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[FEATURE] VIPER PRESENTS: FLIPTRIX

September 20, 2024

High Focus signee and UK Hip Hop OG, Fliptrix, follows up his heartfelt album ‘Dragonfly’ with this VIPER Presents. Get familiar… What five words define your sound? Energetic, positive, esoteric, meaningful, fun. Tell me something unique about your creative process?  I recorded my new album ‘Dragonfly’ by myself, sat down in a chair. It was written and recorded in just six weeks. When I get in the zone and lock in on a project I get tunnel vision and really feel like I’m channeling the energy so I just go with it and be as creative as possible. For me,

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[FEATURE] KIDI INTERVIEW

September 19, 2024

Award-winning Afrobeats singer, songwriter and producer turned worldwide sensation, KiDi, consistently pumps excitement into the genre. Hailing from Accra, Ghana, where his culturally rich upbringing and natural love for music moulded the musician’s extraordinary sound. With chart-topping hits such as ‘Touch It’ and ‘Say Cheese’, KiDi continuously holds down the fort, transmitting Highlife frequencies to the corners of the world. He effortlessly fills the shoes of legends who preceded him. Capturing hearts all over the globe with profound, sweet melodies, the musician’s chorus forms bonding moments over riveting lyrics and dynamic beats.  Breaking onto the scene with his adored 2017

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[FEATURE] VIPER PRESENTS: TERRY THE VOICE

September 18, 2024

What five words define your sound? Afrocentric, soulful, inspirational, vibrant, dynamic. Tell me something unique about your creative process. I deeply infuse my personal experiences into my music, combining my Nigerian lingo with global sounds. This allows me to create an authentic and innovative sound that resonates with diverse audiences. Which song of yours would you like people to hear first? I’d recommend starting with ‘Alhamdulillah’ because it embodies my journey of gratitude and faith. What inspired you to make that song? ‘Alhamdulillah’ was inspired by my personal journey of overcoming challenges and expressing gratitude for where I am today.

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[STYLE] CREATIVE PROFILE: BRIANA SHANEE WILSON

September 16, 2024

How Briana Shanee Wilson’s ‘Matte Brand’ is Disrupting Fashion Norms I strolled out of the double-mirrored elevator into a carpeted hallway, my runners sinking quickly into the softness of the delicate plush flooring. I was embraced and greeted warmly by Briana and the man of the house, Dior – decked out in a pink BB-Simon collar. They both beckoned for me to enter and the sun barrelled through the high-rise windows, much like the uplifted vibrations radiating through her living room. Dior excitedly welcomed me onto his L-shaped couch and sat with me whilst myself and Briana bickered like old

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[FEATURE] VIPER PRESENTS: KENTHEMAN

September 16, 2024

Rising rap sensation KenTheMan catapulted onto the scene with her breakout hit ‘Not my N*gga’. Since collaborating with heavyweights Dreezy, Bia, and Lakeyah, further showcasing her versatility and star power, she announced her debut album is coming soon. Get familiar with the Texan rapper… What five words define your sound?  Commanding, fun, confident, sexy, straight-forward. Tell me something unique about your creative process I like being in my creative process alone, just myself and my engineer and I also like to be sober.  Which song of yours would you like people to hear first? ‘IDAF’ What inspired you to make that song? Really the beat and

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[FEATURE] VIPER PRESENTS: TRE LOADED

September 13, 2024

Tre Loaded is quickly making a name for himself in Memphis with his knack for bouncy trap beats and old-school Bluff City swagger. Get familiar with this VIPER interview… What five words define your sound?  The five words that define my sound are turnt, fun, unique, motivational, and LOADED. Tell me something unique about your creative process.  I like to listen to the beat a couple times, pause it and write in silence, then turn the beat back on when I’m ready to record. Which song of yours would you like people to hear first?  If I had to choose,

