Introducing JR Hendrixx, a trailblazing hip hop artist born and raised in Niagara Falls New York. With a dynamic range that spans from heavy-hitting lyricism to enchanting melodies, JR Hendrixx is a true maestro of musical expression. At the core of his artistry lies an unparalleled ability to seamlessly transition between the realms of thought-provoking lyricism and captivating melodies.

Introduce yourself to our readers, let them know your name and where you’re from

I am JR Hendrixx I’m from Niagara Falls New York

When did you know that music was actually going to be your career?

When i was 14, i was always freestyling on beats and i realized i had a gift. I had no passion for anything else but music

If you could get advice from any artist in the industry, who would it be and why?

Lil Wayne because he’s still hungry after all those years of being in the game he’s been around for different eras and stayed hot being himself

What or who influences your music?

the things i go through in life whether it be good or bad I’m always expressing how i feel. Then there’s people like young thug who influences me on the creative side and lil Wayne and Kendrick Lamar set that bar for me lyrically listening to them motivates and pushes me to get to that level

What’s the process of creating music for you?

I find a beat to fit the mood I’m in then freestyle a few takes and keep what i like

Has anyone helped you or guided you in getting your foot in the industry?

Nah i learned everybody is just looking out for themselves nobody wanted me to reach my potential that’s why I’m on my own ,so now only i could slow me down now

Tell our readers what to look out for next from you?

I have a single dropping September 15th, there’s gonna be a lot of music coming and the consistency is going to be heavy

What differentiates you from other artists?

I have my own sound I’m not trying to be something I’m not , I’m very lyrical and a punchline rapper but also really melodic and unorthodox i approach every song differently i don’t have songs that sound the same. A lot of people think that there’s a feature on my songs when my voice changes from me rapping to singing.

How can promoters looking to book you get in contact with you?

You can message me on any platform or go to my instagram jrhendrixx_ all my contact info is there

What do you hope to get out of your involvement in the music industry?

when it’s all said and done i want to be the greatest it’s always been my goal to live on through my music and motivate people and change peoples lives

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Introduce yourself to our readers, let them know your name and where you’re from.
My name is Alex Leon. Artist Name L3o is pronounced as Leo. I’m from Miami Florida.

What inspired you to start doing music?
Fate.

At what point in your life did you know that music was actually going to be your career?
My first professional studio session in Miami Florida a myth, legend and destiny collided.

If you could get advice from any artist in the industry, who would it be and why?
To maintain a strong mind. Mentally you have to be strong because every step closer to your dreams you will start to see your circle getting smaller and smaller. Doubt will happen and only the strong minded will survive.

What’s the name of the current project you’re pushing and where can our readers find it?
My New Album First Blood is only available on BandCamp. Here’s are the links to stream/buy the Album
https://forthefreemindstodigest.bandcamp.com/album/first-blood

http://itsbizkit.com/new-album-l3o-first-blood/

What separates this project from past projects you’ve done?
This project is For the Free Minds to Digest. A survival guide and survival kit to utilize as you are progressing towards your dreams. And a true story to inspire and motivate.

What’s your ultimate goal in the music industry?
To give the youth Free mind to digest music among the poison music in today’s universe.

What’s your name and where you from? I am a native From Chicago Illinois born and raised my rises in Music started in Aurora IL. My name LaQuan Howard was giving my stage name by my home town Quan Don in 06 while doing rap battles and beat boxing in High School. Had to go through hoops twist and turns to obtain my name legally. Been nickname Dezy from a childhood friend hence the name Quan Dezy was ordained.

Why do you love what you do? It bring me serenity to express my experiences and expressions through sound and rhythm. Giving opportunity to touch someone as well get through there life testimonies. Music been part of life since the 4th grade where I stared in marching bands playing trumpet and got into more instruments such as drums,French horn and a tad of the piano. Began writing poems and poetry in journal and led to me rhyming and conducting lyrics for songs.

What makes you different? I believe I have my own sound. Fairly unique in my perspective bring versatility and multi genre from Hiphop,R&b,pop,melodic, even country and gospel. Have been compared to many great talents such as Twista, bone thugs n harmony, Kendrick Lamar, ludacris, even lyfe Jennings and more but my messages in my music and the way I embrace the culture is different approach replacing hate with love.

Where do see yourself in 5 years? I see myself 5 years older 5 years stronger 5 years wiser indeed. Really pushing to be great at my imperfections and master my skill sets and learning new ones. Growing a strong foundation or platform that will push greatness of the unseen talent knowledge to succeed in this entertainment industry.

What do you want to accomplish in life? Just to be Applying the lessons and teaching of life. Building my brand and business supporting my family gaining better opportunities. Never limiting myself. Always doing good deed for good karma tomorrow. Success is within self love that something that can’t be bought. Staying true to yourself is something that can’t be taught you have to grow into it.

