KID G

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Music is in his Blood...

When did you first get into music?

Music has been in my life since I was very little. My Dad had his own Mexican band and even had me learn a couple instruments as a kid, when I was 11.

Who or What inspired you to pursue a career in music?

Even though my Dad was a great musician, I believe I gained more passion for the music my mom was into. My mom was born in Cali, so she’s the one that introduced me to MJ, Earth, Wind and Fire and even 2Pac. When my mom was younger she would sing in a group with her sister and cousin. She told me if she had not chosen to marry my Dad and have me, she would have kept pursuing her dream to become a singer. I feel if I make it as a successful rap artist, then she can finish living her dream through me. By the time i heard Kid Cudi’s first tape, I knew I too was gonna make people just like me and him get through hard times with real music.

How has your music evolved since you first began performing/writing music?

My music was so amatuer when I first started dropping tracks. I believe technically and even mentally my sound is alway reaching new heights, just cus I make what I want, as long as I like it. I even keep my very first tape up on my soundcloud as a reminder for myself and others that you can really get better at something you keep trying your best at.

I’m sure you have shared the stage with a lot of talented artists along the way. Would you share 1 or 2 of your favorite stories with us?

I remember doing one show with my friend Trilly, believe it or not, it was in a God damn library/cafe... anyways, by the time our feature song hit we had the whole place jumping. It got so hot, I almost passed out.

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If you were forced to choose only one, which emotion, more than any other drives you to stay in this tough business? Is it joy, anger, desire, passion or pride and why?

Honestly, the passion has to come first, because in my opinion you can’t have any other one of those emotions without a passion for what it is you’re doing.

Which ingredient do you think makes you special and unique as a performing artist in an industry overflowing with new faces and ideas?

Well, I believe the thing that makes me unique is the fact that you don’t know what you’re gonna get from me. I have such a vast library of tracks with so many different takes on certain sounds. I’m kind of like a wild card, and i would rather be that then some one trick pony.

What has been your biggest challenge as a hip hop artist? Have you been able to overcome that challenge? If so, how?

The biggest challenge for me is marketing my music to the right crowd and building my fan base, but I’m working on it, that’s why I’m putting my all into doing things like this to reach out.

A common phrase in the industry is, “you must suffer for your art.” Do you agree with this statement? If so, how have you suffered for your art?

Yes, I believe the best of the best OG’s in the game all had rough lives before they got to where they are at, it’s not coincidence, thats just how legends are born. I don’t have a certain religion, but I do believe in God, and I believe everyone has their own path with him, you have to walk for hundreds, even thousands of miles through that storm. And just when you can’t take it, he will pick you up and take you the rest of the way. When things are really good in your life, that’s how you know your being carried.

How do you feel the internet has impacted the music business?

The internet is where you make it or break it. It could either be your best tool or your worst nightmare. But, it also paved the way for all kinds of new genres and it really just grew hip hop to what it is today.

Have you done or plan on doing any Live-stream Concerts? If you have, how has the response been from your fans?

I haven’t, but I would try something like that for sure. It sounds like a great idea.

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If you could change anything about the music industry, what would it be?

I would change the way big corporate music labels manipulate billboards and top charts to say what is popular and what is not.

What are the 5 albums that have helped make you the person you are today? And why?

1. Man on the Moon - 1 &2

2. Bone Thugs-N-Harmony - 1999

3. Wiz Khalifa - U.N.I.F.C.

3. Dr. Dre - 2001

4. 2Pac - All Eyez On Me

5. OutKast - Aquemini

All those albums greatly impacted my whole sound and influenced my whole approach to song making and flows. I learned from all these great projects.

What is your baseball walk out onto the field song?

Its not out yet, but this song i have, called “Undefeated”.

Tell us about your current project. Are you working on new music? An EP or Album?

I have a 7 song album dropping in September and another one back-to-back in October called, “The Truth is Scary”, another 7 song album.

What’s next for you?

Music videos and online marketing. I gotta start waking people up!

How can fans-to-be gain access to your music?

Search up “Kid from 96” on Spotify. It will be the first album that comes up. Same goes for Apple Music, my artist name is Kid G. You can also add me on: Instagram @boi_its_kid or Snapchat @kid_gdawiz