Artist Snapshot: CinoEvil @cinoevilmusic

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CINOEVIL

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CINOEVIL MUSIC /// O.C.D MUSIC Photos: @RoyalCandidz

NEW JERSEY hip-hop Music Artist CINOEVIL and his crew with O.C.D are elevating levels. We are here to showcase their current work and find out more about cino and his come-up.

How did it all begin?

“When I was about 10 years old. My best friend’s older brother had low budget recording equipment in his room. He would make songs while we played video games. He was a singer.. still is. One day, he made a track and said he needed to find a rapper to get on the verse. So I went home and wrote the most unbelievably ignorant bars about my Lamborghini and being a trillionaire at the age of 10. Lmfao but I fell in love with the whole process of recording. It went on like that for two more years until I started taking it seriously.. Around the age of 13, a good friend of mine had committed suicide. I was the last person she tried to contact. I had a very hard time coping with it but I had found freedom in writing and getting my feelings out through poetry and hiphop. I made music from the heart for the first time and put it out on Facebook, YouTube and Soundcloud. I would get messages from people telling me how my songs and words touched them and helped them through their hard times. That’s when I truly fell in love with creating music. The feeling I got from hearing that my words helped people was greater than anything I’ve ever felt before. They say pain shared is pain lessened and that theory was 1000% true in my case”

photo: @royalcandidz @cinoevilmusic

How would you describe your music now?

“I feel I’ve stayed the same with the realness and truth in my music. I try to stay as honest as possible in the lyrics and speak on things that actually pertain to my life. I use music as my therapy works to its fullest potential is if you remain honest. What changed the most is the lyrics aren’t only about pain anymore. I touch on everything, both good and bad that I go through and see in my life. If i had to describe my music right now, I’d say it’s versatile. I bring a different vibe with each track… Different sub-genres of hip hop and different styles of rapping. I try to always keep the actual bars strong though whether I’m doing an ignorant autotuned track or if it’s straight old school boom bap rapping, I want the audience to be able to read the lyrics on paper and feel like they’re reading in depth poetry. Not just some braggadocious, fake luxury bars about things I don’t have.

photo:@royalcandidz @cinoevilmusic

How did you come up with the name “CinoEvil”?

“I had the name before I started rapping. My 4th grade teacher actually came up with it. My last name is Mancino. He always used to call me “Cino” for short. When he was taking attendance one day though, for whatever reason, he called me Cinoevil. And I just held onto it forever.”

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Tell us more about O.C.D Music, how would you describe the brand? How did that come together?

“O.C.D was formed when I was in high school. Probably around sophomore year. It originally was just me & 3 other artists. Wolfe, Vero & Nerson. It stands for “Obsessively Creative Deliquents”. The team started to build as our music got more love locally. We tried to put together a group of artists with all different styles and talents as nobody would get overshadowed. We consist of rappers, singers, producers, photographers, graphic designers & even a comedian as well. We all grew up in the Tristate area. Jersey, NYC & Philly mostly. Vero went off to pursue his craft solo. The team currently is me (Cinoevil), Wolfe, Ragz, Summonte, Nerson, Steamboat Crilly, Mustang Marinara, Hoodbabii, Imani DC, Morskamo, Jaded Shade & Dole. I would describe us as a family.”

checkout Cino’s Latest Release..

CINOEVIL “GLITTER AIN’T GOLD”

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Artist Snapshot- Avery Harden (@averyhardhiphop)

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What does it mean to be an underdog? What does it mean to be slept on? Avery Harden (@averyhardhiphop) was recently referred to us @rareflavr to feature in our next artist snapshot , and we had the chance to go over his new project, Atlantis , the main theme of Atlantis, his current relationships in music, and overall process.

At RareFlavr we are constantly seeking more music, talent and hardworking artists who are constantly developing their craft and have established themselves in music of all genres. Luckily we were introduced to another talented artist online Avery Harden. Thank you for tuning in to RareFlavr!

(Atlantis available below)

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Avery Harden (@averyhardhiphop) Nevada native, now residing in Los Angeles, California has been making music and developing his game over the years and has now released his 11th project —-truly a Hustle-Grind to accomplish that! As far as his music process, we learned more in detail of how this project came together and his overall process. He mentioned ,

“Beats are always first for me, I’ll search through what people send me. And I also go out looking sometimes. And the Collabs happen with the people I work super close with I pick the beat that would fit them best! We have a studio we are continuing to build in La Mirada, California we just stated the beginning of this year, before that we were in home studios or renting out hotels and recording in rooms… The writing process happens wherever inspiration develops honestly it’s not one particular place.”

