Featured artist: Tian-Shu- my group is gOb – In The Beginning
Below is a short interview with the upcoming underground artist Tian-Shu- my group is gOb.
How did you decide to become an artist?
Tian-Shu- my group is gOb: The art has to serve and not enslave(overcome) or the art is useful it is is futile. Since the adolescence I decided to become an artist. There was a piano to my grandparents it is naturally that I began making up(composing) my first notes(marks) it is like that that everything to begin.
You must give a fighting spirit. The faith.
What about concerts? Do you play live?
Yes after the second opus
Best punchline you ever wrote?
Ne restons pas dans cette dynamique -Avant que les politiques ne dilapident- Notre conscience humaine dissoute dans l’économie acide… de la mort
Below is a short interview with the upcoming underground artist OGR.
How did you decide to become an artist?
OGR: I started writing music at 8 years old. I used to listen to music off the t.v and sit for hours writing word for word every lyric from the song playing, i replaced the lyrics with my own and from there i was in. I wrote music from age 9 till the present (18) and I just recently released my independent mix tape ”Skate Rap Ball” you can find on soundcloud @ogr416 and datpiff.com.
If they hate let em hate and watch the money pile up.
What about concerts? Do you play live?
No, i have only performed live once, and am currently booking.
Best punchline you ever wrote?
”Got money now these hoes lovey dovey, move from me, i been so grungy, count stacks wrap it up like a mummy lil bitch actin fake she get cut like bundy”
Featured artist: Wolf P. – Why would you even try?
Below is a short interview with the upcoming underground artist Wolf P..
How did you decide to become an artist?
Wolf P.: I never decided, it’s just something you do because you’re passionate about it. It starts of as a hobby, but a week goes and you’ve spent 14 hours a day writing melodies, bars and recording them onto your recently bought Pro Tools 10. I never intended to share the songs i made, but it comes a point when the people closest to you start loving the music you produce. The day somebody i vaguely knew played my song at the club though, was the day i decided to release my music and by extension become an artist.
The day you release this, it won’t be yours any more, so make sure what you deliver.
What about concerts? Do you play live?
I have yet to do a live show, but that would be the dream.
Best punchline you ever wrote?
A situation has it’s pros and cons and guess what we are called,
Featured artist: Thatienator – Up close and personal with the future star of Bots
Below is a short interview with the upcoming underground artist Thatienator.
How did you decide to become an artist?
Thatienator: I looked up to my late brother who used to listen to hip hop music all day. I become fascinated by the wordplay exhibited by the old school artists. My brother …picked up a pen scribbled mine…..and the rest is history.
”Stay true to yourself and always do you”
What about concerts? Do you play live?
I have just been exposed to live performances recently but I’m more focused on doing some ordinary hip hop show just to get used to the crowed environment.
Best punchline you ever wrote?
all the critics I’m avoiding them/ if I aint really gonna blow, then I might pop like a boy band”
Featured artist: Thatienator – Up close and personal with the future star of Bots
Below is a short interview with the upcoming underground artist Thatienator.
How did you decide to become an artist?
Thatienator: I looked up to my late brother who used to listen to hip hop music all day. I become fascinated by the wordplay exhibited by the old school artists. My brother …picked up a pen scribbled mine…..and the rest is history.
”Stay true to yourself and always do you”
What about concerts? Do you play live?
I have just been exposed to live performances recently but I’m more focused on doing some ordinary hip hop show just to get used to the crowed environment.
Best punchline you ever wrote?
all the critics I’m avoiding them/ if I aint really gonna blow, then I might pop like a boy band”
Featured artist: Thatienator – Up close and personal with the future star of Bots
Below is a short interview with the upcoming underground artist Thatienator.
How did you decide to become an artist?
Thatienator: I looked up to my late brother who used to listen to hip hop music all day. I become fascinated by the wordplay exhibited by the old school artists. My brother …picked up a pen scribbled mine…..and the rest is history.
”Stay true to yourself and always do you”
What about concerts? Do you play live?
I have just been exposed to live performances recently but I’m more focused on doing some ordinary hip hop show just to get used to the crowed environment.
Best punchline you ever wrote?
all the critics I’m avoiding them/ if I aint really gonna blow, then I might pop like a boy band”
Featured artist: Thatienator – Up close and personal with the future star of Bots
Below is a short interview with the upcoming underground artist Thatienator.
