Category: Interviews

FloKid is a new artist from Miami with a lot to say. We chopped it up with him and got to know a little more about the man behind the music. Read more below: 

Where you from?

I’m from North Miami Beach, FL

How did you get your start in music?

I started doing music after high school when I failed horribly to receive a college scholarship to play basketball.

How long have you been making it?

To be honest, I’ve been making music on and off for at least six years now. And consistently for the last two years.

Who are your influences?

My influences are the ones at an arms reach and certain idols. My sisters, My mother, Jcole, Nas.

What motivates you?

My mother over 50 years old still working two shifts motivates me to end that. The death of my older brother due to black on black violence motivates me to get up out my situation and apply a better life for my family. And my little brother who’s diagnosed with Autism.

What are you currently working on? 

I’m currently working on original music and hopefully a single will be chosen out of a few of those records. And I started a series called #PracticeOnWeekends where I drop a video exclusively on Instagram every Saturday. We’re trying different forms or branding and marketing to build positive attention and awareness.

Where do you see yourself in 5 years?

This is definitely a question I ask myself often and it changes. In five years, I would love to be in a situation where my music is getting heard globally and I’ve established a pure platform. And pushing empowerment within different categories of life struggles.

What is your opinion on the current hiphop scene?

Currently hip hop is like a pot of gumbo, it’s a lot of stuff going on. You have publicity stunts, aggressive music, melody raps, positive conscience music, etc. The fashion of hip hop even has a different mixture. I like the stage it’s in because we have different options. I just wish certain type of artists had the equal opportunity as the other to be heard.

What made you do a song dedicated to domestic violence?

It’s a common social issue that gets swept under the rug. Recently I’ve been seeing domestic violence blowing up within celebrities. So I did this record to shed light on the situation, hoping it goes viral and people would understand the importance of protecting each other.

@flokid88 Spreading the awareness of domestic violence. Which is a serious issue within our community. #stopdomesticviolence

A post shared by ITSBIZKIT (@itsbizkit) on Apr 15, 2018 at 2:03pm PDT

Did you witness it sometime in your life?

And yes I’ve witnessed it growing up. It affected me because I was helpless, I was young and didn’t have the correct mind stability to react.

What’s your words for someone who is going through it?

Please seek help immediately. Call the police or either get in contact with close friends or family. If you’re too scared or embarrassed, please contact the domestic violence hotline number 18007997233. I just wish everyone had the mental strength to leave and not give anyone else another chance to harm them again.

Anything else you would like to say?

Thank you guys, Hiphopsrevival, for the platform you guys are providing for artists like myself who want and need to be heard. For anyone reading this, continue to chase your dreams. Handle your problems knowing you’re going to overcome them. Stay blessed.

Twitter: @FloKid88

Instagram: @FloKid88

Snapchat: @FloKid88

Facebook: FloKid NMB Savior 

Soundcloud.com/FloKid 

Finessen is a GA artist who is finessing his way into the game. We chopped it up with him and got to know more about him. Check it out below 

Where you from? 

I’m from Decatur GA

How did you get your start in music?

I started making music as a hobby with my friend in his garage & ppl started to tell me it sounded really good so I started Releasing music from there.

How long have you been making it?

I’ve been making music seriously for almost 1 year now.

Who are your influences?

Andre 3000, Drake, Aaliyah, The Weeknd, J Cole & Bob Marley are strong influences to me.

What motivates you?

Being doubted motivates me.

What are you currently working on? 

I’m currently working on more music, videos,  tapes etc. A LOT OF BIG THINGS ON THE WAY 2018.

Where do you see yourself in 5 years?

I see myself as a A-List music artist motivating & inspiring the youth that come from rough places to know that they can make it too because that’s where I come from. I see myself making a mark on the Industry & this earth. Having platinum singles/albums & more on a wall in my house 5 years from now. I see myself created a legacy with my name & having a label. My goal is to be Great, to be all God Made me to be & to make my own lane in this music industry & in the next 5 years that’s exactly what I will do.

