LYRICS is an aspiring Hip-Hop artist that stopped by our headquarters for this edition of Straight Official Sit Downs. This episode spotlights Lyrics and the other artists who are part of The Rebirth of Hip-Hop Vol.2 mixtape . Check out the one-on-one down below and click here for more editions of Straight Official Sit Downs!
Q&A WITH LYRICS
Introduce yourself to our readers. Let us know where you’re from and what interested you in the entertainment industry?
My name is Lyrics. I’m a rapper from NJ. I have had a love for rap music since I was a young kid. I have wanted to be in the industry since I was a shorty. When I saw my sister make it, I knew that’s why I definitely wanted to do with my life.
Who and or what inspires you to create?
Honestly, I get inspiration anytime I listen to good music. Whenever I listen to a dope song or project I automatically get inspiration and start working on music immediately.
How would you describe your sound/style?
I’m an old soul. So I would describe my sound as soulful. I’m the king of the double & triple entendres. So I’m going to always try to give you some thought provoking music with clever metaphors and wordplay.
THE CREATIVE PROCESS
Tell us about your creative process. What are some things you need in order to create?
My process is simple. I don’t like a lot of people around when I’m creating. All I need is a fire track & a bottle of Titos & I’m good (laughs).
Who are some artists that you’d love to collaborate with?
I would love to collaborate with J. Cole, Rapsody, Black Thought, Styles P, Scarface, LiL Brother, Ransom and my all time favorite rapper Big Daddy Kane.
SHIFTING GEARS
Tell us about a skill or ability you have that no one knows about.
I’m an amazing cook. I could really be a chef in somebody’s restaurant.
The best advice I received was to stay true to me, be myself and be confident in myself always.
If it wasn’t for music, what would you be doing right now?
I would probably be working on starting my own takeout restaurant, which I’m planning to do in the near future anyway.
Who inspires you? Is there anyone you admire, be it an artist or a person?
My mother. She passed away in 2016 but before she passed, she told me that I was just as talented as any rapper alive and to keep going. So that’s my inspiration right there.
If given the opportunity to change one thing about the industry, what would it be and why?
I would stop these major labels from trying to dictate to us what’s dope and what’s not. They have no idea what a dope artist is for the most part.
You’re a featured artist on The Rebirth of Hip-Hop Vol.2 Mixtape hosted by DJ P-Money. Tell us about this project and how this came together.
Well I remember getting an invite to hop on a Zoom call. I had no idea what it was about but I knew I’d be on that call. When I hopped on, P-Money explained he was working on a mixtape and needed the illest spitters to be a part of the project.
The project is fully produced by P so we spent a few hours listening to tracks & picking which one we wanted to rock over. So me and a bunch of rappers picked out what we liked and the rest is history.
Check out “KINGS LAIR” from Lyrics off The Rebirth of Hip-Hop Vol.2 down below!
We’re tapped in to you as an artist and look forward to the project! How can our readers stay tapped in? Let us know where we can follow on social media?
Hey just follow me on Twitter, IG or TikTok. My name is _IamLyrics & on Youtube it’s IamLyrics
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