Featured artist: TATUM - IS TATUM THE NEXT BIG THING OUT OF VIRGINIA?
Below is a short interview with the upcoming underground artist TATUM.
How did you decide to become an artist?
TATUM: I started rappin when I was in the 2nd grade and ever since then its just been in my blood hip hop is something that’s a part of my life and no matter how much I try to stop I can’t is my drug its my Addiction. I feel as if I have a story to telland in my opinion there’s no better way to express what I’ve been through to the world other than song. so I decided to become an artist to showcase the gift that God gave me. and hopefully Through my Music and my words I will be able to motivate somebody do better.
If your the smartest person in the room is time to change the room you’re in… meaning always push yourself to become better and not stay in be complacent
What about concerts? Do you play live?
all the time to play around 50-60 shows the year maybe. in-state an out of state
Best punchline you ever wrote?
This s***hard tell me how its supposed to be I’m in the boxing ring of life there’s no referee
What are you currently working on? Did you release something in the past?
distrotly I’m working on my first album to a distro deal I have through Island Def Jam coming this summer PEN, PAD AND HEADPHONES
Last but not least: Would you sign a record contract with a major label?
I don’t know I have a distro deal but I don’t know if i would want a full deal with a major I like being in Control of my sound and image so It have to fit all that criteria before I would decide to sign for major
Any last words?
first and foremost I want to give thanks in order to God what I think my wife always having my back my kids for being blessed I wanna shout out the whole dmv.I want to shut out the whole 804 Petersburg RATED R. Ent. Label 1018, Dvs, Soul logistics radio,The New juice crew, island Def Jam,BGV, the network, the gaggerand everybody who has always supported your Supported your boy TATUM. .
Where can we contact you?
TATUM: Www.reverbnation.com/Tatum
Thank you for your time. We wish you and your career the success it deserves.
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This interview was done by Amanda Aselia, a long time blogger and entertainment journalist specialized in the underground hip hop music field.
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