#this came to me because phonk music is a vibe

[corgiplays]

Murder Wives Ronance edition?

Robin being under the influence of Vecna and leading Nancy into a false sense of security so she falls under Vecna's influence and they become "evil" it actually more like Vecna brings their dark desires to the forefront of their personality while also planting some of his own twisted past times in their brains

Time line wise

-Trying to escape the Upside Down Robin decided to go ahead of Steve and Nancy in trying to get to Max (she's their child so)

-Vecna who's not dead sees this as an opportunity and attacks Robin, a very short fight later Vecna is gripping Robin's head up and doing the Teen Wolf claws in the back of the neck move which lets him place memories that aren't real and twists a few memories

-Steve finds Robin's beret on the ground and freaks out finding her a few feet away bloody and leaning against a tree, Nancy hears Steve screaming and doesn't know how to function when she sees Robin

-Steve carry's Robin out of the Upside Down before the gates split open (for the stake of the party I'm keeping Eddie alive and Max isn't in a coma)

-Dustin is in tears seeing Robin bloodied and unconscious in Steve's arms and has Eddie help him walk because Nancy has been in a state of shell shock since finding Robin

-Instead of 2 days it's more like 5 days after until Robin wakes up but it's like a switch flipped inside her, she's quite, aggressive, more sarcastic, rude, think flayed Billy but more calculated (she shoves Steve into a walk hard enough to crack the brick from the force)

-The AU where Robin does knife tricks to stim is very canon same thing with secretly buff Robin

-Robin has a vision like Billy had where he slammed Karen's head into the shelves but it's Robin taking a scalpel and killing doctors, nurses, families her friends everyone.

-Robin still acts like Robin though, she just has times were she doesn't act like herself (her personality doesn't change it's more she has a sadistic side to herself like an alter ego and the longer she has it the more the personality's blend that the party can't tell between the alter and Robin)

-Vecna attacks the group 4 weeks after Robin wakes up (the Upside Down has been bleeding into the normal world since the split but this was a focused attack)

-Robin and Nancy get split up from the group and this is when Robin hits Nancy over the head with a rock, Robin also licks Nancy's blood off of the rock (this will be explicit if the murder didn't cue you in, these two are some sadistic and masochist people which also means questionable kinks and smut, I won't go into detail but you can imagine. There also switches so everyone can be happy) Robin's all sadistic smirk and "I'm sorry princess, but you're too valuable for you to be against us. I wouldn't want you falling into Steve or Jonathan's arms while I'm away now would I?"

-Jealous and possessive Robin and Nancy?? Nancy killing Vickie after she's too flirty to Robin during an infiltration mission?? Robin beating up a guy after he gets handsy with Nancy?? Agressive make outs??? Wall pining??? Knife up to throat while kissing??? HOT AND COLD PLAY??? WAX??? okay I'll stop here but you get the idea

-Vecna also isn't very family friendly so there is torture, eating disorder, starvation, dissociation, questioning one's sanity, self harm, attempting suicide, night terrors and sexual assault

-Although Nancy and Robin are murdering and infiltrating government operations as their alters they are aware of everything and they are themselves whenever their not working for Vecna. So all the night terrors are delt with calm words and soft touches, any wounds are carefully cleaned and properly treated, reassuring touches, forehead kisses and just resting foreheads together, cuddles and just holding each other while they break apart and sure they like the pain, it makes sure that they are themselves (their alters have the feeling of pain shut off but it comes back once they are in control)

-Once Vecna is defeated and the fights with the party and the murder wives are finally over Robin and Nancy get so much therapy like their in their for 3 years minimum, the party forgives them seeing as the weren't in control of themselves and it's tearful and so soft

-The get a therapy dog for their PTSD and depression seeing as those two are the worst of their illnesses.

That's like the very very basic story outline

PS I was listening to Phonk music while writing this because their was traffic while I was on the bus back home so I would recommend listening to some while reading

[beatsfortheillperth]

Words with Jetson

Our next interview is with a producer and rapper out of a beautiful place known as Tauranga, in New Zealand, This creative is known as Jetson.

