maturity in the lyricism and tone of their current mindset. Kevin starts out with a callback to Miserable America in his ear-catching almost anthemic verse as well as the overall tone of the song. Lines addressing homophobia, racism, and gun violence seem to be his main focus on the track, with Matt and JOBA assist with their tumultuous additions, speaking on paranoia.

DEAR LORD

DEAR LORD is simple, and beautiful and BROCKHAMPTON’s first take at a purely gospel-esque song. Helmed by the collective’s in-house crooner, Bearface, the track follows as he literally prays over his friend [JOBA] following the suicide of his father. There are multiple singers on this track but Bearface is the main vocalist and shines like no other in his request to the lord.

THE LIGHT PT. II

THE LIGHT PT. II is the final song of the album’s main tracklist and serves as a second-half to its predecessor, THE LIGHT, above. This track is by far the heaviest of any other in their discography to date, with the only exception being DEARLY DEPARTED on their GINGER effort.

The song features only JOBA and Kevin once more, with Kevin opening this time. reminiscing introspectively about his childhood in Texas. JOBA comes through with one more soul-searching, and honestly heart-wrenching verse about his father, addressing him directly and questioning his choice to commit suicide, as well as reflecting on the impact it has had on him in life and death. An amazing and raw outro, fitting for an LP that mirrors its very essence to the core.

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If you enjoyed this album and want to stay up to date with BROCKHAMPTON you can find them on Instagram, Twitter, and SoundCloud and be sure to listen to ROADRUNNER, NEW LIGHT, NEW MACHINE and let us know what you think. 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 news letter you can sign up below.

Vern

Verndolla thank you for interviewing with us, to get this interview started tell us about yourself. Who is Verndolla, how long have you been making music, and what’s your favorite thing about being an artist so far?

Verndolla$ is a rapper, songwriter and, fashion designer. I’ve been making music seriously since 2018, writing since 2016 & making songs up in my head since a kid. My favorite thing about being an artist is when people tell me how my music makes them feel when they listen to it.

Where are you based out of, how has this area influenced you, and how's the music scene out there?

I’m based out of Queens, NY. I feel like Queens has influenced me a lot, and i’ll always love my borough. The music scene in Queens has so much potential and will flourish when/if we all work together but it might take some time because we’re all going up in different ways and some are farther than others, but If we share knowledge or connections with each other you know extend a helping hand from time to time and support each other we could all prevail.

What artists are your go to for inspiration, and which top 5 projects do you currently have in your rotation?

For inspiration my go to artists are any that are independent really. I like to know that you worked hard to get here & this is all you. Some Artists I listen to for inspirations are Kenny Mason, IDK, the whole A$AP MOB in general, Isaiah Rashad, Kota The Friend & various other artists too many to name.

Top 5 projects currently in my rotation right now are:

1. Angelic Hoodrat by Kenny Mason

2.Watch My Back by Lucki,

3.LONG.LIVE.A$AP BY A$AP Rocky,

4. Nirvana by Bktherula

5. SlimeBall by Young Nudy

So during your time as an artist what are some things that you’ve learned about yourself, your creative process, and the career choice of being a musician.

I’ve learned that you really have to believe in yourself before everyone else does because that’s what’s most important. My creative process changes constantly and can be so random at times from with my friends in a session to by myself at home or in someone’s random studio session, like I can create anywhere and anytime but I will say that if something going on with my it will effect my creative process a lot. In terms of career choices I’m independent so of-course it’s really tight to maintain and some days I feel discouraged but I feel like this rap sh*t picked me

How do you keep yourself motivated, during hard times and for new artists struggling with motivation what’s some advice you would give them?

Lately it’s been really hard to find motivation, but i’ve been trying to keep my mind on the positive with affirmations, journaling, and, just remembering why I started, listening to my catalog to hear the growth or just cooking up more whether it be music or making clothes.

What’s your favorite thing about an artist and what is your least favorite thing?

My favorite thing about being an artist is when people feel what I’m saying and really connect with my messages my least favorite things are the expectations, The secrecy and withholding of things an artist would need to get further from other artists.

You have two projects out right now your debut “August…” and your newest “$hit 4 u 2 smoke to”. Tell us about both?

August was from a depressing time in my life where I had just started making music and I need a way to vent about what was going on with me which in reality is how I plan on handling most of my music. I was in my feelings, got cheated on & need to talk about it, but I’m way past this project now I feel because I was so young & so naive. $hit 4 U 2 Smoke to is kind of self explanatory, It was in the midst of Covid-19 & I had been making more druggy sounding psychedelic & video game inspired music. Coincidently I had been smoking a lot of weed & experimenting acid & shrooms for the first time. I infused sounds from the original X-Box game system to give it that green lobby vibe I loved so much as a kid. Every song definitely has a meaning but as a whole project you’re supposed to roll up some good weed & smoke while you listen to it.

In addition to music you also have a clothing line called Pearl Boyz tell us about it, what inspired the name, how long you’ve been working on it, and what’s your goal with it?

PearlBoysz is way more than a brand it’s a lifestyle. The name was inspired by a scene from AWGE DVD vol. 2 where A$AP Rocky is on a toilet ironically talking his sh*t, while taking a sh*t he says “Pearls are for boys” one day me & my bro PurP looked at each other and agreed completely adopting pearls as a staple in our day to day lifestyle. PearlBoysz was established in 2019 and but we’ve been working on clothes for most of our lives just never this serious more like a hobby before. Our goal is to become a respective street wear brand the pushes the limits of fashion wear & also pushes the PearlBoysz narrative, “it’s okay to be different, think differently”.

What’s next for you in 2020? 

Next up for me in 2021 is our next line of skate themed clothing dropping from PearlBoysz called “Surroundings” along with a short Ep by me titled “$urrounding$” releasing with the clothes. I’ve been working on another project titled “Green Psycho” that has a bunch great songs and is probably my most expressive music to date, It’s about 85 percent done and soon will be finished. I’ve got visuals coming as well for both of these project so I’ve definitely got my work cut out for me at the moment. I’ve got a lot of healing, learning and growing to do so bare with me while I create.

Who should we interview next for Nefarious Supply?

Next I think you guys should interview @27Delly from harlem,nyc. He’s another artist close to my age who motivates

Any last words?

stay positive, remember that you are not your thoughts & don’t be scared to try new things.

VernDolla@outlook.com New Single "$urrounding" OUT NOW

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The Harsh Reality: A Resonating Tone of a Bewildered Spirit.

Rest in peace, Chase. You are forever in our hearts.

TW: Suicide.  

It took me a really long time to fully digest the passing of my favorite artist. It kinda hits you like a ton of bricks; at first, I was shocked. I couldn’t imagine someone as cheerful as this man was actually going through so much more than what I could imagine. Being perpetually stuck in the same routines with the same people sharing the same negative convictions that are shoved down your throat and nailed into your head as a child; giving you some sort of unrealistic image of yourself: the “Perfect Being” that if you don’t become. If you will fail, you’ll be a disappointment to people as they’ve built an expectation of you through their own trauma. I can empathise with that as I’ve grown in that same environment. I thought I couldn’t understand what being happy and free was until I was able to escape that vicious cycle.

Chase Amick (AKA. 6dogs) committed suicide on the 26th of January this year.

While mental health and wellbeing are being brought up to the forefront of music for the past few years; it never covered the more subtle ways the mental state of a person can deteriorate. The most popular music nowadays talks about murder and the repercussions of murder; the mental toll it has on people and their loved ones. However, Chase was talking to the people that weren’t forced into a life they didn’t wanna lead – be it gang warfare or drug dealing. He was talking to the kid that didn’t have any friends growing up, the one that was bullied at school for having long hair, the one that held their parents to the highest degree and immortalised them as if they were god themselves.

I was that kid.

