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Today we speak to F L A C O, a rapper to definitely look out for in 2017. Having recently released his latest project titled sleepinginjeans, the intricately flowing Indiana native shows no signs of slowing down. We are honored to have the opportunity to speak to a man who is much better described as an artist than a rapper.
A Look in the Mind of the Versatile and Ecclectic F L A C O
Mourad: Hey F L A C O! How are you man, how’s it going?
F L A C O: I’m good man, how are you?
Mourad: All good man. I’m flattered to speak to you man. I really enjoy your music.
F L A C O : I appreciate that dude. I appreciate you guys reaching out to me.
Mourad: You have a very unique and interesting style, not just in your music but in your whole demeanor. Where do you think this inspiration came from?
F L A C O: Probably my mom. She was always a big influence growing up cause she was so eclectic, she kinda put us on to everything; it wasn’t just limited to just what’s expected of an African American family you know, we listened to all types of music, and dove into all types of stuff. So my mom was probably the biggest influence on that aspect. You know I kinda knew from early age that being different was OK, it didn’t feel like I was being chastised for it. So that allowed me to, you know when I was growing, to be able to take influences that inspire me , and kinda add it to me, but mostly it’s just my mom, you know me being my mom’s son.
Mourad: What do you think makes F L A C O different from any other rapper?
F L A C O : Because I think that I showcase a spectrum of human emotion. I’m not just a boxed-in artist. A lot of people, they get put into paradigms where they have a certain way, and the music has to be this, the perception of the audience towards them is this way. To me it’s a broader spectrum, you know, it’s happy, sad, anxiety, everything, all the feelings put into one … and I feel like I’m a more vulnerable artist. I just think my take on the process of actually making music is a little bit different than most people, especially rappers.
Mourad: Different in what way?
F L A C O: Just the fact that I record as I write, so I get a lot of in the moment. I don’t know, fluctuations of energy that I can’t even explain. A lot of people will write stuff beforehand, so they’ll be in the studio and they have to write, and then come back in all these sessions and all that but with my process, it’s more of a “as it comes,.” I can record and mix it so what I hear in my head at that second can be promptly put in a practical manner. So it’s just me being able to take advantage of a moment in time is a lot higher than most people, because that’s how I choose to make my music. I don’t like to write anything beforehand or choose music beforehand, I like it all to be in the moment. So a lot of things happen that I wouldn’t plan, and usually make the song and music better overall.
Mourad: I really enjoy the music. Your music gives off the feeling that you are inspired by artists outside of hip-hop too. Do you listen to a wide spectrum of music?
F L A C O: I make a decision not to listen to hip hop until I’m finished just cause I don’t wanna have a derivative style, I don’t wanna sound like my favorite artist, you know what I mean? I listen to a lot of rock, a lot of proggy [progressive] rock, and, you know, electronic shyt. I’m all over the place but when I’m creating I don’t touch hip hop, I try not to so, yeah, you hit that right on the head. I don’t listen to hip hop a lot!
.... Continue reading at F L A C O: Spirit, Energy, and Ambition
A Look in the Mind of the Versatile and Ecclectic F L A C O
Mourad: Hey F L A C O! How are you man, how’s it going?
F L A C O: I’m good man, how are you?
Mourad: All good man. I’m flattered to speak to you man. I really enjoy your music.
F L A C O : I appreciate that dude. I appreciate you guys reaching out to me.
Mourad: You have a very unique and interesting style, not just in your music but in your whole demeanor. Where do you think this inspiration came from?
F L A C O: Probably my mom. She was always a big influence growing up cause she was so eclectic, she kinda put us on to everything; it wasn’t just limited to just what’s expected of an African American family you know, we listened to all types of music, and dove into all types of stuff. So my mom was probably the biggest influence on that aspect. You know I kinda knew from early age that being different was OK, it didn’t feel like I was being chastised for it. So that allowed me to, you know when I was growing, to be able to take influences that inspire me , and kinda add it to me, but mostly it’s just my mom, you know me being my mom’s son.
Mourad: What do you think makes F L A C O different from any other rapper?
F L A C O : Because I think that I showcase a spectrum of human emotion. I’m not just a boxed-in artist. A lot of people, they get put into paradigms where they have a certain way, and the music has to be this, the perception of the audience towards them is this way. To me it’s a broader spectrum, you know, it’s happy, sad, anxiety, everything, all the feelings put into one … and I feel like I’m a more vulnerable artist. I just think my take on the process of actually making music is a little bit different than most people, especially rappers.
Mourad: Different in what way?
F L A C O: Just the fact that I record as I write, so I get a lot of in the moment. I don’t know, fluctuations of energy that I can’t even explain. A lot of people will write stuff beforehand, so they’ll be in the studio and they have to write, and then come back in all these sessions and all that but with my process, it’s more of a “as it comes,.” I can record and mix it so what I hear in my head at that second can be promptly put in a practical manner. So it’s just me being able to take advantage of a moment in time is a lot higher than most people, because that’s how I choose to make my music. I don’t like to write anything beforehand or choose music beforehand, I like it all to be in the moment. So a lot of things happen that I wouldn’t plan, and usually make the song and music better overall.
Mourad: I really enjoy the music. Your music gives off the feeling that you are inspired by artists outside of hip-hop too. Do you listen to a wide spectrum of music?
F L A C O: I make a decision not to listen to hip hop until I’m finished just cause I don’t wanna have a derivative style, I don’t wanna sound like my favorite artist, you know what I mean? I listen to a lot of rock, a lot of proggy [progressive] rock, and, you know, electronic shyt. I’m all over the place but when I’m creating I don’t touch hip hop, I try not to so, yeah, you hit that right on the head. I don’t listen to hip hop a lot!
.... Continue reading at F L A C O: Spirit, Energy, and Ambition
that's the whole point. Dude should know his genre inside out at the very least
