Today we had an exclusive chance to interview PGmaineee: What is your legal name and age? My name is Roberto Gomez and I am 26 years old. How did you come up with your stage name? PG is actually a nickname that was given to me when I was younger and it stuck out like a sore thumb. I added the “maineee” part to give it a more eye engaging touch. Where are you from? I was born in Houston, TX and raised in Baytown, TX. Where are you now?…
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Today we had an exclusive chance to interview Darkface Squatta: Raptology: How did you come up with a stage name?Darkface Squatta: I am my mother darkest son out of 5 boys. Raptology: Where are you from?Darkface Squatta: I am born in the quad cities Rock Island, Illinois, raised in Carbondale, IL.Raptology: How would you describe the music that you typically create? Darkface Squatta: Deep music about life, situations, painful outcomes then my other side of artistry. My music is energetic. Catchy.Raptology: Why did you first start making music?Darkface Squatta: My…
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Today we had an exclusive chance to interview aspiring artist OFFCOURSE: Raptology: How did you come up with your stage name OFFCOURSE?OFFCOURSE: I have always been known for going in my own lane and doing my own thing, irrespective of what everyone else was doing. The name OFF-COURSE represents me going in my own direction; kinda off-track. This is how i see my music - not necessarily following trends. Raptology: Why did you first start making music?OFFCOURSE: Music has always been a passion of mine, but I decided against it…
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OG The Story is perhaps more popularly known in Dublin as one one of the founding members of Millaz, the hip hop and afrobeats collective that rose to prominence in Ireland a decade ago amassing a cult following among the black diaspora across the country. After having stepped away from Millaz and the music scene altogether a few years ago in a move that took him across the world to settle in the Middle East and Africa, he is now back home in Dublin with new insights, renewed passion, a…
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Raptology: How do you maintain productivity and reduce overwhelm? B-Barber: I apply what some some call a mini daily schedule which allows me to manage my time most efficiently. It basically is a combination of being strict with myself and collaborating with others that value time. This method keeps me productive and in a mental and physical space that avoids an opportunity to be overwhelmed. Raptology: What’s the best compliment you’ve ever received about your music?B-Barber: When listeners say I have inspired them to get back to doing what they…
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Raptology: Where are you from?DG: I’m from Monroe, Louisiana. But hey, it’s a bit more complicated than that lol. I pretty much moved around most of my life. Raptology: Army kid?DG: Nah. My family just liked new scenery I suppose. I’ve lived in Atlanta and Decatur, Georgia. I’ve stayed in Wisconsin and Iowa briefly. I’ve spent time in Agg Town, Texas. My upbringing was very diverse. Raptology: How did you come up with your stage name, Don Gramur?DG: Well, Gramur is an alias I used back in the day when…
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Raptology: What originally made you want to become an illustrator/graphic designer? JR: It was just a hobby drawing was just something I always did. Raptology: How did you become an illustrator/graphic designer? JR: Lol I’ve always done since I could pick up a pencil. Raptology: How would you describe your approach to design? JR: I don’t have a specific approach I just go and do whatever’s on my mind tbh. https://www.instagram.com/p/B3puMvyjAvS/ Raptology: Describe your creative process. What are the major steps? JR: I’m sorry to keep the answers short, but…
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By Raptology What made you start writing music? Writing music came late for me in my career. It’s always just been Djing up until mid 2018. I realised I had hit a brick wall in the industry and the next step was to start releasing my own original music. I had messed around with writing music as a hobby in my early teens so I thought I would get back into it but this time it wasn’t a hobby, it was a career choice. How would you describe your sound?…
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