He happens to be one of my cat, Rain's personal favourites for sleep time and regardless of the amount of thumping bass Jetson's music creates and picture frames it knocks over, I understand why he sleeps so sweetly.

Probably a lot to do with the fact that bass has rhythm, just like the sweet sweet words Jetson correlates with his word-plays in tracks such as "Milk" and "SENSEI". Not only impressing cats, Jetson has made moves and connections beyond the long white cloud, proving isolation doesn't always silence brilliance. Jetson brings words any generation can hold some sort of relevance to, words that allow one to notice life moves fast and slow and sometimes you just have to chill and become an observer rather than an instigator.

This is something I feel Jetson has accomplished with his rather low-key approach to releases and interviews.

Jetson is a natural, a true prodigy of sound and a sharer of moods, and to me, is a reminder that with a little bit of passion and persistence, great things can happen, whatever your field.

Jetson’s collective and label - Chill Children is evidence of that, as through it , Jetson is able to work and release with producers and beat-makers all over the globe.

emo the optimist, BACKWHEN, fuyu, eets, and junyii are just some of the diverse talents working with Chill Children and everyone on the catalogue are game-changers that make music that’s anointed in chills. 

Creators that push boundaries and portray emotion through sound in the most soothing way, one must check Chill Children.

So with that I hope you enjoy rare words with the nuance wonder, and in his own words.

Sit back, relax, get baked, create, f**k it.

Enjoy and much love.

Hey man thanks for the opportunity to share words. Let's start with a few random quick questions to get things going. Favourite Beverage: Lemon water. Favourite thing to do in your down-time: Make music/skate. Views on Reincarnation: It will be cool if it is true but I guess it doesn't really change anything if it is 🤷‍♂️ Favourite Food: Sushi. Favourite Album of All Time: Tribe Called Quest - Midnight Marauders A song to break it down to: Ethereal & Playboi Carti - Beef A song to chill to: Durand Jones & The Indications - Cruising to the park Do you prefer Sunrise? or Sunset? Why?: Sunset, because I'm never awake for sunrise. A childhood memory in regards to music: I remember saving up to buy Graduation by Kanye West and listening to that shit front to back for weeks straight. Favourite Place to be: Probably on an island.

Thanks for that, so let's start by asking what inspires you to produce and not only produce but continually produce, what to me is an array of tunes fitting so many genres?

Do you have a set of goals in place when you release a track or do you just hit upload and just hope people are feeling your sound?

What I like to listen to is constantly changing so I like to challenge myself to try and make the things that I'm inspired by.

I like to think that you never know what you're gonna get when you listen to my music but I've still got so much to learn and experiment with. I just try have fun with it and not think about it too much.

How long have you been producing music, and what did you find was hardest to get the hang of when it first came to producing beats?

I had no music theory knowledge or anything when I started making beats (I still don't have much) so there was a lot to learn right away.

Probably the hardest thing that I still battle with is knowing what you should release, what you shouldn't etc. It's hard to balance knowing when something is finished and when it still needs work.

Could you give a quick run-through of the process you follow when it comes to making a beat?

I try to change my process as much as I can to keep things fresh and fun for myself. But I really enjoy hearing a sample somewhere like keys, a quote or a rapper I want to remix, then I start working with that piece and see where it goes.

I'll mess around with the beat for a while and sometimes a track comes out. It can take one day, it can take months. Just depends.

Oldies are always goodies in my books and I have to mention your "bumps from 2014" mixtape, it truly is something special.

What inspired those little bumps? What were you doing back then? Also, can you remember the mood you were in when you made them?

I'm glad you like it haha. That was when I really had no clue what I was doing in terms of making beats, I was making all of those 'off the grid' in Ableton so I was placing drums in random places, I had no idea what bpm the samples were or anything. I really didn't know wtf I was doing, just going off of a vibe. 

