Artist Snapshot: OG DENZO (@denzo2x)

September 18, 2018

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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

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!!!

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.

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

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Artist Snapshot: KaSean (@bobbytenderlove)

September 11, 2018

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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.

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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.

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

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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.

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Artist Snapshot: FleshXFur (@fleshxfur)

August 28, 2018

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

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

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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.

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

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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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"Don't Litter"

- FleshXFur

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Artist Snapshot: TOMMY NUTTER (@itstommynutter)

June 5, 2018

Artist Snapshot: Tommy Nutter (@itstommynutter)

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We want to create a unique post about yourself and learn about your creative process, products you use, and skills you have learned to position yourself as an artist, teacher and entrepreneur.

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CREATIVE PROCESS

I'm always thinking of new sounds and concept for music. Even when I'm deep in conversation with people I often have a beat going in the back of my mind. This means I'm easily motivated, but the hard part is having the time to let that motivation do its thing.

I'm one of those people who doesn't read instruction booklets, and who would rather sit there for hours figuring out something on my own than watching a tutorial, so a lot of the skills I've developed have been problems that I've come to know how to fix not by learning from others but through trial, error, and inspiration.

That being said, once I figure something out, I tend to stick with it for a while to fully explore its capabilities.

I tend to think more clearly about music and concepts when I'm driving. I don't listen to much music in the car but in a way I'm constantly listening to the music in my head making changes and trying out new sounds, then when I get back to the studio its either all forgotten, or I'm in the mood to bang it out on the MPC.

My studio setup right now is a custom built PC with more Hard drives than I could ever want and a high end skylake processor. I run the Komplete Audio KA6 interface with my MPC and turntable, and a M-audio Code 61. One of the most important things to me is good reference monitors. I use the Maudio BX8 which I've come to know inside out over the past couple years. I also have a small cube speaker, multiple earbuds, a 2.1 Logitech speaker sub system, and my car parked just outside so checking the mix on multiple sources is never a problem. I also have my guitars and my guild starfire bass, as well as drumsticks, a coffee can shaker, a Kick drum and other little bits of percussion.

I see people drawing in midi notes all the time on the Internet but I could never do that, I need hardware for sure.

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VERSATILITY

If my most recent piece of work isn't my best then I feel like I'm either going backwards or I'm not putting in enough effort. I don't have a set thing I like to work on most, as I'm inspired by so many different things. However I want to acknowledge that for me this can be a bad thing. I find it hard to niche down in one certain area so I feel like my progress in making sales or appealing to certain markets is definitely hampered by this. In some ways its a good thing that I can be so versatile but in terms of business its quite hard to know who to target. I think I get the most satisfaction out of mixing someone's song and completely blowing them away with the mix, more than I do making a beat and then mixing it and hearing the finished result.

ALWAYS LEARNING

I feel like I'm always learning, I feel like I've got so far yet to go, and the weird thing is, with mixing, you can be satisfied with your mix at any point in your career, and have no idea what could make that mix better, but someone like pensado or Greg wells would be able to hear things you don't even have any idea of. That's what excites me, if I'm happy with where I'm at now, just imagine how happy with myself ill be in ten years.

keep LEARNING

This is the methodology I want to bring to my viewers or followers, to be happy with where you're at, and to keep learning so that enjoyment grows over time. I think having an understanding of the concept behind how things work, rather than specific instructions on how to configure specific plugins etc only serves to make you learn faster and develop a better knowledge of sound engineering . See Example Tutorial https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v0EDJW48q-E

I upload a beat every week to youtube and facebook, and it has buy links to my beatstars store itstommynutter.beatstars.com. Link Here https://itstommynutter.beatstars.com/ I've sold a few online, but I'm the worst at business and marketing and feel I'm still in the early stages of trying to learn how to make money on the web from leasing beats. I also try to upload either a cooking video or some type of tutorial or vlog.

As for mixing and mastering I get a lot of work from freelance websites such as fiverr Link Here https://www.fiverr.com/itstommynutter/mix-and-master-your-song-or-instrumental?arrived_from_manage_gigs=true&display_share=true and I work with local artists who come to record at my home studio. If people need mixing and mastering, looking for crisp vocals and luscious reverbs, hard hitting kicks and deep full bass, they should visit itstommynutter.com Link Here https://itstommynutter.com/ and listen to the portfolio. I have all my prices listed and do special discounts for Albums or Demos.

I also try to write a blog post every now and again and make them a little bit different than your usual music blog. I try to be quite philosophical about the whole thing. Link Here https://itstommynutter.com/blog-2

"I consider myself a creative person, on a journey with music by my side, trying to enjoy and learn as much about music as possible whilst fitting in real life problems like needing money to live. My journey leads me to meet people, and its so great to meet and talk to people who are similarly engrossed in this whole music thing, so if I can be of any assistance or help then I guess I'm an educator, but if left to my own devices I'm most definitely a producer, but that doesn't necessarily mean quantity over quality."