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[FEATURE] MEET THE PRODUCERS: BLACKMALE BEATS

September 12, 2024

British-Jamaican producer, the Brixton born Blackmale Beats, is a sound artist who is heavily influenced by his Jamaican father. With production credits for Barrington Levy, Blak Twang and Greentea Peng, he follows up his single ‘Endz’, with this VIPER interview… What’s your name? My name is Shem aka Blackmale Beats. Where are you from? South London born and raised. How would you describe your production style? It’s very soulful and silky but also gritty. I would say my production style is very nostalgic as a lot of my references are from music of the 70’s, 80’s and 90’s. I’m inspired by music from all types

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[FEATURE] VIPER PRESENTS: MYKE TOWERS

September 11, 2024

Four-time Latin GRAMMY® Award-nominated rapper and singer Myke Towers has grown into one of Puerto Rico’s top lyricists, melding streetwise storytelling and massive pop hooks into a career filled with chart-topping anthems. Get more familiar with this VIPER interview… What five words define your sound? Unpredictable, fresh, inspirational, versatile and unique. Tell me something unique about your creative process? Believe it or not, I still use a pen and paper to write my songs. It helps me memorise the words better and visualise the structure of the songs.  Which song of yours would you like people to hear first? ‘Diosa’

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[FEATURE] ANTSLIVE INTERVIEW

September 10, 2024

Following the release of his ‘Real Life’ EP in July, VIPER spoke to London rapper, AntsLive, about an upcoming international collaboration, the importance of mixtapes in an artist’s career, and his role in Relentless’ Freeform Forum. What’s the summer been like for you since dropping your mixtape, ‘Real Life’? I’m just trying to be consistent and challenging myself to keep dropping music that I enjoy making. I think that’s what ‘Real Life’ was about as well. It wasn’t specific to one genre of Rap, it was just music that I’ve really enjoyed making over the course of the last year

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[FEATURE] VIPER PRESENTS: LOU PHELPS

September 9, 2024

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

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[FEATURE] VIPER PRESENTS: FLIPTRIX

September 20, 2024

High Focus signee and UK Hip Hop OG, Fliptrix, follows up his heartfelt album ‘Dragonfly’ with this VIPER Presents. Get familiar… What five words define your sound? Energetic, positive, esoteric, meaningful, fun. Tell me something unique about your creative process?  I recorded my new album ‘Dragonfly’ by myself, sat down in a chair. It was written and recorded in just six weeks. When I get in the zone and lock in on a project I get tunnel vision and really feel like I’m channeling the energy so I just go with it and be as creative as possible. For me,

Read More »

[FEATURE] KIDI INTERVIEW

September 19, 2024

Award-winning Afrobeats singer, songwriter and producer turned worldwide sensation, KiDi, consistently pumps excitement into the genre. Hailing from Accra, Ghana, where his culturally rich upbringing and natural love for music moulded the musician’s extraordinary sound. With chart-topping hits such as ‘Touch It’ and ‘Say Cheese’, KiDi continuously holds down the fort, transmitting Highlife frequencies to the corners of the world. He effortlessly fills the shoes of legends who preceded him. Capturing hearts all over the globe with profound, sweet melodies, the musician’s chorus forms bonding moments over riveting lyrics and dynamic beats.  Breaking onto the scene with his adored 2017

Read More »

[FEATURE] VIPER PRESENTS: TERRY THE VOICE

September 18, 2024

What five words define your sound? Afrocentric, soulful, inspirational, vibrant, dynamic. Tell me something unique about your creative process. I deeply infuse my personal experiences into my music, combining my Nigerian lingo with global sounds. This allows me to create an authentic and innovative sound that resonates with diverse audiences. Which song of yours would you like people to hear first? I’d recommend starting with ‘Alhamdulillah’ because it embodies my journey of gratitude and faith. What inspired you to make that song? ‘Alhamdulillah’ was inspired by my personal journey of overcoming challenges and expressing gratitude for where I am today.

