Describe your sound in 3 words
My sound would have to be exploration, haphazard, and old school
How many beats do you listen to before you end up using one? Tell us a few things about your creative process.
Whew the number can vary depending on what I am sent or what I come across. Sometimes I listen to twenty something beats before a flare of inspiration strikes.
For which lyric you are most proud of?
From this record, I think the most standout to me is probably, ummmmmm “couldn’t see past they greed geez Louise, not even a sorry or please”. That’s from the most lyrical track on the record I feel called “Shopping Cart”
Do you think there is a true underground hip hop sound today?
No, everyone is going for A sound and it is very easy to tell, nothing ever really is underground. I miss the days where you could find an artist and be so amazed by their sound instead of a Tiktok or trend
Why is sexism, and even outright misogyny, so pervasive in Hip Hop culture?
That is a question I ask myself daily. It is almost like an expectation to be a certain way when you rap or else you can’t “sit with them”, but I do think it is changing because females and gay rappers are dominating which is indicative of change.
In which state of mind do you imagine people might listen to your music?
I don’t know, I hope when they are ina mindful state. I share my story to get people who share the same experiences to reflect on how they can manage or coexist with whatever problem. So yeah defintely mindful and reflective.
What is the most trouble you’ve ever gotten into?
Most trouble, depends haha. I sold some dope once and got arrested for that. That’s bout it tho.
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