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Straight Official Magazine Sit Down: Lil Bae | @lilbae33

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Lil Bae (Photo Cred: Lil Bae IG page)

Recently we got the chance to catch up with North Carolina recording artist Lil Bae who is heating & shows no signs of slowing down anytime soon.

DJ -What is your Stage Name? Please tell us where you’re from and what first got you interested in the entertainment industry?

LB – Lil Bae, from Fort Mill, SC. The entertainment industry interested me when I saw the different people you get to connect with. From producers, dancers, videographers, DJ’s, entrepreneurs and most importantly fans. Music is my passion, my life, but to meet people who can relate and love it is amazing to me.

DJ- Who and/or what inspires you to create?

LB- My inspiration is my life and experiences. I want my music to be a reflection of myself so my fans can actually relate. I make music with substance behind it. I just keep up with what is trending.

DJ- How would you describe your sound?

LB- My sound is simply authentic. Old school rap with a new Flava. My sound is who I am. My cadence separates me from most female artists out there. My sound resonates with the soul. It is refreshing.

DJ- What is your creative process like?

LB- My creative process is as follows every time; I start off working out early in the day to clear my head. I listen to different types of beats until one really grabs my attention. I write the hook and build from there. Once I’ve gotten the first verse and the hook down pack delivery-wise, I record a demo. Depending on the mood and the way “Life” goes I will finish it that day or come back to it in a week. Then it’s studio time.

DJ- What artist(s) would you like to collaborate with?

LB- I would love to collaborate with Missy Elliott and Soulja Boy. I would be able to attack both generations at one time and the synergy would be amazing.

DJ- If you could open a show for any artist who would it be?

LB- If I could open up for any artist it would be Missy Elliot, of course. Also, I would say Lil Baby. The messages behind his music are deeper than most rappers and I respect that.

DJ- What is one message you would give to your supporters?

LB- “Find yourself and stay true to you. Every day is a test. Focus on passing that and just go with the flow of life. Remember, always smile.”

DJ- What is the most useless talent you have?

LB- My most useless talent would be playing the recorder. I learned how in elementary school and can really play but never do.

DJ- What would you be doing right now, if you weren’t doing music?

LB- If I was not doing music, I would be creating a skincare line for sensitive skin baddies like myself. Being the best esthetician and a BOMB MOM! Eventually, I would find the music.

DJ-Who are some artists you admire and why?

LB- Missy Elliott. She remained authentic. She was different coming out at that time and she accepted that. Her sound, style, creativity and poise. Ciara. She is a killer dancer. The way she markets her music by incorporating a dance with it has made her level up.

DJ- What is the best advice you’ve been given?

LB- “The only thing that matters is now. You cannot change your past, you are not in your future, but in this moment you have the ability to create everything you want. So focus.” I have been following this advice since the beginning of the year and I can say this last quarter has been great to me.

(Photo Cred: Lil Bae IG page)

Find yourself and stay true to you. Everyday is a test. Focus on passing that and just go with the flow of life. Remember, always smile.

Lil Bae

DJ- If you could change anything about the industry, what would it be?

LB- I would change everything about the industry. Artist development mainly. That would clear up the roster for ready independents.

DJ- What’s next for you, where would you like to see yourself in the next year?

LB- I will continue to make relatable, longevity music. Connecting with my fans and building myself as an artist. In the next year, I will be the artist everyone wants to meet. I will not only be busy and booked with shows and interviews, but I will also be speaking to the masses about mental health. Being the voice of the people in the music industry.

DJ- What is your social media? How can people get in contact with you?

LB- @lil.ba33 on all platforms. Also linktr.ee/Lil.Bae will take you to any Social Media Link you need.

Check out Lil Bae’s latest single “Bad Bitch” below

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Straight Official Sit Downs: KNOIR

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KNOIR is our hot seat for this week’s edition of Straight Official Sit Downs. We definitely caught a vibe in our recent interview. Check it out down below!

Q&A WITH KNOIR

What is your Name? Where are you from and what got you interested in the music
entertainment industry?

KNOIR: My name is KNOIR (pronounced Noir/ silent K) and I’m from Fort Washington, MD. My
interest in the entertainment industry stems from writing original music in 2015 and
finding a passion for music.

Who and/or what inspires you to create?

My life experiences as well as those from my friends and family. As far as influences
of my creativity, I would say Miguel, Frank Ocean, and Kanye West, and a few other
abstract creatives come to mind when generating new ideas.

How would you describe your sound?

I would describe my sound as a combination of R&B/Pop with elements of Hip-Hop. I like
to use elements of several genres and make original ideas in R&B/Pop.

THE CREATIVE PROCESS

So what is your creative process like?

My creative process is a creative zone almost like an out of body experience. Once
the idea of the record is decided, I love to build metaphors around the concept
discussed. I’m very particular in how my words are used and placed so that the flow of
the song is maintained and enhanced. I definitely marry my lyrics with the tracks I
write them to.

Which artist(s) would you like to collaborate with?

On my immediate list I would say IDK, Pharrell, Frank Ocean, Kendrick Lamar, and
Tyler The Creator. But I could name artists for days.

What is one message you would give to your supporters?

Create a reality for yourself. Learn to only be influenced by the things that you want to
influence you and separate the rest. In this day and age, information is so readily available and constantly changing, so that you DON’T lose yourself in it.

What is a talent/skill you have that most people don’t know about?

I love to draw and I can play piano.

What would you be doing right now, if you weren’t doing music?

Business Marketing for sure.

Who are some artists/people you admire and why?

I truly admire IDK because he isn’t trying to buy people success in the industry. He’s
educating people to become valuable. Self worth is key and he continues to preach it
as he progresses in his career. Jay-Z for the same reason is dropping knowledge in
his music. It’s just about putting that information to good use.

IN CLOSING


What is the best advice that you’ve received?

Going back to my advice to people. With that same train of thought, I was once told,
“Nothing in life can be proven, only disproven. Do with that what you will.” That advice
has allowed me to protect my thoughts, creativity, and sanity.

If you could change anything about the industry, what would it be?

Stop allowing money to dictate successful music. So many top artists paved their
success because they out bid another artist for the top spot and I think we lose the
appreciation for the music that way. Good music is good regardless of the budget. “It’s sad that people… can’t see that sometimes.


So what’s next for you and where would you like to see yourself in the next year?

Next up for me is a visual for “Catch a Vibe” and I’m currently working on a project with producer “Dre Moon.” He’s ultra talented and has been a massive part of my music career to date. I would love to see this project successfully release with a major campaign behind it as I continue my fanbase development over the next
year.


What is your social media? How can people get in contact with you?

You can find me on all streaming platforms as KNOIR on Instagram and Twitter @kmb4lyfe and you can find my music on all major streaming platforms.

#GetSOM via @klassikceo & check out more Straight Official Sit Downs right here.

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