Follow @_Finessen on Twitter 

 

RampzOtwt is a new artist from Canada with a lot to say. We got a chance to chop it up with him and get to know him. Check it out below 

Where you from? 

I’m a Canadian Artist from Toronto Ontario by the name of RampzOtwt. OTWT (Only Time Will Tell) is my brand that I created in a dark time of my life that has helped me grow as an individual/Artist. I Grew up in Vaughan City, then moved out East to Scarborough in Chester Lee where my father resided, then moved out west to Brampton/Mississauga.

How did you get your start in music?

I’ve always enjoyed music but My mom put me in singing/acting classes as a kid. I Hated it, but now I look back and thank her each and everyday for it. What got me started and interested about music was another artist from the region by the name of Yonge C. Knowing him personally and having access to him at that time and age of my life was clutch for me because I could always ask him directly for advice on style, sound, lyrics which he always gave me.

How long have you been making it?

I’ve been writing music since 2007 but actually started recording in 2009

Who are your influences?

My influences are my mother, wiz khalifa, lil Wayne, Justin Timberlake, 50 cent, jay-z, 2pac, Belly, The Weekend, Tory Lanez, Party next door & obv the man who opened doors for our city Drake

What motivates you?

My mother, my mother, my mother! She was the one who put me in those silly musical plays/drama classes after school. I thought it was corny but my mother saw a talent in me at young age that has been beneficial and has helped me in this industry till this day.

What are you currently working on? 

I’m working on something for the ladies a lil Ep called “All For Her” but in the mean time I have a couple features out on major streaming platforms (Flippaman/Benzo)

Where do you see yourself in 5 years?

I see myself and my brand as one of the juggernauts in the music industry.

What is your opinion on the current hiphop scene? 

I don’t have an issue with it but there’s no originality.  Everyone’s trying to ride a wave while I’m creating my own sound. Only Time Will Tell Forever.

Anything else you would like to say? 

I appreciate Hip Hop Revival on taking their time out to interview/feature me. Respect for every around the globe supporting me and my brand. ONLY TIME WILL TELL

Tagh is a new artist from Long Beach with a lot to say. We linked with Tagh and got to know more about him. Check it out below

Where you from? 

Long Beach Ca

How did you get your start in music?

I had a older cousin grown up who was probably the best spitter I ever knew,I was fascinated on how he put words together

How long have you been making it?

Been rapping since I was maybe 14 but going extra hard at it for about 4 years or so now that’s when I told myself I’m going to do it for real

Who are your influences?

Yo gotti J Cole Kendrick Lamar… Tupac I could go on and on

What motivates you?

The people,I never thought I would have fans like real life fans who pay attention to my buy my music hit my DM that drives me when someone is consistently looking for something new from me

What are you currently working on? 

At the moment I’m working on my Album “Winner Circle” pushing for a late summer release

Where do you see yourself in 5 years?

One of the top rappers out signed or unsigned

What is your opinion on the current hiphop scene? 

Music Change it’s never stay they same these young Boyd started a new wave don’t bother me 5 years form no it’s going to be a whole different sound

Anything else you would like to say? 

Big shout to Norf Long beac Every body in Bloomington IL doing they stuff it’s my Sharklife family follow me on all social media @Tagh6700

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Twitter-Tagh6700 

Snapchat-Tagh6700

Where you from? 

I was born in Wilson-Salem, Nc but spent almost half my child hood in Killeen,TX.

How did you get your start in music?

I got started in music really by getting in trouble and grounded a lot. So I was in my room listening to my radio and making songs to be honest.

How long have you been making it?

I’ve been “officially” making music for about 7 years but I’ve been doing it all my life. Since I was young with my brothers and sister I grew up with.

Who are your influences?

