Billboard Top Hip-hop
Get to Know Rising Artist: brandon blkk
What is your name/stage name?
I go by the name “brandon blkk”. I used to go by “B-Nice!”, but I felt like I outgrew the name as I progressed. I wanted people to perceive my art a little different.
How would you describe your musical style?
I feel like I don’t really have one. Art is a feeling, and I just record however I feel at the time. Some would say ‘lyrical mircale’, others would call it ‘preachy’. My style is is open for interpretation by the audience.
Where are you from?
Memphis, TN.
Currently, I’m in art school for animation while also trying to achieve my musical goals. My ultimate goal is to be an artist. Whether it be music or animated movies, I want to people to enjoy my thoughts along with me.
How long have you been making music?
I technically started rapping around 15 or 16. But I didn’t really take it all that serious until around 21.
What was your first song/project?
I had a project on SoundCloud when I was 18 named “Ghetto Gospel”. I deleted a lot of the songs, but I kept the ones I felt like deserved to stay up. (It was really bad).
How serious are you about your career?
I couldn’t be anymore serious. This is what I want out of life. A life without me creating art would be nearly meaningless.
Who’s your inspiration?
Everything. I feel like you can apply all different art forms into your music. The term “rhythm” is literally used in painting. The cinematic feeling you get at the start of a movie, who’s to say you can’t create that emotion to start an album?
What was it like working with you?
I have no idea, you’d have to ask people I’ve work. Hopefully they like me lol. I try to be as nice as possible to people, it’s just the southern hospitality in me or some shit like that.
What are some features you have?
A bad trait of mine that I’ve been trying to fix is me being way too introverted. People crazy dog. On top of that, I don’t like shit. Everybody sound the same, no one trying to be different no more; niggas just do what works—or what they think works. But I’ve worked with this guy named Tony Sundance, he’s super fire.
Are you signed to a label?
No. But I’d only see myself signing to a record label who’d actually need me, and not just another artist on payroll. It’s not about the bread for me, it’s about the art and the brand.
Who are your biggest supporters?
My friends and family. I don’t know, I don’t have much of a fanbase at all. Which is fine with me, as long as I know there’s people I’m making proud.
What are you currently working on?
Cartoons, Music, Animated Movies, name it.
Where do you see yourself in 5 years?
Who knows. Life is such a roller coaster ride of ups and downs, random inconveniences, and heartbreaks. There’s no telling where you’ll be and how you get there. Things can change in an instant. Hell, this article might be the random opportunity that changes my life. You just never know man.
What is your latest release and next release?
My most recent release was a little loosie to try to draw some attention to me and my art titled “Cashmoves”. The real surprise is my next project titled “Don’t Leave Me”. Don’t Leave Me was created in a very dark space in my life where I used the studio as a therapy. I put everything I had into it, and I want it to be perfect on release.
What’s next for you?
Godspeed.