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C.U.L.T.U.R.E.
C.U.L.T.U.R.E. (@Culturemusik1 on twitter) was born as Enoch I Augustusel in Baltimore, MD as an artist w/ a deep message. Take a look at PT.1 AND PT. 2 promo trailers for 21 Days To Glory to get a sense of the message and listen below!
C.U.L.T.U.R.E.
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conquer, unite, live, truthfully, under, righteous earnings.
We had the opportunity to ask C.U.L.T.U.R.E. some questions to learn more about himself, music, and his thoughts on culture. Also he had the opportunity to share with us some of his favorite music of all time.
Tell us some of the advantages you have gained from your upbringing. We understand religion has been a big part of your life. How do you believe that has made you into the man you are today? Has it held you back? What advice would you give to someone in regards to practicing religion or spirituality and tying that into any of life's endeavors? (noticed you shed some light on the promo trailer).
"First gotta say Rare Flavr thanks for conducting this interview and allowing me to share with your readers more of my story. Yes God has played a major role in my life. As a youth I pretty much grew up in church, but it was those dark days in my late adult hood that put things in to perspective for me. They say sometimes you don't know what you got until its gone. Well for me I kinda back slid, tried to be cool and forget who gives us breath everyday. I didn't want to be that preachers kid, I wanted to run with the wolves. I found myself pecking with the chickens trying to soar with the eagles. I felt alone no one was by my side I felt like I fell from God's graces. The best way to put it is when you tired to escape thru drugs, sex, money and alcohol, when the high comes down you still find yourself searching for a deeper purpose, a deeper meaning in life. I will say the fear and knowledge of God has kept me from doing a lot of people wrong, allowed me to walk in love towards those who may not have deserved or understood unconditional love.
Honestly I wouldn't say me being a Christian or follower of God has held me back from achieving anything. What has held me back is the same thing that I'am accused of by non followers and Believers of God. I get pre-judged for thinking I am better than others, which is far from the truth. My main advice for anyone is find the truth for yourself, me believing and practicing faith will do nothing for you. Realize we are all held accountable for the life we lived. And remember religion is nothing if love is not the motive for all that we do. "
What is the biggest problem w/ society or music? How can we change that? What is something you would like to see change w/in music, celebrity, the game etc?
"The biggest problem with society in my opinion again is the lack of love / humanity, for instance when someone loses there life people are quick to ask what type of person they where. Blindly stopping to acknowledge someone lost there life. In music, the biggest problem is the lack of artist giving life. In Hip-Hop talent should outshine your street credibility or hype/swag. Young and old fans need to know the culture is not just about gang banging, drugs, money or even self righteous topics. In both spectrums the main issue is the lack of compassion, and the abundance of arrogance and ignorance. And when arrogance and ignorance abound you have darkness, darkness represents death and destruction. Death and destruction is the opposite of light, void of LIFE. As artist and curators lets get back to giving LIFE to the world outside our window. "
When listening to music, what do you hear or think of the most? The beat, drums, tempo, lyrics, voice, etc? What do you hear the most, what do you appreciate the most? Why? How does that influence your music?
"Honestly at this point I have learned to place every song into its own case study, one song I may like the vocals, the other the beat or tempo. So it varies. but when we talk Hip-Hop its always lyrics first. Like EPMD said " So Watcha Saying", you gotta have a message in your work rather it be street or poetic, christian to turn up. I wanna here you persevere thru something. Kinda like that Hi-Rez / Dizzy Wright track "Preach" or the track by Sylvan LaCue "Best Me". "
We appreciate your likings of common and Nas / Mos Def. What is your favorite song of all time? Who and what touches you the most? and Why? How so?
Man this is really a tough question, I am more of a complete album kind of guy so lets get the list rolling. Hahaha Common "Be" "Resurrection" and "Finding Forever", The Roots "Illadelphia" "Phrenology" "Things Fall Apart" "Undun", Nas "iLLmatic" "Untitled", Mos Def "Black On Both Sides", Phora "Just A Kid", Mick Jenkins "Dehydration" Talib Kweli "Ear Drum", Eric Roberson "Mr Nice Guy", Maxwell "Urban Hang Suite" "Black Summers Night", Erykah Badu "Baduizm" "Mommas Gun", Tupac "All Eyez On Me" "Me Against The World" "Until The End Of Time", Korn "Korn" "Follow The Leader" "Issues", Incubus "Morning View" "Make Yourself" "A Crow Left Of The Murder".
