Artist Snapshot: SWSHR (@swshrofficial)

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The next Artist Snapshot features a unique artist from Seattle, Washington SWSHR. We recently were able to promote some of his new music including WAWA and music video for “Cantaloupe”. Afterwards we had the opportunity to learn more about himself as an artist and feature him in the next Artist Snapshot: SWSHR.

What is your favorite Swisher Flavr #rareflavr? - Why? How long have you been smoking weed, how does it play a part in your music. We assume your name comes from Swisher Sweets. Who has influenced you the most to start smoking weed?

Hey that’s a good assumption, I used to be a big Swisher Sweet head back in high school.  Me and my friends were definitely smoking Swishers, and if they stay a dollar a piece I think they’ll be chillin’ for a while. My boy Atticus says that everybody’s first blunt is a grape Swisher Sweet, and that’s the case for me but I don’t know about everybody!  I really started smoking in early high school and haven’t really stopped for that long, it gets me in a good headspace to create and to keep the patience I need to produce and mix and master on a laptop.

What was life like growing up in Seattle? The music scene ? Was cantaloupe filmed there? How has Seattle shaped you? Have you been anywhere else in the world?  

The music scene in Seattle is historically super insane and pretty deep in jazz and blues, and was probably pretty influential in me getting into jazz at an early age.  I played piano in the Garfield High School jazz band and we toured Europe and played in New York, so that was super awesome to experience before I got really into producing and rapping.  All of my videos have been filmed in the US, two in Colorado and one in Boston, but the video for Cantaloupe was filmed at the Paint Mines about an hour north of my college.  I have been all around the world with my family, and have been super grateful for the experiences my parents have afforded me, but I would love to spend more time in Europe, and visit the UK.

Do you have any experience performing live? What has that been like? 

I had my first legit performance in Seattle last summer, with an organization called Raw Artists that works with independent artists all across the US.  It went super well, a ton of my homies showed out, and I a lot of new heads hit me up after the show with a lot of encouragement.  I’ve performed many times at house shows at college, and all of them have been super live and have garnered a lot of support for my music.  I’ve been creating a lot more recently, so I’ve sort of dropped off of the show search.

Tell us about your projects that have been released? How many total eps are available? Which platform do you recommend people go to the most or where you are most poppin? Which Track or project really depicts your style the most?

I’ve released two full projects, Plantasia and Fruitbowl EP, and the process has been really illuminating and difficult but I’ve learned so much.  Plantasia was all produced on Garageband, so really not super proud about the sound but it means a lot to me in terms of where I’ve grown from and how my music has developed over the last few years.  I’m really proud of Cantaloupe, which features my college friend D-dub on the guitar, and my boy Tarin on the animation.  While I was mixing the project, Tarin was animating the video and after the summer we were both finished, and threw a dope release party the night of the release.  Cantaloupe captures a good insight into my musicality, and the total artistic nature of the project because it really was a communal effort.  The Fruitbowl EP has gotten a little over 100k on Soundcloud, but my Spotify is poppin’ off too!

Who are your top 5 favorite rappers/musicians- how have they influenced your life? who are your favorite producers to work with- what has it been like working with producers

your co-workers/collabs?

Top 5 is pretty difficult to put together, but I think T.I. takes the top spot as the first rapper I really connected with.  He’s got the southern flow on lock, and he’s been relevant and such a big leader in the hip-hop community for years.  I been on Gunna lately, and I think both of those two have influenced my flow a lot especially recently with Gunna.  I’m also a big fan of Smino’s new tape.  The only person I’ve really worked with consistently is D-dub, a rapper/producer from Cambridge.  We met at college, but linked up first in Paris and he brought me weed from Amsterdam!  He’s a killer musician, hit up his socials and his music for ya kid.

D-DUB FB//D-DUB IG//D-DUB SOUNDCLOUD

What do you have planned next as far as future projects? What is your goal as an artist?

My overall goal as an artist is to be doing everything I can on my own.  I’ve gotten way better at producing in the last month, and I’m super excited to be able to feel comfortable releasing something I made all on my own.  I’ve got a few singles lined up, although I don’t know when they’ll be scheduled for release.

What are some of your favorite brands you fuck with the most? Who would you want to have a deal with the most?

I mean I think the biggest possibility of a sponsorship would be from Swisher Sweets, but I don’t really smoke those anymore haha.  If I ever blow up I’d love to get sponsored by the Seattle Mariners.  They’re trash but everyone in Seattle loves ‘em.  