How did you decide to become an artist?
Thatienator: I looked up to my late brother who used to listen to hip hop music all day. I become fascinated by the wordplay exhibited by the old school artists. My brother …picked up a pen scribbled mine…..and the rest is history.
”Stay true to yourself and always do you”
What about concerts? Do you play live?
I have just been exposed to live performances recently but I’m more focused on doing some ordinary hip hop show just to get used to the crowed environment.
Best punchline you ever wrote?
all the critics I’m avoiding them/ if I aint really gonna blow, then I might pop like a boy band”
Below is a short interview with the upcoming underground artist Trigga.
How did you decide to become an artist?
Trigga: I started rapping when I was 12yr old.Listening to tupac,biggie,and several of hip hops major artist.But my passion for the music made me a artist,and since then I’ve been starving for ah chance to give what I’ve learned to the world
Never give up,keep pushing and dreams come true
What about concerts? Do you play live?
Yes I’ve done talent shows nothing major
Best punchline you ever wrote?
My pen is a powerful thang,Have you in attention like the national anthem you sang
Below is a short interview with the upcoming underground artist Bostonboy Geo.
How did you decide to become an artist?
Bostonboy Geo: Well I’m a huge fan of hiphop music mainly from the 90s to the early 2000s I’m not a fan of the music industry now adays. So one day I decited to write a ryme and record and shoot a video after the feed back I got for my first single I never stopped. People say my style is very different and unique. And the more I wrote the better I got. Now with in a year of time I have 10 music videos and performed in 9 From Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Connecticut, Vermont,, New York and Oaklahoma.
Always follow your heart and be real in your rymes
What about concerts? Do you play live?
I performed in 9 shows and yes I do host shows as well.
Best punchline you ever wrote?
Chasing us niggas through the woods like Blair murdering this track while you watch the blood smearing coming hard like a package of diamonds so you know my message is crystal Clair
Featured artist: Supreme Rayne Killu – About Supreme Rayne Killu
Below is a short interview with the upcoming underground artist Supreme Rayne Killu.
How did you decide to become an artist?
Supreme Rayne Killu: I would say it was not a decision as i fell into the rapping trap.I just found myself as an artist without awareness of it.The love for word play just took over and i was already an artist as i was recording tracks,attending and as well as participating in street battles and performing.
Do not try in excess,just simply let the talent stand out
What about concerts? Do you play live?
Not yet as i am not that popular among people.
Best punchline you ever wrote?
i put square roots on my script and leave my lyrics in surds
Featured artist: Supreme Rayne Killu – About Supreme Rayne
Below is a short interview with the upcoming underground artist Supreme Rayne Killu.
How did you decide to become an artist?
Supreme Rayne Killu: I would say it was not a decision as i fell into the rapping trap.I just found myself as an artist without awareness of it.The love for word play just took over and i was already an artist as i was recording tracks,attending and as well as participating in street battles and performing.
Do not try in excess,just simply let the talent stand out
What about concerts? Do you play live?
Not yet as i am not that popular among people.
Best punchline you ever wrote?
i put square roots on my script and leave my lyrics in surds
Featured artist: J05H THOMA$ – INTO THE MIND OF THE D1FF3R3NT K1ND
Below is a short interview with the upcoming underground artist J05H THOMA$.
How did you decide to become an artist?
J05H THOMA$: I was in the military and I was ALWAYS singing. One night on Cq I was bored and wanted to do something nice for my girl.. just to make her smile cause I used to be pretty decent at poetry. Upon getting out I was trying to figure out my main long term goals and from there writing out how i was going to get there. Someone told me i should invest in music cause of how much i loved it and walk and work singing so i said it sounds good but its not me. .. That message wouldn’t leave my head. I looked up Full Sail and all so i said ok… if ima do this i have to see how well I can do WITH this first. so i started writing as best as I could. As much as I could It had to be catchy, have a nice tune, something that I wanted to hear myself more and more each day, I proved to myself if i could do it first. Within 4 months of leaving the military i had written up most of 5 books of music. No beats no recording not anything other than songs. I saw it this way. If I can prove to myself that I have the potential to become something better, and get as good as I could then.. Then when I got to where I was trying to go I wouldn’t do anything but improve. The passion for it and thinking that I can use it to change lives for the good with the work. and I can do more for my kids.My passion drove me
It depends on how bad you want it. Its not what you do itsyou do it Because the best can work with the worst. how
What about concerts? Do you play live?