My mood was really just being excited about making music, I was living in the basement at my mum's house blasting beats on the speakers all day.

[bumps from 2014] - https://soundcloud.com/sleepgodd/bumps-from-2014

You are also a rapper. My favourite NZ rapper to be more precise so thank you for the vibes you create. How did you find out you had it in you to rap and how old were you?

Damn, I appreciate that ✌️ I started rapping with a friend of mine, Jesse aka j cafe when we were around 20. We'd sit in my room smoking weed, and free-styling over beats on Soundcloud all night. 

Then we decided to make a track, so we found a beat and jumped in the closet to record some vocals on the laptop microphone.

We put it up on Soundcloud and I've been addicted to making music ever since.

Link to j cafe’s Soundcloud here - https://soundcloud.com/j-cafe

Cover art for Jetson’s 2019 rap release - bluntscraps

Album cover art by Takuroh Toyama

When did you first start rapping in front of others? What did it feel like in the beginning compared to now when you perform live?

I was insanely nervous the first time I ever did anything live and that feeling really hasn't left me lol.

Except now I know how to deal with nerves a bit better and actually enjoy the whole experience of doing something live.

I definitely think I'm a lot better now than my first time doing it, but I still kinda suck 😂 Staying on topic with your rapping, material-wise you have mad skills, your music is forever helping me chill out so thank you.

When did you start writing down your words and turning them into structured songs? Do you have any other artists that inspire your writing style?

When I was younger I really liked the flow of rappers rather than what they were actually saying.

Dudes like MF Doom and Earl Sweatshirt really influenced me at the start wanting to come up with lines that were catchy and different.

To form an actual track I usually just mumble over beats to get the flow, then I start placing words in the spots where I think they fit.

Does your family know you make music? If so what do they think of it, any dance parties in the Jetson Family Household? 

My immediate family all know and support my music. My mum used to have one of my tracks as her ringtone for years lol.

No jetson dance parties yet, but seems like every year more people in my extended family know about my music.

You were also a member of NZ Duo, Chill Children of which you rap and produce with yet another kiwi talent, both having low-key approaches when it comes to presenting yourselves through social media. What happened with that?

Me and J Cafe started Chill Children as a rap project in the early days but we moved to different places in the world and started doing our own solo projects so things sort of stopped happening with it.

I still credit those times with really getting me started on music though. He's still making dope shit and we'll probably link up on a track soon.

So then it became a sort of collective community, and through your Chill Children Soundcloud, you allow a platform for other artists to have their music heard.

Much Love on the concept, What inspired you to start sharing other artists music and what keeps you sharing? I'm very grateful btw, too many gems.

I work on music a lot with my friend emo the optimist (aka kodama) and we always wanted to run a label/collective kind of thing so we could release music from artists that we really liked.

After me and Jesse started doing our own thing, Chill Children seemed like the perfect place to start doing that.

It's one of my favorite things to work on as we have a hand in working with the artists on every release. I just love that we're able to share so much music that we really like with the world.

Check Chill Children here -

Bandcamp - https://chillchildren.bandcamp.com/

Soundcloud - https://soundcloud.com/chillchildren

Instagram - @chillchildren

Any new Chill Children material we should keep an eye out for?

We always have new music from new artists dropping so definitely follow our instagram/twitter if you want to stay updated on it.

We're currently working on a phonk compilation with guys like DJ Yung Vamp, Genshin etc. It's gonna be crazy 🤯

Back to your solo releases through your alias Jetson. What made you want to start putting out your material alone? Also, do you have a favourite Jetson release?

I really felt like I had to release music solo to see what I could do.

I've learned so much about myself through that process, became more confident and a better musician.

Probably my favorite rap track I've made is called 'Escape'.

Not many people have heard it but it's on Spotify and other places.

My favorite beat I've made is probably 'dylan rieder'.

Have to ask, are you working on any new releases we should keep an ear out for? If so, what can we expect with your coming releases?

