Featured artist: Gregory Luster – God is continuing to use this Vessel
As part of our ongoing “Rap’s New Generation” series, today we sat down with the upcoming underground artist Gregory Luster from Salisbury to talk about his recent music, his upcoming projects, his career advice and his overall experiences being in the music industry and he did not disappoint…
Thanks for taking the time to talk with us, Gregory Luster! Let’s go back to the beginning of your career. How did you decide to become an artist?
Gregory Luster: I've actually been singing since I was two years old. I grew up in the church. I discovered rapping in middle school and from that moment I knew this is exactly what I wanted to do for the rest of my life.
Everyone is not going to like you or your music. However, make music for the people that do. Never be confused about your purpose in life. Whatever that thing is that you love to do on a daily basis that you would do for free is what you're destined to do/be.
What about concerts? Do you play live?
Yes I perform at concerts. I've performed at churches, radio stations, high school games, and various venues.
Best punchline you ever wrote?
Punchlines are better listened to than written. LOL
Featured artist: Knex – 110% not some of the but all of the time
As part of our ongoing “Rap’s New Generation” series, today we sat down with the upcoming underground artist Knex from chicago to talk about his recent music, his upcoming projects, his career advice and his overall experiences being in the music industry and he did not disappoint…
Thanks for taking the time to talk with us, Knex! Let’s go back to the beginning of your career. How did you decide to become an artist?
Knex: this is something that's in your blood just feel right
Featured artist: Fossil – Fossil adds fuel to the fire
As part of our ongoing “Rap’s New Generation” series, today we sat down with the upcoming underground artist Fossil from Rochester, NY to talk about his recent music, his upcoming projects, his career advice and his overall experiences being in the music industry and he did not disappoint…
Thanks for taking the time to talk with us, Fossil! Let’s go back to the beginning of your career. How did you decide to become an artist?
Fossil: I decided to become an artist because here in Rochester, NY. I deal with a diverse audience of every culture, being sprung into poverty, seeings as the economy isn't great over here for young adults. As a child my parents were addicted to crack cocaine, and still are to this day recovery, my father with only one month clean. So this has allowed me to gain exposure into the life of a criminal, because having drug addicted parents at 10 and a 4 year oldbrother to provide for, you can't give up as easily as you may want. So I would steal, Rob houses, stores, or do as much chaotic damage that I felt was right to provide for my brother, while taking out my frustrations of the responsibility at such a young age. With that said I can't say it's broken me any. If anything it's granted me with a stronger sense of self, and undenied strength and presence in the room.
I remember somebody I rapped for on the street said "remember your expectation of yourself is different than what others expect from you". A quote that can be interpreted in differnet ways, it's made me realize that I am happy being myself, making the music that involves my life, and emotional state at that time. I want to be as personable, and uplifting as possible, most of the time, other times I'm as depressed as ever. I have my moments.
What about concerts? Do you play live?
I've performed at local events. It's allowed me to grasp a consiounse view of how people view me, and the energy I give off.
Best punchline you ever wrote?
I'm not going to go into details with lyrics because I feel as if each song carries a different tone and message.
Featured artist: GMane – Country Rap to Southern Soul
As part of our ongoing “Rap’s New Generation” series, today we sat down with the upcoming underground artist GMane from Muscle Shoals to talk about his recent music, his upcoming projects, his career advice and his overall experiences being in the music industry and he did not disappoint…
Thanks for taking the time to talk with us, GMane! Let’s go back to the beginning of your career. How did you decide to become an artist?
GMane: My pops played piano, drums and guitar and was also a radio and club dj. I loved every kind of music so I was dj'ing at 9 years old. After "Rappers Delight" I was just a rap fan and by age 13, after hearing Chuck D and Ice T, I decided I wanted to rap. The rest is history.
Master your craft. Learn the business. Have faith. Put in the work.
What about concerts? Do you play live?
I play live every now and then, mostly festivals and car show type stuff. I've toured overseas so I'm really looking forward to getting back over there to that bag.
Best punchline you ever wrote?
"Everything you touch gon fail like Celie told Mister…"
Featured artist: The MoneyTrain Bandits – We Coming
As part of our ongoing “Rap’s New Generation” series, today we sat down with the upcoming underground artists The MoneyTrain Bandits from Atlanta to talk about their recent music, their upcoming projects, their career advice and their overall experiences being in the music industry and they did not disappoint…
Thanks for taking the time to talk with us, The MoneyTrain Bandits! Let’s go back to the beginning of your career. How did you decide to become an artist?
The MoneyTrain Bandits: My love for music plus it kept me outta trouble
To learn as much as possible about the business side of it
What about concerts? Do you play live?
Of course we do
Best punchline you ever wrote?
I never change homie what about you we get paid for sacks like the defense do
Featured artist: Yosepe – Here he comes now sayin Yosepe
As part of our ongoing “Rap’s New Generation” series, today we sat down with the upcoming underground artist Yosepe from Montreal to talk about his recent music, his upcoming projects, his career advice and his overall experiences being in the music industry and he did not disappoint…
Thanks for taking the time to talk with us, Yosepe! Let’s go back to the beginning of your career. How did you decide to become an artist?
Yosepe: I love rap, so i wanted to make a blog about rap, but my fans expected to make rap, so when my podcast started to crash, i decided to start a rap career
Be perseverant and don't listen to haters
What about concerts? Do you play live?
yes, i will play live on december 14th
Best punchline you ever wrote?
Come to me, you're so Joli instead of the truth i'ts cunt to me bitch i need a fortune Mitch
Featured artist: Vai Osif – Versatility at it’s Finest**
As part of our ongoing “Rap’s New Generation” series, today we sat down with the upcoming underground artist Vai Osif from Las Vegas to talk about his recent music, his upcoming projects, his career advice and his overall experiences being in the music industry and he did not disappoint…
Thanks for taking the time to talk with us, Vai Osif! Let’s go back to the beginning of your career. How did you decide to become an artist?
Vai Osif: I decided to become an artist once I seen J.cole drop his “Who Dat” slap on 106 & Park. Right then I knew I wanted to put my city on the map & be a dope ass bar for bar rapper. He was truly an inspiration from his lyrics too his energy to his loyalty for his hometown.
Right, Best advice I’ve gotten was from Rexx Life Raj. I met up with him at a meet & greet in Seattle, long story short I told him I was nervous as fuck to come chop it up with him & he said never be nervous. He said there’s plenty of people out there who feel the same exact way so don’t ever be nervous.
What about concerts? Do you play live?
No, I haven’t played live or performed yet.
Best punchline you ever wrote?
“Life is all about risks, or you make it about regrets. You Choose. – Vai Osif
