Q) Where are you from?
I’m from Buffalo, New York.
Q) When did you start making music – and what or who were your early influences?
I started making music in 2012 and I would say some of my early influences had to be Wiz Khalifa, 50 Cent , Biggie, PAC. I listened to a lot of music growing up.
Q) What skills do you think artists need to be successful?
In order for an artist to be successful I believe they need marketing skills, people skills, and communication skills in a business back room if you don’t have some or not all of those to make it happen.
Q) How do you stay up to date with the latest music trends?
When it comes to staying up to date with the music trends I really just see what’s out online. I really don’t be paying too much attention. I stay in my own bubble, I feel like it’s best to create something original so you can be the new trend.
Q) When performing, what techniques do you use to engage the audience?
While performing it’s best to communicate with the audience, ask questions, get them hyped and give out good energy so you receive it back.
Q) What would you say is the most rewarding part of being an artist?
The most rewarding part of being an artist is creating something that never existed and making it sound good and seeing other peoples reactions to it, it’s a pretty amazing feeling.
Q) How did you spend your lockdown/pandemic time? What did you accomplish before the entertainment world began to open up again?
During the pandemic I spent a lot of my time working out and praying and just really trying to find myself. I also was making new music and stepping out of my comfort zone with the way I express myself through my music.
Q) What makes you different from other artists?
What makes me different from other artists is that I don’t sound like anyone else. I can make all types of music and I promote a positive message.
Q) Last question, when not making music, where can we find you?
When I’m not making music you could find me at the gym working on my health or surfing the Internet for new information to further provide me knowledge to keep growing in my life.
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