1. What’s going on? Please introduce yourself and tell us where you’re from.
Glad to be alive! Im Smoov, aka Smoov ATL, Im an dope emcee/artist originated from ATL! Northside to be precise.
2. When did you start rapping and who or what inspired you?
I started rapping back in elementary school writing raps in class, making beats on the lunch table etc. So its always been around me. The things that inspired me were the people that were around me that were telling me that I had something special and should start taking it serious. And I love music so why not indulge in something that you love to do.
3. With so many independent artists out here what makes you different & sets you apart?
I dont follow the trend. People think its cool to sound like the next which is a NO GO for me. You have to be original to set you apart from the norm and that is what i try to do every time i get behind a mic. I dont listen to anything but myself so it helped me create my own sound. To be in the game a long time, you have to have your own sound to make everybody appeal to you. People dont want Future plus 100 other artist that sound similar. They want you and that is why I do nothing but give the people me every time I record.
4. Tell us something you enjoy doing [besides music] that most people don’t know.
Im a game freak. I love playing video games. Before I started going all in with the music it would be times I would wake up and get straight on the xbox, and wouldn’t get off until it was time to go to sleep. Lol That is something that I want to invest in down the road. I am very competitive when it comes to video games, from Madden, to NBA 2k. I will take any and everybody money!!
5. Currently, what project or single are you working on or pushing & where can we find it?
I have a single that I am flooding the streets with now by the name of YAAMEEN. you can find that on iTunes right now, I have another single I am releasing January 5th titled “So Tired” and it will also be available on iTunes. As far as projects I have several that I am working on and planning on releasing late 1st quarter early 2nd quarter of 2016.
6. What’s been the most memorable moment so far in your music career?
Performing and having strangers recite the words to your song that you put your blood sweat and tears into. That gives me life and hell of motivation to keep doing it honestly. It gives me chills to see random people dancing and having a good time listening to my music.
7. If you could work with any artist, (current or past) who would it be and why?
Currently I would want to work with Kendrick Lamar, J Cole, Big Sean, 2 Chainz, Ludacris, Andre 3000 and the list goes on,
Past wise I would have loved to work with Biggie, and Pac. Those are the legends and the face of real Rap/Hip Hop and that would have been the highlight of my career. They have paved the way for a lot of artist who are relevant today and I have nothing but love and respect for the 2.
8. What are your goals musically for 2016?
To reach more people with my music than I did in 2015. I started late 3rd quarter early 4th quarter pushing my single YAAMEEN and it has done damage but we are gonna take it to a different level in 2016.
9. What’s your favorite quote?
Nothing easy comes overnight, and everything happens for a reason. I live and die by those and they keep me humble. I know nothing great comes easy, so the little trials and tribulations I go thru like they are nothing because I know where I am going in life.
10. Tell everyone where they can find you? [Websites, Social media, Booking info etc]
You can find me on every social media website at @SmoovATL, and for booking you can contact @Tampamystic at mysticsent@gmail.com
11. What words would you like to leave us with? Any Shout Outs?
Keep grinding no matter what anybody tells you. If you believe in you then thats all you need to get to the next level.