What do you bring to your industry? Fresh vibes and positivity. bringing timeless energy and music. Giving the audience something they can be apart of. That they can pass down. Building real fan/family to support and grow throughout their experience through Quan Dezy journey. It’s bigger then me it’s a lifestyle and a gift to give back. That will Influence A new wave of music lovers and gurus to the scene that are Looking for original soul, passion, and life in the music again. Just giving Stella her groove back if ya catching my drift.

What do you want to be remembered by? Aiming to be remembered for the bridge I build to the next gen or neighbors that are influence by my hardwork and dedication. That I’m Willing and giving to make an impact in the culture of entertainment and Arts&Craft. It all starts off with a dream but nothing moves without a dollar in front it. Staying consistent to the goal spreading that wealth and growth mentality to achieve greatness. We all made to win before return to sand so pushing that mindset of of using time wisely and perfecting the vision towards the goal. Restoring the value of Morals and Self Love. My motto is Stay Spitting Keep Grinding and All Day Push Greatness so nevertheless like to be remembered for changing the narrative. From negativity imposed on our love ones. We are all Kings and Queens. Remember me for being King that leads.

 

 

Can you tell us a little bit about your background and how you got into music?

Well, I got into music by my dad playing these songs that are from the 70s, 80s, and 90s just when I was 3 years old, and from that point on I always loved music and especially the older songs!  but my biggest influence was always Teddy Riley and Michael Jackson.

How would you describe your sound and your musical influences? 

I’d say my sound is “Funky Pop” but I have an old-school vibe like Smokey Robinson, Teddy Riley and Michael Jackson.

What can fans expect from your upcoming album? 

They should expect to have fee-good sounds like back in the day. Funky pop has its own sound with a touch of new jack swing. I intend on giving everyone something new and funky they can vibe to.

Can you talk about your songwriting process and how you come up with your lyrics? 

My song writing process really comes from the man above and just the beauty of earth creatures and the kids because when you look at the younger kids you see joy and happiness and just a pure soul that comes from God. When  I start singing, all of my friends love my music, it makes them happy and makes them want to dance.

What has been your favorite moment or performance in your music career so far?

Well I have not done many performances yet but I am working with some of the greatest people in the industry. It is all so surreal, just a dream come true.

What are your goals for the future of your music career? 

My goal in the future is to be one of the best and to inspire people to follow their dreams.

Skywalker DaVinci has many titles, Artist, Engineer, producer, foundational instrumentalist, just to name a few. Native of Columbus, Georgia, with sonic and visual arts as his insatiable passions, Davinci has incessantly used these tools throughout his life since the early ages of childhood, to survive the challenges South of the Mason-Dixon line. Fueled by love, and driven through pain, he engineered his obsession into a journey of lifelong learning.

Get to learn more on Davinci as he gets interviewed by V-Henny.

V-Henny: What inspired you to pursue music?

Skywalker Davinci: Music has always been a big part of who I am. From being a child listening to songs on the radio, to playing instruments and singing in church, I’ve always been surrounded by musical influences. I had family members I looked up to musically. My mama would blast RnB music some Saturday mornings and my siblings and I knew it was time to get up and clean up. While cleaning I would sing along. These were some of the best times of my life looking back on it. Instances like these are what helped fuel me into becoming the Artist I am today.

V-Henny: How would you describe yourself and your style of music in third person?

Skywalker Davinci: A multi talented artist, engineer, and producer. He is extremely dedicated to his craft. Working tirelessly to make his lifelong dream a reality, driven by the ups and downs of life, and the world around him, Skywalker DaVinci conveys his thoughts and emotions vividly  through his music. From being openly transparent and unfiltered about his struggles with suicide, to his expression of gratitude to God, his family, and fans, for being there for him through it all. Skywalker Davinci not only creates music for survivors; people who’ve been through similar experiences or worse, but also for the people who want to just forget about their problems, if only for a moment, and dance; appreciate life; unwind and feel a blissful sense of happiness.

V-Henny: What qualities make you different and unique from everyone else in the industry?

Skywalker Davinci: I don’t have to pretend to be something or someone I’m not, and I think that’s a very underrated superpower. My story is what sets me apart. Even the words that come to me in my creative process are divinely given to me specifically, so that I can reach and touch exactly who I need to. But aside from the spiritual aspect, just me being able to produce my own music and not have to wait on anyone else to recreate my vision is extremely powerful for me. I get an idea in my head, like a melody, and I can instantly bring it to reality. Having the ability to record, mix and master songs, and create quality music through years of trial and error have shaped me into a top tier, self sufficient Artist.