Some of my influences vary from Speaker Knockerz(R.I.P.), Lil Durk, LA Capone(R.I.P.), Three Days Grace(Lol), Lil Skies, Tupac, TI, etc.. Mannn the lists goes on and on and in forever lol.

What motivates you?

What motivates me to make music is the passion in it and my family and friends tbh. Because I love it so much I never want to stop pursuing my dream of one day being world wide.

What are you currently working on? 

I’m currently working on a few music videos, and a couple mixtapes dropping this year. Y’all may get an album but some things are getting worked out first.

Where do you see yourself in 5 years?

I see myself in 5 years at the top of the rap game but branching off and signing my own artist to my label TrueMoneyGeneartion and also being a great entrepreneur while owning my own businesses that branch out in different sections.

What is your opinion on the current hiphop scene? 

The current hip hop scene to me is pretty straight. I mean of course with every generation we’ll think there sorry for good nothing artist who’ll get fame and glory but hey what can we do lol. But overall I like it and will work with anyone as of right now.

Anything else you would like to say? 

I woulda also like to say thank you to my fans and all my supporters who’s been rocking with me for this long of a time period and it will be worth the weight. I just want to take care of my family and the good people surrounding. But.. I know my time will come I just have to be patient and “Staying True To Me” 😉

Social media:

https://twitter.com/TMG_MTM

https://twitter.com/_TrueMoneyGen

https://www.instagram.com/tmg_mtm/

https://www.instagram.com/truemoneygen/

snapchat: @tparsonflexx

 

We linked with Swedan artist Chyde and got to know more about the man behind the artist. Check it out below 

Explain who you are for those who may not know

I go by the name of Chyde and if you don’t know me by now, you will.

Where you from?

I’m born and raised in Stockholm, Sweden.

How did you get your start in music?

I grew up with my father being a well-known and respected guitarist / leadsinger in a Rock N’ Roll band touring all over Sweden. So my childhood was seeing him performing. It wasn’t until I was 10 years old I started writing my own lyrics after my brother showed me a underground hiphop song and it just instantly clicked. Like a natural connection I couldn’t explain in words at that age. I just knew it was that it was rap I was going to be doing… So my father had this portable studio with like 8 channels on it, with inbuilt drums and then he added guitar as a melody and bass to that and I added my vocals to it. That was the beginning of Chyde.

How long have you been making it?

I’m 24 years old now so it’s been 14 years on and off but always with my mind thinking rhymes and having new ideas… the mind of a writer. It’s not until recent time that I decided I’m not gonna waste more time. I’m going all out now and in 3 months I just put together my first offical album called “Speaking My Silence” with 24 tracks.

Who are your influences?

Right now: J. Cole, Tupac, Drake and XXXTENTATION. 

What motivates you?

Life. And death. Kind of paradoxic but let me explain… Life because it’s a blessing to be alive and experience whatever this is… and to be able to express ourselves and connect worldwide through passion, through what we create, through who we are… that is a beautiful thing. Death because it’s a reminder of how temporary this is. I think we’re all energy that never dies and that death is a human construct as we are eternal beings… but as of this physical life, it’s only now. And so, this is why death motivates me. Recently my elder brother died and he was always proud of me for embracing the music and using my passion instead of taking the paths of life that he did… so me doing this is for him too.

What are you currently working on?

I’m working on my second album already that I plan on releasing this summer. It will be a follow up on “Speaking My Silence” with the same vibe to it but just more enhanced and extended. Already got ideas down and started writing songs for it. Also, I’m collaborating a lot with different artists. Just expanding my name and for the creative outlet of being part of different songs and even genres of rap…

Where do you see yourself in 5 years?

I see myself doing everything I do now but bigger. Wider. More. Better. I know I’ve got something… don’t know what it is… but just a natural “gift” to feel music on a deeper level and I find it easy to express myself through words… it would be a shame for me not to embrace that and use it to create and to empower the world with who I am and what I do.

What is your opinion on the current hiphop scene?

