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Lil’Acee AKA Lil’Riki is a new artist born and raised in Houston, TX. He’s always wanted to do music, since a young age. Finally he decided to make it happen. Get to know more about him below

Explain who you are for those who may not know
I am Lil’Acee AKA Lil’Riki. Raised and born in Houston Texas around the southwest area, but my family is salvadorian so I’m Latin-American . Born in the 98 currently 19 years old going to 20 on September 23.

How did you get your start in music?
I had a dream of being a rapper with my older brother since we were kids but I never really knew how to record till I got older and saw some of the homies in the hood do it and that’s when I started doing my own thing.

How long have you been making it?
I have been making music for a couple of months around August 2017 I dropped my first track and just been trying to get better after every track I drop.

Who are your influences?
I feel like I have a lot of influences but I’ll just say a handful of them which are Lil Peep, XXXTentacion, Lil Uzi, A$AP Rocky, Tyler The Creator, Mac Miller,Travis Scott, Pro Era, TDE,And 6lack.

What motivates you?
What motivates me is myself, my brothers, my parents of course and my nephews. I wanna better myself as an artist and a person day after day. What also motivates me is showing others that they do what they love and don’t do what others tell you to do because at the end of the day is your life and you weren’t asked to be brought to this world. You might as well live your life doing what you love and make a living out of it with no regrets.

What are you currently working on?
I’m currently just working on dropping singles right now showing my city(Houston) what kind of music they can expect from me and also getting local so I can drop a mixtape sometime soon.

Where do you see yourself in 5 years?
I see myself making beautiful music , producing , being in all kind of different industries like clothing , shoes, also tryna help out the upcoming underground artists , and maybe being in a reality tv show etc.

What is your opinion on the current hiphop scene?
I think the hip hop scene is in one of the best times right now because you have so many different categories of rap you can choose from , from mumble rap to lyricists to party music to story telling. Music is a form of art, some people may think some songs are whack but others might think is the most beautiful thing they’ve ever heard.

Anything else you would like to say?
Check out my SoundCloud, I promise you that won’t regret it because you will witness greatness from a Houston Artist. And a big shout out to hip hop revival for being the first blog to interview me and for showing luv!..

Follow on Twitter @__ortiz13

 

Ball is a new artist on our radar. Get to know more about him below 

Explain who you are for those who may not know 
I’m Mike Ball (Ball) a young black man born to parents from West Africa!

Where you from?
I was born in Oklahoma but I live in Colorado now

How did you get your start in music?
Watched and listened to my older brother make music and get on the radio

How long have you been making it?
I been making music since high school

Who are your influences?
Influences are Malcom X 2pac Ghandi Kendrick Lamar Hot Boys Master P

What motivates you?
Being able to provide for my family motivates me

What are you currently working on?
Working on my next album titled Mr. Fly Star

Where do you see yourself in 5 years?
In the next 5 years I see myself working in an office or being a coach

What is your opinion on the current hiphop scene?
Hip Hop now is very different than it used to be but very interesting!

Facebook.com/therealball
Soundcloud.com/mrball84
Instagram.com/mrball84
Youtube.com/mrball84

Nino Lucas is a new artist from St Louis who has been making music for about 5 years. Influenced by artist like Jay Z and Lil Wayne, his own style came from hard work and dedication. We got a chance to talk with Nino and get to know him more as an artist. Check it out below: 

Where you from? 
I’m from St.Louis the show me state

How did you get your start in music?
My older brothers all rapped so that gave me the love for music to make it

How long have you been making it?
I’ve been making music and taking it seriously for about 5 years

Who are your influences?
2pac, Lil Wayne, Jay Z, Future, UGK, Diplomats I have a lot more but those are probably my top influences

What motivates you?
Making great music motivates me to make more, my son also motivates me I know I can be one of the best to do it and he jus keeps me going

What are you currently working on? 
Currently I’m just putting out dope visuals my video Dirt on my Name just dropped a really dope video and I have another video in the works Prescription another banger in the works guarantee

Where do you see yourself in 5 years?
In 5 years I see me at the top of the game on the Billboards top 100 selling millions of records but if that doesn’t happen investing my money to make more

What is your opinion on the current hiphop scene? 
Hip Hop scene today is very different from what I’m used to seeing growing up like the Lil Wayne’s, Diplomats artist like that but no knocking it everybody is on they grind and you can’t knock peoples hustle

Anything else you would like to say? 
Just want to say I really appreciate you guys reaching out and giving me the chance to do this interview and having my music heard by different people all love ! And remember the name Nino Lucas have a lot of dope music and visuals on the way

Twitter : Banklan4lyfe
IG : Banklan4lyfe 
Facebook : Nino Lucas

Semkari is a new artist from Charleston, SC who has been grinding for 3 years in this music game. He started music by playing drums at Church when he was younger. He is currently working on his EP and focusing on his craft. Get to know more about him below in our exclusive Q&A interview.