I have I enjoy it IT SCARES THE LIFE OUT OF ME but i love making people happy and if my music is really that loved yes I would perform for anyone that asked me
Best punchline you ever wrote?
GOTTA PROBLEM PAY THEM HATIANS GO ERASE IT…THEY COME OUT BUSSIGN LIKE A VIRGIN LOSING PATIENCE
Below is a short interview with the upcoming underground artist Don-P The YC.
How did you decide to become an artist?
Don-P The YC: When I was little I use to find ways to bond with my brother because he was always gone hanging out with his friends he didn’t like hanging out with me because I had a anger problem and always wanted to fight so I could understand his reason and one day I caught him at one of his friends house and they was making music and I said I wanted to try because at the time I was a big fan of poetry writing and reading so start matching my poetry with the music I was listening to and then I recorded my first verse wen I was 13 and everybody in my city new it and the feeling to started feeling good. I started to feel like I was famous already lol im 22 now and everybody still know the verse and following music I have now
The best advice that was given to as an artist and thats never give up and the reason why its the best advice because it came from Doung E Fresh so it really meant alot to me
What about concerts? Do you play live?
yes i do concerts and beneficial concerts i just love being in the front of a crown taking in the love and support like a breath of fresh air lol.
Best punchline you ever wrote?
i dreamed of being the plotter never thought abt being a doctor mayb if i did my wit choices i prob wld hav been a lil smarter
Featured artist: CMF (CrackMusicFamily) – Dat CMF Movement
Below is a short interview with the upcoming underground artist CMF (CrackMusicFamily).
How did you decide to become an artist?
CMF (CrackMusicFamily): The individuals that make up CMF all basically grew up wit music. Growing up around people (our peers) who had love for music, that love was just handed down and thoroughly embraced.
Always be who you are. Be inspired by others but always remain true to yourself
What about concerts? Do you play live?
We have plenty live shows. Besides a article in the next issue of XXL we have shows every week in the upcoming month.
Best punchline you ever wrote?
Who the fuck thought he was good ?? I put his head on top of the car, he thought he was hood
Featured artist: Sin Crawford – Michigan/international artist Sin Crawford is next up!!!!!!!!
Below is a short interview with the upcoming underground artist Sin Crawford.
How did you decide to become an artist?
Sin Crawford: I decided to become an artist after hearing dr.dre’s the cronic in 1992. I was 8 years old at the time but the music had such an impact on me it made me pick up the pen and the pad.
Obie trice personally told me in this business it’s all about how much money you have backing you.
What about concerts? Do you play live?
I currently play live all throughout michigan and the metro detroit area.
Best punchline you ever wrote?
Black heart is your abyss/my bliss/ intricate a gorilla in the mist/ in the back of black squad car now I’m pissed/if I wasn’t born black would I be treated like this/ no shit sherlock holmes.
Featured artist: A.Fontaine – your favorite rapper’s favorite rapper
Below is a short interview with the upcoming underground artist A.Fontaine.
How did you decide to become an artist?
A.Fontaine: back in 1996 when i used to be on the block i used to watch my peoples freestyling to instrumentals.it caught my interest so i went home and started writing in secret.i didint let anybody know till a year later when i approached one of the cats from my block who happened to be in a rap group called ’CrazeMen’. I spit a verse a him.after that he put me down with the group.before that i was a rapper.being in CrazeMen i learned how to be an artist.
if you really want it that bad you gotta give your all
What about concerts? Do you play live?
yes i do perform live in clubs and lounges when the oppurtunity arises
Best punchline you ever wrote?
dont ever think for a minute that A wont shoot ya ass/you’ll get X’d man i’ll show you your days of future past
Below is a short interview with the upcoming underground artist Slim Pickens.
How did you decide to become an artist?
Slim Pickens: Peer Pressure. lol… I used to toy around with rapping in high school. Just writing for fun, no song structure or anything. I linked up with a friend who said he recorded and we did our first song. After that I started taking it serious.
Your net worth is only as big as your network
What about concerts? Do you play live?
