Interview: Bronx Based Rapper/Producer $pend Money Kwam Discusses His Single "Supposed to Be"
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“Inspiration from lyrics, it honestly just comes. I just write whatever comes to me and if it’s fire, I keep it...”
Salute to you on the release of your new track "Supposed to Be"; describe for us your creative process for its development in regards to lyrical inspiration and production.
Thanks, I appreciate it! For me honestly, I start with the production first. It's rare that I prematurely write bars now. I'll usually start with melodies, then drums and then if I like the beat a lot I'll write to it. Inspiration from lyrics, it honestly just comes. I just write whatever comes to me and if it's fire, I keep it. I try to give real life stuff, though. A lot of stuff I rap about has really happened, even if it was a simple line.
Speaking of production, do you self-produce a lot of your tracks, and what software/hardware do you use?
Yes, I produce every track I rap on entirely by myself, though I'm open to co-producing.
I'm running FL Studio 20 with the Akai MPK Mini LOL.
Do you plan on releasing a music video for "Supposed to Be", and will it be featured on an upcoming EP or album? If so, what can you tell us about it?
I'm honestly thinking about it, even if it is a little late. I think that track is the best I have so far, it's just so energetic and raw.
Look out for some new singles with music videos this summer! We're shooting at least 3!
How would you say that your hometown, the Bronx, and/or your life experiences have influenced the music that you create?
I honestly can say I learned a lot being in the Bronx. I gained a lot of real friends who had my back. I met a lot of great people. Ate a lot of great food.
I was actually born in the Bronx, I grew up in Newburgh and then I moved back to BX. A lot of music comes from a lot of stuff I've been through in BX.
I remember making beats on the floor on my first crib in BX, before I could even afford a table to put my computer on.
With "Supposed to Be" now released, what are some of your goals musically for the rest of 2022?
Just releasing more music and showing more diversity as an artist, doing some live shows starting this summer and dropping a whole lot of visuals.
Also I'd like to start doing some live streams on my IG and YouTube!
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