Let’s start talking about his album that came out after the incident: RONALD.

If you’ve read my previous article on 6dogs, I’m sure you can tell that I’m a HUGE fan of his entire discography and his overall sound. But this album made me cry harder than any movie, book, break-up, or record that I’ve ever experienced before.

Once again, I write this article with swollen eyes and tears on my cheeks for how beautifully crafted and thoughtful this masterpiece is. We’ll be doing the same old same old; review my favourite tracks and implore you to listen to the rest on you own (even though I would recommend ANY and EVERY song off this album).

When I Was A Baby:

This song is all about Chase reminiscing about his past, being one of the weird outcasts from most “fun” things when he was younger while also contrasting that exact point by talking about how much he’s progressed in his artistic ventures. The chorus practically explains this, stating that: “Died my hair when I was 16. Weird boy ballin’, Dennis Rodman on the 18.”

In addition to the thoughtful lyricism, the song just BANGS. The revered melody that chops and screws at certain points to give space and emphasis on the delivery. The heavy and spacey 808 coupled with a fruity, bouncy hihat pattern makes for a song to just sit down for and appreciate (specially the DBZ references).

Starfire (Teen Titans):

One of the two singles to come out as per album rollout; Starfire sounds like being transported to an intergalactic landscape and doing donuts in an all-Black Escalade. The lyricism centers around (from my perspective) social anxiety; the rush of escapism from driving down a highway at 3 AM trying to avoid all social interactions since they bring 6dogs “tears all up on my phone". A whole lot of feels with this one while still banging harder than most of the songs on your playlist.

 Genie In A Bottle:

This is the song I play when I wanna get in my feel real quick; it’s the sort of sad vibe that also goes out of its way just to flex how much 6dogs drips, so I like feeling as if I could drip like that too.

As far as bars go, the song’s about going against the expectations built by people that try to put you out of the game when all you should be caring about is getting in your bag;  the people that wish for your downfall but you blow all of those assumptions out the window and gain big time. However, from time to time, they can get to you. Reminding you of how weak you were back then and being grateful for what you’ve been able to build up all on your own.

  (All these emotions flood you as the beat literally blows your speakers up.) 

That’s it. That’s the album, these are my thoughts, and this is how much I love and appreciate everything 6dogs left. I think the main reason I could talk the ears off my friends about Chase is that I feel as though if he were still around, I’d end up having him as a friend.

I know it sounds lame and pretty sappy, but I genuinely believed he’d blow up and that he’d get his flowers back when his self-titled album came out in 2017. But he didn’t, and it really upset me; it’s as if he just fell off the face of the Earth after releasing “Faygo Dreams”.

Anyways, thank you for reading this. I really hope you decide to listen to RONALD and the rest of his backlog. I think the best place to start would be the entirety of RONALD, then jumping to his 2019 release “Hi-Hats And Heartaches”; specifically “Cryin’ In The Rarri”, “It’s Worth Feeling Empty <3” and “Butterfly Doors to My Mind” (also read my article on “Hi-Hats And Heartaches”).

Cheers to good music.

Visual 9

Visual 9 thank you for coming on and interviewing with Nefarious Supply, to get this interview started give us  brief background on yourself. Who is Visual 9, what got you into making music, and describe your experience as a rising artist?

Very thankful to finally be able to speak with you man. Nefarious Supply has been showing major love and that’s always appreciated this way fam so thank you. My name is Visual 9 and I am an upcoming artist based out of Tree city also known as Kent, Ohio. I’ve been writing and pursuing my music career for about 7 years now starting at the age of 16. Before I decided to start taking my career seriously I’d drop videos of me rapping on youtube but it wasn’t really something I took seriously haha. This Is gonna be a long story so I’ll try to make it short but being around talented people that also were into music kinda inspired me to wanna take shit seriously. Everyday after school me and my homies would go to the studio, write music, smoke, record, and do it all over again so after doing that a few times I fell in love with it and since then this journey has been filled with nothing but love and blessings. 

I peeped from your instagram profile you’re based out of Kent, Ohio give us a rundown on how this area has played a major influence on your sound, and how is the scene for underground artists?

Yes I am based out of Tree City also known as “Kent Ohio”. Kent Ohio is definitely a place I am proud to tell people I am from. Kent Ohio is where my music career started and I can't thank that city enough for supporting me and allowing me to realize my true purpose. Kent gave me my first show ever and it was sold out as well so I'll never forget that. This place has played a major influence on who I am as an artist. Before I started making music Kent was really about sports and sports only. The local music scene wasn’t really talked about so once I started making music my goal was to bring that light for local artists like myself and others. The underground scene is cool but as of right now only artists popping out of Kent, Ohio are me and Chanelle Kazadi.  

Who or what has had the biggest influence on you, your sound, and your overall aesthetic?

Becoming an artist i’d definitely say Joey Badass, Earl Sweatshirt, and Kendrick has a big influence on my sound. In highschool that’s all I was bumping and also my stepfather. My dad raised me around good music so hearing shit like Wu Tang, Tribe Called Quest, Mary J Blige, and Jay-Z definitely helped me figure out what lane I wanted to take as an artist etc. 

With this new year , what are your favorite projects, and what five artists do you currently have in your rotation?

Definitely Pray for Paris, It Is What It Is, Feet of Clay (Deluxe), The Versace Tape, and Alfredo. I’ve also been bumping a lot of Navy Blue, Chuk Strangers, Freddie Gibbs, Maxo, and Pink Siifu. Top 5 at least 

Follow up to our last question with the year coming to an end: what are some things you have accomplished, and going into 2021 what are some goals you have?

My biggest accomplishment is surviving this covid situation and mentally keeping myself together. Shit was very difficult for me in the beginning which I'm sure it was for everyone but  yeah I was able to continue to focus and grind throughout the year on this upcoming album and just make sure I stay relevant in the scene. I feel like most artists lost motivation once covid started taking control and I always told myself to remain solid and focused so I'm very proud of myself for that. My goal for 2021 is releasing this album and building a solid fanbase with people who truly appreciate my music and me as a person. 

So since your start as a musician what are some things you have learned about the career path, the industry, and most importantly yourself?

I’ve learned to always have confidence in myself regardless of the people who don’t believe and also I’ve learned that money is very temporary but business is not. Always make sure to present yourself in the right manner because bad business can ruin good opportunities regardless of how much bread you have or talent to offer. Being a musician is deeper than writing or playing an instrument. Being A musician gives you an opportunity to explain your story and express the depths of your spirit and soul. It teaches you valuable life lessons and so much more.

If you could go back in time from your start what is some advice you would give yourself, and for an artist getting a fresh start what is some advice you would give them?

\Just be patient and understand that shit doesn’t happen overnight. It takes hard work and true dedication to be successful in the music industry. Shit not sweet at all lol

So getting into your music describes your creative process from start to finish, and how do you know when you have a song you are ready to share with your fans?

Honestly I'll smoke a blunt, start playing beats until I come across something I feel like writing on. Once I find the beat then I’ll figure out a topic or think about what happen during the week that I can write about then once I like what’s written on the pad then I’ll take it to the studio, run it with the engineer, then once it’s done i’ll listen and just know if it’s the track to drop or not. 

So your discography  is pretty solid with three projects including: The Element, Sunday Morning EP, and Remedy EP. Tell us about each of those projects, what influenced the sound of each, who helped you with production, and out of the three which one is your favorite?

The Element was my first album ever and honestly I’m hella proud of every single song on that jawn. I started writing that project during my first year of college and staying at my grandparents house. That album was made to give my fans a view of what’s going on in my life at the time. Sunday Morning was made after I dropped out of school for a bit. I needed a break from everything to fully focus on my craft and everything around me. That project was basically made to show my fans that anything is possible and to always keep going no matter what obstacles are in front of you and same with remedy. That project was made during the summer time with an old homie of mine from the city. We decided to link up, come up with a solid idea for the project then we locked in and got it done in maybe 3-5 months. Shit crazy.