Linkin Park and the list just can go on forever. The biggest genre of music would be Neo-Soul, neo-soul embodies a lot of sounds from jazz, hip-hop, gospel, rock, R&B and house. So at this point it is all things I love wrapped up in to one.
21 Days To Glory Track Listing:
1) The Dreamer In You 0:00 (Prod. Blunted Beatz)
2) Promise Me 3:51(Prod. Blunted Beatz)
3) 21 Days Ft. Taylor Mosley 7:48 (Prod. Blunted Beatz)
4) L.I.F.E. ( Live Intentionally For Eternity ) 11:20 (Prod. Blunted Beatz)
5) Those That Endure Ft. Matthew Hughes 15:52 (Prod. Bliss)
6) Retorno Del Sol Ft. R.T.K. 21:26 (Prod. Dru B.)
7) Adoration 25:17 (Prod. Bliss)
8) Open Air 29:46 (Prod. Blunted Beatz)
9) The Power Of What If 33:54 ( Random Thoughts Pt.1 )
10) Loca Chica 36:03 (Prod. Bliss)
11) This Thing Called Love Ft. Taylor Mosley 40:43 (Prod. Blunted Beatz)
12) Red B@llon$ 46:15 (Prod. Blunted Beatz)
13) Roads Traveled 50:54 ( Random Thoughts Pt.2 )
14) A Soldiers Story 52:56 (Prod. Blunted Beatz)
15) $mokey Mirrors 57:21 (Prod. Blunted Beatz)
16) My Gift 1:01:52 (318tae & Tha Outsiders)
17) Learning Day Pt.2 1:04:37 (Kenneth English)
18) Hope Today Victory Tomorrow 1:08:45 (Prod. Blunted Beatz)
As always thank you for watching and supporting. And if you like make sure to SUBSCRIBE to stay up to date. Peace and one L! #21 Days To Glory 8-21-17
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The Producers: Contact: Blunted Beatz http://bluntedbeatz.com
Contact: Bliss blissmusiczgb@gmail.com
Contact: 318tae & Tha Outsiders beatsby318tae@gmail.com
Contact: Kenneth English KennethTenglish@gmail.com
Contact: Dru B. bookdrubeatz@gmail.com
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What was the process like making 21 days to glory? How long did it take? Beat selection ? Blunted Beatz? (good choice) If you could shed light that'd be excellent
The title says a lot, the three plus years making that project was me growing spiritually while dealing with the daily issues of life. Honestly the last 8 months of this project really put me to the test, from losing a lot of family and friends to the lost of a computer and job. But yet I still stand and rise by the grace of God. On the creative side I went thru this phase where I was not ready to let that jazzy boom bap era go, so a lot of those earlier tracks reflect that the change came when I wanted to add tracks from the exact moment in time I was living. So "Red Ballon$" has a different vibe and is my personal favorite on the whole project. I had the final track picked out too, but when I heard Kenneth English's track for Learning Day Pt.2 I was like yeah theres the change up I have been looking for. For me I always give a preview of what my next project is gonna consist of at the end of the project that came before it. Thats my artist secret hahahaha, one of 7 tho.
I spoke briefly about the lost of my computer, so for like 4 months I couldn't create anything. That was crazy, so in my down time I made a pact with God like yo if you let me get another computer I promise to make a song for you. One day at work I had Youtube playing and this soulful track came on that was mad original I started humming the hook for it. I had to find out who was the producer, turned out to be Bliss Music and that track I used for "Loca Chica". After going thru his catalog I found the track for "Adoration" and I was like God this one is for you so the concept was laid with the words. And actually that was the birth of "21 Days To Glory" before that I was gonna drop a project called "Blvds and Sunsets" still may drop some songs from that project too. Still thinking. So yeah one song changed my artist brand forever.
After all of this my cousin Purnell The Painter had a home boy that was into visuals known as SK with SK visuals (SK THA FINESS GOD) two dope graft artist by the way too. Back to the story, I was looking to do visual projects and needed someone I could afford. So me, P and SK started playing around with ideas and came up with the first official promo video. After that did good we just started building from there. He became the visuals guy and the brand started to take shape. But yeah thats the story, long answers I know LoL!!
How do you see yourself evolved or different as an artist after releasing 21 days to glory?
I am ready to experiment with sounds outside of boom bap and embrace the challenges that may ensue. I now know what it takes to properly release material, a wiser businessman but at the same time I am a even bigger dreamer.