Most definitely, thats the best part of being an artist. Ive jammed with live bands, and of course with a dj
Below is a short interview with the upcoming underground artist KC.
How did you decide to become an artist?
KC: I love music it’s my passion it’s my life and it makes me happy and I would not wanna do anything else in life other than this I wanna make a change for our generation and change life’s and send a real message to the people !! But I wanted to be a artist mainly because this is who I am !
To be yourself and listen to everyone you can and read all you can !
What about concerts? Do you play live?
Yes I do I’m about to have my first show July 3rd !! And can’t wait for future shows to come !!
Best punchline you ever wrote?
I kill the beat leave it hollow from the bullets I spit tbh Ik I have many better ones just there is a lot !
Featured artist: Loudpackpalmz – A chit chat with loudpackpalmz
Below is a short interview with the upcoming underground artist Loudpackpalmz.
How did you decide to become an artist?
Loudpackpalmz: After being recognized for my wordplay, I decided to take rap serious, Me and my friends would write raps, representing our little crew around age 13. They told me to keep writing and i found a passion for it.
The best advice i have recieved is to remain myself and stay unique
What about concerts? Do you play live?
i have played live at a few venues in northeast PA. Lyrics in carbondale, the irish wolf pub in scranton, the jazz cafe in wilkes barre as well.
Best punchline you ever wrote?
”now its fire tonthe spoon music dopamine, this audio crack nigga I just cooked this up for free”
Below is a short interview with the upcoming underground artist DMill.
How did you decide to become an artist?
DMill: I decided To become an artist after I realized My ability to Make music First through freestyles. I don’t just write any content I vent On paper and through my music. I realized I had an unique Ability to Speak To people and have them feel it. Once I received 1,000+ Plays On my song and Over 50 comments I knew then fans wanted more!
Stay Humble and Remember Your Pain
What about concerts? Do you play live?
I have been offered live events But Turned them down To focus On my album first.
Best punchline you ever wrote?
One Look In your Eyes I realize Your Hurtin , You put a show on for others But Cry Behind the curtains.
Featured artist: DREADROCK – GET TO KNOW SWERVGANG DREADROCK
Below is a short interview with the upcoming underground artist DREADROCK.
How did you decide to become an artist?
DREADROCK: I decided to be artist because all my life i love listening to music it give my energy. to wanna do things right then in 2011 i started rapping in the basement off a phone and people really like so in 2013 early January i took my career to a professional level buying my own studio with everything i need since then i been recording doing shows and connecting with other local artists.
The best advice given to me as an artist to never let nobody tell you as a person that you can’t do it god put us here to do things and change dreams to reality.
What about concerts? Do you play live?
No doubt i did several concerts this pass spring.
Best punchline you ever wrote?
i started this swerv shit nobody invest in when that check come in nobody get check out
Below is a short interview with the upcoming underground artist Ras (X).
How did you decide to become an artist?
Ras (X): This stems back to me being a teenager. I remember hearing 2Pac’s ”All Eyez On Me”, Noreaga’s ”Banned From TV” and Canibus. Those were the reasons i started rhyming and producing. There’s many more reasons, but those stick out to me.
Always remain humble no matter what, because everything can be taken away. Also, remain true to yourself & your craft. Try not to compromise.
What about concerts? Do you play live?
I used 2, but currently just dropping albums & songz over the internet.
Best punchline you ever wrote?
”can’t stand niggaz so much, when i see em i sit down”
Featured artist: STLSK BETTER KNOWN AS SWAG KILL EM’ – STLSK
Below is a short interview with the upcoming underground artist STLSK BETTER KNOWN AS SWAG KILL EM’.
How did you decide to become an artist?
STLSK BETTER KNOWN AS SWAG KILL EM’: I always rap, since i was probably about 13 or 14, but i start taking it serious when we started rapping on a tape player in DJ’s basement (DJ better known as CityMO} my nigga from St. Louis, the crazy part is they were taking it serious, Spade, JFALSE, Venom, and few more MF’s. I was sitting back watching and to keep it real i had to be a part of it, I put out a tape called PILL CITY, and MF’s started fucking with me, shit started as fun now ending as a brand.
You get what you work for, and thats real.
What about concerts? Do you play live?
I perform live and concerts with as many artists as i can,