I think there’s a lot of dope artists who are the “top ones” right now who don’t use their position to actually speak their truth. It’s mostly just repetitive words, simple lyrics over monotone beats and I can’t really seperate artists if I just hear their songs. They all sound the same. That’s why I listen to the ones I mentioned, because they have personality. Character. And they actually put emphasis on the lyrics too and have a message in their music. Even though creation is free, I think we as artists, have a responsibility to what we create… and by that I mean a responsibility to ourselves to go “is this really what I wanna represent? Is this my truths? Is this what I wanna give this world?” and to connect with whats real to us and go from there. But there’s a few artists left who actually put their heart into music so there’s still hope for hiphop. And now I am here.

Anything else you would like to say?

Yeah, thank you for this opportunity Hiphops Revival. 

And to those listening… if you like my music, feel free to contact me personally. I respond mostly through instagram DM: itschyde. And to everybody else… fuck yall if you don’t like it.

Peace

Stream his new project “SPEAKING MY SILENCE” here https://open.spotify.com/album/5wOSIY5k1EOXLHftOMh2ZB?si=YYaxbEehS-WF2VRHGZ_6Ew

Gutta100 is a new artist from Florida with influences like Pac, Chief Keef, and Rich The Kid. Get to know more about him below 

Explain who you are for those who may not know
Im gutta100 an im 100 years old

Where you from?
Stuart Florida

How long have you been making it?
Since a kid but just really got serious last year wen i came home from jail

Who are your influences?
2pac, Chief Keef, Rich The Kid

What motivates you?
Being a underdog. Thats the reason all my tracks go hard, because im so slept on. It just makes my soul bleed on the track even more.

GELATO OUT NOW🖤 LINK IN MY BIO. @saycheesedigital P.S. IM DA HARDEST WHITE BOY COMIN OUTTA FLORIDA ON DIS RAP SHIT🖤🤞🍊🌎 📽Shot by: @krisg__

A post shared by FTC🤞💔 (@gutta100_) on Mar 30, 2018 at 12:44pm PDT

What are you currently working on?
I have a mixtape in the works, but really just some more singles untill i drop a date

Where do you see yourself in 5 years?
On the charts

What is your opinion on the current hiphop scene?
Its either you catch a wave or you gotta have clout now a days

Anything else you would like to say?
Im the hardest white boy coming out of Florida on the rap scene

INSTAGRAM – @Gutta100_ 

TWITTER – @Gutta100_ 

Flawless Tha Don is a new artist in Houston trying to make a name for himself. We got a chance to talk with him to see what he had going on in his life and career. Check it out below

Explain who you are for those who may not know
My name is Flawless Tha Don a lyrical talent outta Houston with a lot to prove.. not only coming from the slums of Wichita Kansas but making a way from nothing I’ve done countless shows in Houston, Austin TX, Atlanta, and Seattle however this year. I plan to expand my brand and grow my sound nationally with my latest single “Sober” streaming heavy on Spotify and YouTube

Where you from?
I represent the South West Side of Houston Texas a.k.a “Tha S.W.A.T” where we chunk 4 and twist 2 (Leaving a “West” symbol with your hand)

How did you get your start in music?
Me and my relative (Chiefy Productions) started recording music on a $10 karaoke microphone from walmart in the back of my grandparents house, shortly after he started making beats on fruity loops and I learned the art and history . been grinding ever since

How long have you been making it?
I started writing lyrics at 13 im currently 28

Who are your influences?
As a kid I grew up on 2pac bone thugs and a lot of different oldies my moms had me at 30 id like to think that helped me gain my musical ear and sound

What motivates you?
Besides the ability to make a hit record ANYTIME I touch a track. I think my motivation stems from the money aspect of music. Personally I’m never satisfied until I accomplish something and my goal is 100 million of the music so im kinda on “go mode” If you know what I mean?