What would you compare 21 days to glory to? Any particular part in your life? A test, a journey, a phase etc?
Yeah this 2016-2017 era as far as life goes. The project musically gives you the journey thru the songs, engineering, production of life. If I had to compare it to anything I would say its a tv sitcom, Its giving insight on love, faith, death, self redemption and survival. This project would be my version of "Finding Forever" or "The Infamous" by Mobb Deep. Yeah I know cray comparison right Hahahaha!!!!
Who are some of your favorite mentors? How have they played a part in your life? What skills /knowledge have you learned from them and how has that helped you the most?
Outside of music one of the biggest influences was Pastor Ed Calloway. He was someone that really believed in me as a person gave me as much encouragement as possible. He never got a chance to see or hear any of music but I know he's in heaven looking down proud. Besides him I would have to say Common has been the biggest influence thru his music. Thats someone I have never meet personally, but he taught me so much thru his art on how to be a better person. You know you can sit and listen to that brother and not grow, unless you can't hear. Funny how you start off wanting to be the exact same artist as your influence, but as you grow you become your own. All the artist I mentioned earlier gave me a part of who I am today.
What is something people may misunderstand about you or your music? What else should we know to help understand your message or artistry?
I think the biggest label right now is that I am throw back artist, people really have to sit down and listen to a old school track from the 90's and then listen to my music and give it an honest side by side comparison. I think Joey BadA$$ has more old school vibes than I do. And of course I am not knocking no brand, label or sound. But thats the biggest thing I run into. To answer that second part of your question I haven't put out enough material yet for the message to fully click or not to click. I just want people to know I may talk about God on one track, and then talk about love or death on another. Yes I am a man, yes I am man who loves God, but that doesn't mean the sun always shines for me. I don't think I am better than anyone. I have my demons and insecurities too. So I create out of being human. I am not some super flashy egotistical artist, just a regular blue collar guy with a bug heart and big dreams.
What is something you would like to accomplish in society or with your music within next 1-5 years? Any goals you are currently working on you can share w/ us?
"The biggest thing I want to do is bring people together from all walks of life, no matter race, religion, creed or color. I really want this world to know Hip-Hop is not just a gangster lifestyle, its not some dark art form that promotes death, drugs and destruction. There are many levels to it. I want the world to know you can love God and sill have things you need to work out. I want my music to support itself so I can have schools for self growth, community outreach all the time. Give a platform to younger artist that love music the way I do. "
"Personally I wish one day soon I can run into a tour promoter or manager with a major artist to help me get on tour. So this world can get the best quality soulful HipHop they have been missing since the blu and exile dropped there project. I want this to be the start of my legacy. "Forget millions, I want to be able to save people and there children", or like Tupac said " In a position to make millions, but I wanna be in the position to make a difference". This is my new favorite saying and I believe this in my heart, chase a legacy not a check!!"
Is there anything else we should know? what is something we do not know about yourself or your music?
Before pursuing music with all that I have, I was heavy into the illegal street racing scene. 2002-2006 they made "Fast and the Furious" about my generation hahaha!!! But yup I am GM factory trained car technician. I love cars but hate the car industry. LoL!!! But yeah I love speed mainly sports cars corvettes, vipers, skylines, and supras. Don't get it twisted tho I will stop in mid sentence if I see a properly built DA/DC/EF/EG Integra or Civic, s13's s14's and DSM's yeah there ok hahahaha!!
Anything else we have not asked that we can add? Feel free to take the mic
At this point I am afraid of dying alone, never reaching my full potential as a man or artist because I wasted too much time. Resulting in a legacy that never got started. Really thats my poetic way of saying after the lights shut off and its my turn my main concern that know one will sing about me. But Peace and one Love young world till the end of the cosmos. And Rare Flavr gotta say thanks again much appreciated.
Yo thanks again so much guys I really appreciate this opportunity this is hopefully gonna make a difference in someones life.
As you can see @Culturemusik1 has a strong passion for music. There is something special about lyrical artists and the more we can bump music with a message the better for people and society in general. Have a listen to some of his favorite artists, as well as check his project 21 days to Glory! We seek unique and bold talent @rareflavr and we want to bring it to you on a solid platform. If you are not doing so already please give us a take a look at www.culturemusik.com featuring this Artist Snapshot of C.U.L.T.U.R.E.
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