This year as well you’ve been going crazy with the singles including:64 In LA, Indeed, Praise, Denim, and Blue Skies. Tell us about each of these songs?

Well starting with “64 in LA” I wrote this song before my first time going to LA. my father used to have a 64 impala and i drove in it maybe twice haha after that I fell in love with em and always saw myself buying one as well. That song was written as if I had one already and was speaking shit into existence. Indeed was basically a small introduction to a different sound and I also wanted to let people know that I can produce my own tracks as well. Denim was made with the homie Dawg9000, as soon as he played the beat I started writing and days later I recorded the song. That song was made to express everything that was going on during covid, First person view type shit. Blue skies and Praise was written on the same day and recorded days later with my brother Jake Smio “one of the dopest producers from Ohio”. Crazy because it was the first time we linked up as well when those songs were made. Love that dude 4L

Who should we interview next on Nefarious Supply, and why?

My homie Static Res. I’ve seen bro develop into an amazing artist and soon the world will see that as well. 

Any last words?

Thank you to everyone that has been supporting me since day 1. It really means a lot they are taking the time to support and listen to my music everyday. One love

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Big shout out to Visual 9 for interviewing with Nefarious Supply, be sure to check out On Bro which is out now. If you want to stay up to date with him and his music you can follow him SoundCloud, and 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.

Package by Uhmeer - Review

Package by Uhmeer is the newest release he has done in 2021, and it is interesting to say the least. Uhmeer is moderately new to the scene being only 21 but has made waves in his short amount of time being in the industry. Starting back in 2018 as a featured artist alongside Sabrina Carpenter, he has since branched out and started his own musical career, releasing mainly singles. Package seems to be the beginning of creating larger projects for himself, intertwining songs and making the listener listen for longer than one song.

Tired

Tired is the first entry in this EP, and it sets the theme very quickly. The fast paced, but relaxed guitar displays the somber nature of the song. Lots of the lyrics demonstrate a feeling of being unsafe and of how the world around him is dangerous. The lyric “tired” comes in when he mentions if they are “tired of all the fighting”, indicating a struggle and fight with others. The song shows both an internal struggle as well as an external one with other groups.  

Bear Hug

Bear Hug brings us into a more relaxed state, with a lapse of synth-wave style layering, and a slow beat. It is also the longest song on the EP, making it the song to listen to intensely and in detail. This song transports you to loving place that is full of emotion and at the same time extremely calm. The song makes you think about calm nights spent with someone that you really truly care about and want to be with, being in a perfect moment. As the song progresses it becomes more intricate with more layering in vocals and almost brings you out of that sleep like state we experienced at the beginning, and brings you into the real world again hearing clear sound.  

Effit

Effit brings us back to some more hip-hop feeling vibes, hitting us with a hard 808 and a moderately fast beat. It still provides us with the soft sounds we have become accustomed to with this album, so it brings us into a new feeling. The lyrics talk about exploring and not believing that someone was gone, showing the pain of someone leaving and how it can effect ones reality. This song leans a lot on the idea of mental health, as there is a sample of a woman talking about going to therapy and explaining how it was hard to deal with the situation she was in and how it was difficult to get stability. The song has hard hitting topics that make it a very interesting listen.

Maskeeta  

Maskeeta is the last song on the EP, and takes a drastic turn from the rest of the album, turning to some heavy hitting hip-hop beats. The flow of this song is the best one on the EP and really hits home with the hip-hop fan that listens. The chorus in the song really appeals to someone who is used to listening to artists like JID, as it has a flowy and almost effortless tagline. This song is, in this writers opinion the best song on the EP.

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Be sure to check out Uhmeer’s new project Package and if you want to stay up to date wit him you can follow him on Instagram, Twitter, and Soundcloud. f 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.  

Fresh Finds - AG CLUB - Fuck Your Expectations Pt 1.

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Off the meteoric release of their incredible debut single, “Memphis”, AG Club has been tirelessly working on their craft month after month for the entirety of 2020, with releases such as “Columbia” and “Memphis, Pt. 2”. The genreless Avant-Garde Club, as they have been self-titled blasted onto the scene in early 2020 with their debut album, “HALFWAY OFF THE PORCH” which included former member and producer for the group, Loui. 

The project featured a couple of  Nefarious favorites, including HNGOVER and DUSK/DAWN, and was successful in bringing the collective to the heights reached in order to take their own creative stance in the music industry.

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Of course, there are comparisons, with the Club having been linked to the likes of Brockhampton and Odd Future, but they themselves were also products of their environment, such as AG Club, and they themselves thrived in the field of music, despite the critics and bandwagoners of hate and undermining. The Avant-Garde Club is a unique mix of style and substance.

With Jody Fontaine acting as the lead rapper of the group, who also sings and composes, in addition to handling the marketing, business side of things with a hand in the creative concepts, other members such as Baby Boy, arguably the second most memorable member of the group, to create the world in which the Club lives, through things like music videos and graphic design.

Manny, the main video editor of the Club makes sure their ideas come to life with encompassing video production and management of their 777 Media company. Mick Anthony, the final member, adds a solemn and somber tone to the group, rounding them full circle from energetic and braggadocious, to sentimental and introspective. 

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All in all the AG Club is one for many to keep their eyes, and with their newest releases, “Truth” and “UGUDBRU” the sky is the limit and they know that better than anyone else. We’re excited to see what the future holds for the AG Club and we’re happy to share with you guys their journey to the top, because we know that’s where their headed, no matter what.

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Be sure to follow AG Club on Instagram and check out their newest project “Fuck Your Expectation Pt.1” it’s a great project and has amazing guest features including: Sam Truth, Redveil, & ICECOLBDISHOP. 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.

Downsilence - Networking Producer

Downsilence thank you for coming on Nefarious Supply! To get this interview started tell us about yourself, what made you want to become a producer, and how has your experience been so far?

To start off, my name is Dre, I go by Downsilence as everyone knows, & what made me want to become a producer is that I come from musical filled family, from my siblings, to parents, grandparents & ancestors down the line, we were all into music some way, shape or form so it’s a generational thing that i’ll eventually pass on to my kids one day. The experience has been amazing, i’ve met many people, built myself a handpicked team of like minded, young and independent visionaries & this is really just the start of my journey, the start of who Downsilence is now, and eventually who Downsilence will eventually be recognized as in the coming future.

Where are you based out of, how has this area influenced you and your music, and what’s this area like for underground and emerging artists?

I’m based out of a small neighborhood in East Houston & nobody here really makes music, I’m the only one in this area that’s really pushing the boundaries set in place & hopefully, that’ll inspire others to do the same exact thing, just in their own individual ways

How long have you been a producer, what are some of your favorite aspects of this career, and who or what has had a heavy influence on you and your production style?

I’ve been produced since early-mid 2017, my favorite aspect is the music creation process & the outcome of that process, being able to create sounds from scratch, have an artist sing over it, share it on streaming platforms and have 50 countries listen to your music even though you made it in a bedroom is such a beautiful feeling. And I would say Partynextdoor, Kali Uchis, and SZA because of their unique individuality in music, there’s nothing like seeing them perform their music because it’s so great & it can’t be replicated.

Tell us about your creative process from beginning to end, how you know when you have a beat you want to share with a specific artist, and what’s your go to DAW?

Well, each artist I work with has their own type of vibe to them, so depending on which artist I work with in a particular session, I create the entire song around what fits them the most. Like for instance, me & Omari made Nasty & at first it was just a concept beat. I wasn’t even thinking about sending it out, I was making it to see how far i’ve progressed with music production, it just so happened that he was looking for beats at that specific time so whenever I sent a pack to him, nasty was the first one he chose, and everything is history. My go to DAW is FL Studio 20, the DAW is so easy to use & it makes my production process so easy for me to create whatever type of sounds I want to make.

