[FEATURE] VIPER PRESENTS: LOU PHELPS

Lou Phelps is a dynamic Canadian rapper known for his unique blend of Hip Hop and Electronic influences, captivating audiences with his distinctive style and lyrical prowess. Get familiar with this VIPER interview…

What five words define your sound?

Funky, fly, fresh, raw, free.

Tell me something unique about your creative process

I try to focus on the flow of the verses before the lyrics.

Which song of yours would you like people to hear first?

‘Jungle’

What inspired you to make that song?

Early two thousand-era Hip Hop. Busta Rhymes etc.

What’s the most vulnerable you’ve allowed yourself to be when writing/making music?

When talking about past relationships in different languages on “Tu t’en souviens.”

What’s the best/worst experience you’ve had on stage?

Best: having complete control of the crowd movements. Worst: Getting booed off of stage in Austin at a Trap festival.

What is your favourite song to perform?

I absolutely love performing ‘White Flower’.

Which artist/song/album made you want to make music?

The 50 Cent – ‘Candy Shop’ music video was the turning point.

What’s the meaning behind your name?

It’s an abbreviated version of my first name.

If you weren’t making music, what would you be doing instead?

I would’ve ended up in the music business for sure. Maybe an A&R or a label exec, which I still plan to do.

What’s success to you?

Accomplishing goals that I set for myself.

What moment in your life/career forced you to change direction?

The moment when Kay told me to take my art seriously.

Where can people keep in touch with you?

Social media. Be on the lookout for some new heat.