I just released an album on Bandcamp called THROWED TAPES which was really influenced by DJ screw and other phonk producers.

I'm working on a lofi R&B tape for Bandcamp, a lofi beat tape, and I really want to release a rap EP.

Who knows when those will come out though haha

Taking it back a little to your rapping again I have to mention "Milk". What inspires the words in this track?

Also please share the story behind your track "Melancholy"? The words are somewhat mesmerizing, thank you!

With milk, I just heard the beat from bsd.u and really wanted to make something weird that just followed the flow of the beat.

On melancholy I tried to think about what I was saying a little more. The instrumental is so introspective and smooth I knew I had to come correct on it.

THROWED TAPES By Jetson, released August, 27, 2020

Musical Recommendations?

junyii - emo the optimist - knxwledge - j cafe - jesse james solomon - the smiths - dj yung vamp - shuggie otis - hm surf - alicks - MIKE - baccyard - meraki soul - steve hiett I could go on for days though lol

Creatives to keep an eye out for in music and art? Takuroh Toyama (photography) Moebius (visual art) Steve Hiett (photography/music) Any Last Words?

It really trips me out that people enjoy something I love to do so much.

So just thank you for vibing with me, I have a lot more to share ✌️

Support Jetson here -

Soundcloud - https://soundcloud.com/highimjetson

Bandcamp - https://jetsonbumps.bandcamp.com/

Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/artist/2bkf2PmiVyfCqg2uzIFIqJ

Twitter - https://twitter.com/jetsonbumps

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/jetsonn/?hl=en

Milk by Jetson (Production by bsd.u)

[beatsfortheillperth]

Words with Umys

All photography by @giulio.rose.giannini, find more blessed works by Giulio on instagram here - https://www.instagram.com/giulio.rose.giannini/

Our next words are with a creative that calls the small town Wendell, North Carolina, home. Brimming with good energy and presenting production and sounds genuine to the mood he radiates - UMYS is someone that shows the ever-adapting not to mention soothing road music can take one down.

Whether you be cruising or chilling through the day or night, UMYS has the soul sorted and the mind elevated with his truly diverse array of beats. 

Adding a layer of vibrations and sonic sounds to hip hop classics old and new and experimenting beyond genres, UMYS is one of those musical brains that one really shouldn't miss as his music sets moods not to mention emotions beyond expectations.

Bringing together stress relief in the form of his beat-tapes, chill flips vol.1 and 2, both released last year in July and August. Then add to the mix his new years day phonk blessing - Phonk Nights Vol. 1, a collaborative 7 track beat-tape with sr.sn - fellow North Carolina native, friend, and musical vision, and you just can't go wrong, as UMYS provides a catalog for any situation that requires some bounce or a burst of creativity. 

A true gem of the production world and appreciator of fellow creators, UMYS presents quality, and with that enjoy our words with the North Carolina beat-smith, making moves and shifting boundaries within music.

On a side-note check the beatsfortheill Soundcloud below for UMYS's mix for the online magazine curated and delivered with nothing but goodness.

All songs featured in the mix are by UMYS and his close friends so be prepared for some blessed goodies. 

UMYS & the Homies Beatsfortheill Mix- 

https://soundcloud.com/chofiemay/umys-the-homies-beatsfortheill-mix 

Much Love.

Hey UMYS, thank you for the opportunity to share words, I thought we would start with a few random questions to get things flowing.

Favourite Food: Habachi Steak WITH Fried Rice

Favourite Beverage: Dr. Pepper

Last track you listened to: GETTING FRKYFRKY TONIGHT by LO$ER

A childhood memory in regards to music: Taking guitar lessons when I was about 10 years old.

Must cop Album: Die Lit by Playboi Carti

Favourite track at the moment and why it's a favourite: 12.21 by bsterthegawd. Honestly, everyone go listen to this yourself because words could not explain the beauty of this track.

Views on life beyond Earth: I find it incredibly hard to believe that Earth is the only place with life being such a small place in such a big universe.