Explain who you are for those who may not know 
“Well.. I’m a lost youth that found himself in fashion, art & finally Music.. my name is Semkari. I’m 20 going on 21 & not in school at the moment..”

Where you from? 
“I’m from the 843; Charleston South Carolina. Born & Raised”.

How did you get your start in music?
“I started off by playing the drums at Church when i was younger. My mom always kept me church. As I got older, the guitar caught my interest and so did the 70’s rock & Grudge. I realized I didn’t have the image for resources to start a band so then I got into rap & hip hop”.

How long have you been making it?
“3 years this year”.

Who are your influences?
“Travis Scott, Drake, The Weeknd, Jimi Hendrix, Nirvana, Pearl Jam, & my Grandfather”.

What motivates you?
“My friends & family honestly. Not to sound like a cliché anime but they always believed in me even when I didn’t even believe in myself. I love all of them”.

What are you currently working on? 
“I’m currently working on my EP, Since Everything Matters. It doesn’t have a release date yet but when it does I’ll drop more info”.

Where do you see yourself in 5 years?
“Honestly I have no idea. Hopefully I’ll be somewhere in Australia or Japan ducked off”.

What is your opinion on the current hiphop scene? 
“It’s like watching a butterfly go through metamorphosis, strange but beautiful”.

Anything else you would like to say? 
“Uhh , not really. Just if you like what you hear from me, go support the movement”.

Social Media:

SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/semkari

Instagram: @semkari (https://www.instagram.com/semkari/?hl=en)

Twitter:@semkari_ (https://mobile.twitter.com/semkari_)

Snapchat: semkari4life (https://www.snapchat.com/add/semkari4life)

Shon Kels is a Chicago artist with his own motive. He doesn’t want to be like anyone but himself. That’s why he sticks out. We connected with Shon via Twitter and we ended up checking out his music. We think he has a lot of potential. As long as he works hard, stays consistent, and invests time into himself, he will be able to do great things. Get to know more about Shon below: 

Where you from? 
Westside Chicago Projects Called The Valley “1815”

How did you get your start in music?
My pops always was turned up when I was a shorty to it always listening to Tupac I loved it and wanted to do it

How long have you been making it?
6 Years now

Who are your influences?
PAC, Wayne my biggest influence, future,

What motivates you?
My daughter , my family & people sleeping on me

What are you currently working on? 
Singles just recording trying to perfect my flow

 

Turnt Up All 2018 #Chicago #LetsGoo #Retweet pic.twitter.com/lFskXqUJrI

— Hot Boy Kels (@ShonKels_) February 24, 2018

Where do you see yourself in 5 years?
On top! Being a name that people talking about

What is your opinion on the current hiphop scene? 
I think it’s cool I think it’s Need more authentic artist I feel like a lot of new artist entering the game just copying each other it just don’t feel real.

Anything else you would like to say? 
Check me out I got a good variety of music multiple styles and flows! Just YouTube me or Check my soundcloud “Shon Kels”

FMG TWEEZY IS BACK!!!

 

Bax is a new artist coming out of the Dallas area with a lot of motivation and promise. Motivated by haters, nothing will stop him from reaching his goals. He has a positive message coming for the youth. DONT DO DRUGS. In the last 5 months he was arrested twice. Now he’s on to a better message and standing up against rappers who promote drug usage. He doesn’t want the youth to grow up and make bad decisions. Get to know more about him below: 

Explain who you are for those who may not know
my name’s bax, im an 18 year old dude from dallas.

How did you get your start in music?
I got my start in music by people telling me I should consider recording. once I was about 15-16 I got a MacBook and all the equipment and just started messing around. I had always had a voice for singing my whole life. once I started smoking back in my freshman year me and my homies would always mess around and freestyle and I was always pretty good at that. so I started incorporating rap with my vocals and it’s led me here!

How long have you been making it?
been making music for about 3 years now

Who are your influences?
my influences in the music industry are The Weeknd, Micheal Jackson, Future, Weezy, and also a little bit of Roy Woods.

What motivates you?
the thing that motivates me the most are the people that hate on me. in dallas, it’s a fish eat fish world, most people making music are focused on just their selves. plus I have so many people that just diss on me for my music, but I never really let that get to me. I just use that as motivation to get out of here.

What are you currently working on?
I’m currently working on an ep. going to be a variety of sounds and I think that’s what separates me from others, I don’t stick myself to just one genre.

Where do you see yourself in 5 years?
in 5 years, I see myself doing the same thing, making better music and successful doing it. if this music doesn’t work out I either want to pursue a career in audio engineering or business

What is your opinion on the current hiphop scene?
my opinions on the rap scene nowadays: its very different, very. the audience is much more excepting to different styles and flows. there’s a lot of artists I question on how they blew up cause some are just straight up shit to me, but hey it’s what the people like and that’s what’s going to make you money. so I got respect.

