We linked with Cinci artist Jose and got to know more about him. Read the full Q&A below: 

Explain who you are for those who may not know 

I’m Jose Up & coming artist/CEO

Where you from? 

I’m from Cincinnati, Ohio, down da way

How did you get your start in music?

Just being around it from a early age hearing the big homies on the block freestyle and rap other people music. Which led to me learning how to freestyle and rap myself.

How long have you been making it?

I probably start making music around 08. But I start taking it serious like 09 when I shot my first video “step it up A notch”

Who are your influences?

My influences are Tupac, Master P, Biggie, Jay Z, Snoop Dogg, Jadakiss the lox, T.I, Jeezy, Rap A lot, E40, Phat eye Records, Garnett Entertainment, Freeman Family.

What motivates you?

My family of course just being the oldest and wanting to provide better opportunities for them. Music always been a way for me to vent and express my everyday struggles so that motivates me. Losing my Brother and other family members also been my motivation because I want to be successful so they can live through me and do all the things they we visioned together. Being able to turn nothing into something and share my story to the world always been my motivation.

Talk to us about your current mixtape, what’s it called?

“Sorry But I Had 2” is my 6th mixtape and I feel like it’s probably my best one because I put my All into it. Where before I couldn’t afford to get my mixtapes done the way I wanted them to nor promote how I wanted to. So with this one I took my time and made sure I got it done the way I wanted too, quality and all. But it’s just me saying sorry but I gotta go in, I got to give it my all I can’t hold back no more, that’s why I gave it that title.

What is your favorite song on the project?

I would probably say the intro because that came from the heart it was a lot of feeling and pain on that one.

Do you feel good about the outcome? 

Fa sho I feel like I been getting a lot of good feed back and the buzz is picking up but I’m also not satisfied I still got a whole lot of work to put in.

What are you currently working on? 

I’m working on building the buzz for this mixtape, I’m bout to shoot some visuals and working on a Small tour. I am also working on helping my artist grow as well and branding my Label NBF.

Where do you see yourself in 5 years?

In 5 Years I see my self as an Successful independent artist as well as CEO, with at least 1 platinum album, a world tour under my belt. Also to have one of the biggest independent Record labels in the Game. I also see my self giving back to my city and community giving opportunities that I wasn’t fortunate to have.

And putting the culture of music in my city on a bigger platform.

What is your opinion on the current hiphop scene? 

To be honest I feel like it ain’t even about the music no more it’s all about clout and popularity. It’s no authenticity no more. Don’t get it confused it’s still lots of hot artist out here they just get overshadowed by all weird shit going on. Who am I to judge though I don’t knock no one hustle get yo money feed yo family, but I just stay in my lane and do what works for me. I try not to get out my element. But I feel there is a lot of great artist and great music out. I feel it’s just evolving nothing is meant to stay the same forever, you just gotta adapt with it.

Anything else you would like to say? 

I just appreciate the opportunity and I wanna give a Shout-out to Hip hop Revival

Jerris Harris is from Frisco, TX and he has a lot of stuff in the works. He is a fashion expert, plays ball over-seas, flies on private jets, and works for a rental company. He is a very busy person with a lot of goals and dreams. We got a chance to learn more about him. He talked with us about what he has going on and whats to come. Check out our Q&A with him below: 

Where you from? 

I am From Frisco Tx

How did you get your start in fashion?

I started Designing My own Fits And Styling Small Texas Rappers and visiting different states to form a cool lil fan Base on the Gram. Now 2018 I’m Working With Bigger Artist Getting My Name more around Los Angeles And Building My Own Team.

Who was the first person you helped clothe?

This Artist Named Nyko Bands He’s Pretty Lit Ass Artist .

How long have you been making it?

It’s been 4 years , I graduated from atascocita high school In the Year of 2016 , I Had D1 & D2 Offers To play basketball but didn’t really pay attention In class. Now 2018 I have a deal in Italy waiting to be signed to play over sease basketball !

Who are your influences?

Lil Uzi Vert

Lukasabbat

Leo Mandella

Lil peep

Marilyn manson

What motivates you?

Man Honestly I want to buy my mom her first Million Dollar home and Move My Family To Los angles.

What are you currently working on? 

Collaborations With A couple of Rap Artist now  and styling them for music videos and working in the studio with music “Aka NOT A RAPPER” – Im also working with DJ Shon, singer @mechiesocrazy, and @kingb314

Where do you see yourself in 5 years?

Retired And My Family Set

Anything else you would like to say? 

Good, better, best. Never let it rest. ‘Til your good is better and your better is best.

HARRIS

@_therealharris_

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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.

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