Love Music: You started your musical journey in the church in South Carolina. How did those early gospel influences shape your voice and artistic identity today?
It taught me vocal range and how to express my feelings through words .
Love Music: As a core member of 2Deep Inc., you helped define a regional RnB sound. What were some of the most important lessons you learned during that era?
I would listen to the other guys and try to be as good as some of them were so I guess you could say I took a piece of each of them .
Love Music: Your debut single “Gucci Coochi” ft. Breez has been gaining attention—what inspired the concept and vibe behind this track?
Gucci Coochi is when you have a woman that you're dating or seeing from time to time and she has a way of making you feel alive when you guys are together physically (Wink 😉😜).
Love Music: The title itself is bold and eye-catching. What message or feeling do you want listeners to take away when they hear “Gucci Coochi”?
When people hear Gucci I want them to celebrate each other's time together.
Love Music: As your debut release, how does “Gucci Coochi” represent you as an artist and set the tone for what’s to come?
My debut release of Gucci hopefully gets the fans ready to enjoy RnB music again like it did back in the day when you couldn't wait to see that special person, the anticipation of Love Making or Straight Sexy Time .
Love Music: Your album “Lesson’s Love Taught Me” sounds deeply personal. What life experiences inspired the themes behind this project?
On my album Lesson's Love Taught Me it dabbles in some of my life's relationships most were bad I would say but some were good like the one I have now 😀
Love Music: What do you want listeners to learn or feel after listening to the album from start to finish?
I want the listens to take a good look at their relationships and just know that things will get better life goes on and if you're lucky enough you'll find that special someone.
Love Music: Looking ahead, what are your biggest goals as an artist, and what legacy do you hope to leave in the RnB scene?
My biggest goal is to put out classic music I want my music to touch someone out there that may or may not go through something in life so I guess you could say I'd hope to leave behind something people will love for generations to come.
Love Music: After years of group success, what inspired you to step into the spotlight as a solo artist at this stage of your career?
I never really thought about being a solo artist its just an opportunity presented itself so I was like ok why not ???And At this stage of my career this being my first solo project I just wanna put out great material as an adult urban contemporary artist and see how people vibe with me as an artist.
Love Music: Your music blends soulful roots with modern RnB. How do you strike that balance while keeping your sound authentic and fresh?
Lmbo I use young up and coming producers on my project the younger producers have great ideas and new sounds but I find myself always telling hey I gotta keep it rooted in Real RnB 🔥
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