As a producer pursuing a career in music the industry as well as the career path is extremely uncertain so how do you keep yourself motivated during low times, what are some of your long term goals, and for new producers looking to start what is some advice you would give?

My biggest motivation is my girlfriend/future wife & kids & also knowing that my purpose, journey, and destiny are so bigger than me. Also the universe put me here as a spirit guide, conduit and guardian angel to help others out with their lives. I always believed that if I can be of service to others and help make the world a better place. I would feel great about what i’m doing you know, everything I do is from a pure soul and heart and I don’t do things for recognition, nor do I expect anything in return or do I need a pat on the back. I’m doing it because this is who I am and being a helpful person was just a trait that I was born with so I just made sure I follow those morals and principles throughout my entire life and the universe has responded in so many beautiful ways to my great deeds for humanity, so i’ll always & forever be this way just because this is how I was created.

In addition to new producers what is some advice you would give your younger self about choosing this career path?

To just stay focused, don’t give up on yourself during hard times, find a team and surround yourself with positive, goal oriented people, and always keep god, the universe or whatever high power you believe in first because they know your destiny & they’re here to help you & guide you on it.

Dude so you have worked with Artie J, Roseryhills, Kai Baez, Love September, Cameron Rose, Omari Night, Juice the Riddler, & Joey North. What’s your secret to networking and how did you end up pairing your production with these artists?

I really don’t have any secrets but in 2016, I was working at a cooking event as a chef & the event held over 15,000-20,000 people, most were successful millionaires, billionaires, executives, ceo’s investors etc. They gave me some tips and pointers on being able to network and connect. It’s all about knowing who you want to connect with, what the purpose of you networking with them, representing yourself as a business/brand, and just knowing how to communicate with others. I’ve used all of that knowledge and passed it on into music and just knowing who I wanted to reach out to, what was I going to say to them and then the outcome of me reaching out to them. You have to be respectful and polite first before any business is conducted or else people won’t take you serious and they’ll think you’re just using them as a stepping stone or opportunity you know.

Who is your favirote artist that you have worked with so far, and what artist is your dream collaboration?

To be honest, every single artist i’ve worked with so far has their own uniqueness and individual process to them so I can’t choose between none of them. I have respect & love for each and every one of them &and they’ve all provided me with different individual but awesome experiences. My dream collab would be to sit in the studio with Kali Uchis, Partynextdoor, SZA, Jhenè Aiko, Kehlani, Ty Dolla $ign, Blxst and some other incredible RnB artistsa and just make music but other than the music, I would just love to create a friendship with them & build on that.

In terms of next step what are some things you are trying to accomplish by the end of 2020?

As far as my next steps in music, not only do I want to grow and expand myself but I want to expand my horizons and build a collective of young, independent, hardworking and talented creatives all over the world regardless of race, sexual preference, or religion. I want to eliminate those boundaries set on young individuals such as myself to achieve a goal bigger than myself and the nationwide collective of my team, and also teach and become a public speaker/spiritual advisor such as Jay Shetty, Sadghuru, Deepak Chopra by using my platform to the best of my abilities & help guide others who are in need of that.

Who should we interview next on Nefarious Supply?

I think you should interview a newer artist i’ve been working with, his name is Elijah Thrill. He’s a very talented artist/producer/singer/songwriter from New Zealand & we’re currently working on some music together that we both would love to share to the world.

Any last words?

To anyone out there who wants to do more and be more, just do it, don’t think, don’t wait, don’t procrastinate, just put one foot forward and keep going. Also understand that your purpose will always be bigger than you, your journey will always be bigger than you and your purpose will always be bigger than you because what you all do in this generation. The future and newer generations will do just as you did in their ways, as I’ve said before, the most beautiful & magical act in the world is to inspire and motivate others, to be of service to others, to help and guide people, teach them the things in their time and lives when it comes time for us to pass on our legacies, life is just a long, beautiful, and blessing of a journey so make every day count. Putt a smile on the faces of others and be a beacon of light to others because we’re all just trying to do the best and make it in life the best way we can until those days coming. Thanks to Nefarious Supply for letting me be apart of this amazing experience & I can’t wait to show the world what’s next.

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Big shout out to Downsilence for interviewing with Nefarious Supply. If you enjoyed this interview and want to stay up to date with him be sure to follow him on Instagram as well as Twitter and check out his SoundCloud. 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.

Eric Ryan

Eric Ryan thank you for interviewing with Nefarious Supply! To get this interview started, introduce yourself, who is Eric Ryan, what got you into making music, and what has been your experience so far? 

Thank you for having me, it’s a pleasure. My name is Eric (Ryan is my middle name) and I’m an Alternative R&B/Soul artist from Toronto. I started playing guitar/singing around when I was 12; started to experiment with songwriting in 2018 after seeing one of my friends perform at a bar downtown and seeing how much fun they had. It was on and off for about a year until I reconnected with my homie Bryan; which ended up pushing me to release my first songs Interlude & Summer Autumn in August 2019, and it’s been a crazy ride since then. 

What are some of your favorite aspects about being a musician, and what are some things that you don’t like so much? 

Aside from being paid to do something I love (singing/making music), to me it’s super fulfilling to hear how my music touches other peoples lives... like it blows my mind how there are people on the other side of the world bumping my tracks right now on the regs.

Something I don’t like so much would be the self doubt/insecurities/attachment to the art I create which I’ve come across learning about myself. That being said, I’m actively working on it and getting better; I’d say if anything, becoming a musician/following this path has made me more self aware which is a good thing. 

Who are some of your favorite artists right now, why, and what albums have you been listening to pretty heavy? 

Boyz 2 Men, Bee Gees, Frank Ocean, Daniel Caesar, Rex Orange County, Dijon, UMI, Omar Apollo, Steve Lacy & Raveena to name a few; I’ve been really into Pink Floyd’s “The Dark Side Of The Moon” album lately… but some staples would be Channel Orange & Freudian (greatest albums of all time)

In addition to your favorite artists as of right now, what artists would you say have had the biggest influence on you and your sound, and how have they done so?

I love the way Frank Ocean, Daniel Caesar & Rex Orange County’s music is very raw/emotion invoking. The way that they just let their stories come to life with natural vocals & harmonies makes everything hit so much harder; which I try to implement in my own way. 

As an artist building a career how do you keep yourself from burning out and losing motivation. And for artists that are going through a rough patch what is some advice you would give them? 

Nobody is perfect, I’m still a work in progress to be quite frank with you. However, what I’ve found to be working more for me is setting a schedule and working on my daily habits/routines. I’d also say to stop looking ahead to where you “could be” and focus on the present and make music for the reason you even started which is that you love making music.

Eric Ryan ☀️ · Dream State EP

This past February you released your debut project DreamState - EP, tell us about this project including the meaning behind the title, what inspired it, and what was your favorite part about putting it together. 

This project is a story of the cycle of love & heartbreak (& finding new love), weaving in and out of dream-like memories/experiences throughout the EP. I really loved the idea of making a project that could be connected all the way through/be one big masterpiece rather than just a collection of songs… so coordinating it all and finding the story to piece things together was super dope to me.

Walk us through each song? 

I envisioned Stuck as the beginning of the story; where this person wakes up (from a dream) & just sings about the feeling of being “stuck” on a past relationship with someone who they thought was the one. 

8PM (Cuffing Szn) was basically a nostalgia themed flashback/dream of when they first met/the feelings they experienced in falling in love for the first time.

Shine (one of my favourite/meaningful songs I’ve written) is a flashback to reality of being lost/alone/depressed; and realizing the only way to get out of this feeling was to find your inner energy & “shine bright”. To love yourself & to remember that things will get better with time.