The Studio is called, "Meditateabovmoon Studios”:

MEDITATEABOVMOON STUDIOS

“The studio name came from our collective so a couple of the guys on the project are my partners who own the studio with me:

Drivinchi - is meditative mindstate media

I’m ABOV- (a bunch of visionaries)

Issac Lawrence - is moon (masters of our now)

“That’s why its meditateabovmoon studios haha”

So once we learned how the project was made, we found out more about the Project itself,

AVERY HARDEN- “ATLANTIS" EP

ATLANTIS EP

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Atlantis in June 🔱🧜🏾‍♂️

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“The underdog concept is because I feel like I’m still being slept on. Humbly I’m super talented and hardworking, but I still feel like it gets over looked!”

At one-point or another we all can relate to being an underdog- which is important in society to continue to challenge yourself and grow as an artist, person, and in life. This is truly a strong body of work. In particular the metaphors, delivery, and story line of this project makes it an all-around solid body of work. This EP features 7 tracks, all with impressive transitions and easy-listening capabilities with some surprises.

(listen on soundcloud, spotify, itunes, apple music)

AVERY HARDEN ATLANTIS

As of Currently, Avery is working with a known independent label called “undercoverprodigy” and working to get signed through them. He currently works with the label and learning things about the industry and get to know one of his inspirations HOPSIN more. Jammie the label president, his been a major influence in setting the stage for Avery and gaining insights.

We asked how the relationships all began and forming with Undercover Prodigy,

“I actually been a fan (of Hopsin) since like 2011, they were looking for extras in his Crown Me video in 2012. From there I just made it a priority to know Jammie she was his assistant at the time I just made sure she always knew who I was and remembered my face. Time passed I kept getting invited and Hop started noticing me and late last year Jammie popped the question if I wanted to help out on the label working under her I did not hesitate and from there I’ve been building a relationship with everyone there. “ - Avery Harden

What have you learned from theses experiences?

“I have a different mindset when it comes to this music thing, I’m all about my fans! Idc about any other artist that are rocking with me I’m here to Please the fans and the fans only. I would encourage anyone to cherish their fans just as much as the music”

- Avery Harden

IG @averyhardhiphop

We like to give credit where it is due, and you can tell that Avery has been putting in loads of work to accomplish his dreams and make music. He is loyal to his fans and cares about the entire process. From creating 11 + projects, to starting a studio, to working with labels, he has definitely earned his position. We are inviting you to check out his project and decide for yourselves!

“.. I JUST LIKE TO PUSH THE PEACE, LOVE POSITIVITY AGENDA, LOVE YOURSELF AND LOVE PEOPLE AND DON’T BE A DICK HAHA” - AVERY HARDEN

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we are also going to be attaching some of his previous work, including Music Videos

AVERY HARDEN, “HEAVYWEIGHT”

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Artist Snapshot: Brenboy (@Brenboy503)

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Brenboy (@Brenboy503) is an interesting character. He recently dropped his first album called B.A.R.S. (Brendon Anthony Reyes Spits) this month which is now available on all streaming platforms. This includes 7 original tracks.

B.A.R.S. (album link)

IG @brenboy503 B.A.R.S.

B.A.R.S. (album link)

B.A.R.S, an album by Brenboy on Spotify

Brendon Reyes, was born in Germany, but grew up in southern Oregon. He moved to Portland in 2008 and started to compete in SLAM poetry contests. After taking 3rd place in the PNW at the collegiate level he began to turn his poems into raps. After that he dropped 2 mixtapes and an EP, but this is first album (dropped May 3rd, 2019. )

Now he runs a hip-hop show on 90.8 FM KBOO called (@ripcitybasement) where he does Interviews, Live Shows, Cyphers, and Battles .

We asked him how he was able to get into the position he is in now.. and through his response we learned how he created his way into it.

IG @brenboy503

“It’s kind of a long story, but the reader’s digest version is this… I went to school for music production in Portland and when I got done I went to this internship program, and I ended up being an intern at the radio station as a mixing engineer. From there, I realized that the real power is with the radio host, so I went to the station’s manager, I slapped a program proposal on his desk, slid it across, and told him what I wanted.. I told him I want to do the show here, Or I would basically take it to their competitors down the street. But uh i knew that the show was going to be a big hit, cous nobody else was doing anything like that in Portland.

