top of page
PHAROAH TONE
We had the chance to speak to one of Chicago's up and coming artists different from the drill scene. Taking inspiration from Tory Lanez, and Chris Brown with a more melodic/singing side to his music. We introduce to you Pharaoh Tone.
Hunter: How Did You Get The Name Pharaoh Tone?
Pharaoh Tone: My name is pretty unique because it wasn’t planned at all, I saw this pharaoh ring on Amazon and I got it and wanted it to represent where we came from. 2 rings came the mail so my fiancé ended up getting one so we were in the bathroom hot boxing and she looks at my ring and said “ your name should be Pharaoh” and Tone has to do with the sound of my voice and how I can switch it up.
Hunter: Where Are You From?
Pharaoh Tone: I was born in Mission Viejo California, but raised in Lake County IL.
Hunter: When Will You Release Your Next Mixtape/Album?
Pharaoh Tone: Very soon in the process of creating my next one.
Hunter: Is There Anybody You Would Like To Make A Song With?
Pharaoh Tone: Most definitely Chris Brown, Polo G, Latto, Tory Lanez , H.E.R, Jeremih, Young bleu, Da Baby, Ella Mai, Ashanti, Snoop Dog, Twista, Sisqo ,Dr. Dre, Eminem, 50 Cent, T- Pain.
Hunter: When Did You Start Making Music & Who Inspired You?
Pharaoh Tone: I knew I wanted to be on TV as a kid. I used to be afraid of video cameras. I started at 8 years old just imitating Micheal Jackson, Marvin Gaye, R. Kelly, when I was younger it inspired me to sing. Rapping was Tupac, I was a Bow Wow fan as well, when I got older Chris Brown Tory Lanez and Bryson Tiller is who inspired me to do music. It was the love I have for it and the respect for the culture, my kids also keep me inspired with this music as well.
Hunter: What Are Your Short Term Goals/Long Term Goals?
Pharaoh Tone: I finished my first single mixtape with no features. And to be a Goat in this industry as well long term inspire others to be great leave a positive impact.
Hunter: Do You Write Your Songs Or Freestyle?
Pharaoh Tone: Great question, I actually do both depending on my mood. But mostly freestyle in the moment is when I have my best creations.
Hunter: Do You Have Any Upcoming Singles Your Planning On Dropping? (If So List Song, Producer, Graphic Designer)
Pharaoh Tone: Yes! I’m excited for these singles coming out "Calling Me" and "Up and Down" produced by my boy Kwony.
Hunter: What Struggles Do You Have When Making A Song?
Pharaoh Tone: Second guessing myself or my lyrics. I’m a perfectionist so this has always been something that I’m working on.
Hunter: What Can Fans Expect In 2021?
Pharaoh Tone: A lot more songs and music videos. Hotter features, a new side of Pharaoh Tone The Future of Hip-hop and R&B.
ZIY 2 BRAZY
Brooklyn produces so much talent. What's even cooler is when they are just getting started and you find out about them before they blow up. Introducing do you Ziy 2 Brazy. With his single he dropped a month ago "Off The Rip" doing numbers without having anything posted before shows how much everybody is rocking with his music. We had a chance to meet up with Ziy 2 Brazy to ask him a few questions and this is what happened.
Hunter: How Did You Get The Name Ziy 2 Brazy
Ziy 2 Brazy: I got my name from my hustle. Ziy is what my people call me. Short for my name Ziyonn. “2 Brazy came from me just going brazy with my music and everything else I
do.
Hunter: Where Are You From?
Ziy 2 Brazy: I was born in New York. But I was mostly raised in VA.
Hunter: When Will You Release Your Next Mixtape/Album?
Ziy 2 Brazy: I actually just started working on my mixtape last month, which I plan to have that done by March 3rd 2022.
Hunter: Is There Anybody You Would Like to Make a Song With?
Ziy 2 Brazy: One of my favorite upcoming artists LA Loco. When I get my bread right for real, I most definitely want a feature with Moneybagg Yo, Lil baby, and 42 Dugg. And that’s just my top 3.
Hunter: When Did You Start Making Music & Who Inspired You?
Ziy 2 Brazy: I made my first song when I was 9 years old. My brother Zito and my dad inspired me the most. Always was behind me pushing me to go harder.