Dream State was another “Dream” similar to Stuck by the means of reminiscing on past memories with this special someone. However, here, there’s a shift where it becomes okay/understanding that things end & people move on… that it’s important to just be thankful for the time you spent together.

Soleil can be interpreted in different ways metaphorically; whether it’s coming back to reality and finding a new love; or finding new love within yourself (“shine bright”) or seeing things in a new light.

On your project you featured with Julles, and Shqdel how did you pair up with them, and what was it like working with them in the studio? 

I connected with them both through Instagram a while ago hahaha! They’re both such talented artists and even greater people! In the studio & even just chilling, they’re just super dope people to be around you know? Just good vibes all around

In addition to the features did you have any other help on the project?

Shoutout to my homies: Bryan McNamara, Daniel Badilla, Mark Bancud, Ryan Michaels, Troy Fonte, Mike Ruggiero, Frank Lin, Trent Baugus, Elijah Cruz, Tyler Nam, Evann Lacour, Jesse Epp, Cindy Rodriguez & Roman Erafficci! I think that’s everyone… but yeah without these people this project wouldn’t have happened so shoutout to the homies!!!

So what’s next for you in 2021, what are some goals you want to accomplish by the end of the year?

For 2021, I just want to create as much music & art as I can… and Honestly this sounds super hippy but I really just want to be more present this year & enjoy this ride we call life I guess hahaha

Who should we interview next on Nefarious Supply?

You should interview Shanuka, Shqdel, & Julles; they’re all up next for sure.

Any last words? 

Just want to say thank you so much to the ones who’ve been listening/messin with me since day 1. It means the world that they would take the time to listen & I can’t thank them enough for the space they’ve given me to create art and share with. Lots of music coming soon, this is just the beginning. Peace & Love <3

Dream State EP out now on all streaming Platforms!!! inquiries: mgmt@ericryanofficial.com

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Big shout out to Eric Ryan for interviewing with Nefarious Supply if you enjoyed this interview and want to stay up to date with him and his music you can find him on SoundCloud, Instagram, and Twitter. Be sure to stream his new project Dream State - EP available on all streaming platforms right now. 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.

ImYoung - Forever Young

ImYOUNG what’s up bro, welcome to Nefarious Supply. To get the interview started telling us about yourself who is ImYOUNG, what made you choose the career path of music?

I’ve always been a big fan of music, but my main inspiration must be my grandfather which is a self-taught musician, who has always inspired me to follow my craft.

Being based out of Bergen, Norway, how would you say this area has influenced you and your sound, and how is the area for underground and emerging musicians?

Bergen is the place I grew up and it will always be home, but my main influence is taken out of England and the states, I’ve always been intrigued by new sounds and new ways of interpreting music.

In addition to being from Norway you also took some time to travel to London to continue to build your career in music. What made you want to make this move, how was your experience living in London, and what are some things you learned during your time there?

Right now I’m based in London to work on different projects which will be announced some time after “Forever Young” releases. London is a place of so many different cultures and influences, which helps me open my creative mind definitly a building block in the creative process.

Based on past interactions I know you have a lot of love for US-based artist Toosii, but in addition to him what other artists would you say have influenced you, your creative process, and your music?

Heavily inspiried by Toosi, but also from early music like Otis Redding. My main inspiration often comes from music that carries emotion, and makes you feel a type of way.

Despite the pandemic of 2020, you were able to continue to work and build on your career which is an amazing feat. How did you stay motivated during such an unmotivating time and for artists that are thinking about giving up what is some advice you would give?

I always believed in hard work, staying loyal to your craft, and keeping focused. Believe me I have my hard moments, battling demons, but everything is up to you. ONLY YOU can decide what goes on in your head, and I definitely learned to prioritize my own time the right way.

During 2020 you released 6 singles including; ESL, Lost In Outerspace, No Love with LBS Kee’vin, On My Side, Remedy with YPC Nige, and Tryna Figure Out. Tell us about each of these songs, how you paired up with the artists you featured, and out of the songs which ones are your favorites?

I’ve had the chance to work with a lot of talented artists, but recently I got the chance to work with 2KBABY, and I have to honestly say it is along time since I’ve been this gassed for a release.

You also dropped an EP titled Andromeda tell us about this project what inspired it, and how did you pair up with ALI3NHEAD for the song “Already”?

This was my first project, which I worked on for time. ALI3NHEAD is a good friend of mine. We locked in the studio for 5 days straight, so we have a couple of songs in the bank. I share his work mentality so that’s probably why get along the way we do.

The production of your songs is amazing! What producers have you been working with to get your music together and how is your creative process working with them?

Ive had the chance to work with a lot talented producers from all around the world, but mainly my homeboys from Norway under the name Spaceplug, and also the mix and master goat TomTom which mixes my tracks together with me.

In addition to your music being high quality, you also have high-quality photos, and video pieces to accompany who do you work with for both?

In my team I also have a very talented photographer by the name Jack Nilsen, who always doubles up my expectations for the next video we do. Also a big shoutout to Nisju Film which makes my music videos and share the same creative mindset as me.

So 2021 is here and you have an album dropping your project next week. Before the drop what can you tell us about the project?

This is a project which has been worked on for time and follows my journey through past experiences that I’ve had with toxic people, either if it is relationships or friendships. My main goal with this album is motivating the youth to follow their dreams, and never give up on what you believe in.

Outside of dropping your album what are some things you want to accomplish in 2021?

I’m happy with what 2021 has delved so far, but I know my goal of getting my first plaque in 2021 is still in reach, and it’s what I’m aiming for in 2021.

Who should we interview next for Nefarious Supply?

Im always trying to put on my people, so you should interview the producer Gari Beats, one of my hardest working friends, who has a bright future ahead of him.

Any last word

I would like to end this interview by saying, only you can stop your dream, no one.

One day we will be .

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Big shout out to ImYoung for coming on and interviewing with Nefarious Supply, if you want to stay up to date with him and his music you can find his SoundCloud above and follow him on Instagram. Be sure to also check out his new album “Forever Young” which comes out next Friday, March 19, 2020. 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.

Anders - CHAOS - Review

Canadian Artist Anders hits us with his new release Chaos which is his first release since 2018 with Twos. Chaos gives us a reintroduction to the sound we have ascribed to Anders and also introduces us to some new sounds he’s been working on for the 2021 releases!

Don’t Play

Don’t Play is the first song on this album and does not hold back from hitting the listener hard with a catchy melody, heavy bass, and captivating beat. The song’s tagline of “Don’t Play” is used heavily in the one chorus the song has, so better get used to hearing that. The dynamic value in the chorus gives a bit more depth than just repeating the same word in the same tone. Overall this song is a good driving song in my opinion,  or even a good fitness song, as its got good bass and is easy to listen to without thinking too much about the lyrics.

Pray For The Day

Pray For The Day gives the album a different feeling as it has a very simple introduction with single notes playing the base theme for the song, the song is set up very well. The songs bass line that comes through in the middle of the first verse hits hard and brings us back into the theme we have been used to so far this album. The song goes over the ideas of success and how he prayed for the day he would make it, which elevates him to another level that we can’t get to. The song talks about how blessed he feels and what he has come from to get to the point he is at now.

Woah

Woah is the third song on this album, and brings us one of the easiest listening experiences you will have with Chaos. The production value of this song is a very basic hip-hop beat with a distorted sounding guitar riff in the back ground that makes for a fun listen that you can relax to.

Baewatch

Baewatch is all about living larger than life, being surrounded by women, and having summer vibes. The song talks about being on yachts in Miami, buying multiple cars from the same lot, and most important to the song is the “bae” who has gotten his attention from her summer body. The song itself has a very summery feeling, like you should be on a beach somewhere listening to this while sipping on a cold drink. This is one of the best songs on this album in my opinion.