Views on mainstream media: I typically stay away from mainstream media and try to formulate all my opinions on my own research.

Your go-to artist when you were 15: A$AP Rocky

Favourite Location: Key West, Florida

Movie or Show recommendation: South Park

What you love about your hometown: The people, all my very best friends are from my hometown and I always love going back home to see everyone.

Thanks for that Warren aka UMYS (pronounced YOU-MISS). I'd like to start by asking, what inspired you to start producing in the first place?

Did you have any help or musical experience before you began producing? When did you start experimenting with beat-making? And also what keeps you producing in the present?

I started producing when I was 16 years old. One of my hometown best friends, linanthem, used to come over to my house during the summers and work on beats in my living room and watching him work was so inspirational. 

Pretty early on in our friendship he helped me learn FL Studio and I started off making shitty trap beats no one would ever rap on hahaha. I took some guitar lessons early on in life but basketball took over my life until I was about 18 and then that’s when I started making beats every day.

My passion for music keeps me sitting at my computer every single day trying to learn and experiment with new sounds.

You're from a small town Wendell in North Carolina, small-town vibes here for me too. How do you feel being from a small town benefits you as a creator?

Does your community effect the music you make at all? What do you feel are some cons to making music in a small town?

Being from a small town as a creator definitely has its pros and cons. Some of the pros being I’m a well-known name in my hometown but some of the cons are the lack of connections that can be made. 

Luckily, Wendell is just outside of Raleigh which is a really big city so that allowed me to dive into that scene as well and make a lot of connections throughout the 919. 

The community around me most definitely inspires me. When I hear something I like, I’m instantly inspired to hop on my computer and make something with a similar vibe to whatever I just heard.

What is the North Carolina music scene like and how do you feel your music fits into the mix? Can you share a few of your favourite artists coming out of North Carolina? 

What do you feel creatives are doing right there and also what places would you recommend our readers check out if they're ever in the area?

Where do I even start hahaha. The music scene in North Carolina seems to be growing every single day and the really cool part about it to me is we all seem to have our own unique sound. 

Some of my favorite artists in NC are, Maasho, Sonny Miles, Dot Wav, Felix Wood and Curtis Waters. 

My favorite producers are the homies of course, GMO, sr.sn., linanthem, primoux, B4 and MFM. I feel like all the creators around here know each other and we are all friends and/or mutual friends. 

All the musicians I’ve met in NC have been nothing but nice and ready to work. If you’re ever in North Carolina, you should definitely check out Raleigh. There are WAY too many amazing places to eat.

Back onto your music, I've raided your Bandcamp, and honestly so much goodness there, I'd like to talk about your three tapes available on Bandcamp separately, but the first one I'd like to have a chat about is your July 4th, 2020, 13 track release "chill flips vol.1"

This is a true gem of a release, thank you for making these beats that just take you to another world of listening, much respect. Chilled and healing samples and flips of the likes of Danny Brown, Playboi Carti, Eazy E, Lil Wanye, Marvin Gaye, Kendrick Lamar, Tupac, and more, you take listeners on an elevated journey, much love.

What was "chill flips vol.1" like for you to create and what do you enjoy about this tape overall? Being your first beat-tape, can you share what inspired each track from this release and what you personally enjoyed about each track?

This is definitely one of my personal favorite projects but one of my least known. I never got too into Bandcamp but wanted to put a tape up there which is why I released chill flips as an exclusive on bandcamp.

chill flips vol. 1

a milli (flip) - I love this track so much. I feel like this really sets the tone for the rest of the tape and allows you to relax and get comfortable for what’s ahead.