.. So they gave me a pilot it got really good numbers we had 2,000 listeners on the first show, and from there it just took off and now we are on air and we do podcasts throughout the week so…

IG @brenboy503

… I call it rip city basement because it’s kind of like a mix between that old BET show rap city in the basement. It’s kind of a mix between that and the breakfast club. It’s kind of like we do interviews, but I also make the rappers spit something live.. Spit some exclusive shit you know? So all and all it’s just a show that gets a-lot of artists the press that they don’t have and the people who need opportunities that are really really talented but they don’t know how to get their foot in the door, I’m like really easily accessible. So that’s what makes the show special is like I am really at the street level you know? “

His show Rip City Basement attracts rappers from all over the world, Actors, Dancers, DJs and more! We asked what is one thing you have learned about your process , and any valuable tips for artists which has helped him stay focused/successful

He responded,

“exercise and drink water! I can rap and dance on stage for an hour straight with hardly any breaks, because I’m an athlete about my craft. I practice. I’m at the gym and in the steam room multiple times a week to practice my breath control. It also just puts me in a mediative state, which helps me focus when we go about my day”

Very well spoken and an excellent artist for us to feature!

We hope you are motivated by this artist snapshot feature and check out BrenBoy’s album, B.A.R.S, and Rip City Basement Podcast! Thank you for sharing #rareflavr

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Artist Snapshot: Apollo Mighty (@apollo_mighty)

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Apollo Mighty is an artist currently residing in Chicago, Illinois. He has been in the creative zone for a while, but right now he is stronger than ever. We recently connected with his team, other creatives around Chicago, and were given this opportunity to interview/showcase his work in the next Artist Snapshot. We learned more about himself as an artist during the creative process and who he is himself. We also had a chance to look at some of his previous work and there is Major Talent! #rareflavr

He recently has released a very special track titled, “Solid Gold” which you can find in the article. @apollo_Mighty

@Apollo_Mighty

“I feel powerful, capable, connected, vulnerable, worthy… Mighty!”

To start off- How would you describe the light of your talent? When Do you find yourself you are creating at your best of the best?

“The light of my talent comes from my vulnerability. I find that I create better when I ignore the fears and focus on what I love to do.”

Awesome- When You are dialed-in what do you primarily focus on the most? Your Pitch? Energy on the Track? Tone? Or just nailing the lyrics?

Also, how do you typically come up with lyrics?

“It depends. Sometimes I’m trying to capture the essence of the song by moving around and willing the emotion to guide the rhythm. Other times I hear the riff or the run or melody and build from there. I honestly take what ever raw material God gives me and work with it until I’m satisfied (or as close to satisfied as I can get). It can definitely be a lot of trial and error.”

What song have you made do you feel captures the best version of yourself the most?

“These are some of the best questions that anyone has ever asked me lol. I’m thinking in between my responses . Theres’s a few so let me really think. I’ll narrow it to four: Dark Side of the Moon/ Unsaid/Where' I’ve been. There was a time- kinda where I’m at Last song: Where I’m going and working my way to be. My songs are extensions of me and they represent my range and my truth but these came out evenly with very little effort on my part. These songs feel like gifts to me and when I get to perform them it doesn’t feel like I’m singing but more so like I’m simply breathing. These songs feel like magic to me.”

Thank you. When you perform live do you focus more on catering to the audience typically, or do you internally focus on performing at the highest level?

How would you yourself describe your live show?

“Quite honestly I love to perform live. Recording is great and it serves its purpose as fas as distribution and allowing my artistic expression to be showcased but for me at least I come to understand that recordings can be quickly consumed and forgotten. My live shows however can’t be ignored and can’t be forgotten. What I bring to my live sets is something that cannot be denied or replicated. I am my real self when I get up there.”

Nice- by the way the Name Apollo Mighty is phenomenal. How did you get lucky enough to be named that?

How did your name come to fruition?

“Apollo was a nickname I gave myself when I was a kid and I insisted everyone call me that. It eventually stuck. Haha. I added mighty when I was living in Chattanooga and I was describing what I feel when I sing. I feel powerful, capable, connected, vulnerable, worthy… Mighty!”

Awesome where do you currently reside? Where else have you lived throughout your lifetime. Has any of the places impacted yourself artistically? If so how so? And/or What does your ideal recording set up look like? Anything you need to have on your “recording rider” or rider in general? What is something that you need to get through a session?

