Im sphiff from the music group Ace Gang (A.lways C.reating E.xcellence)
When did you get into music?
I started rapping when I was eight years old. Only until a year ago I began doing it consistently.
Where are you from?
I grew up on the south side of Atlanta. Growing up in Atlanta was somewhat of a struggle. I started getting in trouble after which I had to move to Florida just to finish high school
What are you working on?
Im working on my mixtape. Also an Ace Gang mixtape, which is the group I’m in. It consist of D.V.D, One Grea and myself
What’s next for you?
The next video will be dropping in September, so keep a look out for that.
Explain who you are for those who don’t know
I’m a 19 year old producer/artist from Charlotte NC (turn 20 in September). I’m currently attending Full Sail University in Orlando for music production. I am very chill dude that has always been in love with music and fashion. I grew up under the influences of Pharrell, Andre 3000, Lil Wayne, Kanye and Drake.
How did you come up with your name?
Devante is my middle name. I decided to go with my middle name because I was having a hard time coming up with a name that wasn’t corny. I used to try to come up with names when I was younger but I felt they just wasn’t me.
Where are you from?
I was born in a small town called Albany Georgia. My family moved to Charlotte when I was in first grade.
Whats it like growing up where your from?
Growing up in Charlotte was very cool. It taught me a lot about life and formed me to be who I am today. Charlotte is a big city that is very diverse with a lot of mixed cultures. I grew up fast and did a lot of things at a young age that most kids my age wasn’t able to experience.
How did you get into music?
Music has always been a part of my life. As a kid my mother always played various types of music and loved concerts. My parents have taken me to numerous concerts starting at a young age and throughout my childhood. I’m talking about concerts back in the day, such as when Lil Romeo and Bow Wow was hot and making noise. haha. Back in the day, Lil Wayne would have a tour that came to Charlotte almost every year that I attended. This was when he was running hip hop and killing every verse. Seeing these shows inspired me; as well as, allowed me to see that I too can do this. As a kid, I didn’t watch a lot of cartoons. After school, I was more into watching 106 & Park with AJ and Free. Every day I enjoyed watching music videos. I always believed that I could rap and produce. At first I was shy and didn’t share my talent with others. I recorded my first song when I was 15, which was a freestyle over Rick Ross’s “Diced Pineapples” song. I sent the song to a few friends, people at school and family. Everyone loved my music and this was the beginning and there was no turning back. I began to work on my craft by learning how to produce and have been going ever since.
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What makes you different than other artists?
I feel with me, I’m just me I’m not one of these rappers that don’t know themselves or trying to pretend to be someone else. I’m just Devante and I think people here that in my music when they listen to my music or meet me. All my songs come from stories that have happened or inspired me and you never know what I’m going to do next! I’m very versatile with my music I’m not stuck to just one sound I have a lot of songs that all bring different vibes.
What are you currently working on?
I have been working on putting together a tape, I have a lot of songs that I have produced and cooked up that I’m just gearing up to release and show the world what I’ve been up to.
Anything you would like to say?
It’s a whole lot more music to come and if you enjoy lemonade just know this is only the beginning.
Where are you from?
I was born Uptown New York, then left to Florida with my moms, brought myself back to the City after I graduated College
How did you get into music?
I got into music at a young age man before I even got into art and designing, I was like probably 9 or 10 listening to Nas mostly then Biggie, Wu Tang and then hip hop became a part of me in a way, The music really spoke to me and explained my environment.
What is it that you do?
Im A Freelance Creative Design Artist in the music industry with his own brand called ENVY, I specialize in Album packaging and Creating the overall project and visuals but i do multiple other things as well like Flyers, Animations, Business Cards, and more. I also help artist get resources and connections in order to grow and get some gems for the industry and how to maneuver. So In total I’m just a Creative / Business Man.
What are your goals?
Currently to just do what I love and be happy and content. I want to make my mark with my art in this game. I want people to see my art and be like damn ENVY did that. In 5 years from now I want to have my own studio where I help other designers who are passionate in both design and music / business get better at what their doing and improve their skills not just in the sense of art but in how to be freelancers and become bosses themselves.
What are you currently working on?
Right now I’m currently working on a lot of independent projects / small label projects but I’m always working on something different all the time and I think thats what I love about my job, i can just think of new fresh ideas daily and keep it coming. I recently did work with Atlantic, The Source, and Other big names like 21 Savage, Keyshia Cole, Cover art for Piif Jones who had Dave East on the track and his homie Prof Whyte.
How do you feel about the current state of HipHop?
I feel like a lot has happened in 44+ years in hip hop but its still growing and maturing as a genre. We just became like Pop to be honest and a lot of Trap is coming up plus this mumble generation so i dont know, we are all evolving and we gotta just be open minded to how things turn out but stay true to the roots of what hip hop stands for to the people who love the culture.
Anything you would like to say?
Yea man, shout out to JT he put me on while I was just starting ENVY, he a real one and to those kids who still grinding and pursuing their dream dont give up man no matter what anyone tells you, just focus on what you love and grind for it don’t ever be afraid to invest in yourself.
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.
How did you come up with your name?
MY NAME IS KENNETH MILLS, NICKNAME IS KENNY, CHANGED THE S TO A $ BECAUSE WHY NOT. I GOT MY 10K NICKNAME FROM NBA 2K15 BECAUSE I BOUGHT TWO WATCHES WORTH 5K EACH AND WORE ONE ON EACH WRIST WHILE PLAYIN IN THE REC AND PARK.
Where are you from?
IM FROM BATON ROUGE, LOUISIANA, BUT TO BE MORE SPECIFIC IM FROM GLEN OAKS.
Whats it like growing up where your from?
GROWIN UP IN GLEN OKAS WAS COOL, BUT YOU KNOW THERE WERE MURDERS, NIGGAS SELLIN DOPE, NIGGAS STEALIN, NIGGAS HOOPIN, NIGGAS PLAYIN FOOTBALL, NIGGAS GOOD AND BAD, BUT YOU LEARNED HOW TO HANDLE YOURSELF, AND YOU COULD NEVER FEAR ANYONE.
How did you get into music?
I GOT INTO MUSIC BY JUST FUKIN AROUND FREESTYLING WITH FRIENDS.
What makes you different than other artists?
PERSONALLY, I FEEL LIKE THE WAY I RAP AND WHAT I RAP ABOUT MAKES ME DIFFERENT, ALSO IM NOT A RAPPER THAT THINKS TOO HIGHLY OF HIMSELF, IM NOT HARD TO FIND, IM ALWAYS SHOWING LOVE AND GIVING KNOWLEDGE.
What are you currently working on?
2 MIXTAPES, JUST A YUNG DOOD: BLUE SOFA, AND JUST A YUNG DOOD: INDIGO BURTER.
Anything you would like to say?
JUST STAY TRUE TO YOURSELF.