Hunter: What Are Your Short-Term Goals/Long Term Goals?
Ziy 2 Brazy: Some short-term goals I have is to get some merch in for my brand that I been trying to build, along with getting a couple of visuals out ASAP. As far as my long-term goals, getting a feature with my favorite artists is most definitely on the top of my list. Just being financially stable and being successful off doing what I love is what I’m aiming for.
Hunter: Do You Write Your Songs or Freestyle?
Ziy 2 Brazy: I write my songs. I’ll freestyle from time to time and if I like how it flow, I’ll turn it into a song. That’s how I came up with my latest single “Off The Rip”.
Hunter: Who Worked on Your Upcoming Single Bag Talk, And What Can We Expect? (Producer, Engineer, Graphic Designer)
Ziy 2 Brazy: Bag talk is a smooth trap type of vibe. I had to give the audience a different sound on this one. Louf Leif produced this single, big shout out to him. My manager TomatronWYO went crazy on the cover as always.
Hunter: What Struggles Do You Have When Making a Song?
Ziy 2 Brazy: Making a song can be easy for me, but sometimes finishing a song in a timely matter gets complicated depending on what the song about. Either because I’m too focused on making it perfect or thinking about what my fans would like.
Hunter: What Can Fans Expect In 2021?
Ziy 2 Brazy: 2021 only the beginning. New music, new fans, new streams and some more. Next year I’m coming harder than ever! I plan to drop my mixtape as I mentioned before and getting some visuals out fasho. I’m up next.
GOOSENUMBA2
We had the chance to meet up with one of the
most slept on artists from PA. He already has
a very professional sound and outlook on his music
compared to a lot of other artists. With his single
gaining momentum "Miami Freestyle" we bring to
you GooseNumba2.
Hunter: How Did You Get The Name GooseNumba2?
GooseNumba2: I was in college out in Ohio before Covid-19, and I used to play ball in the Rec Center. Goose just became my nickname and it stuck with me. When I decided to be an artist I added Numba2 because I knew I was gonna be the shit.
Hunter: Where Are You From?
GooseNumba2: Erie Ave , Philadelphia, PA
Hunter: When Will You Release Your Mixtape/Album?
GooseNumba2: I don’t plan on releasing another mixtape until Spring or Summer 2022.
Hunter: Is Their Anybody You Would Want To Make A Song With?
GooseNumba2: There are plenty of people I’m interested in making songs with. Top 3 would have to be Toosii, Yung Bleu and Rico Nasty.
Hunter: When Did You Start Making Music? Who Inspired You?
GooseNumba2: The start of 2021 is when I took music serious. I been interested for years before. Personally, my brother and my nephew motivated me the most to rap. I thought I was gonna be a producer. As far as the music industry, A boogie and Yung Bleu were my biggest influences.
Hunter: What Are Your Short Term/Long Term Goals?
GooseNumba2: My short term goals are to keep pushing and eventually get a deal. This will help me get financially stable and more comfortable dropping songs. My long term goals are to own multiple businesses and give back to my city where its really needed. I got big plans for life and music is the strongest road their.
Hunter: Do You Write Your Songs Or Freestyle?
GooseNumba2: I would say its a mix of both. I find it hard writing a whole song in one session so I write the hook, and some of the first verse. Then move on to a new beat. When I hit the studio the second half is mostly freestyle.
Hunter: What Upcoming Singles Do You Have Dropping?
GooseNumba2: “Rockstar” is my next single dropping. I'm just waiting on the visual to come back. That song is high energy as you would expect but it talks about what you expect with females while being a rapper. Very relatable.
Hunter: What Struggles Do You Have When Making A Song?
GooseNumba2: My struggles when making a song, is getting my voice to compliment the track and the message I’m attempting to send. I don't have a specific sound so any song could sound like it came from a different mind.
Hunter: What Can Fans Expect In 2022?
GooseNumba2: Fans can expect a big improvement from last year fusure. I expect to at least triple my spotify numbers and fan base. Being a top new artist from my city is apart of the plans too. They can expect another mixtape but not before dropping at least 6 more songs. Alot of content and hard work.
BABY ZOO
Everybody is used to hearing all these Illinois rappers
coming out of Chicago. Well coming right outside of
the city Zion IL is one of the roughest cities in IL where
a very slept on artist resides. Baby Zoo is the most recent artist we had the chance to talk to.