“I’m currently in Chicago. I’ve only ever lived in Tennessee. Memphis for most of my life and Chattanooga for three years. I’m definitely influenced by the vibrancy of Chicago. Artist have definite sense of who they are and what they need to say and they don’t hesitate. Art and the community around it are respected here. I like that. I attribute my soulfulness to Memphis of course but it’s more than that. Memphis was the first place I was given the opportunity to be heard and gain confidence. That has influenced my music more than anything. It gave me the courage to come to a new city and step into booths and onto stages. The recording situation I’m in now is my ideal setup. It’s a studio ran by a group of truly dope creatives. They’re all friends and they run this amazing studio here in Chicago. Honestly the space itself embraced me the first time I went there. They have everything I need and they’re professional which I absolutely have to have. The space is kinda hippie (ish) with tapestries on the walls and conversations about tripping happening all around but when it’s time to work they go in. The film each of your sessions so you can have that for promo and they’re just great guys. I was searching for a space for so long and I’m glad I was brought there. Huge shout to the guys over at Honey Jam Records. “

Amazing how do you feel about your music where it is at now? See you just released Solid Gold. Is that a single or a project for future release or just a single? How did you come up with Solid Gold?

“My plan right now is to release an entire EP at top of next year. I’m really inspired right now and I’m also ready to work. I’m probably more focused than ever right now.”

That’s awesome. Do you plan on performing any of your music live in the near future? Also how long have you been making music for? Do you have music in your family history?

What are some of your main influences in and outside of music?

“Yeah I’m adding a bunch of house shows and open mics to my schedule. My goal is to really build up a strong following in Chicago Right Now and I think it’s cool to do that with a GrassRoots Vibe. My faith influences my music as well as my day to day life and struggles. I’ve been making music since I was 7 and there are a few singers in my family as well.”

That’s great what do you typically look for as characteristics in other people either when building a team or collaboration with others?

“Absolutely. I go off vibes and natural chemistry. When I’m building with people I look for people who can do things that I can’t and who I can respect When collaborate it’s the same things but there has to be a fluidity in the energy that we share and vibe during conception.”

Great what is something we should know about you? Anything else you want to have that we have not covered? What ar eyou looking to accomplish or do in the near future with outgoing projects? What can we expect next?

“There are actually a couple of things I’d like to say to the future me when I read back on this. I know this isn’t exactly what you asked but hey. Lol. My response is as follows:

Right now and over the last few months you’ve hidden from. I know I scare you just like you know I’m your only real power. I’m your truth I am your freedom. Right now at this moment I can see you. I’ve seen you lie in bed until it’s time to go see people and you begin to put the mask on. I know that even though you make bomb music, have an amazing family and have finally fallen in love you still feel inadequate.

I can only say one thing:

It’s not about you. It’s never gonna be about you (like ever) And that it changes when you do. Love you homie”

We are grateful to have featured this next artist snapshot featuring Apollo Mighty. The Art and Music out of Chicago is truly passionate and talented. There are some common threads and lessons we can learn from other artist’s experiences and are happy to have learned more about music, creating, and listening to more quality content.

Apollo Mighty has released a very musical track Titled, Solid Gold- (Listen Below).

PROJECTED RELEASE DATE OF THE NEXT PROJECT IS 11/11/2019- STAY TUNED AND FOLLOW (@APOLLO_MIGHTY) FOR FULL PROJECT RELEASE!!!!

Solid Gold, a song by Apollo Mighty on Spotify

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Our #RareFavorite Track of Apollo Mighty by far is “There was a Time” produced by The AquaDice. (listen below on Bandcamp) Awesome sound- Great sample from Mike Snow- Animal

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Artist Snapshot: OG DENZO (@denzo2x)

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The following text and content is compiled from responses of a @RareFlavr X @denzo2x interview:

Recently we had the opportunity to connect with @denzo2x NorthSide (NorthPole) of Chicago Native to discuss up and coming opportunities within the music industry and business as a music entrepreneur. He mentioned to us he has been in the music game for about two years now and is looking to take a serious step further as he releases his next projects. He has always been a fan of music growing up and the power it has to influence other people. To Denzo, it is all about gaining enough influence to create a positive impact. It helps his mentality to remain sharp, because you have to think on a higher scale to create. For him it is all about where you can take a listener mentally. He loves music where the song describes real life events that are taking place. He also explained how enjoys where music is currently, because different sounds are accepted more than ever.

A piece of the creative process-

In the beginning he would receive beats and break them down individually with his voice. Afterwards, he writes about half of the song and finishes the other half in the studio.

