Author: indyhhr

Explain who you are for those who don’t know
I’m an 18 year old Hip-Hop artist and director out of Dallas, TX. I plan on using both my visual and musical talents to stand out from the crowd and not only break down stereotypes, but also break down barriers in connecting both industries.
How did you come up with your name?
Nate Trillo is actually my real name, that’s sick isn’t it? I wasn’t about to ruin that opportunity by calling myself, “Lil Trill,” or something like that. Changing it to anything besides Nate Trillo would seem like a waste and wouldn’t have as much of an effect. People were telling me it sounded like a celebrity-name even before I started making music so I just had to stick with it.

Where are you from?

I was born in Dallas, Texas and raised in a small town just outside of Dallas called Midlothian. I’m really repping the DFW area and Midlo as a whole since both of the communities have treated me so well and showed a lot of support.

Whats it like growing up where your from?

There’s not a lot of Hip-Hop culture where I’m from giving that it’s a small rural Texas town, but the culture is definitely working it’s way in. Dallas/Fort Worth on the other hand has some major talent right now just waiting to hit it big time; Go Yayo, $hredd, Bobby Sessions…and I think the DFW area is about to takeoff soon enough, and I won’t be too far behind when it does.

How did you get into music?

Originally I was a full-time filmmaker and director, I’d post a few shorts every now and then and got pretty skilled at video editing, (which gives me a huge advantage with music videos.) Even though people liked it, I wasn’t reaching as big of an audience as I wanted to. Then one day, I was playing around with some new music software and created a remix to “Walked In” by Bankroll Fresh just for fun. I shared what I did “just for fun” to my social media and the response from people was absolutely overwhelming. Soon enough, they started asking for more music and the rest is history.

What makes you different than other artists?

Well to start off, I can admit that I definitely don’t LOOK like what people expect from someone making my kind of music, and the way I talk, act, and carry myself is very different than most Hip-Hop artists. I would say I’m very light-hearted, and I’m super big on positivity. At first glance, a lot of people would say I don’t “fit the image” of a Hip-Hop artist, but that’s exactly what I’m trying to prove. I embrace every thing that might be different about me and use it to define my image, all while breaking down any stereotypes in the process.

What are you currently working on?

Right now, I’m just about ready to release my debut project VACATION. I’ve made a few singles in the past in order to improve my quality and find my sound, but this is going to be like nothing I’ve ever released before. My own fan base won’t even expect to hear anything like what’s on Vacation, because there’s so much new content on there.  What my fans CAN expect though are plenty new music videos AND even a short film for Vacation. All of this is coming just around the corner so people should be getting really excited pretty soon.

Anything you would like to say? 

Just that anything is possible, really. I can’t stress enough how important positivity is to getting what you want out of life. Things come up and things happen but you just got to push through and treat what you’re trying to get like it’s already yours.

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How did you come up with your name?

“When I was younger I would always make nicknames for myself because I hated my real name. The reason I hated my real name was because people would always get it wrong, or laugh when somebody tried to pronounce it including teachers. In the beginning I had five different nicknames for myself Kidflow, JFaro, Pablo, Sim Simma, and my managers name Kizer. Later on I decided my name fits me the best because of how rare it is.”

Where are you from?

“I am from Columbia, South Carolina.”

Whats it like growing up where your from?

“For me growing up in South Carolina wasn’t ever easy. I grew up around grimy people that would use me so they could reach another level while I was stuck trying to get where I wanted to be.”

How did you get into music?

“I got into music by listening to older artist like The Last Poets, Lauryn Hill, The Young Kanye, and my favorite OutKast. Hearing them make music help me understand that you don’t need a beat with a lot of base to make it. It’s about how you sound and the wordplay.”

What makes you different than other artists?

“What makes me different from other artist is that I fill like I’m not only making this for people to hear but I’m making this for the future me to hear the progress and how much I have evolved from now to how I will be in the future.”