J0000008.WAV – This was actually the first beat I made using my SP-404sx. It was a little bit of an experiment but turned out so well.

die like a rockstar (flip) – This beat is inspired by the producer stxn.x. The chops in the song were made by him. Definitely one of my personal favorites on this tape.

i was in a really good mood when i made this – This beat is a real feel good beat. I definitely made this in a really good mood hahaha.

a damn shame – Some more inspiration from my man stxn.x with his smooth drums

can't relate bro – This is probably my favorite flip I have ever made hahaha. What’s better than Playboi Carti on a smooth lofi beat.

fast cars, bad b*tches, and designer clothes – Lil Pump but it’s lofi LMAO

i'm not mad – This one was a fun one to make. Extremely simple beat but so chill.

backseat freestyle (flip) – The keys on this track really bring it together. Definitely one of the more chill ones on the tape.

i'm on a diet_ - This was one of my first flips to really pop off on Soundcloud so this one is a special track to me.

tomato salad – I actually made this beat for a Kenny Beat’s Beat Battle and it came in 5th place. I liked it a lot and thought it was a good vibe to add to the tape

thug 4 life – I honestly really just wanted to make a Tupac flip on this tape and this is what came out.

high school – This is another early one to pop off for me. Such a simple yet beautiful flip.

Link to chill flips vol.1 on Bandcamp here - https://umys.bandcamp.com/album/chill-flips-vol-1

You followed up chill flips vol.1 within a couple of months with chill flips vol.2 released on the 8th of August 2020, and for sure this release is another blessing to the ears. Blending old with new, words, samples, and bass-lines like a natural, this release is a solid ode to those you flip much respect.

I've enjoyed chill flips vol. 1 and 2 in various environments and for me vol.2 is perfect for mornings to motivate your day, your plays on tracks by Migos, Playboi Carti, Nas, Barry White, and more is beyond refreshing, thank you for this release.

What inspired you to release chill flips vol.1 and 2 reasonably close together? Also, what did you enjoy about putting this slightly shorter beat tape together? Do you have a favourite from the mix? If so share your favourite and why it appeals to you the most?

Also, have to ask on your track "wow" who did you sample in the beginning? Her vocals add so much to this beautiful Post Malone flip.

You have a gift with that btw, by blending samples to create a unique journey. How do you come up with these little blended treats? Is there some sort of process you follow with these particular tracks?

Link to chill flips vol.2 here - 

https://umys.bandcamp.com/album/chill-flips-vol-2

Honestly Chill Flips Vol.1 and 2 dropped closely together because I was just really excited about them hahaha. My favorite from the two is either Can’t Relate Bro or Cheese in my Pockets. 

Both of those are 2 of my favorites till this day. I liked the facts Chill Flips vol. 2 is shorter making it easy to sit down and listen to from start to finish and I feel there’s never a dull moment on that tape. 

The track wow actually got me a strike on Soundcloud because of the Post Malone vocals hahaha. The vocals at the intro were actually from Splice and it just seemed like the perfect intro. 

Thank you so much for the kind words about my sampling. I honestly just go through a lot of trial and error and stick with what sounds best. I try to not overthink in the process of making music. 

It’s supposed to be fun and I don’t want to ever make it not fun by getting frustrated. If I get stuck, I move on to another beat and come back to it later and try again.

Thanks so much for your insight so far, it's much-respected, your solo releases have a lot to offer, variety, and mood with each play, thanks again for what you're doing creatively.

Something you also showcase through your SoundCloud and Bandcamp is your ability to collab with taste and precision. I'm referring to your January 1st, 2021 collab release "Phonk Nights Vol. 1" that you co-produced with Raleigh, North Carolina producer talent and best friend of yours sr.sn.

"Phonk Nights Vol. 1" has to be one of the best releases of this year and you and sr.sn worked brilliantly together on it. I get the feeling things are really natural when you work together is that true?

How did you two meet and what inspires you to collab with sr.sn often?

You've collaborated before this beat-tape was released, beautiful works as well. What was it like working on a whole tape together compared to single releases? And what made you both want to release a Phonk tape?

Can you share your favourite track from "Phonk Nights Vol. 1"? Also, can you give us a run-through of what inspired each track from the release and what you enjoyed about creating each one?