Hunter: How Did You Get The Name Baby Zoo?
Baby Zoo: I personally feel like I'm a baby ape man like the people who know me, know how I’m coming, or what I’m capable of & it’s tatted on me. "Only The Strong Survive.” I wanted to catch people ear give them a reason why I’m Baby Zoo. I’m tryna turn up for my city but most importantly for me! #DaZookeeper
Hunter: Where Are You From?
Baby Zoo: I’m from Zion Illinois, for short we call it the Zoo, nun but apes & animals around me, it get a lil crazy out here.
Hunter: Is There Anybody You Would Like To Make A Song With?
Baby Zoo: Chief Keef, G Herbo, but local wise I’m locked in with a few members out here like Hockey Gang and Lul Raeski.
Hunter: When Did You Start Making Music & Who Inspired You?
Baby Zoo: Man, I started rapping in general around 5-6. I hopped in the studio in like 1st grade but my pops inspired me, he would be outside with his guys & I couldn’t sleep I’ll always here them rappin. On the weekends he would let come out there while they were drinking & vibing. It’ll be like 12 o’clock you know, from their it stuck with me. He would start waking me up on the weekends to rap with them my OG never knew lol, but since then my friends & family knew me for a rapper and a ball player . I’ll always tell people & strangers who asked what I wanted to do for a living I’ll say “I’m an Artist I Picture Paint.” NFL was thrown away like freshman year high school coaches, can take your love for the game away but luckily music had my heart the most so I kept chugging, coaches knew what wassup with me on the music side aswell.
Hunter: What Are Your Short Term/Long Term Goals?
Baby Zoo: My short term goal, is getting the buzz I deserve, so I wouldn’t have to explain who I am no more. They’ll just know about me. My long term goal is to still be doing what I love & making sure the ones I love are straight forever. But music wise, I wanna catch my listeners ear every song & have my own legacy going on, some Gucci Mane or Rick Ross stuff, I need my name on Forbes.
Hunter: Do You Write Your Songs Or Freestyle?
Baby Zoo: Uhh a little bit of both, I freestyled on “Bang Glockz” & “All Da Gang.”I usually freestyle on features.
Hunter: Are You Dropping Anything Before The End Of The Year?
Baby Zoo: I was lowkey thinking about it, but since you brought it up to my attention I am now.
Hunter: I Saw You Dropped A Mixtape Called "Zoo Baby", How Have The Fans Responded To That?
Baby Zoo: My fans & supporters been goin crazy, they say I got one of the hottest slept on tapes out. Every song hit! They all say I deserve every musical blessing coming my way.
Hunter: What Struggles Do You Have When Making A Song?
Baby Zoo: Man I like peace & quiet. I have writers block when I’m not focused, but other than that, if the beat touch my souls it's a hit.
Hunter: What Can Fans Expect In 2022?
Baby Zoo: I’m finna turn ts up all the way! Expect more videos n more tapes damn near get in album mode.
King Dmoe
We had the chance to meet with one of Chicago's hottest
up and coming artists with big things coming for him in the
future. With his recent mixtape starting to get some buzz, we
had to get an interview with King Dmoe.
Hunter: How Did You Get The Name "King Dmoe?"
King Dmoe: I Got the Name King Dmoe From My First
Name Letter D, and my Gang Affiliation in Chicago. Being one of the Moe’s and my OG Always Telling Me "A King" I Put That On Top Of It "King Dmoe".
Hunter: Where Are You From?
King Dmoe: I’m From the Chicago IL, Southside Englewood Area.
Hunter: What Was Your Experience Like Dropping Your First Major Project?
King Dmoe: It Was A Learning and Good Experience To Put Out My First Project On my Own No Labels And No Real Support. On My Own Was Most Definitely A Experience. It Showed Me I Need A Solid Team Behind Me And To Set The Next Project Up Right.
Hunter: Is Their Any Artist's You Would Want To Work With?
King Dmoe: Yea No Cap, I Would Like To Work With A Lot Of Artists To Build More Fan Bases, And More Connections. Get bigger On This Music Shit. I Look At Music Like A Business, So I’m Willing To Work For Free, But I’m Taxing People If They Try To Work When Somebody Going Up, Because Thats Fake Love To Me.
