Featured artist: KZ - MY JOURNEY TRAVELING A ROAD LEADING TO MUSICAL GREATNESS
Below is a short interview with the upcoming underground artist KZ.
How did you decide to become an artist?
KZ: SAMUEL ELIJAH JOHNSON a.k.a. KZ was born of poverty In The rough projects Of Escambia Arms In Pensacola Fl. 1985. After surviving the trials And tribulations of hood life. Kz Felt there was something else he was put on this dirt to do. Besides the average things a human put on this earth would do. He became very fascinated with music at a very young age. He loved the way instruments sounded as they were being played. So as he got older and the years passed. The fascination soon grew stronger. He idolized and learned more about music by also watching videos and being influenced by so many other great artist and performers. Suddenly Kz decided that he was gonna give music a try. Because maybe it was his calling and ticket out of the ghetto. At first it was just a lot of clumsy rhyming words he came up with. That made no sense at all. Not even to him. But as time passed. KZ started too quickly progress. Becoming extremely more lyrical. And also beginning to write with better structure as well as meaning. Despite the many people in his life. That kept telling him ”You Cant Do It” Or Kz that shit is whack” or it doesn’t sound good” etc. Kz kept his mind focused and stayed determined too one-day make it musically. But he didn’t want too be just another mainstream come and go artists. Kz wanted history to be made like for people to remember his name after he is gone. He wanted too become a legend like 2pac ,B.I.G. Jay-Z,RUN DMC,BIG L,BIG PUN and so many other hip hop greats
Never doubt or be afraid to try things outside your full potential as an artist.
What about concerts? Do you play live?
I have opened up and performed for dozens of A-List Artists… Such as Trina,Juvenile,Richboy,Young Jeezy,The Franchise Boys,Yo Gotti,Gucci Mane,UGK Records,Young Dro etc…….
Best punchline you ever wrote?
Im atheist believing nothing but death follows your birth……
What are you currently working on? Did you release something in the past?
Block Burnaz Vol 1 and this is after my previous release of HISTORY IN THE MAKIN The Album
Last but not least: Would you sign a record contract with a major label?
Yes only if given partial or full creative control. My pros are im an extraordinary different type of rap hiphop artists. My cons are the right ears haven’t given me an opportunity yet lol
Any last words?
First and foremost would like to thank GOD & MY FAMILY. My city of PENSACOLA, my mentor David Malone, H.B., Chuck Williams, Dana Bradley, Marcus Robertson, Kano, T-Skee and everyone else who helped and supported me throughout my music journey.
Where can we contact you?
Thank you for your time. We wish you and your career the success it deserves.
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Amanda Aselia, the author of this interview, is a long time blogger, entertainment journalist with a strong expertise in artist development and branding and author of the book "Rappers' secrets 2 success" .
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