Former HipHopDX Features Editor Andre Grant said in his “Defense Of The Struggle Rapper” editorial, “Out of all the things the Hip Hop web has vilified, the “struggle rapper” might be the least deserving of all that ridicule.” Before Kendrick Lamar became big enough for Barack Obama to sing his praises or Drake found himself making deals with Apple, they were artists without a significantly large fanbase attempting what seemed like the impossible. Hitting the top of the charts became a distant goal to making past one hundred streams of a song possibly made within the confines of their bedroom walls and gaining likes, re-post or anything else that would reach someone. Providing a weekly outlet for those getting their feet wet in the sometimes brutal sport of Hip Hop, allow us to give readers a look into tomorrow’s possibilities through “Up NeXt.”
Expect Two Projects From The Buzzing Rapper/Producer This Year
Inspiration For Rap Career
“My inspiration lies in making people feel something through my music. A lot of hip-hop music today is microwaved in a sense to where it loses a bit of the emotion and context behind it. Of course, I want to be viewed as a great emcee and artist in general, but what inspires me the most is hearing people relate or feel what I’m creating and talking about on records. Helping people understand that somebody else might be going through or has gone through what they are.”
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Having A Shot At Rap Stardom
“It’s all about the plan and execution along with the right team. For me, the music and messages in it are super important, but learning to balance the two and capitalize on both is how you win. I’ve definitely struggled with that balance coming up as an artist, but you grow and learn. Once everything lines up and you’re able to run like a machine that’s how you give yourself that shot to have an impact somewhere. ”
Upcoming Project(s) In The Work
“Currently, I’m working on two solo EP’s and my next full-length project which currently I’m calling Scott Bailey Vs. The Universe I’m working on a secret special collaborative project with another upcoming dope artist from Chicago, but for now, definitely check out my latest project Another Weekend In Los Vegas” on Apple Music, Spotify and everywhere else.”
Twitter: @gscottking
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