Q. Good day, BIGQUATHEGOAT! We appreciate you taking the time to speak with us. The first thing we want to know is What made you want to become a musician?
A. I started making music when I was really young. My parents were very musically inclined—my mom sang all day, every day, and my dad got me into lyrical stuff, introducing me to the underground scene with a lot of East Coast sounds from NY and some vibes from down south. I’ve always wanted to get my point across, feeling like I had the words to help people get through the BS life throws at you. The people around me can attest to that. I just found it super easy to make it rhythmically resonate with people.
Q. Who are your musical influences and why?
A. My influences include guys like J. Cole and Kendrick. I was really into Lloyd Banks and Dave East when I was younger. I also liked Lil Durk growing up but not so much now. Nowadays, I listen to a lot of Griselda music—Roc Marciano is tough, and Stove God—I’m really attracted to wordplay and placement. It’s one thing to make a song sound good, but if you can intertwine metaphorical aspects of life and make those intangible connections, you’ll notice a feeling that I think music currently lacks as a whole.
Q. What has been your biggest career highlight so far?
A. My biggest moment in my career was the event my team (CUG) and I threw for our community in Lorain, OH, called “A Celebration of Life,” a tribute to all the people who transcended this life during the COVID year. In our area, COVID was the least of our problems; the violence escalated, and our city sides went to war. It involved a lot of kids and young adults, so we lost close friends and family. We brought a significant portion of our community together to celebrate their lives and the life still left to live. We had local vendors, food and apparel setups, live painting, attractions and activities for the children, a 70ft water slide, and an hour-long firework show to top it off. My favorite part of the day was putting other artists from my city on stage. I feel like I helped others fulfill their dreams, which helped me form my dream even more.
Q. Where do you see yourself in 5 years?
A. In 5 years, I see myself way up in this game of life—not just as an artist or hitmaker but as an example of someone who will do nothing but succeed. I see my brand skyrocketing and blowing up worldwide.
Q. What Is One Message You Have for Your Fans and Supporters?
A. One message I have for my fans and followers is to stick to the plan. I don’t know what it is, but when I stick to the plan I originally set out for myself, failure doesn’t exist. So, do that sh*t.