V-Henny: Have you ever felt discouraged by the industry and if so how did you overcome the thought/feeling?

Skywalker Davinci: When you’ve been creating music for a long as I have there will definitely be times when you feel discouraged and want to give up. At times I felt stagnant and wasn’t getting the results I’d hoped and worked for. There was even a time earlier on in my career when I performed in a live showcase in Atlanta, GA and forgot every single word of the song due to recording it the night before, and also stage fright. I never wanted to perform again! But I knew I was destined for something greater, and knowing my purpose and passion is what kept me going.

V-Henny: In order to succeed in life you have to know how to give credit and give back . Who would you give credit to for your success thus far? Who would you give back to?

Skywalker Davinci: God is first and foremost. Without him I wouldn’t possess the mind, the gifts, and talents that I have. Secondly, my family. I’ve been tremendously blessed with a strong support system of people who believe in me, even at times when I didn’t believe in myself. And last but not least my fans, who also believe in me. The fact that they are willing to invest their time and energy into me as not only an artist, but a man, speaks volumes on their dedication and appreciation for who I am and what I represent. I will definitely be giving back to those who supported me through it all. No questions asked. No doubt about it.

V-Henny: What would you be doing right now, if it wasn’t for your music career?

Skywalker Davinci: Honestly I don’t know what I’d be doing. Once I officially started creating music it completely changed my outlook on life. I saw the people I was reaching with my voice and messages, and instantly knew that this is what I was put here to do. I never had a plan B.

V-Henny: Let’s talk about your album “The Dark Side”

How long did it take you to complete it?

Skywalker Davinci: It’s hard to really put a number on it, but In all it took roughly about 6 months. Reason being is because some songs on the album were years old but just had to be completed. Other songs were new. The Dark Side is just a mixture of different songs from different times that happened to tell a similar story so it all fit well together.

V-Henny: What are we expecting from this album?

Skywalker Davinci: The Dark Side has many different styles to suit a number

of different moods. It will make you dance, vibe out, happy, and hype, but it also has the power to take you to a place within yourself that will make you face certain traumas that were left unhealed. I guess you can say it will take you on an emotional roller coaster. With tracks like ‘Vibe Check’ that will make you want to dance and have a good time, but then ‘Better Days’, that will give you raw emotion and pain with hope that things will get better if you’re feeling down and out. This album is sure to speak to a vast and diverse community of people for sure.

V-Henny: What song would you say took you out of your comfort zone? Why?

Skywalker Davinci: Definitely ‘Better Days’ by far. I recorded this song back in 2018 while living in my car. At that time I was located in Atlanta, GA. I had just started driving for Lyft and was provided a rental car through the program they offered. My life had no absolute direction at that point and I was down to one of my lowest moments. But I always had faith that things would get better. Eventually they did. This song was like my escape from everything I was going through. It’s hard to listen to sometimes though because I can still feel every emotion from that time like it was just yesterday. It’s the most vulnerable track from the album for me.

V-Henny: What’s your creative process like?

Skywalker Davinci: My creative process is actually very abstract. Nothing concrete. I don’t have a set schedule to go by. No routine. I simply do what I feel. Some songs may take hours. Other songs may take years, in which I might come back to them purposely or stumble across them in pursuit of another song, and I’m pretty sure that in itself sounds abstract. I also find that being locked in a room for so long blocks my thoughts and creativity, so to combat that I like to go outside to give myself a sense of freedom and openness. It spaces my mind out and allows the creativity to flow again naturally.

V-Henny: What were some of the steps you had to take to get to where you’re at in your career?

Skywalker Davinci: Discipline and consistency are the two biggest factors for me right now. Had I had more of the two earlier on in my career I think I would be a lot further along on my journey. I also had to sacrifice time. There have been many sleepless nights but I was so locked in on becoming the greatest version of myself musically that I didn’t let anything deter me from achieving what I set out to do.

V-Henny: How long have you had this creative vision and what pushes you to be consistent ?

Skywalker Davinci: ‘The Dark Side’ was a vision that I had for many years. The concept came to me around 2018 while I was going through a deep depression in life and over the years I just cultivated the idea until it was the right time to finally present it to the world. The title represents the dark side of myself, the world and the people in it. We all have our flaws. Nobody’s perfect. It’s all about the dualities of life.

V-Henny: What do you want people to know about you on a personal level?

Skywalker Davinci: I want people to know that I care. Plain and simple. I know what it’s like to live in this beautiful, yet cruel world, and feel as if nobody truly cares. I’m an empath. It gets overwhelming at times but I can’t fight that part of who I am. I’m just learning to embrace it and protect myself from evil forces. I want to love and be loved. So I think part of my destiny was to help heal the world with my voice and music.

V-Henny: What’s next for you?

