Varus Bell

Q: Varus Bell. What’s the business bruh? We appreciate the interview. Glad we could make this happen.

A: It’s an honor tobe here with you guys, Y’all are like family.

Q: So, Tell us a little bit about yourself. Where you from and how did you initially get started making music?

A: Born and raised in the deep south Starkville MS, in a 3-bedroom trailer. I first got into music when my mom was accepted for government assistance and we moved to a neighborhood called Reed Rd. on the West Side of Starkville. I met my best friend / brother Mario and he put me on Three Six Mafia, Kingpin Skinny Pimp, Tommy Wright 111(3rd). This was in like 1996.

Q: What was it like growing up in Mississippi and what influence did it have on your music?

A: Growing up in Mississippi for me was like a blessing but also it hindered me a lot mentally. It was a blessing because of my family instilled in me principles; morals and values that I need in order you make it in this world no matter what. Like, if the world go through a stage where we have to live off the land I would survive because I grew up in the country on a farm. I started driving at nine and it was a tracker. They taught us respect, manners, and how to be humble. What influences my music is all the things I’ve been through, and I feel I have a story to tell that’s relatable to so many people weather you’re in the streets or not. I grew up in the hood but I fought like hell to try to get out but I always had one foot in and one foot out.

Q: So we see you’re out in Dallas now. Now that you’ve relocated, do you feel that it is difficult being an independent artist especially in such a huge city like Dallas?

A: It’s very hard because in Dallas, nobody wants to help you because they’re afraid that your success will over shadow their success. There’s too much competition and not enough companionship. There’s not enough compromising. People here would rather go against you than team up with you.

Q: Who are some of your major hip-hop influences?

A: Jay-Z, J- Cole, 2 Chainz, Kevin Gates when he not singing, Cap-1, Meek Mills, Rick Ross, and the old group Field Mob.

Q: At this point in your career, what do you feel is the most challenging thing about being a hiphop artist in the game right now?

A: Exposure, because like I said, nobody wants to help or listen. But I get it… nintey percent of the music out now is trash so it’s like “Here go another one”. It’s like… to be seen or heard now you have got to do something for attention like wear a lot of weird shit, fake beef with folks, wear a dress, or dye your hair, or steal Migos, Chief Keef, and Drake’s style.

"There's too much competition and not enough companionship.

Q: I agree that there are a lot of gimmicks out in the game right now. There are very few people are staying true to themselves, or keeping it 100, but that’s another story. Anyway, let’s switch gears a bit. Let’s talk about your latest project. Maaannnnnnnn!!!! That” Omissions “ mixtape is crazy, crazy, crazy dope! Literally had it on repeat the last couple of weeks. What was the inspiration for this mixtape?

A: I just had some things I needed to say to some people, and I wanted to vent to my City and State about certain things. My mixtape was also just something to throw out there and really start building my cult following. I think I’m almost there.

Q: Personally my favorite songs are “Petty” “The Squeeze” and “Checks” Tell us what are your favorite three songs off your mixtape and why.

A: I love “The Squeeze” because I was trying to rap in a different style and I loved my delivery. I love “Petty” because I was speaking to some individuals and I think I got the message out plain and clear. Lastly, I like “Broken Letter” because I cried writing it cause I had so much pinned up anger towards so many people and that song allowed me to vent.

Q: Definitely feeling your video “ Bitch Where Ya Man At?” Dope visual for that joint! You got any other videos or visuals on the way that we can look out for?

A: Yes I’m going to start working on my documentary called “The Ugly TRUTH” and I’m going to drop 3 videos for 3 songs off my Album “The Ugly Truth”)

Q: Are you putting together any other projects here soon… Maybe a full-length album? Anything in particular we can be looking out for?

A: “The Ugly Truth my debut album is subject to release in August or September, and in between time, I’ma just kill rappers on their remixes. [LAUGHS].

Q: If you could change one thing up to this point in your career or do one thing over what would it be?

A: I would have taken music more seriously years ago but I was caught up in the streets and in and out of prison.

Q: We are also quite the entrepreneur. Tell us a little bit about your other ventures outside music. We’ve noticed that you have a pretty dope clothing line as well. How did you get off the ground?

A: Yea me and my partner Ryan started a clothing company called Cvltvre Worldwide in 2016 and with my influence from music and parties people gravitated to it a lot and with Ryan military background it allowed us overseas exposure)

Q: It’s easy to see that you are a very well rounded artist and entrepreneur. Where would you like to see yourself in the next two or three years?

A: Performing on BET, sign a major label for management and distribution, doing hella shows and owning a clothing store in all major cities in the World.

Q: How can your fans reach you on social media?

A: Everything is @varusbell from Twitter, instagram, Facebook and Snapchat. YouTube it’s Varus Bell also.

Q: Before you go, could you name another artist that you think is “So FN Dope” and tell us why?

A: I think three from my City are dope Quez Codean, Mbg Montana, and Rara HeadHoncho. I think they dope because they got that flow the young generation wants to hear but they got the bars and sauce to match it.

Q: Once again, thank you so much Varus for interviewing with us. We definitely appreciate it. We definitely wish you much success.

A: Thank you too! Man, it was an honor!

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