Exclusive | Rapper Slim XxX Discusses Her Upcoming Debut EP & Her Single "Frontline"

“I’m passionate about making quality music that people can connect with.”

— Slim XXX

By: Omar Cook

This week's "Who's Hot?" Artist of the week is Lousiana rapper, Slim XxX! I’m a Independent HipHop artist from Louisiana. In a day and age where female rappers are taking their throne, Slim XXX is emerging as a top tier talent. Slim XxX recently released her debut single just 7 months and is already making waves with some hot single releases leading up to her upcoming debut EP. This artist mixes a dope raw rap lyrics with smooth vocals on each track. Slim XxX has a sound that Hip Hop definitely needs to hear, an under the radar talent that won’t remain underground for too much longer!

Lemon Pepper Freestyle - Slim XxX

We talked with Slim XxX in an exclusive interview, check it out below!

How long have you been making music and how did you get started? 

Slim XxX: I started writing poetry in my early years of middle school. That soon evolved into my passion for songwriting. I started professionally releasing music in 2019.

Musically, who has been your biggest influence in helping you along your journey and who are your favorite musicians?

Slim XxX: That question is such a hard one because I simply don’t have favorites. I listened to a lot of R&B growing up. Lauryn Hill, Whitney Houston, The Temptations, an array of jazz musicians including Miles Davis and Ella Fitzgerald. I later grew a fascination for raw hiphop like Tupac, Jadakiss, Wu-tang Clan and N.W.A. Growing up in the south, good music is always close by or just around the corner. I don’t think I’d be the same artist today if I didn’t have so many great influences early on.  

What artists would you like to collaborate with and why?

Slim XxX: I feel like I’d enjoy collaborating with 6lack, lil Wayne or Buddy. They all are insanely talented lyricist. I think we would make great music. 

What do you feel is your best song/project ever released and why? 

Slim XxX: My debuted single “Frontline “ is one of my favorite releases. During the writing process I remember thinking “Am I really going to put this out?“ I overcame a lot of self doubt and fear. The feeling was amazing. 

Slim XxX - Self Doubt [Official Music Video] [4k]

What projects can we look forward to in the near future? 

Slim XxX: I am currently working on my Debut EP. I had a amazing time writing and recording this project and I’m beyond excited to share it with all my listeners. 

How do you generate new ideas for your music?

Slim XxX: I start by playing the instrumental I’m working with and the song concept comes to me usually within seconds. If it doesn’t, I sit with it for a while, sometimes days and reflect on the memories that the music reminds me of. 

What motivates you and how do you define success?

Slim XxX: The motivation for me is when I finish a song I’m proud of . It’s like a artist painting a portrait of themselves and finally stepping back to see their reflection. I’m in constant competition with myself and try to do better each time. Success for me is doing what I love. It’s hard for me to define Success in any other manner. Surrounding myself with people I love, doing what I love just seems so absolute. 

How do you describe your music to people and what separates you from other artists in your genre?

Slim XxX: I create music based on personal experiences and emotions. My style is very different from most female rap artists in the game right now. 

Do you believe there is a formula to being a successful artist?

Slim XxX: Yes, Consistency and passion. I don’t think I’ve ever encountered a successful artist that didn’t have one of the two. 

Slim XxX - Lite Rain [Official Music Video]

Who is your greatest inspiration?

Slim XxX: My faith in God has inspired me believe in myself and this makes way for any other inspiration in my life. 

In your opinion who is the most influential and successful artist in your genre today and why?

Slim XxX: Kanye - Although I wished his music never changed, all great things evolve. I also think Beyoncé has a great influence on the image of black women in entertainment and women themselves. 

Which emotion more than any other, currently dominates your music? Joy, sadness, anger or passion etc. , and why?

Slim XxX: My music embodies motivation more then anything. I aim to encourage my fans and shine a light in places too dark to see. 

Slim XxX - Front Line [Official Audio]

What sacrifices have you had to make, to make your dream a reality?

Slim XxX: A lot of my time goes into creating music. I talk a lot about the Sacrifices I’ve made In my Ep, Song titled  “Too Strong”.  Being dedicated sometimes means spending hours writing or in the studio creating and recording .

What aspect of the music making process excites you most, and what aspect discourages you the most?

Slim XxX: I love songwriting and creating melodies. Although Hearing them come to life in the studio is very comparable. 

Where do you see yourself and your music in 10 years? 

Slim XxX: I’d love to see my Albums reach around the world and influence female writers after me to be creative and passionate artist. 

What advice would you give to other up and coming artists or people looking to break into the music industry?

Slim XxX: Stay motivated and do the work. Remember Nothing comes easy and believing in yourself is like a superpower. 

Is there anything else you would like people to know about you or your music?

Slim XxX: Thank you for listening to my music, I appreciate all my supporters. Stay tuned for more music.

