Interview: Albuquerque, NM Rap Artist Charlie Alpha Papa Discusses His New Album "Part of Me"
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“I’m an artist that draws inspiration from memories or current situations. Usually I surf beats and wait for the one that grabs me, then I write.”
Congratulations on the completion and release of your latest album "Part of Me". Tell us about your creative process of the development of the project's songs, specifically "Maybe", and how you connected with its producer Brian Leotaud.
“Maybe” is a track produced by Jeremy Hayes, aka Stix in the Mix, who’s discography boasts artist like: E40, B Legit, Celly Cell, and others. The song evolved from nostalgic feelings of falling for a crush. Stix and I have connected musically for many years and he knows my taste in production.
Do you plan to shoot music videos for any of the album's songs? If so, which ones?
I am planning on releasing an animated music video this coming year for one of my tracks, I’ll keep that a secret for now.
When you are working on new music, what are some things that inspire your creativity and what do you look for in production?
I’m an artist that draws inspiration from memories or current situations. Usually I surf beats and wait for the one that grabs me, then I write. Sometimes a song comes to mind first and I’ll attempt to produce something vs trying to find the music.
Tell us about the hip-hop scene in Albuquerque; are locals generally supportive of the artists there?
I just moved to Albuquerque a couple years ago. The music scene is mainly comprised of punk and indie rock with a few hip hop artists. As Covid took over this year, my opportunities to network and perform dwindled to a halt. I plan on getting the ball rolling again in 2021 with shows, interviews, and local networking.
With 2020 winding down, what can your fans and our readers look forward to from you musically in 2021?
More music coming in 2021 with a focus on singles and EP releases vs an entire album. Hopefully more visuals and stage performances to follow! Again, thank you for listening!
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