Anything else you would like to say?
& one last thing, I’m not on that drug shit like I used to be if anyone thinks that. I actually got arrested twice in the past 5 months and caught 3 charges so I’m having to lay low on all that. but yeah don’t do drugs kids or you’ll end up like me haha.

twitter: @baxterstockburg
insta: baxters__
soundcloud: baxters8

ARTT is a new artist to watch. Get to know more about him below

How did you get your start in music?
-I started making music in early 2016 after i graduated Highschool. I was always good at rapping and people always told me i should start making music. So i figured why not.

How long have you been making it?
-Almost 2 years now

Who are your influences?
-My Top 3 influence would probably be Lil Wayne, J .Cole, and Nas

What motivates you?
-What motivates me is the possibility that I can one day make a living off of doing what I Love to do and that’s make music.

What are you currently working on? 
– I Usually work with my music clique “TSO” but I’m dropping My first solo project called “ARTT TAPE” which will be available on all streaming platforms plus Spinrilla.com.

Where do you see yourself in 5 years?
-Where God wants me to be

What is your opinion on the current hiphop scene? 
-I feel like it’s in a Good space because of all of the diversity in HipHop right now. If you want melodic rap, there are artist that do that. If you want lyrical rap, there are artists (like me) that do that. If you want terrible music, there are artists that do that lmao.

Anything else you would like to say? 
-Just wanna thank Hip Hops Revival for this opportunity. Wanna shout out my TSO Brovas Dre, TSO Meech, Reed, Indie and all of them lol. Make sure you get that “ARTT TAPE” dropping everywhere on March 9th. I know every artists says this but I promise you it’s some good music on there. Real Live.

@Artt301 on Instagram and Twitter

Columbus artist Icebvrg Slim is new to the music games. Rapping just short of 2 years, he’s working everyday to perfect his craft. We talked with him about why/how he started music, his motivations, & more. Check it out below 

Where you from?
Im From Columbus Ohio.

How did you get your start in music?
I started rapping because my Friends would always used to go to the studio and I was always just there lingering scoping out the scene. And finally they talked me into recording and making my own songs so I went with it and ever since then I’ve been in the studio since. Ive been rapping for one and a half years.

Who are your influences?
My musical influences are drake, Kendrick Lamar, Travis Scott, Kid Cudi, Kanye West, Lil Wayne, Meek mill and many more of the melodic field in todays hip-hop.

What motivates you?
i get motivation from where I came from, my background, my hard times, my family and closest ones to me that really care genuinely, I wouldn’t have anything without them.. They push me to go harder without even knowing sometimes.

What are you currently working on?
I’m currently working on putting an EP together I have a alot of songs that im sitting on and alot im about to record

Where do you see yourself in 5 years?
in 5 years i envision me on a beach with my girl sipping one of many drinks we love to sip.

What is your opinion on the current hiphop scene?
The current hip-hop scene is very diverse there’s so many different looks and sounds out now its  just crazy but I love it at the end of the day

Anything else you would like to say?
I like to say less and let my music speak for its-self so anyone who hears it I hope you enjoy

Social Media: @Icebvrg.slim

Reemy Ruger is a VA artist trying to make a way. After him and his boy was joking around, they got serious and built their own studio. You cant get more real than that. They actually made their own studio!! Tell me that isn’t determination? We got a chance to talk to Reemy and get to know him as an artist. Check it out below 

Where you from?
Im from Southampton VA its a small place on the southside of VA.

How did you get your start in music?
Lol me and my boy was listening to some garbage rappers on youtube and thought we could do better so we got together and built a studio.

How long have you been making it?
I started making music about 8 months ago but I didnt start taking it serious until december of last year.

Who are your influences?
I really look up to artists like Lil Wayne, Big Sean, Kanye, Juicy J, Jay Z, and also base some of my music off of Q da fool, Shabazz, Young Crazy, and similar rappers because they have a different flow.

What motivates you?
I fell in love with music so when people hit me up or come up to me and tell me that they fuck with my stuff it makes me wanna go harder

What are you currently working on?
Me and my boys got a few singles cooking up but the biggest thing is probably this mixtape we’re working on it should drop in june.

Where do you see yourself in 5 years?
I hope to be someone favorite rapper by then

What is your opinion on the current hiphop scene?
A lot of it is trash to be honest… but at the same time most of the trash music gets me hype so i fucks with it.

Anything else you would like to say?
Stay tuned for more more music cause I’m about to snap all year & make sure you download my new mixtape “Son Of A Gun” on spinrilla.

https://www.spinrilla.com/mixtapes/reemy-ruger-son-of-a-gun

Instagram-@reemyruger
twitter-@reemyruger
YouTube-Reemy Ruger
Soundcloud-O.A.K ENT.