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He's Brand-nu

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Hey Teasippers today I will be sharing this week’s new artist that has come to get Spilled. Every month or hopefully every week I will be SPILLIN the tea on what artist I think deserves recognition for their work . If there is anything you know about me by now is that you know that I am going to give you the real and that’s just what I’m going to have you sip on today.



Teasippers, I would like to introduce Brand-nu an alternative hip hop artist from Staten Island. Of course like most entertainment artist I was curious to hear some of his work , but I was even more curious to learn his story . When I do interviews I don’t want to just know what project your working on I want to know what motivated you to even create art. So being the curious lover of music (especially hip hop) and blogger that I am ; I immediately replied to Brand-nu when he reached out for me . One thing I can say is that this young man is talented . Like most people that eat, sleep, and breathe music during our exchange he told me that he was working on a new project as we speak. That among other things excites me about an artist . I am the self proclaimed pretty hustler and the one thing that I have to admire in anyone no matter what field they venture into is the hustle.

After sending Brand-nu over the different promotion services I have for artist and written blog interview questions automatically noticed his eagerness for his story to be heard. Major brownie points off the bat. I asked Brand-nu what drove him to create this type of art . He said “ I've had this drive to create music since age 9. I started with beatboxing (which I still do ) and it just turned into music production and writing lyrics.” How can you not respect an artist especially a hip hop artist that writes and produces their own work. That takes a lot of drive and determination most importantly major influences. Brand -nu went on to say “ My family and loved ones push me to be consistent and of course my own determination to be respected for my craft . I don’t want much but respect is key and should be given to anyone trying hard.” I definitely agree with humility is something a lot of artist are not built with . In this industry in order to be respected for your craft you need to not expect anything from anyone but pure honesty.

Coming from a half Puerto rican and Ecuadorian culture definitely shaped him as an artist. He emphasized to me that he doesn’t want to put himself in a box . The one thing that stood out to me when being asked “ If you were to succeed in your craft who would you give back to and who would you give credit to ? “ He responded “ I would honestly give back to my family for putting me on to good hip hop artist as well as amazing Mo Town and Pop artists such as George Benson , Michael Jackson , Hall and Oats , Eminem , Biggie Smalls , Tupac, Nas , and so on . Their music is what influences me today and I’m thankful they showed me them at such a young age and just supporting me for the most part .” That statement really opened my eyes and warmed my heart. I literally get goosebumps whenever I hear about an artist influencers. A lot of artists that I come across have the same influences that I have to write.

In conclusion of course I had to give him a question that most people especially musicians get nervous about being asked

Me: “ Your first project is something like a newborn child to some artist . If you can sum up the emotion you felt when you finished it with one word what would it be and why ? Brand - nu : “ Nervous , I didn’t know how kids in my highschool were going to react nor my brother and sister . I just didn’t want to be seen as a joke. A lot of people liked my first project but it really wasn’t that good in my opinion . I sent 2 songs from my first tape to get reviewed by The Game and got a video review back with a rating of 4 out of 5 and that’s what made me lose my nervous tick .

As you should young man , as you should . Brand -nu is setting boundaries for himself every day although he hasn’t overcome any as far as his music is concerned . He believes that some songs come closer to his vision than others. He says “ I like what I create and love my messages but I want to transcend to more than just being “ the guy that raps “ into being someone you can rely on for quality music you can share with your friends.”

I wish more artist had the same visions. Music is to set the tones of society. Music creates emotions that people never knew they had . To have the pleasure of interviewing an artist that understands the concept of creating great music . If want to see more of Brand-nu check out the links posted at the end of this article .



Keep sipping , it's good for you. .  

Band camp : https://brand-nu.bandcamp.com/ 

Instagram : @brand_nuyork

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Kanika Sin-e' born in NYC and grew up loving music and the culture around music. Kanika has a love for Indie artist and the Flava each artist brings to the table. From interviewing, hosting, and curating events  Kanika is in it for the long run. Spill IT Entertainment embodies the culture at its best.

 

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