On Me

On Me is definitely the most hype song here, with a diverse and complex production and hard hitting beat. The song makes you want to get up and do something intense and motivates you to work, as that’s what the song is about. The title On Me refers to him betting on himself to succeed, showing that his confidence in his work is high. The song is about the money he makes and how the “future is bright”. Anders also makes reference to us Canadians and his own Canadian heritage by saying “So much ice around me, you’d think I’m playing hockey” referring to our national sport, which would not be the only reference to his Canadian heritage he makes in the album.

Bad Habits

The last song in the album, Anders makes sure it’s one to remember. This song hits all the points that one would want to hear in a “make or break” song. This accomplishes that. The beat, chorus, and flow is so perfect for the final song in this album. It is fun to listen to and is somewhat energizing as well. Lyrically it is very interesting as well, going over many parts of Anders’ background and current life. One line that stands out for us here at Nefarious is “I’m from the North where we maple leaf” calling back to his Canadian up bringing. The small tid-bit like lines in Bad Habits shows a lot of Anders’ character and then the rest of his personality is shown through the way the song sounds.

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Listen to Chaos on Spotify. anders · Single · 2021 · 6 songs.

Overall this album is a fun short album meant for people who want to listen to an energizing and interesting project. Definitely give it a listen if you have a quick minute and want to listen to something unique! Be sure to follow Anders 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.

ISOLATION STATION - February 2021

Aakhu - From a Place of Love 

This EP is Aakhu’s most mature addition to his discography yet, not just in terms of the production quality but also in the ways Aakhu conveys his subject matters, lyrically and in the melodic tones he riffs through this wonderful project.  From the uplifting and sleeve-rolling “Up!” to the almost tribal release of How It Goes, Aakhu plays leisurely and freely along the tape dropping gems of lyrical bliss and telling the message he wants to tell, that the things he’s telling us need to be said, and even though they may hurt when heard, it is all coming From a Place of Love. Aakhu shines on this project and leaves listeners wanting more of his vibe and his storytelling. 

From a Place of Love

JPEGMAFIA - EP2!

JPEGMAFIA is another DMV rising artist who has taken the underground and now even mainstream world by storm, from his breakout, career-changing album, Veteran to working with the likes of Kenny Beats, Denzel Curry, and even Flume. The artist has only one direction he could possibly go at this point and that is up.  Let me tell you, Peggy’s EP2! Is definitely a definitive step in that direction. Scratch that, an entire jog. The incredibly atmospheric and swelling production coating this tape gives it the almost anthemic feel of an encore. EP! Further showed Peggy’s versatility as an artist and a producer, EP2! Hammers this nail even further into the coffin.  Fan favorites back at the home base include LAST DANCE!, FIX URSELF!, and PANIC ROOM!

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Maxx Owa - Crescendo

Taking a slow, melodic, and infectiously rhythmic detour we find ourselves at the doorstep of Maxx Owa, a contemporary R&B artist on the rise and armed with a sultry and inviting voice as his sword and the ambient, comforting production as his shield.  Every song sounds like a well-tied story from start to finish, with “Love Like” taking an almost afrobeat-esque approach to its drum patterns and synths, leaving just enough room for Owa to shine with his vocals. 

Loveland, another favorite of ours, has Owa depicting his encounter with a goddess in this fictional “Loveland” and finding her more precious than all of mankind, and wants to know what it takes to match her energy and make her his. All in all, Crescendo does exactly what it sets out to do, gradually increasing in intensity and emotion until reaching a pinnacle point, a beautiful project. 

Maxx Owa · CRESCENDO

Foggieraw - The Foggie Pound 2

The DMV’s long-awaited Fogtavious Vandross has finally returned with the sequel to his first EP which dropped almost half a decade ago. Having released the single “Drake” with local artist Kelow Latesha earlier in the year, plus a good few freestyles and loving features on other projects, such as his shared single with Ciscero, POETRY JAM, and his addition to Nic D’s Slide, Foggieraw was in prime position to release a project, and fans were waiting with bated breath. 

When The Foggie Pound 2 hit our ears were blessed with the lovely nostalgia and comfy satisfaction of Foggie’s almost whisper-like voice calmly and methodically working through bar after bar like the artisan that he is.  The Foggie Pound 2 picks up right where the first EP left off, giving us smooth and solid lyricism, backed by equally intriguing and vibey instrumentals for Foggieraw to play around on. 

VanJess - Homegrown

Ivana and Jessica Nwokike, known professionally as VanJess, have utilized their ‘90s twist on soulful R&B to please the ears of listeners all over. After collaborations with artists such a Washington D.C.’s own Goldlink and the saxophone-wielding artisan Masego, VanJess decided to release their first full-length LP, Slik Canvas, which rose their stardom even more than before, with features such as the U.K.’s Little Simz and Leikeli47. 

The funny and uncanny thing about Homegrown is that it sounds exactly as it's titled. With the Nwokike sisters trading melodic hooks and sultry verses that could make any listener’s toes curl and eardrums vibrate pleasantly with the beautiful production behind the soulful sound of the Nigerian duo.  Our favorites from the album include DYSFUNCTIONAL featuring the legendary Kaytranada, Come Over, and Come Over Again, because who doesn’t love an encore?

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Savvy - Boys Wear Pearls

Savvy what’s up bro we’re beyond excited to have you back on the platform last time we featured you had just dropped your single Bag/Purse so what have you been up to since then? 

Honestly everything has been directed towards the album for like the past 6 months or so. I kinda broke everything into 3 phases and just went from there all the way up until now.

How was the rest of your 2020? Did you do anything exciting for Christmas and New Year and what are some of the goals you are hoping to accomplish for 2021?

Man Christmas was great , got to spend it with my brothers and family friends. As well as my new years eve. 2020 was a crazy year but i cant say that it was a bad one , i learned a lot and had some of my biggest successes in 2020. My biggest goal for this year was centered around the longevity of the album and its run. I want to tap in to the audience more than anything and hold the attention of my fans and supporters as long as i can with this album.

In terms of new music what songs have you been bumping daily, and what is your current favorite album right now? 

Close to You - Frank Ocean , Get Her Back - Robin Thicke , Free Will - Mike Floss Alot of Take 6 , gospel music has started to come back into the rotation alot. Album wise ive definietly been bumping Mike Floss latest Ep. Nashdrill is a thing and hes killing it right now. Gods Leather if you havent heard it yet.

So you just put out your newest project Boys Wear Pearls tell us about this new project including what inspired the project, what is the meaning behind the name, and how long have you been working to put it together? 

The whole idea behind the album is literally to come of as seriously not serious. For it to be organic. The title boys wear pearls comes from my love of accesories and jewelry. Alot of times when you see pearls they are owned by those of the higher class and mostly white women so to see a young black man wearing pearls in this society is almost like a contradiction within itself. The name of the album also alludes to the idea that at this point adolescence and luxury are meeting. With boys wearing pearls it is displaying that nice things arent excluded to those of a certain age but that anyone can experience luxury within thier own life.

So walk us through each of the songs on this project, what they mean to you, and what is your favorite song on BWP? 

I wanted every song to be as if it is from a different boys perspective. So all in all the album is about perspective. I think my favorite song would have to be Zack and Cody. It feels the most natural and honestly was set in place before it even was written. Just from using that solange sample to kinda be the mantra of everything bwp , finally sampliling it was the finishing touch to the album.

So you carry the project by yourself for most of the song but you tap in three talented artists including Chuck Indigo, A.G. Sully, and Brian Brown. What made you tap them in on the project and describe your experience working with them on each of these songs? 