Hunter: When Did You Start Making Music And Who Inspired You?
King Dmoe: I Started Making Music In Like 2015 Or Something. My Homie D’a Had A Studio In The Basement, And I Was Mad At A Lil Bitch, And Told Bro To Record Me. I Freestyled A Song And It Was Decent, So I Started Fucking With Just Writing To Beats. Going To The Studio Time To Time But Never Took It Serious. I Got Inspired When Chief Keef Blew Up Off Drilling Music. It Inspired Me That People From The City Can Make It For Drill Music. Everybody Been Going Up, So I’m Tryna Focus And Show The World My Talent.
Hunter: What Are Your Short/Long Term Goals?
King Dmoe: My Short Term Goals Is To Get More Exposure And Get More Connections. My Long Term Goal Is To Buy A House Off My Music Streams Royalties.
Hunter: Do You Write Your Songs Or Freestyle?
King Dmoe: I Do Both Write And Freestyle. But On The Project I Just Dropped "Dmoe Da Future" I Only Wrote Two Songs On There.
Hunter: What Struggle Do You Have When Making Music?
King Dmoe: I Can Say A Big Struggle I Have When Making A Song Is Trying Not To Sound The Same And Trying To Promote Less Violence When I Rap.
Hunter: What Can Fans Expect In 2022?
King Dmoe: In 2022 Fans Can Expect More Project’s Coming And Doing My First Show. GO STREAM "DMOE THE FUTURE OUT NOW!"
OG Wodie
One of the OG members. One of the most slept on
Chicago artists. With a team that is currently taking over Chicago. We sat down with OG Wodie and here is how it went.
Hunter: How Did You Get The Name OG Wodie?
OG Wodie: OG stand for "Original Guapgetters", so OG is short for it and Wodie was my nickname in college so I stuck with it.
Hunter: Where Are You From?
OG Wodie: Chicago, Rogers park to be exact the pole where it’s chilly at! Born and raised in Chicago but my background is Nigerian.
Hunter: Is There Anybody You Would Like To Make A Song With?
OG Wodie: Right now it would be Herb or Lil Baby fasho.
Hunter: When Did You Start Making Music & Who Inspired You?
OG Wodie: I started really making music seriously back in 2019 and been growing since then. Who inspired me was my Cousin OG Stevo.
Hunter: What Are Your Short Term Goals/Long Term Goals?
OG Wodie: Short term Goals is work on this EP and grow my fan base. Long term goal is to make the whole city of Chicago know my name and do shows again, as well as be on the radio, and attend schools and perform and speak to the youth In our community.
Hunter:How Did The OG Group Start And Who's Apart Of It?
OG Wodie: It started a few years ago from OG Stevo and my childhood homies from the hood we grew up in etc. The niggas who in it all I call my brothers one fall we all fall. Some people think it’s just a name but naw this is a lifestyle that we all stick together by no matter what fasho.
Hunter: What Do You Plan On Dropping This Year?
OG Wodie: Plan on dropping a few EPs and maybe an album, but whatever this year got in store for me I’m rocking no matter what.
Hunter: What Struggles Do You Have When Making A Song?
OG Wodie: Writers block. Sometimes I go days, weeks even months where I can’t write or think of nothing. Mainly my hooks is my biggest challenge. I feel like and still need improvement as my music career progresses.
Hunter: What Can Fans Expect In 2022?
OG Wodie: Expect The return of OG Wodie and consistent content and a whole new vibe in my music. Also expect more features with fellow Chicago artists as well as the year goes on but nevertheless expect all gas no brakes and if your rocking with The OG Movement there will never be any disappointments.
Young Phet
Artists from the suburbs of Chicago have just as much
talent as artists from Chicago. A lot get discredited because they aren't from "The City". Today we had the chance to interview "Young Phet". An artist from right outside of Chicago. This is how it went!
Hunter: How Did You Get The Name Young Phet?
Young Phet: I actually used to go by the name Prophet. That was when I only did boom-bap hip-hop stuff. Then I started listening to a lot of drill music, trap music, and mainstream rap. I changed my name to Young Phet because I'm still a youngin and Phet is an acronym for Playa Has Expensive Taste.
Hunter: Where Are You From?