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Exclusive | Kindal Tate Talks Her Upcoming EP 'Summer Vibez' & Advocating for Anti-Bullying

By: Omar Cook

This week's "Who's Hot?" Artist of the week is Singer/Songwriter/Producer Kindal Tate! Kindal hails from Northridge, California and uses her jazzy vibes to fuse with a variety of different genres. She attended College of the Canyons in Valencia, California. She is an advocate for anti-bullying and inspires those young and old that anything is possible if you believe in yourself. Kindal is an extremely talented vocalist who produces music that is soulful with good vibes!

Kindal Tate - Finesse

We talked with Kindal Tate in an exclusive interview, check it out below!

QUESTION: How long have you been making music and how did you get started?

Kindal Tate: I’ve been making music since 4 years old. I would make up songs and perform them for family in our living room. Music has always been played around me at home and thats what began my passion for singing.

QUESTION: Musically, who has been your biggest influence in helping you along your journey and who are your favorite musicians?

Kindal Tate: I would say Billie Holiday and Louis Armstrong has been my biggest musical influence and my favorite musicians  are Sza, Masego, Count Basie, Erykah Badu, D’Angelo, Stevie Wonder, Amy Winehouse, Cab Calloway, Nina Simone and Ella Fitzgerald.

QUESTION: What artists would you like to collaborate with and why?

Kindal Tate: Sza, Erykah Badu, Masego, Stevie Wonder and D’angelo  because they are insane when it comes to creative lyrics, harmonies and over all they are super authentic as artists.

QUESTION: What do you feel is your best song/project ever released and why?

Kindal Tate: I would have to say Floating is the best song off the EP because that song started it all I was finally in a real cool creative space in my mind.

QUESTION: What projects can we look forward to in the near future?

Kindal Tate: It will be a while till “Diary of a Jazzy Kid” will drop but I will be dropping an EP in June called “Summer Vibez”. 

QUESTION: How do you generate new ideas for your music? 

Kindal Tate: I usually go to the beach, or sit outside and watch the clouds.

QUESTION: What motivates you and how do you define success?

Kindal Tate: Just having the gift to heal people with music how music has healed me is what motivates me. It’s our responsibility as artists to create real art that can help people or change the world. Success is what you make it, for me it’s just constant growth and always evolving musically and as a person and if I just so happen to “make it” then it was  the universe and God’s plan.

QUESTION: How do you describe your music to people and what separates you from other artists in your genre?

Kindal Tate: My music has a jazz feel with a modern twist on any genre I choose to mix it with. I’m not a box type of artist my audience is anyone and everyone if you vibe with it cool and if you don't that thats cool too, no limitations here. 

QUESTION: Do you believe there is a formula to being a successful artist?

Kindal Tate: There is only one key to success and my mom instilled it in me since I was born and that key is to just “BELIEVE”. 

QUESTION: Who is your greatest inspiration?

Kindal Tate: My Family is my greatest inspiration because although we don't have a lot they have given me everything and anything to help support my dream.  In knowing that I have that much support there is no way I’m going to give up because only I can stop myself from being the star that I believe I am.

QUESTION: In your opinion who is the most influential and successful artist in your genre today and why?

Kindal Tate: I would have to say Erykah Badu cause she is always creating weather she releases it or not and she still does shows all over the place she is an icon.

QUESTION: Which emotion more than any other, currently dominates your music? Joy, sadness, anger or passion etc. , and why?

Kindal Tate: Love is the over all theme of my music because with love you know joy, pain, and all types of mixed emotions that come along with the ups and downs of a relationship or friendships. 

Kindal Tate Promo

QUESTION: What sacrifices have you had to make, to make your dream a reality?

Kindal Tate: The hardest one would be not being around my family as much since I'm always booking shows, rehearsing, going to school and teaching.

QUESTION: What aspect of the music making process excites you most, and what aspect discourages you the most?

Kindal Tate: Coming up with the melody and harmonies are my favorite but getting writers block every once in a while is quite irritating cause I always want everything done now but its all about patience.

QUESTION: Where do you see yourself and your music in 10 years?

Kindal Tate: I see myself signed to TDE creating my own label and many many awards. I also see myself becoming an icon that inspires people to be themselves and make music the way they want. As for my life I really don't want fancy cars or a huge house just a simple beach house with a recording studio in the basement and I would invest my money in creating music and arts programs in schools for low income kids.

QUESTION: What advice would you give to other up and coming artists or people looking to break into the music industry?

Kindal Tate: Never bend or break because of money, be authentic, be humble, be kind, never wait to be ready, invest your time wisely, don't be naive not everybody is here to help you, be yourself, love yourself and believe in yourself. 

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Exclusive | Marian Richards Talks The Release of Her Upcoming EP 'MOOD'

“I write and compose my own songs. I make my own visual direction and I remain true to myself.”