All three of them are artist who have made some of my favorite songs and are like my favorite artist from the city. They all bring a different emotion to the album as well and i wanted to make sure that if anyone listened to the album they were getting a well rounded taste of the sound from Nashville. Also i have been big fans of them since ive moved to nashville.

In addition to the artists, what producers did you work on the project?

Its fun that all the producers on the album are close friends, alot of artist can say that and im proud that i can. But heres all the producers that had hands on the album;

Enxgma - down to earth , zack & cody 

Dmndstr - cannot do , shameless , zack & cody 

Cam.flp- spain, fallout boy, take our time, 

Lloyd Flannel - spain 

Myself - From Me

So in terms of visuals do you plan on releasing anything to accompany this project and if so what songs? 

Only thing i have to say to that is , shoutout Josh Nachoz

So what’s next for you in 2021 what are some goals you hope to accomplish before the year is out? 

Wanna work on a book and launch my clothing brand Poor Clothing. Travel to new york, gain inspiration. Time will tell.

Who should we feature next on Nefarious Supply? 

Wait for @hipsterscantswim to drop his album then interview him. Hidden gem.

Any last words? 

Boys Wear Pearls , the love for this album has been insane. Thank you guys and thanks to everyone who has been apart of this moment. Cant make more memories.

$avvy · Boys Wear Pearls

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Big shout out to Savvy for coming on to Nefarious Supply to talk about his new album Boys Wear Pearls. Be sure to show him some love and check out Boys Wear Pearls on SoundCloud, as well as follow him on Instagram and Twitter. 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.

[Artist Radar] - Alycia Bella

As time progresses and artists start to find their creative sweet spot, we see more and more up-and-coming newbies take off into space with gorgeous production, spectacular features and – while it might not be a brand new and original sound- another fantastic addition to a household sound many feel some type of way towards. In this addition of Artist Radar, we’re gonna take a look at that new addition; the softgirl/softboy bedroom pop sound you play at the comedown of a party (socially distanced, of course!); Alycia Bella.

Bella’s discography is quite short; only boasting a handful of singles and her debut album; you read that right! That one girl talking at the tail end of Frank Ocean’s debut album: channel Orange “End” interlude (didn’t see that one coming, did you?) released a totally underrated and criminally underappreciated debut album: “MUSE” back at the start of January after releasing single after single with the odd Westside Boogie feature on “Cue The Sun” back in 2020; but that’s not to say she’s a “new” artist in the slightest as she recounts working with the likes of Justin Timberlake, NE-YO, Ty Dolla $ign and the infamous will.i.am from the Black Eyed Peas.

Bella’s dreamlike, cloudy delivery on her album will make you dream of the simplicity of summertime, the feeling of a cold breeze brushing your cheek as you swig a pina colada on the beach volleyball sand. In reality; her whole vibe oozes self-confidence and an appreciation for reflection and self-discovery. In addition to the Westside Boogie feature, “Healing Interlude” has Vince Staples (the dude that made “Norf Norf”) criticise the lack of respect society throws at black women for merely existing, pushing the “protect black women” narrative further and spelling it out in black and white (no pun intended).

I promise you; you won’t regret checking out her album and her singles while also keeping a close eye on any new projects or one-offs she drops in the near future. I might not know too much about R&B and soul, but I know what good music is and this album is a stellar collection of romance, hardship and social awareness….AND VIBES. This artists’ got creativity out the wazoo and has been rewarded the Nefarious Supply seal of approval (not like she needed it to begin with).

Lucky Daye - Table for Two - Review

Table for Two by Lucky Daye comes as his first release of 2021 and is nothing less than a great album to listen to. After the 2019 success with his album Painted and the release of the deluxe version of that album in 2020, Lucky Daye has put out a short yet powerful album that will surely make anybody who listens to it understand his style of music.

 First things first, this is a sexy album. It is captivating, dynamic, and makes you feel a deeper connection than most music we hear these days. The production value of this album is amazing. By utilizing heavy 808s, raw guitar, and layered vocals, it blends the two worlds of R&B and hip hop in a way that compliments each other and isn’t too overpowering.

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Ego Trip – Intro

The intro for the album ‘Ego Trip’ is a cool skit that sets the theme for the entire album. This style of introduction to a musical project shows the artist’s creative tendencies in wanting to produce something fun and different for the listener while staying in their own vein of creative thought. When albums have introductions such as this, it tends to hold the attention of the audience and interests them into diving into the entire project—which it did for me.

How Much Can A Heart Take

The first musical piece on this album ‘How Much Can A Heart Take’ is a very strong start and projects the theme of this album. Yebba, being the feature in this song, adds a great vocal lead that holds the listener. The song has a bit of a tropical vibe to it, transporting the listener to a state of relaxation, yet, the song discusses tribulations of heartbreak and changing feelings, all in the context of having someone run around on them. Overall, this is a great first song to start the album with and really does make for an interesting listen.

 On Read  

‘On Read’ hits way differently than the rest of the songs on this album. In my opinion, it’s the best song on the album, which is quite a feat considering that all the songs on this album are great to listen to. The intro, with a simple yet effective guitar solo, sets a very dark and sensual mood, then hits you with some heavy bass. On Read’s intro is the reason why I call this album sexy. Then to make things better, a choir-style vocal comes in singing “All Night” making for a powerful punch. The song covers the all too familiar issue of being left on read and worrying about if you said the wrong thing or not, thus making you worry “All Night”

My Window

‘My Window’ brings a very real and grounding reality to the album. The simple piano riffs at the beginning of the song give that feeling of a post break-up morning, where you’re left with sadness and the lingering thought of “what went wrong?” There’s a powerful message spoken in the song, specifically “It’s a shame trying to force something that we’re not” displaying a common situation of how some people leave a relationship because they feel that they are forcing it instead of wanting to be there.  

Access Denied

‘Access Denied’ is one of the more soulful songs on this album, with a very simple hand drumming line it makes the listener feel very in tune with the music on a deep level. This song takes a step back from the heavy production and fine-tuning within the other songs and brings it back to basics which makes it easy on the ear. The holds a playful theme and brings the listener a sense of relief and giving them a hopeful feeling after the previous songs laid a somewhat sad subject matter.

Dream

‘Dream’ is exactly the way it sounds; 'like a dream. With a very dreamy swaying sound, it puts you fall into a trance. The theme of this song is that their partner’s love is like a dream and if it is a dream, they never want to wake up. The thing that makes this song stand out the most is the harmonies both singers introduce as the song progresses. It becomes more and more layered as the song goes on, and eventually creates a wall of harmonies that is very pleasing to hear every time it comes up. The song also keeps up with the theme of increasing positivity and happiness by making the listener feel as though they are falling in love alongside the artists.

Falling In Love

 ‘Falling in Love’ really brings us full circle to Lucky Daye’s story about love and the journey of a romantic relationship. With this exodus, the notion “don’t make me regret falling in love” is transparent and brings the ideas from the beginning to a close, where heartache and anxiety are healed by finding love again. This song brings back that playfulness we saw in the last song, with the 80s style synth playing and the fast-paced beat the song carries. While it talks about love lots, it also shows how being in love can also develop a defense system for some people to make sure they don’t get hurt again. The song ends off the album in a positive light and makes the listener feel light and definitely makes them feel like they want to come back for more.

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Listen to Table For Two on Spotify. Lucky Daye · Album · 2021 · 7 songs.

 If you want an easy listening album that will keep your attention the while time, look no further than Lucky Daye’s Table For Two. If you enjoyed this review and want to listen to more Lucky Daye be sure to follow him and Instagram as well as Twitter. 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.

Maxx Owa - Crescendo

Maxx Owa! What’s up? Welcome to Nefarious Supply. To get this interview started, introduce yourself to the audience, who is Maxx Owa, what got you to start making music, and what’s your favorite aspect about being an artist? 