“It’s crazy because sometimes I write in parts whether that be writing uh hook of a song, then the bridge following a verse etc. sometimes my mind be all over the place so I just getta feeling for each part of the beat and capitalize off of it. “ -D.LaFlair

“I try to back myself into a corner before sessions to see what I can really come up with because my camp likes to keep it professional as far as time management so I know I have to come into studios prepared to a high degree.” - OG DENZO

@denzo2x Twin Blicky’s

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songs & projects

“One of the toughest singles I will be releasing is called “Lights On Me” I really feel like it’s going to be my best song visually and promotional wise I’m releasing it November 10th officially. I feel like it’s the perfect follow up song behind the couple visuals and releases I do have out and I plan on taking all of my supporters through the entire process of creating it up to the video. It was originally produced by Mic Will @_ogmicwill on IG and engineered by Banks @banksthegenius on IG. I’m extremely appreciative of these release date.” - OGDENZO

FAST FORWARD NOVEMBER 10TH : LIGHTS ON ME VIDEO !!! OUT NOW!!!

Studio Session @denzo2x

He started performing by himself several months ago. His first performance was in Atlanta at Club Knockout Bar & Lounge and since then he began picking up serious speed. He said he loves doing shows because gets to meet people face to face and have them see the real him. His last three shows have went well and will be releasing a show recap video pertaining each song he promotes heavily. He has been on the radio once and had three songs played live through “NorthSide Plugged” . He has a couple radio station interviews coming up and will be in rotation. The EP is currently untitled but will have six tracks that all compliment each other and will be uploaded closer to winter/ December time, but is excited to put a stamp on the game and represent the city.

Live Performance @denzo2x

@denzo2x Chicago Bulls

Favorite Chicago Team

“My favorite team is The Bulls - not big on sports teams right now cause i feel the organizations aren’t making all of the right decisions but when Derrick Rose was at large I was the most excited about Chicago. Spent most of my youth playing basketball Fell in love with it an early age and never looked back I put a lot of work in tot the game and In return it shaped my character. “- OG DENZO

@denzo2x on twitter

We are glad to have brought you this artist snapshot feating Denzo, the creative process, influence, and life brought to his music. Please comment, like, share this post, as well as follow his social media to be on the lookout for upcoming music/video releases over next couple of months including “Lights on Me”. Thank you for following @rareflavr. Bring life to your music and music to life. Music evolves when the sounds are rare. #rareflavr

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Artist Snapshot: KaSean (@bobbytenderlove)

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The following text/photos are comprised of a RareFlavr X KaSean Interview: 

@Rareflavr x @bobbytenderlove

KaSean (@itsbobbytenderlove) is a creative artist on the rise from the SouthSide of Chicago, IL. We recently had the opportunity connect and feature his music in this next Artist Snapshot. We like to work with hungry artists on the rise, and who are looking to make a name for themselves in the entertainment/music industry and connect their work to others. This post is intended to get an introduction of himself as an artist, an intro to the music, and ideas in-progress.  Thank you to all readers, viewers, and listeners for following, commenting, and sharing this content.

intro

KaSean was born and raised & currently resides on the Southside of Chicago, IL . At an early age, he fell in love with the art of producing and began making music at 14 years old. More recently however, he has put that on hold realizing he has a greater passion for writing. 

"I think music found me because a lot of music before I was introduced to the likes of Lil Wayne and 50 cents I just couldn't stand, but those were the two artists that made me pay a lot more attention to hiphop and from there I just went backwards to learn the true essence of hip hop and found my own way of expressing it."- Kasean

We wanted to find out an intro about his background & process getting involved in music. He began to freestyle at an early age with his brother and while he was listening to some JAY-Z mixtapes. He started to wonder if he could make tracks of his own. As years went on and he progressed, he then realized that writing music something he has always been passionate about.

Pure HIP HOP & OUT OF THE BOX THINKING

Studio tracks and pushing singles is currently in the mix for KaSean, but we wanted to find out more about his unique style, sound, and influences. He mentioned just life and general and the GRIND. We all experience similar lives in the face of obstacles, but forming his own struggles and life situations into a successful process to overcome that adversity is a craft in itself. This is what it is all about.  When you get lost you can find your way by overcoming the challenges through hard work, gratitude, and excellence. The most motivating thing to him is the flourishing stage. When an Artist Makes it out of adversity and finally reaches a flourishing, prospering stage. This is something that many people strive for and it is very exciting to see artists and people reach their full potential and go past it even further! Making it your own.

@bobbytenderlove

WHAT DO YOU NEED FOR THE BEST WORK?