Wawa, a song by SWSHR on Spotify

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Artist Snapshot: Apollo Mighty (@apollo_mighty)

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@rareflavr Artist Snapshot: @apollo_mighty

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Apollo Mighty is an artist currently residing in Chicago, Illinois. He has been in the creative zone for a while, but right now he is stronger than ever. We recently connected with his team, other creatives around Chicago, and were given this opportunity to interview/showcase his work in the next Artist Snapshot. We learned more about himself as an artist during the creative process and who he is himself. We also had a chance to look at some of his previous work and there is Major Talent! #rareflavr

He recently has released a very special track titled, “Solid Gold” which you can find in the article. @apollo_Mighty

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“I feel powerful, capable, connected, vulnerable, worthy… Mighty!”

To start off- How would you describe the light of your talent? When Do you find yourself you are creating at your best of the best?

“The light of my talent comes from my vulnerability. I find that I create better when I ignore the fears and focus on what I love to do.”

Awesome- When You are dialed-in what do you primarily focus on the most? Your Pitch? Energy on the Track? Tone? Or just nailing the lyrics?

Also, how do you typically come up with lyrics?

“It depends. Sometimes I’m trying to capture the essence of the song by moving around and willing the emotion to guide the rhythm. Other times I hear the riff or the run or melody and build from there. I honestly take what ever raw material God gives me and work with it until I’m satisfied (or as close to satisfied as I can get). It can definitely be a lot of trial and error.”

What song have you made do you feel captures the best version of yourself the most?

“These are some of the best questions that anyone has ever asked me lol. I’m thinking in between my responses . Theres’s a few so let me really think. I’ll narrow it to four: Dark Side of the Moon/ Unsaid/Where' I’ve been. There was a time- kinda where I’m at Last song: Where I’m going and working my way to be. My songs are extensions of me and they represent my range and my truth but these came out evenly with very little effort on my part. These songs feel like gifts to me and when I get to perform them it doesn’t feel like I’m singing but more so like I’m simply breathing. These songs feel like magic to me.”

Thank you. When you perform live do you focus more on catering to the audience typically, or do you internally focus on performing at the highest level?

How would you yourself describe your live show?

“Quite honestly I love to perform live. Recording is great and it serves its purpose as fas as distribution and allowing my artistic expression to be showcased but for me at least I come to understand that recordings can be quickly consumed and forgotten. My live shows however can’t be ignored and can’t be forgotten. What I bring to my live sets is something that cannot be denied or replicated. I am my real self when I get up there.”

Nice- by the way the Name Apollo Mighty is phenomenal. How did you get lucky enough to be named that?

How did your name come to fruition?

“Apollo was a nickname I gave myself when I was a kid and I insisted everyone call me that. It eventually stuck. Haha. I added mighty when I was living in Chattanooga and I was describing what I feel when I sing. I feel powerful, capable, connected, vulnerable, worthy… Mighty!”

Awesome where do you currently reside? Where else have you lived throughout your lifetime. Has any of the places impacted yourself artistically? If so how so? And/or What does your ideal recording set up look like? Anything you need to have on your “recording rider” or rider in general? What is something that you need to get through a session?

“I’m currently in Chicago. I’ve only ever lived in Tennessee. Memphis for most of my life and Chattanooga for three years. I’m definitely influenced by the vibrancy of Chicago. Artist have definite sense of who they are and what they need to say and they don’t hesitate. Art and the community around it are respected here. I like that. I attribute my soulfulness to Memphis of course but it’s more than that. Memphis was the first place I was given the opportunity to be heard and gain confidence. That has influenced my music more than anything. It gave me the courage to come to a new city and step into booths and onto stages. The recording situation I’m in now is my ideal setup. It’s a studio ran by a group of truly dope creatives. They’re all friends and they run this amazing studio here in Chicago. Honestly the space itself embraced me the first time I went there. They have everything I need and they’re professional which I absolutely have to have. The space is kinda hippie (ish) with tapestries on the walls and conversations about tripping happening all around but when it’s time to work they go in. The film each of your sessions so you can have that for promo and they’re just great guys. I was searching for a space for so long and I’m glad I was brought there. Huge shout to the guys over at Honey Jam Records. “

Amazing how do you feel about your music where it is at now? See you just released Solid Gold. Is that a single or a project for future release or just a single? How did you come up with Solid Gold?

“My plan right now is to release an entire EP at top of next year. I’m really inspired right now and I’m also ready to work. I’m probably more focused than ever right now.”

That’s awesome. Do you plan on performing any of your music live in the near future? Also how long have you been making music for? Do you have music in your family history?

What are some of your main influences in and outside of music?

