Shamothy is a hip-hop artist based out of Memphis, Tennessee. His style is truly unlike anything I've ever heard! It's like a blend of spoken word and new-school hip hop with an element of percussive rhythm. It's no surprise that Sham has a history in drumming; it bleeds into his flow. Check out our song, 'Contraceptive', now! 🔥 Listen here: https://open.spotify.com/track/01GqPel8KXszlfmUBgHaLf?si=bc48362f996a4354
In this episode, we discuss the interpretive nature of hip-hop, the importance of marketing VS. talent, how we've utilized TikTok as rap artists, why we need to stop overanalyzing music, and so much more!
As always, thank you for watching. New episodes of Ruse Radio always coming soon. 💖
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TIMESTAMPS:
00:00:00 - Shamothy
00:00:30 - Origins of Name
00:04:50 - Background in Music (Drums and Bands)
00:10:31 - Exploring Different Musical Projects
00:14:16 - How Songwriting Is Effected By Genre
00:17:53 - The Storytelling and Complexity of Hip-Hop
00:20:33 - Finding the Right Tonality in Rap
00:24:41 - Confidence in Hip-Hop Preferences
00:25:14 - Authenticity in Hip-Hop
00:29:32 - Finding your own sound and standing out in the music industry
00:32:01 - Commercial Value and Controversial Art
00:33:55 - Lil Wayne's Influence and Genius
00:38:40 - Talking About Music Influences (Kid Cudi, etc.)
00:43:36 - The Creative Process in Music
00:47:16 - Ruse Discovering the Genius of Watsky and Other Influential Rap Artists
00:48:19 - Falling in Love with Rap
00:52:54 - Iranian Artists and Misconceptions
00:55:11 - System of a Down
01:02:43 - The Importance of Committing to a Performance
01:07:12 - Transition to TikTok and Content Creation
01:10:26 - Love-Hate Relationship with Social Media
01:12:01 - The Genius of Rap and Poetry
01:17:04 - The Virality of TikTok Videos and Frustrations with Open Verse Challenges
01:22:00 - When Ruse Couldn't Release His Viral Song 'Dagnabbit'
01:26:45 - The Importance of Releasing Music
01:31:40 - The Frustrations of Going Viral on TikTok
01:34:31 - The Importance of Improving Your Content
01:36:16 - The Value of Creating and Sharing Art
01:41:28 - The Power of Art in Connecting Strangers
01:44:50 - Art Is Suffering
01:48:57 - The Importance of Posting Videos/Generating Content
01:49:36 - Overcoming Challenges in the Modern Music Industry
01:53:59 - The Pursuit of Personal Interests
01:56:06 - The Viral Video Lottery
01:58:44 - The Virality of TikTok Videos
02:03:07 - Conclusion
