Artist Snapshot: CLUTCHBOY KUMA (@CLUTCHBOYKUMA)

Being reliable is a skill and @Clutchboykuma has delivered. Combining worlds in music is a challenge and we found Clutchboy Kuma does just that. #RareFlavr had a chance to interview Kuma to learn about his influences, creative process, and goals for the future in collaborations.

   Akuma known as "clutchboy" and Kuma grew up in Nigeria West Africa and now lives in Maryland and Newark, Delaware. He moved to the east coast and was given the name "Clutchboy" Kuma for his reliability and clutch-ness. Throughout high school he started making music and enjoyed listening to a variety of artists including: Lil' Wayne, Drake, Led Zeppelin, Travis Scott, Kanye West, Sisqo, Aaliyah, and anything Timbaland had a credit on. #RareFlavr noticed a tone to his music  , which seems very cinematic, mood induced, and creative.  

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Kuma's interest in movies a big are a big influencer on his creative process; Ranging from the likings of Movie soundtracks including Transformers and Gladiator. His favorite movies include The Godfather, The Matrix, Oldboy, and Inception; a diverse catalog hence the title of his instrumental album, Mood Swings . Kuma mentioned, "Mood swings reflects my new transition in sound design. I want my music to be able to change and reflect the moods of the listeners as well as the producer." 

 The melodies and harmonies of his music stems from his African roots, but as far as the artwork and connection the history and culture of Baltimore plays a big part. The process of writing lyrics starts from observation and gaining intelligence reading. On the structure of songs, he takes a big credit in Orchestral Movie Soundtracks. Currently he uses some of his favorite programs/equip. to produce including:  FL studio, Cubase, Abelton, Akai Mini Keyboards, and Moog Analog Synthesizers. Overall,  he mentioned the importance of being consistent, adaptive, and open to new ideas are what will help him always connect with the people who listen to his music. 

 Currently he has several projects open to collaborate on. Kuma is looking for artists open to new creative ideas without a genre. Artists that can bring consistency,lyricism, talent and the "90s bounce" combined with sounds of the future. . Overall, his goal is to change the way we interpret music.

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Artist Snapshot: BOBBY BODEGA (@BOBBY.BODEGA)

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Bobby Bodega (@bobby.bodega) artist and musician born x raised in the Bronx, New York recently caught our attention as a voice and musician in the music industry that will not go unnoticed. Born and raised in the Bronx New York, Bobby has been molded by the people of his neighborhood hence the title of his branded website ( www.LiveFromMorrisHeights.com ). We asked him some questions to learn about himself as an artist, "Any Particular point in time you decided to take music more seriously? "  Bodega responded, "I kinda just fell into it, I didn't have music growing up other than listening to my pops playing Bob Marley on Saturday mornings. I started to use it as an outlet when I got older and took the opportunity to focus on doing something bigger than myself.. It's amazing the power of music has and how it allows you to connect with people you probably would have never met before". Bob comes up with song ideas mostly while in transit, but produces most all of his music organically in direct collaboration with his producers in the studio including the production group called Audio Never Dies.  He has two professionally released projects on his website: one 'Character's Welcome' and two 'Live From Morris Heights'. Most of the products used in the production process he mentioned are Abelton, Super 55 Microphone,  Yamaha Monitors Hs5's, and uses Dr. Dre Beat Headphones for personal use. Some upcoming clothing brands he mentioned also are Sherman Preston and Terry Winston. The success of his music has encouraged Live performance opportunities not only at SOBS and Mercury Lounge, but also has opened for PUSHA-T at a notable show at St. John's University. The overall goal for @bobby.bodega is to make good music people can relate to and put his city on the map and fall into people's Top 5 conversation. Also, his major goal is to build up and get a show at the Madison Square Garden and sell out a show. This artist has a unique soulful sound combined with deep lyrics. We highly encourage you to visit his website, browse, as well as listen to both projects he has released! Make sure you drop some comments and shares, and please provide comments below for feedback on the movement. 

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