“Yeah I’m adding a bunch of house shows and open mics to my schedule. My goal is to really build up a strong following in Chicago Right Now and I think it’s cool to do that with a GrassRoots Vibe. My faith influences my music as well as my day to day life and struggles. I’ve been making music since I was 7 and there are a few singers in my family as well.”

That’s great what do you typically look for as characteristics in other people either when building a team or collaboration with others?

“Absolutely. I go off vibes and natural chemistry. When I’m building with people I look for people who can do things that I can’t and who I can respect When collaborate it’s the same things but there has to be a fluidity in the energy that we share and vibe during conception.”

Great what is something we should know about you? Anything else you want to have that we have not covered? What ar eyou looking to accomplish or do in the near future with outgoing projects? What can we expect next?

“There are actually a couple of things I’d like to say to the future me when I read back on this. I know this isn’t exactly what you asked but hey. Lol. My response is as follows:

Right now and over the last few months you’ve hidden from. I know I scare you just like you know I’m your only real power. I’m your truth I am your freedom. Right now at this moment I can see you. I’ve seen you lie in bed until it’s time to go see people and you begin to put the mask on. I know that even though you make bomb music, have an amazing family and have finally fallen in love you still feel inadequate.

I can only say one thing:

It’s not about you. It’s never gonna be about you (like ever) And that it changes when you do. Love you homie”

We are grateful to have featured this next artist snapshot featuring Apollo Mighty. The Art and Music out of Chicago is truly passionate and talented. There are some common threads and lessons we can learn from other artist’s experiences and are happy to have learned more about music, creating, and listening to more quality content.

Apollo Mighty has released a very musical track Titled, Solid Gold- (Listen Below).

PROJECTED RELEASE DATE OF THE NEXT PROJECT IS 11/11/2019- STAY TUNED AND FOLLOW (@APOLLO_MIGHTY) FOR FULL PROJECT RELEASE!!!!

Solid Gold, a song by Apollo Mighty on Spotify

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Our #RareFavorite Track of Apollo Mighty by far is “There was a Time” produced by The AquaDice. (listen below on Bandcamp) Awesome sound- Great sample from Mike Snow- Animal

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Artist Snapshot: LARCIN (@_LARCIN_)

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From Poland to the U.S.A. @_Larcin_ is a hip-hop artist that has a unique personality and story. Larcin was originally born in Poland and came to the USA when he was 8 years old and moved three times before finally settling in in Park Ridge IL with his family. He has been associated with music his entire life. He began playing piano at 10 years old and sang in his Church Choir until he was 16 years old. During his teenage years he also picked up guitar. 

@_Larcin_ on Instagram

He started writing rhymes when he was 16-17 years old and At 17, he was arrested for possession of weed and was sent to Cook County.   The administration at Cook forgot to input his bail, So he had to stay in jail for 4 days. Although he has had some challenges along the way, there is still music to be made and we took some time to learn about his motivation and upcoming projects. 

In the beginning, Larcin wrote raps on his phone until one of his friends @SAPA INCA took him to the studio.  About 6 months ago he started to think of rap names. That is where LARCIN was created. Before that, his first rap name was herb-- all of his close friends called him HERB from ages 12 and at 19 changed it to MARCIN The dream and at 22 LARCIN.

More Recently, the projects he's working on is an ep called, "Life Aint What it Seems"EP that is coming out in mid February with Features from brewski, sapa inc and blunt gutta.

 

Larcin was raised by polish parents who are very against drugs and very religoius but very musical.  His influence comes from first ever rap D12 my band and 50 cent in the club then fell in love with hiphop and rap. He has been expanding his musical ear ever since but lover of 90s and 2000s rap the most. 

He mentioned he listens to alot of Jim Rohn who is a motivational speaker and who has a lot of inspiration in his life. and gets a lot of inspiration looking for and listening to people and see how their lives everyone has traveled a different journey and it's cool to see where they came from.

"i try to be original but i love different kinds of music not just rap i listen to a little bit of everything except country" -larcin

What do you look for in music what do you appreciate the most that most people take for granted?

"I look to make something that can catch people's ear something that can get stuck in people's heads so they come back and listen to it again and have that tune in their head all day long! I try to appreciate the little things and be happy with what i have now because i know that so many people in the world have it so much worse than me. My favorite quote,"its better to be prepared for an opportunity and not have one, then to have an opportunity and not be prepared"- Whitney Young

 

"Behind Larcin is just a kid that's trying to leave a mark in the world and help as many people as I can to get where they want to get in life."- Larcin

What to expect next coming weeks

The "Life ain't what it seems ep" with features from brewski and sapa inca and blunt gutta and a couple of singles dropped after the ep.

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