"When I write it has to be alone I can do it around other people but I prefer to be alone. I need about 2 blunts and hella snacks and lots of water always drink water. "

- Kasean

ideas in progess

Currently KaSean is working with producers to build up his catalog and unique sound. Along with collaborating with producers including Vince at Swift Road Studios-- he plans to put out more singles which you can find on Apple Music, YouTube, Spotify, as well as Soundcloud.  The Singles he has out right now are "The Intro" and "I Remember" See below

THE SOUNDS

The Intro, a song by Kasean on Spotify

I Remember, a song by Kasean on Spotify

Find Kasean on Apple Music (click image)

Follow Kasean on Soundcloud

@bobbytenderlove

We are grateful for this Artist Snapshot Featuring @bobbytenderlove  to showcase an intro of himself as artist, his new music, and influence. You can find @bobbytenderlove as well as links below to follow him on Twitter, Apple Music, and Youtube. INQUIRIES @ KASEANMUSIC@GMAIL.COM  Music is a creative form of expression and we think that KaSean proves the fact that you can turn nothing into something with influence and being patient enough to realize your purpose and gravitate towards your passions and skills. Creation is apart of the key components of life. Process is apart of the equation to endure.

@bobbytenderlove

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Artist Snapshot: FleshXFur (@fleshxfur)

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The following content/text and artist snapshot is comprised of a Rareflavr x John Welch interview:

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John Welch @fleshxfur is a talented artist originally from a suburb located in Toronto, Canada, but currently resides on the British Colombia Vancouver island. We are grateful for the opportunity to feature this next artist snapshot , as well as all of the support this region of the world has shown us @rareflavr Thank you

fleshXfur

Instagram: @fleshxfur 

fleshxfur originated from John's Photography Business- Originally called, 'John Welch PhoDography' (an exclusive dog photographer), however he began to incorporate working with people, so developed the name to become, 'Flesh + Fur Photography'.  He chose to use it as his rapper name because not only is it unique,  but it showcases his real passion for dogs, photography, music, and links it all together. 

Photo property of @fleshxfur: (Effy LP cover art )-- Olivia the Doberman

The Effy LP by FleshXFur has been released and recorded at the Lyrics Studio in Victoria BC with Eddy on the boards. - This is a high-quality studio production with vocals put through on a Slate Mic. Almost every track on this LP is produced by someone different. Eddy Vocals Customizes the tracks and did all recording, mixing, and dropped the hook for the 'Know Me' collaboration with Spictacular and Mr. ESQ-- This project also includes a collaboration with an underground artist from Denver, Doozy Doo.

FLESHXFUR--- EFFY LP

Listen here on Spotify

Effy Lp, an album by Fleshxfur on Spotify

fleshXfur- 'Bridges' Prod. by Syndrome (official music video)

GOALS / PLANS FOR FUTURE

• Goal to Collaborate with Stuey Kubrick, (fb) Stuey Kubrick (vimeo)

• Enhance performance and continue to do live shows in preparation for a France/Holland Tour in Spring 2019.

• Grow FanBase/Listeners- Listen & Follow FleshXFur (Links below).

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final words?

"Don't Litter"

- FleshXFur

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Artist Snapshot: MyNxGGAE (@MyNxGGAE)

Originality is THE QUALITY we seek before creating an Artist Snapshot on our blog.  We work to find artists with unique capabilities, style, and sound; We respect the hustle and people with " RareFlavr "

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 Pop-culture typically has a common theme with music and what makes a "hit".

Our goal is to find artists who sound nothing like what's trending and are in it to make dope music without copying style. 

Artists who create content for what they think is cool rather than what's "trending" is what it's all about

The great thing about social media is that we are able to network with creatives all over the world. We value rare artists who create their own path and work hard to enhance their skills.

Recently, we had the opportunity to interview an intelligent Artist @MyNxggaE and asked him to share some knowledge, music, and gain some perspective on the industry and social awareness #share #rareflavr

MY NXGGA E

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IT ALL STARTS WITH INFLUENCE

"yea I've always had an interest in art and the overall creative process. As a kid I did oil painting, wrote short stories, played a few instruments (drums, cornet, sax). As I got older I got really into graphic design, photography. The biggest influence on me artistically is probably a combination of Langston Hughes and John Coltrane. Jazz was awe inspiring to me as a kid; the complexity, the unpredictability, it was truly soulful music. Thats what got me into playing sax. I got a big ass book of Langston Hughes poetry when I was in high school that man was truly a prolific writer defining social awareness. In a more modern sense Kanye has been HUGE for me. His work with the MPC is forever an inspiration to my production and arrangement. "

GEOGRAPHY

" No actually I was not born and raised in St. Louis. Both my parents are Jamaican. I was actually born in Milwaukee and grew up all over the country (WI, OH, MD, CA) to name a few; I actually went to 3 different high schools in 4 years. But I've been in STL for about 10 years now and it's played a very instrumental role in my social awareness. St. Louis has such a rich and storied black history from the ville and kinloch, historically strong black communities that survived segregation era to the harsh realities of East St. Louis, and the racial injustices plaguing the north city as well as St. Louis County in areas like Ferguson. And this is a history that is not singular to St. Louis but rather something I saw in Baltimore, Chicago, DC, NYC, etc. all across the country as I grew up; Black communities struggling to survive while in search of the American dream. " 

