A young bull stomping

As part of our ongoing “Rap’s New Generation” series, today we sat down with the upcoming underground artist Buddha Godd from Rockville 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, Buddha Godd! Let’s go back to the beginning of your career. How did you decide to become an artist?

Buddha Godd: As a kid, ive always been around music whether it was in the streets or michael jackson blasting out the boom box, so i decided at a young age to start rapping

"Don't ever let em say you didn't put 100% into this s***! They drool at the thought of you getting lax….Prove ’em wrong!"

– Buddha Godd

What about concerts? Do you play live?

Yeah I played live a couple times, mostly only in front of parties or kickbacks but I want to be mainstream pretty soon.

Best punchline you ever wrote?

Like Lamarcus Aldridge playing Big 12, its a major difference between "U" and "I"
Every nigga riding for they dawgs, until them bitches get euthanized

– Buddha Godd

What are you currently working on? Did you release something in the past?

I just put out my debut project for the summer that i been working on for about a year and a half. Joint titled "God Gold Glory" and its 9 hard songs on there expressing a lot of what i been through

Last but not least: Would you sign a record contract with a major label?

I wouldn't because of the fraudulent activity you hear huge artists had to go through over a crooked management deal. However, no underground artist gets paid the amount of money that signed artists do all by themselves either

Any last words?

240 you know i got you, but for now the 757 my logo!

Where can people follow you to stay up-to-date?

Buddha Godd: http://www.linktr.ee/therealbuddhagodd

Thank you for your time. We wish you much success in your further career.

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Legend in the making

As part of our ongoing “Rap’s New Generation” series, today we sat down with the upcoming underground artist Lex DaBenefit from Charlotte to talk about her recent music, her upcoming projects, her career advice and her overall experiences being in the music industry and she did not disappoint…

Thanks for taking the time to talk with us, Lex DaBenefit! Let’s go back to the beginning of your career. How did you decide to become an artist?

Lex DaBenefit: I have been surrounded by music my whole life. My cousins and my brother that is no longer with us was an artist. I have loved all aspects of music and it is truly my therapy!

Best advice given to me as an artist and in life is to stay true to myself. My advice to anyone is remember the sky is the limit; though you will experience some lows you can only go up.

– Lex DaBenefit

What about concerts? Do you play live?

I have not been on tour or featured in any concerts yet but I am working on getting bookings

Best punchline you ever wrote?

Colder than a winter storm and cooler than a ceiling fan

– Lex DaBenefit

What are you currently working on? Did you release something in the past?

I just released my single “Summer Play” and I’m working on part 1 of a 2 part ep called the buildings of DaBenefit.

Last but not least: Would you sign a record contract with a major label?

As an independent artist I am still in control of my music once signed I know that will slightly change.

Any last words?

Shout out to the man upstairs, my mom, my brother, cousins, Whitney Millionaire Watson, Kamesha, Keisha’ and all my fans.

Where can people follow you to stay up-to-date?

Lex DaBenefit: https://www.youtube.com/user/allieog08

Thank you for your time. We wish you much success in your further career.

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North Carolina’s next artist to watch!

As part of our ongoing “Rap’s New Generation” series, today we sat down with the upcoming underground artist Drastikk from Henderson 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, Drastikk! Let’s go back to the beginning of your career. How did you decide to become an artist?

Drastikk: I always listened to music since a little kid and I loved writing so it felt natural. Around 8th grade I realized I could write my own songs maybe get people to love me as an artist too! I decided right then I would become a music artist. I didn’t have any recording equipment or a name, but I knew this is what I want to do for life!

The same passion that drives you, can be the same passion that crashes you.

– Drastikk

What about concerts? Do you play live?

Yes I play live and I love the stage to be honest! Yes I’ve performed at concerts in the past and I’m sure to have many other coming in the future.

Best punchline you ever wrote?

Ain’t no sense in battling me/ it’s pointless, like getting out the shower to pee/ -Drastikk

– Drastikk

What are you currently working on? Did you release something in the past?

I’m currently working on the latest installment of my mixtape series titled “Sarcastik 3.” I have a lead single titled “It’s Up” releasing online and to all streaming platforms on August 27th 2019. The single will be released along with a music video that’s already finished! I’m excited about this project and I hope my fans will love and embrace the mixtape.

Last but not least: Would you sign a record contract with a major label?

Yes I would sign a major deal for the right amount and terms. I feel like the pros would be the ability to be heard on a bigger platform because they have the staff and relationships to break new artists under their brand. There’s many pros but another top one to me would be the amount of exposure and marketing that’s pushed into your project. The cons would have to be not having ownership and uneven royalties depending on the deal. It all depends on the stipulations and details in the contract for me.

Any last words?

I want to shout out the whole city of Henderson and the state of North Carolina because we the wave!

Where can people follow you to stay up-to-date?

Drastikk: http://Twitter.com/imdrastikk

Thank you for your time. We wish you much success in your further career.

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