I am so glad you enjoyed it so much. We had such a good time making it. sr.sn and I met in our early years of high school because we had a class together. It seems like after that we just became best friends. I don’t think either of us could tell you exactly how we became best friends, we just did. Ian is really easy to

work with because we both have our own sounds, but they blend together so nicely. It’s not like that with everyone but Ian and I have a whole folder of beats that are just great. The story behind Phonk Nights is actually really cool. We made the whole entire tape from December 22nd-28th and then released it on New Years so it was an extremely quick process. We play video games together almost every night and on the 22nd we were in discord and we made Wocky Slush. After that, we kept making 1-2 tracks a night and I think the only day we took off was Christmas Day. Then, all of the sudden we had 7 really solid tracks and wanted to just throw them on a tape. So that’s how Phonk Nights happened.

Phonk Nights Vol. 1

Sum Expensive w/ sr.sn – This sample just seemed like the perfect sample to have as an opener. This track really sets the tone with a really smooth and mellow start followed by a hard drop.

Wocky Slush w/ sr.sn – This was the first track we made for Phonk Nights. We also released it as a single and this was around the time that wocky slush Tik Tok went viral and we both thought that video was hilarious.

Ghost Ridin' w/ sr.sn – Probably my personal favorite on this tape, the vocals and the beat just match up so well. This track is a vibe and has a real nice bounce to it.

Pop a Perc w/ sr.sn – This track was one of our first phonk collaborations and definitely a fan favorite from our collabs.

That's How All my Partners Roll w/ sr.sn – This one was such a quick cook up and just resulted in perfection. A very simple melody with some hard 808s, you can’t go wrong with that.

I Get da Bag w/ sr.sn – One of my favorite samples on the tape. Switched the vocals around a few times on this one and finalized it with some Gucci hahaha.

Splashin' w/ sr.sn – We were both so excited about this one. It’s the perfect closer to the tape.

Link to Phonk Nights Vol. 1 here - 

https://umys.bandcamp.com/album/phonk-nights-vol-1

Support sr.sn here - https://soundcloud.com/srsn

I'm honored to mention you've also put together a blessed mix of moods and sounds for the beatsfortheill Soundcloud - "UMYS & the Homies Beatsfortheill Mix"

It is compiled with tracks by yourself and your best friends which makes it that little bit more special. Tracks by the likes of sr.sn, linanthem, sleepdealer, fk linny, GMO, and B4 all talented in their own right but blended together, you get a listening delight and story thanks to your mixing on this favourite for myself, thank you.

Firstly, can you give us a paragraph about what inspired this mix and what you tried to create with it?

How did you feel while you were making it? And finally, what do the people mean to you that you feature in the mix? And how important is it to have good friends around you while you create?

I have been so excited to talk about this mix. I had such a great time making it. The concept behind the mix is it’s only my real-life friends who also produce. 

I take so much pride in how amazing my friends are at making music. They all inspire me every single day. I love these guys and would take a bullet for any of them. I always love having people around when creating. 

It’s really fun to be in an environment doing what you love with people that you love.

Link to UMYS & the Homies Beatsfortheill Mix here -

Here at beatsfortheill, we have a love for various forms of art. 

Can you recommend a few artists from different fields that you think our readers would appreciate? if you can link them even better. What do you enjoy most about their work?

I am a huge fan of Rude Manners and all of his work musically and artistically. His socials are @rudemanners and his art account is @daltonmannerud. 

He’s a super genuine guy and has done some of my artwork for me. Definitely be sure to tune into everything he’s doing.

Also, a really good friend of mine and the best photographer I know, Giulio Giannini. His Instagram is @giulio.rose.giannini and you should definitely go check out his shots. 

He has done a handful of shoots with myself and other upcoming artist and producers out of Raleigh and is a really good guy. Not to mention he’s a great architect with some wicked designs. Please be sure to check my man out!

Musical Recommendations?

Anything by bsterthegawd, Lil Gotit, Wifi Gawd, LO$ER, DJ Yung Vamp, and Swum have been heavy in my personal music rotation lately.