What are you currently working on?

“I am currently working on my next song “How You Feel” I can’t go into detail about it, but it will be the 3rd song on the tape and it will be a single. “MiDSUMmeRniGHtDrEaMs *Intro” is just the warm up”

Anything you would like to say?

“”MiDSUMmeRniGHtDrEaMs *Intro” will have a sequel to it, it won’t be just a one time thing. I would also like to thank my brothers Micah, and Maliik. Amadeo, Brandon, Brian, Darius, Dachaun, Javon, and the 1st Tribe Crew.”
#thanksforthesupport

Explain who you are for those who don’t know

My name is Jonathan Manswell but I go by Young $well, I’m a senior in high school right now.

How did you come up with your name?

I came up with Young $well because my last name is Manswell. I had the dumbest name for the longest time people Used to call me “Jmoney” in the hallways.

Where are you from?

I’m from Brooklyn, but now I live in Alpharetta.

Whats it like growing up where your from?

Living here so damn boring, there ain’t none to do, but it helps me keep focused in a way

How did you get into music?

I been into music for a minute, back in the day during my freshman year, I’d be recording music on my phone and tablet, I’d use the tablet for for the beat and my phone for the audio, then I started using rap chat, after that my boy David gave me Logic Pro X and I just started working more seriously on it.

What makes you different than other artists?

Just my style, I’m always switching it up, I can be making some hype junk, a sap song. I use my voice more and more. My styles just always evolving and changing.

What are you currently working on?

I just dropped my mixtape, now I’m working on expanding my brand and my name.

Anything you would like to say? 

Y’all go fuck with “The Swell Chronicles” make that junk go crazy.

Follow on Twitter: @Manswell19 

Henny Blanco is back with his latest track “Portland” ft. Terry Mak.

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Explain who you are for those who don’t know

I’m from Oakland California ,started off trying to pursue beats and production but I started rappin 10 months ago, I’ve always had a passion for music since I’ve been young , when I was little and would get sick, music would change my whole mood and make me feel better. From that point on I knew I was going to do something wit music weather it may be an Artist, Producer, Manager, Or AR. I knew I was going to be involved in the music industry because I have such a good ear for music , I always listen to rappers and know they finna blow up before anyone gives them recognition, so I guess I’m just finally tryna put effort into my self. Other than that I’m real chill guy, I like to smoke a lot of backwoods  and make a lot of music lol.

How did you come up with your name?

The came up with my name is actually kind of simple, I was smoking wit my brother and my real name starts wit a J, and when I was thinking about my rapper name  I was just thinking to much just about my career and wat ppl are going to think. And my brother said to me just do it like Nike cuz u finna be in yo GLO. Think about that one it will make sense if you put some thought into it.

Whats it like growing up where your from?

It’s rough living in one of the dangerous murder capitals in the country where people hate on you constantly and people die everyday. People fuk wit me  where I’m from but no matter what , whenever you doing something different and adding something new into the culture that’s generally use to the same type of music for centuries at a time of course it’s gone be some haters and people who gone voice they opinion. I just use it as motivation to stay focus and long as I know I’m making music that I love, music that is unique, and vibrant I know I’m doing my job as an Artist and being an Artist you have to understand that everyone is not going to like your music , but building up your own fan base is very important and that’s what I’m focusing on the most rite now to get my music out their to as many ears as possible.

How did you get into music?

I got into music really on my own just always watching MTV Jams And Revolt and seeing my cousin Stevie Joe doing songs with Philthy Rich, seeing my uncle work with snoop dog when I was younger, growing up being in church being around instruments all the time. It’s always been around me and listening to so many different types of music , from Hip Hop to R&B , Gospel, all these different elements of music I feel has all played a huge roll in my life and has helped me in many different ways.

What makes you different than other artists?