MENTORS, INSPIRATION, INTERESTS, AND INSTRUMENTS

"My musical influences are always changing depending on what music I'm currently fixating on, I think it's my ADD at work. Right now I'm on a synths kick so Devonte Hynes, Majid Jordan, Ryan Hemsworth; but overall Future, Pharrell, Drake, George Clinton, Linkin Park, J-Dilla, and Erykah Badu. The artist that speaks to me the most in music is by far Kanye West; watching him journey from college burnout backpack rapper to media mogul and all the bumps is between is inspiring; his producer/rapper/brand model changed not only the music industry but the fashion industry as well. Musically I feel like Kanye always exemplified what first peaked my interest in hip-hop, the complexity in the musical arrangements to the level of full classical compositions. Lyrically Kanye has always been both deeply personal and yet socially and culturally aware which is a difficult balance in the climate of the early 2000s.

PRODUCTION/EQUIPMENT/INFLUENCE

"Yea I started producing because I kinda have an obession with "cloud rap" like an other world production sound; I absolutely love my Akai MPC Studio best piece of equipment in my studio (even though I do have an MPC Live still working out the kinks the learning curve is crazy). I use my numark mixtrack controller for some chops. I usually do my own masters so i got my jbl monitors, steinberg audio interface, rode nt1 cuz rode mics are amazing for low resonating vocals, my bass guitar, and a fender amp for extra bass. As a Virgo I always favor the here and now over the past, I draw a lot of inspiration from 70s funk, 80s synths, 90s boom bap, but the music that speaks to me the most is the music I'm listening to now. Princess Nokia, Northeast Party House, The Neighborhood, NxWorries, Kaytranada, Steve Lacy, Smino, SZA, and Ravyn Lenae "

LIVE SHOWS, ENTERTAINMENT, STAGE PRESENCE, STUDIO SESSIONS

" Showcase Tour hit me up, I think they found my info on reverbnation. It was an amazing opportunity for an artists showcase, a nation-wide tour, but each stop being filled with 10+ Local Artists. The show was amazing first time I've performed since I had my first child so I was a bit nervous, but once I got on stage it was all muscle memory lol. I do everything I can to bring my audience into those late night studio sessions with me, so I chose tracks that I think translate well atmospherically. I am always impressed by the energy of live rock shows so I do all my vocals live no backing track, give the crowd something that sticks with them, memorialize the moment. Low-Key I'm cooking up on adding live elements to the song arrangement too (reference that MPC Live I mentioned earlier) and I've been working with a jazz fusion band of late so new things are coming soon. My favorite track to perform is probably That's My Nxgga Prod by @vaughnvibes. The beat has that classic boom bap/J-Dilla feel so it seems perfect to recreate the energy of The Get Down that I was obsessing over at the time I first heard the beat. It has some good call and response portions to get the crowd involved and then showcases my lyrical ability and range well. Yea I'm glad you caught the easter egg of The Store Run; it was a track I made inspired by the nostalgia of me and my less reputable cousins stepping out during thanksgiving to hit the "store run" and come back eyes redder than the devil is and ready to eat lmao. So it was just something creative to commemorate the season; I like making tracks that are real conceptual sometimes. I produced the beat and then just freestyled in rounds like how you take turns spitting over the radio in the car during the hotbox. "

My Nxgga E - "We Jammin" Black Friday Cypher @ 2720 Cherokee St Louis, MO

PERSONAL BRANDS/ UPCOMING PROJECTS

"Negus is my own creation a combination of lifestyle brand and multimedia company. It represents my internal struggle for identity as a black man in America. Negus is the amharic word for king a or a god a title given to rules of Ethiopia the only African country to not be colonized; however it also phonetically is pronounced much like niggas the racial epithet meant to strip black people of the value in our ancestral heritage. Negus is actually the name of my next project, a self produced EP slated to drop this summer. I've been working on this project for 2-3 years now so I've been teasing about it in visuals and making merch to self-fund production costs. The Champion collaboration I did with Negus for the Store Run/Thank You hoodies was just extra sauce cause the track felt like it fit the season so well I needed something to physically commemorate the experience. "

