Draft Picc Perspective on KC Girls

We are excited to share Draft Picc's new track "KC Girls"! Our goal at SongBlog is to highlight outstanding new music and give you a peek at the artist’s world behind the music. In this blog we get a chance to sit down with Draft Picc to learn all about the inspiration, concepts, and creative energy that it took to create and produce "KC Girls". We hope you enjoy and please feel free to ask Draft Picc anything!

Who are you and what do you do?

Answer:

Im a rapper/ song writer who makes hip hop music

What jobs have you done other than being an artist?

Answer:

I've driven trucks for a living to provide

How does your background play into this song?

Answer:

Growing up listening to alot country and amazing story telling

What is your earliest memory of listening to music?

Answer:

Around 6 yrs old... Artist like Busta Rhymes, Red & Method man, Fiend, No Limit, Hot boyz, beanie Segal. Just to name a few Rappers that influenced me into wanting to become an artist myself

At what moment in your life did you decide to become an artist / performer?

Answer:

Listening to 50cent " Get Rich Or Did Trying " played a major part into me wanting to become a serious artist

What genres does this release play into?

Answer:

Under hip hop/ country

How has your sound and style evolved in the last 3 years?

Answer:

By understanding I didn't want to just be considered a rapper. It has evolved alot .. transitioning from being a lyricist to an all around song writer

What themes do you explore throughout your music?

Answer:

Hip hop, country, R&B and blues

If you could go on tour with any artist, who would it be and why?

Answer:

50cent because I personally respect his hustle and believe that opens other opportunities. Plus he's a well rounded performer with great stage presence

How would you describe your favorite artist's music to someone who has never heard them before?

Answer:

My favorite artist growing up was beanie Segal. He was an artist that anyone who came from certain environments could relate to his story. As far as new generation artist my favorite MC would have to be joyner lucas. I would describe him as one of the best if not the best story teller of this generation..

What is your overarching goal as an artist?

Answer:

To be relatable and of course one day be mentioned with the greats...

How would you describe your music to someone who has never heard it before?

Answer:

A bit depressing but mostly relatable. A good story teller

If you could attend a performance by any artist, dead or alive, who would you choose and why?

Answer:

DMX, because he knew how to grab your attention, from his explosive energy to how he was able to engage with the crowd from every song

What is your favorite song you have made, and why?

Answer:

" Black Love " from Federro's amazing voice, to the beat. I think it was well put together. A great song with a strong message.. if you haven't heard it yet, it's worth checking out

If you could only listen to three artists for the rest of your life, who would you choose and why?

Answer:

Joyner lucas, J cole, and Ludacris. All amazing artist in there on rights . And I love music with substance

What does your dream performance look like?

Answer:

Just Putting on a great show and watching the supporters know my lyrics

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