Explain who you are for those who don’t know
My Name is NERDOfficial, aka NERD. I am currently an Audio Engineer, Music Producer, and Recording Artist in Atlanta,Georgia. I am an artist and one of the three members of the local Rap group 2sikk, as well as the Chief Engineer and Producer of the group. I currently mix for Hadiya George, The Trendsetters, Hanvador and the Brown Paper Bag Crew, Kid Mar$$ and a few other local artists (SHOUT OUT TO EVERYONE ELSE THAT I WORK WITH, YOU GUYS ROCK TOO!)
How did you come up with your name?
The name NERD originated from the start of my music career in 2011. It symbolizes my thirst for the world of music and rap, as a “nerd” would for school and comics. I thought the name was fun and just stuck with it.
Where are you from?
I’m originally from Georgetown, Guyana. It’s a small country in South America for those who don’t know.
What’s it like growing up where you’re from?
I’ve lived there since I was 9, then moved to the States. As far as I can remember, it was always hot, rainy and windy. The city of Georgetown was the super populated, and the streets were always crowded, kind of like New York but without the traffic rules. I remember growing up popular, I would always be running around popping in and out everywhere in my neighborhood, so everyone pretty much knew who I was.
How did you get into music?
I got into music as soon as I moved to America. I knew when I first came up here that I wanted to become a popular singer one day just like Michael Jackson. I saw how he impacted the world and how inspired people were by him, and I wanted to do the same thing when I got older. I wasn’t into a lot of Hip Hop at the same but my dad would always play oldies and R&B.
What makes you different than other artists?
This is my favorite question to answer. What makes me different is my diversity when it comes to music. I’m never afraid to try anything new or experiment with my sound. I feel like a lot of times artist try to box themselves in on sticking to what works for them but I often get bored of that.
What are you currently working on?
Right now I’m focused on pushing my singles that are out right now. You can find them on Apple Music or Spotify if you search my name, “NERDOfficial”. Apart from that, I am working on my Debut EP, “Lit Season”, which I plan to release on New Year’s in 2018.
Anything you would like to say?
Just keep pushing and never give up on your dreams. Just keep in mind that all it takes is consistency and also Promo! Promotion is the biggest thing you would probably spend your money on because getting yourself in front of the right people is most important. If you ever need advice I’m always willing to help those who are starting out just like I did.
Check out my new single “Broke”
https://m.soundcloud.com/itsnerdofficialmusic/broke-prod-by-chetameister
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