TC: talk us through your songwriting process, what was the initiative behind creating your own music?
$OUTH: My song writing process is nothing crazy but i have a few quirks that need to be in line in order to get my thoughts out. Salty snacks are a MUST. Cheez-its and Veggie Straws are essential. I typically start by giving myself a story to tell or an overall message. I sporadically write all my thoughts out in my notes and then later sort them out, creating rhyme schemes and interesting wordplay.
What drove me to make my own music in early 2016 was my admiration for rappers like Lupe Fiasco and Nas. The way they told vivid stories of their past gave me a sense of belonging in my situation.