Q. Good day, 561Reaper! 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. My dad, who goes by “DJ Babylow,” was a DJ at a strip club called “Sugar Daddies” in Palm Beach, FL, and dabbled in rapping himself. When I was three, he took me to a studio to record an intro for one of his songs. Music has been a part of my life ever since. My mom would buy CDs of Lil Boosie, Webbie, Jeezy, and others from people selling them out of their trunks. As a teenager, I helped my dad DJ at community events, car shows, and outdoor concerts. I started writing music when I was nine and fell in love with it. At 15, my dad took me to record my first track, but I lost that recording. After that, I recorded more tracks at my best friend’s studio in Port St. Lucie, FL. My friends and I would spend nights recording and chilling there
Q. Who are your musical influences and why?
A. My musical influences are Jeezy, T-Pain, Future, Chief Keef, and Michael Jackson. Jeezy’s powerful, emotional voice and storytelling really resonate with me. T-Pain’s creativity and catchy hits are inspiring. Future’s music always brings the energy, with a mix of hard and genuine tracks. Chief Keef is a drill legend. Michael Jackson influenced me to be different and creative, especially in music videos and performances. MJ and Pierre Bourne taught me to take my time with writing and recording. TDM Deeno and Smokecamp Tone, who are Canadian drill artists, and Smokecamp Chino, a Detroit OG, also influence my heavy metal voice and sternness in drill music.
Q. What has been your biggest career highlight so far?
A. I haven’t had any big highlights in my music career yet, but I have in my military career. The biggest was when I deployed to Minot for a military exercise, loading live tactical nuclear munitions. It felt like a movie, with security forces driving Humvees with machine guns, guarding sites with M16s, and a sniper in a helicopter. My crew and I performed so well that our commander coined us when we returned to our home base at Barksdale AFB.
Q. Where do you see yourself in 5 years?
A. In five years, I see myself still in the military, since I signed a six-year contract, but also with more music and music videos. I plan to build a decent fan base and hope one of my music videos reaches a million views, thanks to the promotion I’ll put behind it.
Q. What Is One Message You Have for Your Fans and Supporters?
A. My goal is to thrive in music and build a large fan base, which I’ll call “Skullz.” I want to help my fans and society reach their goals. I want my fans to support each other, and if one of them is in need—whether it’s fixing a car or paying bills—I’ll encourage them to start a GoFundMe, and I, along with the Skullz, will contribute. I know the struggles of financial hardship firsthand, so I want to create a community where we all look out for each other. I also believe felons deserve a second chance, especially if they’re trying to turn their lives around. When I have a strong fan base, I’ll make sure we help each other out and create life-changing opportunities for those who need them.
