We got the chance to chop it up with Emanuel Ricci, the creator of a dope new fashion line called MUSO KUSO. Read more about the brand below: 

Explain who you are for those who may not know.

My name is Emanuel Ricci. I ’m a designer from Brussels, Belgium. I have a brand called MUSO KUSO that I launched 2 years ago.

What is it that you do?

MUSO KUSO produces its own garment from scratches.We pick our own fabric, we dye it ourself and we cut and sew our products.

This process creates a unique product with a strong vision.This is thanks to my recent collaboration with my partners Erkan Tuncer and James Tuncer.

How did you get started in clothing?

I ’ve launched MUSO KUSO 2 years ago.

I always been interested in clothes and fashion.

Until I decided to launch my first brand in 2014. It didn’t turn out well because of the brands name.I got legally attacked by a bigger brand.

While working on MUSO I worked for a couple of known brands.

Where do you find your inspiration?

Im a huge fan of music it takes a big part of my inspirational process.My brands concept is: «La Musica e la Moda» which means in Italian Music and Fashion.I’ve had that concept for years. already promoting my first brand through artists.

What ’s a cool fact about yourself?

I ’ve had nearly 50 artists wear and support the brand in 2 years. Here are some names Post Malone, Young Thug, JuiceWRLD (RIP), Lil Pump, Smokepurpp, Gunna and many others …

What are your goals for 2020?

To expand my brand ’s name in fashion game.In the hip-hop culture MUSO KUSO is known, the underground scene knows the brand.Our aim this year is to rank up as brand in the fashion world.

For more info:

https://musokuso.com

Explain who you are for those who may not know

Christopher Sanders aka “Splishtopher” is a entrepreneur, music executive, A&R and a hustler/finesser who came from nothing and earned everything he has. No hand outs were ever given to me.

Where you from? 

Well I was born in San Jose, California but I live in Hollywood now.

How did you get your start in music?

Basically got my first start when I opened my own studio, thats when the dots started to connect.

How long have you been making it?

Shit I havent made it yet but I been grinding for a few years now! Things are finally falling into place, hard works paying off, ya dig?

Who are your influences?

Suge Knight and Gary Vee

What motivates you?

My boo motivates me alot everyday she sends me quotes and positive messages that keep me focused.

What are you currently working on? 

Creating a App and starting my own company. I can’t speak on all of my future moves or ideas right now. Just know I’m working baby!

Where do you see yourself in 5 years?

I see myself married with a little family, owning a crib in the hills and being a CEO boss of my own successful powerhouse.

What is your opinion on the current hiphop scene? 

Krazy. One thing about the hiphop scene is that it will always be the same. It’s all about hot and young talent.

Anything else you would like to say? 

Stay low stack high. Free all my niggas Rip to the homies 1 love

Follow on IG @Splishtopher

Explain who you are for those who don’t know

I go by CTrip, and I am a hip-hop & R&B Artist from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

How did you get your start in music?

I’ve always had a musical ear, Im one of those people that could be listening to like Cage the Elephant then start playing some Future. I grew up listening to more alternative shit & catching up with rap music. For me, It wasnt always making music though. I would write a lot of poetry, I played the saxophone when I was like 12 and did that for a few years. Besides that, I always knew I could sing a little and like a lot of people you just freestyle with your friends from time to time. Some of us would just be blowing it down and spittin to kill time. People around me would just tell me i need to start making songs. I would write my little raps here and there. Eventually, I just kinda knew that I could put my thoughts on wax in a dope way. Then it started. I dropped my first song almost 2 years ago. At first, I was recording myself and kinda learning along the way. Then I starting going to some studios and really started being able to lock in. Since then Ive just been working on perfecting my sound and finding inspiration from various things in my life.

Who are your influences?

Some of my influences are Kid Cudi, Future, The Weeknd, Lucki, & Mac Miller. I just really like when artists speak real life shit, not just the fake flashy shit. I really pay attention to lyrics, & what they convey. Not everything in real life is glamorous

What motivates you?

I’m motivated every day by progression. I wanna be able to say I’m a better person than I was the day before, a better artist, etc. I’m also motivated by just envisioning the life I want to live. I know for me to get where I wanna go, I can’t lack or ever get comfortable. I don’t want to work a “Job”, hating what I do everyday just to live for when I’m not at work. It’s not even really a get rich thing with me, I just want to spend my time doing what I want to do and what I enjoy.

What are you working on?

I just dropped a short 4-song EP called ‘When The Sun Goes Down’ earlier this month. You can find that on ALL streaming platforms. The tape was only 11min and I think people rocking with it, so now I’m about to start working on some visuals. I’m excited for that because the EP was more melody driven and vibey, so I think we’ll be able to make some really dope shit.

Whats next for you in the next 5 years?

I think that if I continue what I started and keep moving how I am, in 5 years I’ll be where I wanna be. I don’t have any Management or budgets behind me or anything, I’m just doing me. I just wanna connect with people and make music that people can feel wherever. Don’t get me wrong, I’m tryna count up, but it’s not all about the bread for me. Some of my favorite artists are lowkey legends, underrated and got money, but will never be Drake status..politics man.

Whats your opinion on the current state of HipHop?

It’s dope man, there’s a lot going on but its good. I like how anyone has a space to say whatever they want to say if they can grab a audience. That’s what gives me motivation, anything can happen for an artist, especially if there’s real talent. I just feel like sometimes real talent gets drowned out by all the bullshit

Anything else you would like to say?

Thanks to whoever’s vibin’ w me! If you haven’t Go check out ‘When The Sun Goes Down’ on Apple Music & Spotify!!