ADVICE FOR YOUNG ARTISTS, STAGE PRESENCE

" Honestly repetition is the father of all learning. I think practicing your material constantly allowing your music to become just muscle memory is key. I treat the lyrics almost like a mantra, reminding myself of the feeling and emotions that I poured into the music so that i can best portray them in my delivery. I'd also say that working the stage is key; having an understanding of how to have good stage presence can go a long way. Negus was made for live shows so while I do have video treatments formulating for a few of the songs, my first step is to bring the material to a live audience likely through a listening session our live showcase this summer in conjunction with the projects release. "

mynxggae.com

FUTURE OF MUSIC

"The future of music looks bright I see the elements of hip-hop being rearranged not only by the popularity of EDM but also due to the rise of urban contemporary music. I think groups like NxWorries give rebirth to atmospheric hip hop, the latest class of MPC producers (Kaytranada, Sango, Knxwledge) are proof that the legacy of JDilla lives and breathes in a newer generation. The future of the music industry however is on an interesting path. For better or worse the culture IS changing. The release of music has been drastically effected by the success of streaming platforms. Despite the best attempts at combating the diminishing market such as Beyonce Lemonade album releasing with no marketing seemed to only slowed the inevitable; and thus new platforms, and business models must be built. Fashion has always been an important outlet for musicians to display their creativity but the collaboration strategy has given what was mostly a marketing strategy real teeth allowing for strong gains for brands like adidas, supreme and puma putting their product in front of larger audiences and giving them access to a greater range of materials to create from. "

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Make sure have a listen to some of his tracks on Soundcloud above or here: My NXGGAE Soundcloud. Our favorite Track is the Store Run Freestyle- think the beat has the hip hop feel and the flow is original.  Also, the Leave Y'all Track feat the instrumental of Future's "Percocets and Strippers" 

Make sure you check out 3AM in the CHI the sample is fantastic "houston atlanta vegas" sample is on point

We are grateful had the opportunity to create this artist snapshot and learn more about the influence of @mynxggae. If you Have a listen to some of the projects he has released on soundcloud feel free to like and share the music. Thankfully we are able to learn more each day about artists, the creative process and enjoying the talent and creative influence. Feel free to share this post and check out the instagram links below. -RAREFLAVR 

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Artist Snapshot: LARCIN (@_LARCIN_)

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From Poland to the U.S.A. @_Larcin_ is a hip-hop artist that has a unique personality and story. Larcin was originally born in Poland and came to the USA when he was 8 years old and moved three times before finally settling in in Park Ridge IL with his family. He has been associated with music his entire life. He began playing piano at 10 years old and sang in his Church Choir until he was 16 years old. During his teenage years he also picked up guitar. 

@_Larcin_ on Instagram

He started writing rhymes when he was 16-17 years old and At 17, he was arrested for possession of weed and was sent to Cook County.   The administration at Cook forgot to input his bail, So he had to stay in jail for 4 days. Although he has had some challenges along the way, there is still music to be made and we took some time to learn about his motivation and upcoming projects. 

In the beginning, Larcin wrote raps on his phone until one of his friends @SAPA INCA took him to the studio.  About 6 months ago he started to think of rap names. That is where LARCIN was created. Before that, his first rap name was herb-- all of his close friends called him HERB from ages 12 and at 19 changed it to MARCIN The dream and at 22 LARCIN.

More Recently, the projects he's working on is an ep called, "Life Aint What it Seems"EP that is coming out in mid February with Features from brewski, sapa inc and blunt gutta.

 

Larcin was raised by polish parents who are very against drugs and very religoius but very musical.  His influence comes from first ever rap D12 my band and 50 cent in the club then fell in love with hiphop and rap. He has been expanding his musical ear ever since but lover of 90s and 2000s rap the most. 

He mentioned he listens to alot of Jim Rohn who is a motivational speaker and who has a lot of inspiration in his life. and gets a lot of inspiration looking for and listening to people and see how their lives everyone has traveled a different journey and it's cool to see where they came from.

"i try to be original but i love different kinds of music not just rap i listen to a little bit of everything except country" -larcin

What do you look for in music what do you appreciate the most that most people take for granted?

"I look to make something that can catch people's ear something that can get stuck in people's heads so they come back and listen to it again and have that tune in their head all day long! I try to appreciate the little things and be happy with what i have now because i know that so many people in the world have it so much worse than me. My favorite quote,"its better to be prepared for an opportunity and not have one, then to have an opportunity and not be prepared"- Whitney Young

 

"Behind Larcin is just a kid that's trying to leave a mark in the world and help as many people as I can to get where they want to get in life."- Larcin

What to expect next coming weeks

The "Life ain't what it seems ep" with features from brewski and sapa inca and blunt gutta and a couple of singles dropped after the ep.

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