First off I wanna say thank you to Nefarious Supply for allowing me to be interviewed it’s super appreciated. My name is Maxx Owa I’m from the IE short for Inland Empire, and what first started me in music was a clique I made up with friends in high school called the “Popular Misfits” that grew to be known throughout our City (Rialto). A few of my buddies at the time used to rap so we decided to make an anthem that we could play when we threw parties to get our crew buzzing even more. Now that I’m older and have grown more as an artist I fully understand and have more of an appreciation to the music and being an artist. My favorite aspect of being an artist is ultimately being free. And that’s with everything, free to the journey of being nothing to something. Free to create whatever music speaks to you and putting it out with no expectations. Being free to whatever comes and whatever doesn’t come but fully embracing all the beauty in that when it comes to being an artist and creating music.

Where are you based out of? how has this area influenced you and your music, and how is this area for underground/emerging acts is it a hub, or is it still in its early stages? 

Well I’m from the IE which is about 45 mins East from LA. A lot of people would cop out and just say their from LA but you gotta honor where you’re from and I love the IE. Not to mention we got legends from here whom are family to me like Audio Push and Hit-Boy. And if you go look those names up you’ll see what I mean by legends respectfully. The IE doesn’t really necessarily have a certain sound or anything it’s really whatever you make it. The IE is super chill, around 2008 it would be booming for cliques who were making music and had more of a space for opportunity to get something going, but now it’s like make your music and get it cracking and then hey we all love you lol.

What artists have had an impact on you and your sound? And what projects or songs have been in heavy rotation for you recently? 

I grew up skating so I had a lot of friends who would put me on different bands like Bloc Party, Born Ruffians and Phoenix. But I also used to only watch the Disney Channel so then I’d see the Jonas Brothers and vibe with them while also still being from the IE so I’m still listening to my brothers gang rap and hood shit on a day to day to. So the inspiration and impact is all around from many genres. Right now there’s no specific album in rotation I’m literally listening to anything that moves me but some go to’s for me would be Frank Ocean and Stevie Wonder.

In addition to your favorite aspect of being an artist, what would you say is the most challenging thing about being an artist? How do you overcome these challenges, and for new artists who may face some of the same challenges what advice would you give them? 

Personally for me, I’ve learned that whatever problems I was having when it came to the music or just in life had to do with me and the inner work I wasn’t doing within myself. Overthinking and making up problems that didn’t even exist because I was thinking everything had to be a certain way to be accepted. So once I started checking in with myself dealing with the subconscious and growing within. The problems that were outside became non existent. It’s like I’m in a place of being free no pressure and creating working hard with people who care about each other’s dreams and well being. So the process now is all fun and we never stop growing so there’s always something new to learn and obtain. It’s fun.

Maxx Owa _ Remember / Count On Me (Live Session)Maxx recently released a body of work titled XXO giving you a closer look into the artist he is with records ...

So advice I’d give to a new artist or to a regular person on the street who is far from a artist I’d say to make sure to take a beat and check in with yourself do some self healing and growing within. Once you master yourself and understand this realm we are living in and the power you have within yourself you’ll get to a place of balance and the things that bothered you before will be nonexistent to you. You’ll be able to move in a space of truly honoring yourself and whatever it is you wanna do in a high vibration.

Last year was no doubt a crazy time, so how did you keep yourself grounded and what are some things you learned about yourself or even the industry during the year? 

Last year was definitely eye opening to say the least. For me personally I felt it was one of the best years I’ve ever had because of so much I learned within myself and the environment around me. I fully understand that no matter what’s going on around you, you are always in control on how it will effect you. Will this mess up my energy my day my week or for many my year or will this be something I can learn from and use to help take me to another level. I think the music industry will be the music Industry always because of the people who run it, but I also know there are a lot of new people and older people in the game who are gate keepers who are turning tides and making huge opportunities for artist who are known by little. Just off of the strength of their love for music which is really cool, so that’s always dope to see.

So let's talk music. Last year you put out your project ‘Xxo’. Tell us about this project including what inspired it, your creative process to put it together, who helped you with production, and your favorite tracks on it? 

XXO was something I started in 2018 just cutting records still growing finding what I liked, experimenting with different vibes and what spoke to me. Some of the records on there are from 2018 and some are from 2019 and 2020. The main producer on the project is OhGosh Leotus. He’s from the IE also amazing producer along side Haze, Mihji Grey, Dean Vision, A.G, Eli and Wolf to name a few lol. All amazing producers and good people who showed nothing but love and genuine help which was appreciated to say the least. My brother Kami Osha is always with me piecing it all together alongside OhGosh to make sure everything is straight. With mixing from Haze and Marie whom always comes in clutch for me. One of my favorite tracks on XXO has to be ‘Inside’. That record just hits me in the feels from a conversation I was having with my Hunny at the time so it’s a good one for me.

In addition to your latest project ‘Xxo’, you released your newest body of work ‘Crescendo - EP’. Tell us about this new project?

Crescendo was something me Kami and Mihji came up with 4 days before releasing it lol. I have another EP finished 6 songs that I’ve been planning to release and wanted to drop a record for the people before I do. Like something to hold over. And Mihji suggested why not a two piece and it could go perfect with Valentine’s Day and it’s a perfect excuse to release some music that might not had never seen the light of day. So then from two it went to four as I went digging more into the archive and I’m glad I did because more music is always better lol. It goes back to us moving on the “being free” energy and going with the flow doing what you want so that’s how we got Crescendo. Kami came up with the name he’s always thinking of cool things for artist and just being a creative which is one of the many reasons he’s a goat and great person to have on your team.

I gotta be very honest with you man, your music is next level in terms of quality, so just walk us through your creative process from beginning to end! How do you know you have something you wanna share with your audience? 

Thank you I appreciate that! And honestly it starts from some loops or beats from Kami Mihji or OhGosh, I load it up in my home studio and begin to put ideas down. Once I get a good rough skeleton we pull up on OhGosh and start post production and getting everything right. I always let my girlfriend hear the records see what she thinks alongside the team and if it’s flowing making sense and I’m loving it then we put it out. I keep bringing Kami up but he really is the goat because he does all of my artworks so everything is taken care we don’t really have to reach outside of our circle to get the the quality we do because we all care for it at a high amount. Everybody wants the best for each other so that’s what we always try to give.

So it seems like Kami Osha, Scotty Apex, and yourself work together a lot and everything you guys do is top-notch, so how did you guys meet? What's it like working with them, and do you guys have plans on putting out a joint project in the future? 

Kami is the glue to it all he knows everybody and takes pride on linking people together because he knows something beautiful will come from it. Scotty Apex just released a body of work called “Startlight” which is amazing and so cohesive and flows. I’m featured on “All Of It” a super nice vibe I love that record. Working with Scotty is pure and chill he writes music so damn fast and it’s so good idk where he gets it from lol. With me I personally like to take my time and not rush anything but either process is amazing and something good will always come from it.

What’s next in 2021 do you have any plans on releasing any visuals anytime soon? 

2021 I’m gonna be releasing another project and I’m def gonna be releasing more visuals. Gonna keep it going and getting everything to newer levels while enjoying the process

Who should we interview next on Nefarious Supply? Shout them out! 

Chase Aaron, Kent Money, N.No, Price & Oktane from Audio Push but individually because their both doing solo projects right now for the first time ever which is amazing so that would be super cool to see their individual perspectives.

Any last words?

Last words I’d like to thank you guys again for taking the time out to interview me means a lot and keep a eye and ear out for everything Maxx Owa because you won’t be disappointed. Thank you

A simple Hesh Muffin.

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Big shout out to Maxx Owa for interviewing with Nefarious Supply, if you want to stay up to date wit him and his music you can find his Soundcloud above, and follow him on Instagram, as well as Twitter. While you’re showing love be sure to check out his newest project Crescendo available now! 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.

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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[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