Follow me on Twitter & Instagram @Brissett_go

Links:

twitter.com/brissett_go

https://open.spotify.com/album/5tHWCEJWCcyANHw348jhV1

https://music.apple.com/us/album/when-the-sun-goes-down-ep/1481277015

 

We recently chopped it up with Detroit artist MCXI about who he is, what he represents, and more. Check out the full Q&A below and be sure to follow his movement

Explain who you are for those who may not know

I am MCXI a metro Detroit hip-hop artist. The name is pronounced (M C X I) and it is a roman numeral representation of a date that changed my life.

What do you do?

I am an upcoming hip-hip lyricist, rapper, songwriter, and artist.

How long have you been doing it?

At the age of fourteen, I encountered a mutual friend who introduced me to my first ever studio experience. Immediately, I fell in love with the experience even just in observing what roles certain people have and the creativity behind what each individual was doing.

 

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@scottstorchofficial – @snoopdogg – @drdre – MCXI #explore #explorepage

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Where you from?

Metro-Detroit, Michigan

What was it like growing up there?

There is a misconception of the metro-Detroit area, however I still view it as an opportunistic area to live, and am extremely grateful for growing up in that environment.

Where do you find your motivation?

Growing up in a single parent home, things weren’t as easy for me in comparison to the people I was surrounded by. Because those circumstances were different, I used that to fuel me and be the leading motivational factor in pursuing a music career.

Who are your influences? 

At a very early age I was introduced to the works of the late and greats like the Notorious BIG and Tupac Shakur. Although, being born in the 90’s I grew up on a lot of the early music that came in the 2000’s. ex. (Lil Wayne, Eminem, 50 Cent)

What are you working on?

Currently, I am working on building a brand by expanding my fan base as much as possible.

What’s next for you? 

I am constantly working on new music and staying in the studio as much as possible. I will be releasing more music soon and will be focusing on putting together and EP.

Anything else you would like to say?

I am always looking out for local artists within my genre to open up for. I also want to thank everyone who is supportive of me and my music.

Facebook: @mcximusic

Twitter: @mcximusic

Instagram: @mcximusic

Snapchat: @mcximusic

Triller: @mcximusic

Tik Tok: @mcximusic

We got the chance to chop it up with entrepreneur Nehemiah West and talked with him about who he is and what he does. Check out the full article below. 

Explain who you are for those who may not know 

My name is Nehemiah west if you didn’t know Im a entrepreneur that has been successful in life with car dealerships and maintaining Money in banks & management of Jharris I’m about to start my own Label and sign up coming artist and build are team ! Let’s take over 2020

What do you do?

Host events & manage artist that style rappers and rap. I travel around state to state looking for new talent & to build, I will be hosting events in Los Angeles starting next month.

How long have you been doing it?

I’ve been hosting events and managing for 4 years now just getting started.

Where you from?

New Orleans I came to Los Angeles after hurricane Katrina & Went up from there

What was it like growing up there?

It’s the trenches, but it was to much shit going on down there for me to focus on my life and get going.

Where do you find your motivation?

When I can smoke & vibe to Travis Scott

Who are your influences? 

Travis Scott Lil durk Lil baby Gunna They the truth

Anything else you would like to say?

Be on the look out for west I got some heat coming & crazy events

IG: Nehemiah.West

 

Whats been good with you since the last time we spoke? 

Been Living in Germany and Los Angeles flying back and forth for basketball and fashion work… I had went back to Texas for the holidays of 2018 & I got locked up on Christmas & Thanksgiving. Then on Feb 19th Of 2019. I had to turn my self in for a charge that had nothing to do with me. I had to fight for justice and my family did as well and my fans, after all these court dates (all cases  dropped) Being gone for 8-10 months for no reason with No Bond.. is a long period when you have a life to attend to and other artist in the industry. Minor set back for major set up’s.

What you been working on?

Since I was released from custody ‘ I’ve been working on releasing my brand and working with more artist in the fashion & rap industry

I’m already in 2020 !

I have a project called luv rage & Momma I made it dropping in a couple of month’s.

Any new updates we should know?

I’m about to Blow lol

Whats your goals for the rest of the year?

Make top 100 fashion designer list of 2019. Build a team of designers and artist for 2020. Focus on the negatives not the positives because the positive will always be there Motivate the young youth to be what they want to be!

Do you feel like 2019 has been a success? 

I’ve been locked up damn near the whole 2019 so it was a learning appearance and a eye opener for life and success!

What would you change if you could go back?

Picking the people I’m around & and being closer to God!

 

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No holidays, no holidays Imagine bein’ locked up for all of your holidays.💔+💔 Hearts 🤮Ps… February 19th I turned my self in for a charge that the🐷’s didn’t have on me. Ps…🖐🏾Another black innocent male accused for false information…theres all kinds of crimes that people put on us.. Ps.. I was released with all cases dropped after 8 Month’s of my freedom taken Away💔… #freemelly Slat🐍Your Comin home💉 For all My fan’z I’ll be droppin some slimeeeeee’ Shit soon✌🏽🖤

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You said you got arrested and accused of a crime you didn’t commit. What would you like to say to those who judge you over that when they don’t know the real story?

Who are you to judge the live I live? I know I’m not perfect and I don’t live to be. Before you start pointing fingers, make sure your hands are clean.

What has that situation taught you?

I’m the same wavy designer but life is different now there’s a lot of more opportunities. It has built a better person!

Where do you see your self this time next year? 

Lost in 2021… it’s up from there !

Anything else you would like to speak about?

You only live once, but if you do it right, once is enough. Slat

Social Media: @OfficialHarriz