I've been making beats for 4 years now, and learning to mix and master properly for about 3 and a half years, although I've been songwriting and playing guitar since being a young teenager. In my late teens I was also in a few Pop Punk Bands and acoustic projects.

MIXING AND MASTERING

If people want their song mixed or mastered its important for me to get the price conversation out of the way first. If I get a client who starts his story telling me he's had car troubles this month so cant afford to spend more than $25 to get his song mixed, then I plainly lay out what he's got to expect for his $25. More often than not, this guys songs are all about getting money and popping bottles.

Once were past that stage and hopefully I know the client takes their music career seriously, i like to get some of examples of the sounds they like, the artists they aspire to, and any inspirations or expectations they have about their vocal and the sound of the instrumental or drums.

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M&M PROCESS

I usually do one mix after that and send the client a quickly mastered mp3 to gauge how they feel about it and if they have any further instruction. Sometimes they're completely happy, other times they just ask for small changes.

After that we repeat the process until they're happy, and I leave the mix for a few days before checking and mastering (if I'm doing the mastering too). At that point ill also make bus compression decisions depending on if the mix is getting sent on to a separate mastering engineer or not.

When the job is done, usually the client and I will continue to speak about their upcoming projects, what their plans are, and who they're working with at the moment, and usually I end up getting a little repeat business further down the road.

I do enjoy learning about my clients and I get to hear a lot of new styles of music and get to gauge what sounds people are into as well. Its very interesting to me and also helps out a lot with the music production side of things.

music

I've always been a fan of pop punk, which led me to unplugged sessions where id see amazing artists doing live raw performances of songs I already knew. I saw how songs could be changed and given different senses of intimacy and reality and just fell in love with acoustic singer songwriter type stuff. I love the new childish gambino album, it reminds me of pink floyd and the doors, but I still enjoy listening to korn every now and again.

There's also mainstream songs and Pop songs that I love, so I don't think I have a specific genre I listen to. As for hip hop, I will say that I've never been a lyrics kinda person, I tend to listen to the music way more than the lyrics, but even if the tune is bangin, I still cant stand certain tones of voice and find them unenjoyable to listen to.

WALK-IN SONG

I think it'd have to be superman by goldfinger. The brass in that makes me so happy and giddy, its just a bangin song for a real good happy time. All my friends would be there high fivin me, everyone would be smilin and eatin hot dogs and pizza. ye that'd be awesome.

MENTORS

I think elon musk is on the right track to better humanity, and I think neil degrasse tyson is doing his thing to keep us smart, I have people who I really respect, but I think my main thing I look up to is my own plans. Every now and then I get a notepad, I draw a little stick figure in the middle, and lots of lines comin from it, and I write down what I want or what I want to achieve in the following months. It helps me focus and I get to decide my own future.

APPRECIATION

When working with an artist I'm looking for how devoted they are, and if they are in it for the passion of the music, or they just want the lifestyle. That usually defines how much work they wanna put in, but people are weird creatures, it takes me a while to figure them out.

DAY IN THE LIFE

A typical day means waking up at 9am, drinking two coffees and watching youtube for an hour before I can function properly, then I start working on mixing for clients, taking breaks in between to do my correspondence or work on my website. Usually whatever project I'm working on takes however long it takes, and then I eat. Sometimes I forget. Then at about 9pm I'm usually in the mood to make a some beats or work on some beats that need finishing, and I get to bed at around 2am, although the big reference monitors have to go off at about 10.30 as I live in an apartment.

PERFECT DAY

My perfect day would be spent mixing for major artists, still within my own home studio, but knowing that Im getting paid for my time means that id be able to put my everything into that mix, and at the end if I blow them away with the mix then I feel like I've accomplished greatness and I feel validated for the hours I've spent learning and grafting, and feel thankful that the time spent has made someone else so happy.

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Artist Snapshot: MyNxGGAE (@MyNxGGAE)

March 6, 2018

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

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. "

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_)

January 9, 2018

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.

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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Artist Snapshot: C.U.L.T.U.R.E.

September 5, 2017

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!

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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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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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Artist Snapshot: TRAKKSOUNDS (@trakksounds)

August 1, 2017

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Garrett Brown, TRAKKSOUNDS (@Trakksounds) is a Music Producer and Recording Engineer from the City of Houston, TX. We discovered his music while networking on Instagram and we are able to share with some information on his current projects, influences, and advice for young producers. You can see that Garrett has built himself up in the game and we are grateful to feature this Artist Snapshot today featuring Trakksounds.

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Out Right Now is his Collaborative Project called, "The Other Side". This project features artists who have over 57 Million views on YouTube. Some of the more well-known he has worked with include: T2 Ghetto Hippie, Kirko Bangz, Devin the Dude, and Dizzy Wright.