Skywalker Davinci: I have plans of touring, meet and greets with my fans and supporters, more live performances, and overall just elevating my craft to its highest potential. But ultimately, what’s next for me is whatever God has planned. I just want to keep creating the best music and content that I can and watch how it all unfolds. I stopped setting expectations and learned to go with the flow of life because things can change in the beat of a heart.

Make sure to check out Skywalker Davinci music and follow him on all social media platforms.

Please describe any unique characteristics of your company or its products and services that you feel would be newsworthy? 

My rap style is a unique sound in the Atlanta melodic scene and drill scene. I really talk about real life scenarios that’s happening to me and those around me or what I see majority of my lyrics is not cap I feel like that’s what make me stand out more

Who is your target audience? 

People that can relate that’s incarcerated or over came they form of struggle or currently going thru In other words I write a lot of pain music on uptempo beats

What separates you from your competition 

I don’t cap in my rap. I really have been through it all.

What motivated you to build your own brand?

The love I had for music my whole life: 50 cent, Lil Baby, Chief Keef, all the R&B and early 2,000s and late 90s music. I also loved the YMCMB era.

Where do you see yourself/your company 5 years from now?

Still rapping, perfecting my craft and at a superstar level.

How would you want the readers to benefit from learning about you? 

By paying attention to what I do and how I talk so they won’t make the same mistakes that I have made in the past. I’m from Queens NY, Springfield to be exact but I’m putting on for Allentown Pennsylvania.

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DJ Sincere and co- host Mr. Raw set off the interview with a banger from Hoffa “Combat Neurosis (feat. Griselda’s ElCamino) from Killarmy’s 2020 album “Full Metal Jacket”. Hoffa broke down his history with Wu-Tang and notably 9th Prince, RZA Ghostface.

We’re happy to be speaking today with a phenomenal underground music artist with
mainstream notoriety in Hip Hop “ Scorch”! Before we get started, how has 2023 been treating
you thus far?

2023 has been great thus far. My song Tan Caliente has been steadily rising in numbers and we just hit 7.5 million views on TikTok and the numbers are still climbing through the roof and more and more people are joining the dance challenge. It’s incredible and the girls love it.

Tell us the story behind your brand name came to be?

Vault Life Entertainment is the label, VLE for short. I came up with the name in a dream. When I awoke I remembered it, ever since then my slogan has been I don’t want the bag I want the Vault. The name Scorch came from me burning down cyphers and shows. The full name is Octane Scorch Flames the first rapper in the game with a first, middle, and last name. One could say I was born into it.

How did you learn to rap/ write/ to play?

My brother Serj, the lyrical emperor, showed me how to structure my bars. I would freestyle for hours giving away free money my brother would call it. He showed me a format and it stuck with me to this day.

What was the 1st concert that you ever went to and who did you see perform?

Rakim and he was performing at Mount Morris.

If you could have a musician tag along with you on tour, who would it be?

Jay Z, that’s a no brainer to me because he’s hands down one of the best to ever do it with an endless amount of knowledge about the music game.

Do you prefer to listen to music more or create?

I prefer to create, I don’t like to listen to a lot of music from different artists. The reason being is I don’t want to be influenced by other artist subconsciously. I want my music to remain as uninfluenced by other artists as possible.

Have you had any raps you started writing and then found difficulty in finishing? What advice
would you give other indie artists to break past that to finish it?

Yes, I wrote a song named “LIFE” it’s a beautiful piece about overcoming a harsh journey in life. I’m sure every artist has at one point of time or another been through what is commonly known as Writer’s Block. I’m no exception, the way to get over it can be as simple as taking a break, sometimes you have to hit the reset button. If you’re like me and you listen to the beat, it will tell you what to say and the song will basically write itself.

Have you experienced stress on stage before? If so, what do you do about it?

Yes, one time in particular, a Dj had my microphone off level after we already did a good sound check. I allowed him to correct the problem while I had to entertain the entire crowd with freestyles.

As a hip hop artist, if you could change one thing in the music industry. What would it be ?

The replication of style… you can create without stealing an artist’s whole life. Just because it’s new and exciting In a lot of cases doesn’t mean that you have to be a culture voucher.

If you didn’t pursue a music career, what would you be doing?

I would probably be acting in movies if I wasn’t pursuing music.

What can your fans look forward to seeing next from the Lyrical Genius Scorch?

Next project I’m releasing is a song called “Going Up” It’s a fun energetic track that I’m releasing in February. Follow me on instagram @therealscorch and check out my website www.scorchnation.com to stay tuned and don’t forget to join the #TanCalienteChallenge on TikTok and if your on IG and do a dance to my song send me a DM to let me know so I can post and share you on Facebook and Instagram. Always showing love and giving back to my fans.