Q: How long have you been making music?

A: “It's been a minute, 20 years but I never took it seriously until 2019.”

Q: Tell us about your first song or projecT

A: “I believe I recorded my first song at iHuman Youth Society. I was a street kid back then and I would hit up iHuman for a safety zone and that's where i recorded my first song.”

Q: Who serves as your inspiration in the music industry?

A: “There's a lot; 2pac, Big Tone, Big Pun, Dr Dre, Spice 1... I could go on and on. I grew up on that music.”

Q: Are there any notable features you have collaborated on?

A: “ZAKI UD, the best rap battle dude in south america. No one can beat him. He's sponsored by Red Bull and a great dude!”

Q: If you could work with one person, dead or alive, who would it be?

A: "Big Pun. Huge inspiration to me so he would definetly be the one.”

Q:Who are your most significant supporters in your musical journey?

A: “My team Basement Smoke Records and my fans! I couldn't do any of this without them.”

Q: Do you write your own material, and if so, what’s your creative process like?

A: “Yeah man, I write my own material. I love listening to all kinds of genres. I just listen to the sound and start writing my thoughts down. A lot of what i write are the expieriences I've gone through so my mind comes up with a song in quick time.”

Q: What's your favourite genre or type of music to listen to?

A: “I listen to all but i love spanish trap.”

Q: Can you share insights into what you’re currently working on?

A: “This year I took time off creating music to work a little more as a cultural worker, working hard to put the spotlight on latino artists. It's been tough because a lot of these organizations have very little knowledge about latino artists so I'm kind of the only one advocating for it."

Q: Tell us about your latest release.

A: “My album. I released it in September of 2023. It consists of12 tracks and each track has a music video. Im the only latino artist in Canada to ever do that. The album is called 'Overtime' and you can check it out YouTube, Apple Music, or Spotify.”

Q: When can we expect your next release?

A: “Hard to say, possibly in 2025.”

Q: If you could perform anywhere in the world, where would it be

A: “Right here in my city at Rogers Place!”

Q: What’s the largest audience you have performed for?

A: “I've performed at many latin festivals in Canada with hundreds of attendees, it's hard to say.”

Q: Is there an artist you envision touring with in the future?

A: “Never thought of it, but if anyone wants me touring with them just hit me up!”

Q: Who is the producer behind your music?

A: “I've got two producers that work on my music; Bobby Lee and ZAK C, both from Basement Smoke Records! If anyone knows about music its those two mother fuckers!”

Q: Where do you see yourself in the next five years within your music career?

A: “Chilling and actually making some money off my art! It's definitely a hard industry to make money from. I'm just going to keep pushing and see what God has in store for me!” 

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