12 AM
Inked|May 2019

AFTERPARTY was the first time I ever really released anything.

12 AM

FROM MAKING THE AFTERPARTY EP IN YOUR BASEMENT TO YOUR NEWEST RELEASES, “THE WOODS” AND “HANGOVER,” HOW HAS YOUR MUSICAL APPROACH/CREATION EVOLVED?

AFTERPARTY was the first time I ever really released anything. I mixed it, wrote it, recorded it, and mastered it all in my basement, so it really has that lo-fidark sound to it. Now with all the new music about to be released, including “Can’t Love,” you can hear such growth. Vocally, songwriting/production-wise, the mix and master — I’ve developed such an incredible team and it’s really helped me take this new stuff to a new level.

“12AM” COMES FROM USING A MIDNIGHT PLATE REVERB ON LOGIC. WHAT MOMENT DID YOU DECIDE THIS WOULD BE THE FINAL ALIAS?

It was nearly instantaneous. The music fits that vibe and so it stuck. I’ve always loved that dark sound, so nothing made more sense than “12AM.” Although nothing great happens after 12 a.m., there is no association to 24 hrs, 4 a.m., or anybody with a time-related alias. It’s all because of my vocal effect.

GROWING UP, DID YOU WANT TO BE ANYTHING OTHER THAN A MUSICIAN?

I really wanted to be in the NBA but never had the hops or the actual skill for that to be even considered, but that lifestyle in terms of the culture is pretty similar. I always looked at Allen Iverson and LeBron as my idols, even in music. Just pure greatness.

WHEN/HOW DID YOU DECIDE TO FOCUS ON MUSIC AS A CAREER?

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