How important do you think downtime is for creatives? When you take a break from music, what do you like to do to recuperate and replenish? Also, do you have any other interests away from music that helps you when it comes to creating a track?

I think that giving yourself some downtime is extremely important. Sometimes when you just lock in and over work yourself, your mixes may start sounding sloppy and just little details you may just skip over them. 

It’s good to do stuff to refresh your brain and give it a break. Personally I use video games, basketball, and quality time with my friends as breaks from that creative mindset. 

I really love movies so I often include iconic movie scenes and quotes in the intros and background in some of my beats.

Do your family know you make music? If not, why? If yes, are they supportive? Has your upbringing influenced the music you make at all?

What about your upbringing (ideas, traditions, etc) have you carried with you through to adulthood?

Yes! My family has been nothing but supportive which is awesome. 

My dad calls me every day and always asks how things with music are going. I wasn’t really raised in a musical household, so I didn’t really have any inside influences when it comes to music. 

But I do share the same values and traditions with my family and spend almost every holiday with them. I remain very close with my family and family is something that has always been important to me.

Back to your music, it must be mentioned, your latest EP release "Changes" which came out via Kindbrew Records on March the 5th of this year. It's got that lazy Sunday kind of vibe, smoothed through with jazzy vibes all round, love this release, much respect.

You've worked with Kindbrew Records in the past with your single City Lights which was officially released later through Changes. It's a soulful retreat by yourself, the single, and the EP, much love.

What's it like to work with Kindbrew and what was it like for you to release an EP with Kindbrew Records?

Also, what did you enjoy about making Changes? What do you enjoy most about exploring and creating music from varying genres? Can you share what sort of feel you were going for with Changes?

I absolutely love Kindbrew Records. Coldbrew is doing a great job with the label and is a good friend of mine. I really enjoyed making Changes. I was going through a bit of a hard time when I made that EP and I wanted to express myself through that tape. 

I told myself a long time ago that I never wanted to limit myself to a single genre and wanted to be known for having a wide range of music. I love experimenting and trying out new sounds.

Link to UMYS Changes EP here - https://open.spotify.com/album/5KaelTe9ZlCrNDFWyWEhAe

Link to Kindbrew Records here - https://www.instagram.com/kindbrewrecords/?hl=en

What keeps you humble as a creative?

When I send a song to one of my friends and they tell me it doesn’t sound good hahaha. 

I appreciate honesty and I typically rather get feedback and criticism when I send an unreleased beat to someone rather than them just telling me it sounds good and that’s it

Umys and linanthem

How do you keep yourself in the right headspace with everything that has been going on this year and last with the various obstacles the world has had to face collectively?

I just try to focus on the positives. I try to remember all the great relationships I have with people and how well music is going, and I always try to always look forward and never back. Living in the world right now is not easy and I encourage anyone that is struggling to reach out to a friend and just talk to them.

What helps keep you positive?

Generally, I am just a really happy person and I believe that’s because of all the amazing people I have in my life to be thankful for. It can be hard to stay positive especially in unprecedent times. But, it’s good to surround yourself with honest and loving people and I am so thankful to have people like that in my life.

B4 and Umys

Musical Influences?

linanthem of course because he’s who got me started and I’d say some of my other biggest influences are Monte Booker, bsd.u and swum.

Any shows or releases coming up that we should keep an eye out for?

Right now I am in the planning phase and trying to figure out who and where to release some projects through. But, I do have a single coming out with Lodge Records on June 11th!

Any Last Words?

Thank you so much for taking the time to get to know me and for all of the kind words and questions. S/o to beatsfortheill!!!!!

Support UMYS here: 

Bandcamp - https://umys.bandcamp.com/ 

Soundcloud - https://soundcloud.com/umys 

Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/artist/1mb6xWEzSmVN3YiSa4NSC1 

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/umysbeats/?hl=en 

Twitter - https://twitter.com/umysbeats