Featured artist: Drastikk – 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.
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
Featured artist: LATENIGHTJACE – A millennial from Atlanta
As part of our ongoing “Rap’s New Generation” series, today we sat down with the upcoming underground artist LATENIGHTJACE from Atlanta 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, LATENIGHTJACE! Let’s go back to the beginning of your career. How did you decide to become an artist?
LATENIGHTJACE: I’ve always wanted to be an artist since I was a kid. It just followed me to adulthood. I went to college to be a fashion designer. So I was always around the arts in college as well.
When you’re letting people hear your music all you need to do is make one person happy & you have done your job.
What about concerts? Do you play live?
I have only done one live show. I plan on doing more when I have resources available to me. Right now I’m just trying to gain a following on the Internet.
Best punchline you ever wrote?
“How many niggas did it take to make her less, but still spread faster than brides legs on her honey moon”
Featured artist: Vampire Punk Boyz – Hiphop x Grunge Band Debut New Genre of Music
As part of our ongoing “Rap’s New Generation” series, today we sat down with the upcoming underground artists Vampire Punk Boyz from Miami 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, Vampire Punk Boyz! Let’s go back to the beginning of your career. How did you decide to become an artist?
Vampire Punk Boyz: Our band merged through metal management and clicked immediately in the first ever studio session. Artists Wednesday, For De Lance and Vaughn Singleton are soon to hit the road for tour in September while their debut single, :Last Weekend” continues to gain traction
Be yourself and go with your intuition. Push your product with confidence,
What about concerts? Do you play live?
Last show was at The Ripple Effect Showcase in Miami, FL . Next show at Revolution Live as we headline on July 27th. Tour starts second week of September
Best punchline you ever wrote?
“I been laying in my bed, thinking about the words you never said. I can make it on my own. You call this place a house but this house isn’t home. You pushed me in the deep in knowing damn well I can’t swim”
Featured artist: Mrdotlegend – It’s a new wave in the streets with an original feel
As part of our ongoing “Rap’s New Generation” series, today we sat down with the upcoming underground artist Mrdotlegend from Baltimore 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, Mrdotlegend! Let’s go back to the beginning of your career. How did you decide to become an artist?
Mrdotlegend: I seen a music video at the age of 2 from a hiphop legend by the name of “Biz Markie” titled – just a friend and after that I was sold running around the house singing it and eventually as time past I got older (about 10) and I began teaching myself how to write music and count bars on my own.Which I decided to take seriously as more time past and have been pushing my career every since! I thank whoever came out with social media & streaming services because it has opened unbelievable doors for my career I wasn’t able to open in prior years. I have trained myself and learned not only the lyrical side of music but also the production (beats which I have been producing since I was 16), recording myself,Mixing and mastering and even marketing/promotion.
Keep going and never take a wooden nickel!
What about concerts? Do you play live?
Yes I have shows on the monthly basis.
Best punchline you ever wrote?
Yea go ahead and check my slurring a** out I’m doing more than that N***a that’s laying on your couch!
Featured artist: Strategy – It ain't where you're from…It's where you're going!
As part of our ongoing “Rap’s New Generation” series, today we sat down with the upcoming underground artist Strategy from Rapid City 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, Strategy! Let’s go back to the beginning of your career. How did you decide to become an artist?
Strategy: My love affair with Hip Hop began as a pre adolescent. I was a latchkey kid, coming home and watching music videos after school. Intrigued, interested and inspired by various artists and hip hop culture itself…I decided to start writing raps, as well as start freestyling. I enjoyed it. After doing that for a while, I discovered I was good at it, by the opinion of myself, obviously, and from friends. Then after a few years of doing that and my further immersion into rap fandom, I knew that it was the ultimate way for me to express myself and thus the dream began.
Be persistent and patient. Anything worthwhile takes time. Never give up and always believe in your dreams.
What about concerts? Do you play live?
I most certainly do.
Best punchline you ever wrote?
Timberland season…boots wit the tree on em I'm fly…superman wit no reeves on him cut off bum rappers…like no sleeves on em rattle your shit, the linguistic tech ring on em or call it ninja rap, verbs be the blade, katana…sliiiiice gettin grip like vice homicide on mics…this a slasher flick…yiiikes
As part of our ongoing “Rap’s New Generation” series, today we sat down with the upcoming underground artist Grim from Asbury Park 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, Grim! Let’s go back to the beginning of your career. How did you decide to become an artist?
Grim: I grew up always listening to music, Hip Hop in particular and would make it a point to memorize the lyrics and cadence of all my favorite rappers and after doing that for sometime, one of my friends said “why don’t you just make your own” and here I am.
Make music for YOU. If you love your music, others will match your energy.
What about concerts? Do you play live?
I have not had a show yet. I want my first show to be in front of just my fans. No openers.
As part of our ongoing “Rap’s New Generation” series, today we sat down with the upcoming underground artist SWITCHILL from FUKUOKA 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, SWITCHILL! Let’s go back to the beginning of your career. How did you decide to become an artist?
SWITCHILL: When I was in junior high school, I first fell in love with XJAPAN and started with a copy band of Japanese rock musicians. At that time, I copied LUNA SEA and L'arc ~ en ~ Ciel and participated in the school festival. When I was a high school student, I changed to a copy band of American rock music and played limp bizkit and red hot chilli peppers. At that time I was playing the band vocals. However, there were times when the members didn't get together, so I became a rap musician who could be active in solo.
The best advice for an artist is to continue without giving up.
What about concerts? Do you play live?
I have not made a plan yet. Now that I have just started releasing, I want to make more songs and have many people listen to my songs.