— Marian Richards

By: Omar Cook

This week's "Who's Hot?" Artist of the week is Noemie Marian Richards, singer/songwriter/composer from Paris, France! Marian grew up in a musical family and before getting into the music industry, she furthered her education in international trade, but music has always been what she wanted to do for a living. Outside of music, Marian deeply enjoys sports activities. Marian also struggles with ADD and says “I used to be ashamed about it, but this year I’ve been able to accept every parts of my personality and embrace my perfect imperfections.” This up and coming artist has a talented voice mixed with her own style and accent. Be on the lookout for new music coming from this artist as she looks to make international headlines!

Marian - Flamingos (Music Video)

We talked with Marian Richards in an exclusive interview, check it out below!

QUESTION: How long have you been making music and how did you get started?

Marian Richards: I’ve been making music since the age of 13 years old. I was singing, and writing songs in my room. My sister Angela knew I was a talented kid so she enrolled me at the conservatory of music. This is where I started taking singing lessons, guitar and piano lessons. Then, by the age of 18 I started making gigs in Paris at bars, and café’s.

QUESTION: Musically,who has been your biggest influence in helping you along your journey and who are your favorite musicians?

Marian Richards: When I was younger I used to listen to Ashanti. She was my favorite singer in the 2000’s and I really loved her vibes. Then I started interesting myself into other singers like Alicia keys. I think she’s one of my biggest influences because she really motivates me to improve my piano skills. I love jazz music! I could spend hours listening to Etta James, Ella Fitzgerald and new artists and musicians such as Lianne La havas, and Moses Sumney.

QUESTION: What artists would you like to collaborate with and why?

Marian Richards: 6lack, Tyler The Creator, J Cole, Solange Knowles, Miguel, and Khalid. I just love their vibes and their uniqueness.

QUESTION: What do you feel is your best song/project ever released and why?

Marian Richards: Flamingos is the only song I have ever released…there are more songs to come, but my favorite one is “Roots”. There was a time in my life when I was lost I didn’t really know who I was. But going back to my country helped me find my inner child, who I really am, and it really helped me grow. I feel so good when I go back to South America. My soul is at peace and I’m feeling so good.

QUESTION: What projects can we look forward to in the near future?

Marian Richards: I have two upcoming singles, and visuals! My EP”MOOD” is dropping on June 21st.

QUESTION: How do you generate new ideas for your music?

Marian Richards: I’m a sensitive person and I feel like my whole environment helps me create new songs (colors, smells, landscapes) it all depends on how I’m feeling. The moment when I am able to generate new ideas is when I’m not judging myself. I’m a very curious person. I do listen to every kind of music, (jazz, pop, rock, rnb, bossanova,soul, hip hop.) I also watch a lot a movies and video clips because it helps me a lot for my music.

QUESTION: What motivates you and how do you define success?

Marian Richards: My family motivates me! They really believe in me. My dad is my first fan and supported me since day one. I want to share messages through my music…freedom, peace of mind, and above all encourage people to be themselves. To my mind, success is defined by the positive impact that you have on others.

QUESTION: How do you describe your music to people and what separates you from other artists in your genre?

Marian Richards: My music is a mix of pop and rnb. You will always find that chill, retro vibes in my songs with sometimes caribbean sonorities. I just have my own vibes.

QUESTION: Do you believe there is a formula to being a successful artist?

Marian Richards: Being successful is a combo of hard work, dedication, perseverance and maybe a bit of chance.

QUESTION: Who is your greatest inspiration?

Marian Richards: My mother is my biggest inspiration. She is the kindest and sweetest person that I know, she is always ready to help people. She has a huge level of empathy. She is just an amazing woman.

QUESTION: In your opinion who is the most influential and successful artist in your genre today and why?

Marian Richards: Khalid, Miguel..,they both have singular style and voices. I think that’s what makes them successful.

QUESTION: Which emotion more than any other, currently dominates your music? Joy, sadness, anger or passion etc. , and why?

Marian Richards: Well, it depends. 2 years ago I would have said sadness, melancholia, passion. Now it is joy and nostalgia.

QUESTION: What sacrifices have you had to make, to make your dream a reality?

Marian Richards: I’ve had to work hard and sleep less, make financial sacrifices and spend less time having fun.

QUESTION: What aspect of the music making process excites you most, and what aspect discourages you the most?

Marian Richards: Promotion and communication are the hardest part for an independent artist. There is so much to do, but writing, composing, top lining, and finding new ideas for my videos is definitely my favorite part.

QUESTION: Where do you see yourself and your music in 10 years?

Marian Richards:  I’d love to write songs, create visual videos for some big artists. I would be professionally and financially fulfilled, and married.

QUESTION: What advice would you give to other up and coming artists or people looking to break into the music industry?

Marian Richards: First of all, you have to know who you are, because when you know yourself, you know where you’re going. Focus is what you need to achieve your goals. Stay grounded, surround yourself with people who support you and have the same mindset as yours, and last thing don’t tell too much about your dreams.

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