What are you currently working on?
The plan is “HIT” record I’ve been doing my research and cutting off the wrong people trying get my stars to align ya know? and I think I’m finally in that “good space” that you hear about so often so I’m just releasing records until I find something that crossovers and sticks!

Where do you see yourself in 5 years?
My goal outta this is to eventually be a driving force for music a pillar that hip hop needs in order to stand weather im behind the scenes or in front of the camera or doing the planning for the next streaming service I plan on being a owner

What is your opinion on the current hiphop scene?
I would say its off life support!! ya know for a while I wasn’t sure if she was gonna make it… but she starting to pull through!

Anything else you would like to say?
If you haven’t already I advise each and every person whose made it this far to click a link follow me download a song just listen to my story I don’t care how long or what u think of me after but I guarantee u wont b disappointed!

@TheFavoriteFlaw – Instagram & Twitter

We chopped it up with Boston artist YK and got to know more about him. Check it out below 

Explain who you are for those who may not know
I’m YK and I’m from outside Boston, check for my EP titled “Gatekeepers Way” on sc and youtube.

Where you from?
Gate City in the Granite State

How did you get your start in music?
Was gifted my first acoustic guitar at 8 years old. Got in a local studio as soon as i could at 16 and i needed parental supervision so it didn’t work out too long.

How long have you been making it?
Craft working for 7+ years

What motivates you?
My grind is mainly motivated by my family, my baby girl, because i want to see them good forever

What are you currently working on?
Too Exquisite

Where do you see yourself in 5 years?
Everywhere

What is your opinion on the current hip hop scene?
It needs to come to a more solid and variated place, right now, the numbers do the talking because everyone sounds the same. its like you got to have colored hair or tattoos to be relivent.. Lets start making music that speaks.

Anything else you would like to say?
Check for the Gatekeepers Way extended play

-HipHopsRevival 

Explain who you are for those who may not know 
My name is Jack Euley artist name Kaleeb, that’s my middle name.
I was born on dec 4th 1997 in Hinesville Georgia, then in 2010 I moved to Orlando Florida where I reside now and am working on my career in music to help express my feelings and thoughts. The music also helps set stepping stones for other arts I wanna master.

Where you from? 
Hinesville Ga to Orlando FL

How did you get your start in music?
I remember watching Lil Wayne leather so soft music video and listening to his early work like father like son and the 1st 2 carters and da drought 3 and I was just moved at seeing someone who had all the odds against him with the environment he grew up in and what he’s seen and been through, still prevail in life with people who show true love and appreciation for his works of art.

How long have you been making it?
I wrote little songs on paper growing up since about 4th 5th grade and I rememberr performing to my grdnaperents and family in hinesville when I was like 9 in the living room. I been writing in my notes since I was about 13

Who are your influences?
My influences are the people who make up the world we live in. I know that what I wanna do with my music will have an affect on all of them so they influence me to use my potential to it’s full advantage and give them what they deserve.

What motivates you?
I’m motivated by change for the better, when I feel like I can take something that has no benefit or cannot help but I still turn it into some it was never supposed to be.

What are you currently working on? 
Right now I’m working on a music video for a unreleased song I have. I know it’s gonna shock a lot of people and stir shi up. Look for that on YouTube soon.

Where do you see yourself in 5 years?
5 years I’ll be 25 I hope I’ve found a nice girl to hold me down forever. Wanna have been in some movies and on tour with legendary artist like Wayne, Kanye,jeezy,boosie, ti,gucci, thugger. Want to have traveled all of the world and helped people that have it even worse then I did when we ain’t have shi.

What is your opinion on the current hiphop scene? 
We’re giving too much of our attention to what we hate on which in terms becomes what everyone likes because it’s all they talk about.
So if you don’t like it don’t pay it any mind and that’s not wat people do at all boy we hate on nighas so hard that they blow then they wanna be envious and hate on them shi so sad.

Anything else you would like to say? 
I’m here to change everything, I’m here to help, learn and make masterpieces out of my works of art

-HipHopsRevival