Young Phet: I ain't even gon' lie, I'm from the suburbs of Chicago. I stay in Cook County though.
Hunter: When Will You Release Your Next Mixtape/Album?
Young Phet: I'm planning on releasing my next project in summer of 2022. It's gon' be an EP of melodic rap. I'm still working on the EP too.
Hunter: Is There Anybody You Would Like To Make A Song With?
Young Phet: Man, I really wanna make a song with Justin Rarri and DC the Don. I wanna work with a lot of people actually. I would love to work with Asa2Times, Lil Xelly, Lil Tecca, Charlieonnafriday, Polo G, and more! I also wanna get to work with certain videographers, cover artists, producers, and engineers.
Hunter: When Did You Start Making Music & Who Inspired You?
Young Phet: I started making music when I was 14 I think. I was writing lyrics to hip-hop instrumentals and rapping them with my homies; shout out Tiger shout out Pyro. I been playing piano since I was 9, so my mentor really guided me in music. Shout out Hans. I was inspired to rap by my homies cuz they did it first. I was also really influenced by people like Nas, Big L, Snoop Dogg, and others. I changed my style when I really got influenced by Lil Herb, Lil Bibby, Speaker Knockerz, Famous Dex, and more. That 2016 XXL Freshman Class really hit home for me. That's when I knew I wanted to do this for real.
Hunter: What Are Your Short Term Goals/Long Term Goals?
Young Phet: In music, my short term goal is to work with certain people and get noticed by big names and publications. My long term goal is to have that platform so that I can start using it to promote positive messages to the public. It's people like Cole Bennett that teach me to see the potential in myself and others.
Hunter: Do You Write Your Songs Or Freestyle?
Young Phet: It really depends on how I'm feeling. I'd say it's 50/50. My first tape was written. My 2nd tape was half freestyle and half written. A lot of my unreleased songs are freestyles. I just say whatever comes to my head, record a couple bars then stop. Then do it again. When I do write though, I try to go for metaphors and punch-lines. Montana of 300, Lil Wayne, and people like that inspire me to craft my pen.
Hunter: How Have Fans Responded To Your New Single "Litty"
Young Phet: My song "LITTY" is getting good traction. It features Ronnie Rage. He also doing big things. Shout out Rise Above. The song was mastered by DJ Sidereal, who is Lil Keed's official DJ. "LITTY" is just such a happy, upbeat, dance, dope song. I love it.
Hunter: What Struggles Do You Have When Making A Song?
Young Phet: Sometimes I don't know how to structure my song. Like I know what I want to say, it's just how to say it and where to put it in the song. This is called arranging and composing lyrics. People like Juice WRLD had no problem with this. RIP the goat.
Hunter: What Can Fans Expect In 2022?
Young Phet: This year in 2022, fans can expect consistency, a project, and my first music video. Much love!
Awsean
We went all the way to Houston TX for this interview. One of the most underrated artists out right now with her new single "Right Now" that recently dropped looking to gain major traction.
Hunter: How Did You Get The Name Awsean?
Awsean: I gave myself that name, I just thought that it fits and it’s different.
Hunter: Where Are You From?
Awsean: Houston, TX
Hunter: When Will You Release Your Debut Album?
Awsean: I just released a song called “RIGHT HERE” featuring upcoming artist Rich Rain on all major platforms, but I have a album coming out real soon I’m hoping to get it out mid February.
Hunter: Is There Anybody You Would Like To Make A Song With?
Awsean: Trippie Redd but most definitely Polo G.
Hunter: When Did You Start Making Music & Who Inspired You?
Awsean: I been making music since I was 10, but I didn’t start getting serious since until my freshman year in high school.
Hunter: What Are Your Short Term Goals/Long Term Goals?
Awsean: A typical hood rich boy dream, which is to buy my mom a house and just to take care of the people I love.
Hunter: Do You Write Your Songs Or Freestyle?
Awsean: I most definitely write my music, but sometimes when I hear a freestyle that I really mess with I freestyle.
Hunter: What Can Fans Expect From Your Next Single "Right Here?"
Awsean: It’s some shit you could really vibe to. Like on some Juice WRLD or Trippie Redd type shit mixed with NBA Youngboy.
Hunter: What Can Fans Expect In 2022?
Awsean: A lot more music and visuals.
bottom of page