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What was the music scene like for you growing up in Texas? What got you influenced into music? Any Specific band, movie, etc?

"The Music Scene for us is very diverse. We have a strong Rock, Soul, and Hip-Hop influence so I grew up on things like UGK and ZZ Top which is a crazy combo lol. My dad played guitar, harmonica, and sang so I always had music all around me. My favorite artist is Jay-Z and favorite producer is Timbaland so watching those two made my inspiration go through the roof. All my friends were getting into rapping or different things so I just kinda naturally slid into making beats. " - Trakksounds

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We noticed you've worked with some big named rappers and singers. What was that transition looking like starting from making beats in High School to featuring artists like 2 Chainz and Scarface?

"Man it kinda just started happening because i was so persistent on the internet. I was hitting people every day like let me send beats, let me send beats, let me send beats lol. Eventually the 2 Chainz placement happened and I just kept at it. Every little placement opened the doors for my big placements and I worked with a lot of up and comers before my first big track so I was just staying patient because I could feel it coming"

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That's sick persistence was the key. Is your studio set up in Houston? Do you do a home studio or somewhere you rent out or someone you know own a studio? Or mostly remote traveling w/ your studio?

"I have a home studio and a like office studio called IMIX Studios that I bring clients to and did a lot of my biggest tracks there in Houston." - Trakksounds

Nice what is your favorite Kit to use? Drums trumpets, organs, 808's etc and why? Also, what types of equipment is essential for a successful session?"

"My favorite kits are probably my own that I make from random sounds lol. I have all types of random equipment in sessions from keyboards, guitars, talkboxes, percussion, etc. But gotta have a keyboard only mainly and I can make it happen. I can even use my laptop keyboard and make some tracks."

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On Trakksound's YouTube Channel, he not only showcases tracks he has made but also a glimpse into the actual creative process. If you are interested in learning about that creative process check out his YouTube Channel Here. As well as a quick "The Other Side Documentary"

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What would you say is some important advice for aspiring producers and young artists? What has been a key to your success?

"I would be ready to do a lot of unpaid or way below what you think is your value because at this point you have to build your name as a producer as much as an artist and brand yourself. " - Trakksounds

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Not only does Trakksounds produce music, but he teaches music as well. He provides hands-on training for producers of all skillsets.

Last year he offered online training as well as in-person training to teach producer fundamentals. This includes techniques inside AND outside the studio including: Production, Songwriting, Networking, How to get paid, and more.

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As you can see persistence has been one of the major factors of Trakksound's success and progression as well as his ability to teach music. If you follow Trakksounds on Instagram you can see he even landed song placements on TV. Most recently a track he produced called "Drug$" by himself, HeartBeat'z group called "Funk In the Trunk" , Sydney Jane , and was placed by Dynamic Producer on TNT's show Claws. Follow @trakksounds on Twitter to Find out more information and make sure you share the article!

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Artist Snapshot: IBRA (@WORLDOFIBRA)

July 4, 2017

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IBRA (@worldofibra) is a talented, CONSISTENT, & lyrical artist hailing from the amazing and extremely talented culture of Chicago, IL. He is a member of the @worldofi collection from the city of Chicago, which is a company that empowers artists and has made a significant impact not only on music, but on society humanitarianly (WorldOfI). There is not only history and culture coming from this area of the Globe, but also hardworking talent and we are ecstatic to present this artist and creative musician for you today! #rareflavr #dftm

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Ibra has been making music for over the past 7 years. We asked who were his main influences on his album/EP Awake and he said he was listening to a lot of J.Cole lately, so was a big influence on the album. Also, he listened to a lot of Nas and even The Internet. The Awake EP is a consistent body of work. We were impressed with the consistent bars and story throughout the whole EP. This is a great listening music album and perfect for cruising. You can listen to his album Awake EP on Soundcloud and updates from WorldofI on Youtube. Press Play and Click Soundcloud Box below.. Also, available on Soundcloud.com/worldofibra

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What is the meaning behind the Awake EP?

"Yeah the album basically symbolizes the awakening of myself. I'm trying to wake myself up and get my dreams and also wake up people to my music."-@worldofIbra

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Since the album has dropped, Ibra has gaining exposure by performing at live shows and listening events throughout the city including at Blue 1647. We had the opportunity to attend an event and were very impressed by the movement.

What is your favorite song to perform? What would you say is the key to a solid performance?

My favorite song to perform is "When To Go" I think the key to a solid performance is energy. You have to be up there giving it your all if you want people to fuck with you. " - @worldofibra

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What do you think our culture Needs more of? How about Less of? Any thoughts on American Music culture and around the world?

" I think our culture needs more originality. I feel like there's a lot of people doing things because other peple are doing it and not BECAUSE it's what they want to do, that's what we need less of. I think American music culture is a great thing but has its flaws such as soMEtimes how music becomes more of a business than an acTual art. I don't really know that much about world music culture to speak on it." @worldofibra

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