I don’t think I’m different from any Artist out their , I feel like that’s to much of broad statement to say. We all have a dream, we all wanna be somewhere one day and just tryna support ourselves and our family. I just make music I love and think is pretty good and stay focused on the people who support me and rock wit my music, and I just block out all the negative vibes and comments from people who don’t fwm

What are you currently working on?

I’m Actually working on dropping my first EP called ” REBEL THOUGHTS” and I will be dropping more music videos all summer, my first music video ever made got a pretty good response from the public with over 10,000 views from the public and considering my music is different from most Bay Area Artist so it’s harder for me to build a bigger fan base then just an Average rapper from out here. So that motivated me and I’m striving just do better and Improve each music video , each song , each show, everything.

Anything you would like to say? 

I just want to thank you guys for this wonderful opportunity and I hope you guys enjoyed hearing a lil bit about my life and my road to success as we speak

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Explain who you are for those who don’t know.

I’m simply an artist. I just love to create. And I love seeing the things I visualize in my mind come to life.

How did you come up with your name?

Initially, I didn’t go by Woods, the Mighty. It began with corny names like “Zero” and “Absurd”. Eventually, my motives matured and it developed into something more personal. As I first started to collect myself I went by just “Woods”. As I went on, I learned that between Google and iTunes “Woods” wasn’t going to work because there was a folk band named “Woods” and way too many pictures of trees. Over time it just clicked. I loved the Mighty Ducks movies as a kid and I was looking for a dope logo to empower my name and establish my brand. With a little bit of elbow grease, it stuck.

Where are you from?

Originally, I’m from Philly. But in sometime in elementary school, we ended up moving to Southern Illinois to be closer to extended family. Sophomore year of Highschool I ended up moving back to the East Coast (NJ) and I’ve been here since then. It was tough switching locations at such pivotal points but I’m grateful for it. I think growing up in three very different places gave me a broader scope of the world, it taught me to not get too attached to my surroundings and just do me.

What’s it like growing up where you’re from?

Philadelphia is amazing, it’s the kind of place you’re made to be passionate about. Theres’ a lot of history is in the city and it really is a beautiful place. There weren’t too many defining moments for me there except that I used to get my bike stolen all the time. In Illinois, I had this friend that exposed me to a lot of music early in Highschool and that’s where I found a sincere interest in rap.

How did you get into music?

I used to be heavy into Wayne and Asher Roth when I first found rap music. “Seared Foie gras” and No Ceilings” were the most insane mixtapes to me and they’re still CLASSICS. A part of me wishes I could tell you I came up on Nas and Biggie and how I studied the 90s legends but that just wouldn’t be true. I mean, I’m definitely aware of some hits but I think coming in at such a weird time is what makes me different though. When I moved back to Jersey for the last time it just was the beginning of summertime and I had NO friends here. So, I I would stay in my room all summer and play with my laptop and use my webcam as a mic and just send corny songs back to my friends in Illinois. It was just me being a goofy little white kid who was super lonely. Then I eventually met friends and made a team who believed in me. 6 years later, here we are.

What makes you different than other artists?

I think what makes me different is my perspective on the world. I always try to see people and situations in a positive light. The world really lacks an objective narrative. Everyone is so quick to be sarcastic or judgmental I think we’ve lost sight of what’s important. In my music, I like to think I have a distinct taste for specific melodies and wordplay.

What are you currently working on?

Visuals. Lots of Visuals. I just released an all original mixtape called ‘#FREEWOODS’ so we’re trying to crank out videos for those tracks. Aside from that, I think I’m aiming for live sets, dope singles and some new collabs with really cool people.

Anything you would like to say? 

‘#FREEWOODS’ available everywhere right now. Digital music stores, streaming services, and mixtape sites.

It’s been a minute since we’ve heard from Kurt Cocaine. Coming from the shadow’s, he’s back with a new deep track. “Bloody Moonlight” is an experimental track for Kurt and it’s crazy to say the least. Assisted by Czar Zuta & Asidic, the track is sure to leave your mind wanting to press play again and again.

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