Read More »

[STYLE] CREATIVE PROFILE: BRIANA SHANEE WILSON

September 16, 2024

How Briana Shanee Wilson’s ‘Matte Brand’ is Disrupting Fashion Norms I strolled out of the double-mirrored elevator into a carpeted hallway, my runners sinking quickly into the softness of the delicate plush flooring. I was embraced and greeted warmly by Briana and the man of the house, Dior – decked out in a pink BB-Simon collar. They both beckoned for me to enter and the sun barrelled through the high-rise windows, much like the uplifted vibrations radiating through her living room. Dior excitedly welcomed me onto his L-shaped couch and sat with me whilst myself and Briana bickered like old

Read More »

[FEATURE] VIPER PRESENTS: KENTHEMAN

September 16, 2024

Rising rap sensation KenTheMan catapulted onto the scene with her breakout hit ‘Not my N*gga’. Since collaborating with heavyweights Dreezy, Bia, and Lakeyah, further showcasing her versatility and star power, she announced her debut album is coming soon. Get familiar with the Texan rapper… What five words define your sound?  Commanding, fun, confident, sexy, straight-forward. Tell me something unique about your creative process I like being in my creative process alone, just myself and my engineer and I also like to be sober.  Which song of yours would you like people to hear first? ‘IDAF’ What inspired you to make that song? Really the beat and

Read More »

[FEATURE] VIPER PRESENTS: TRE LOADED

September 13, 2024

Tre Loaded is quickly making a name for himself in Memphis with his knack for bouncy trap beats and old-school Bluff City swagger. Get familiar with this VIPER interview… What five words define your sound?  The five words that define my sound are turnt, fun, unique, motivational, and LOADED. Tell me something unique about your creative process.  I like to listen to the beat a couple times, pause it and write in silence, then turn the beat back on when I’m ready to record. Which song of yours would you like people to hear first?  If I had to choose,

Read More »

[FEATURE] MEET THE PRODUCERS: BLACKMALE BEATS

September 12, 2024

British-Jamaican producer, the Brixton born Blackmale Beats, is a sound artist who is heavily influenced by his Jamaican father. With production credits for Barrington Levy, Blak Twang and Greentea Peng, he follows up his single ‘Endz’, with this VIPER interview… What’s your name? My name is Shem aka Blackmale Beats. Where are you from? South London born and raised. How would you describe your production style? It’s very soulful and silky but also gritty. I would say my production style is very nostalgic as a lot of my references are from music of the 70’s, 80’s and 90’s. I’m inspired by music from all types

Read More »

[FEATURE] VIPER PRESENTS: MYKE TOWERS

September 11, 2024

Four-time Latin GRAMMY® Award-nominated rapper and singer Myke Towers has grown into one of Puerto Rico’s top lyricists, melding streetwise storytelling and massive pop hooks into a career filled with chart-topping anthems. Get more familiar with this VIPER interview… What five words define your sound? Unpredictable, fresh, inspirational, versatile and unique. Tell me something unique about your creative process? Believe it or not, I still use a pen and paper to write my songs. It helps me memorise the words better and visualise the structure of the songs.  Which song of yours would you like people to hear first? ‘Diosa’

Read More »

[FEATURE] ANTSLIVE INTERVIEW

September 10, 2024

Following the release of his ‘Real Life’ EP in July, VIPER spoke to London rapper, AntsLive, about an upcoming international collaboration, the importance of mixtapes in an artist’s career, and his role in Relentless’ Freeform Forum. What’s the summer been like for you since dropping your mixtape, ‘Real Life’? I’m just trying to be consistent and challenging myself to keep dropping music that I enjoy making. I think that’s what ‘Real Life’ was about as well. It wasn’t specific to one genre of Rap, it was just music that I’ve really enjoyed making over the course of the last year

Read More »

[FEATURE] VIPER PRESENTS: LOU PHELPS

September 9, 2024

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

Read More »