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Honk Magazine Exclusive Interview With NatStar
Honk Magazine Exclusive Interview With NatStar
The music scene has been in existence for a very long time. It started in the form of a different style and has evolved. There is a wide range of music in this generation and each comes with its own diverse style. Demand might be referred to as the driving force for these styles but this could not be completely true. Personalities behind these sounds, who have motives to impact lives through dishing out their songs, cannot be left behind in this credit. A bright one among the personalities is NatStar. Who is NatStar? Sounds unfamiliar? How does he intend to make an impact with music? Read more to find out about the rare and talented musician.
Let’s start off by introducing yourself, you know the basics like name, age, and where you’re from. As much or little as you’re comfortable sharing.
I’m NatStar, a hip-hop artist currently in LA but originally from Winston-Salem, NC
Talk me through your creative process.
I usually get the beats I like together and try to create a musical flow with what I like. Then I’ll pick the first one I wanna start with and go from there. As I’m writing and recording I’m also laying sounds down on top of the beat. Once it’s completed I mix and master it and it’s done.
How do you solve productivity/scheduling problems and reduce overwhelming situations?
I’m still working on that myself TBH lol!
What’s the best advice you ever received concerning music?
Do what feels natural to you. Be as creative as you feel.
What is still your biggest challenge?
Discipline. Focus. It’s my everyday challenge to improve
What would you have done differently if you knew then what you know now?
I would’ve been way more focused on my craft earlier and would’ve dedicated my life on it
If you could go open a show for any artist who would it be?
Drake or Ty Dolla Sign
What are you focusing your time on now?
Music. That’s it
How do you currently feel about the state of Hip-hop in general?
It’s continuing to peak year after year. It’s on top
What keeps you going when things get tough in the music industry?
My love for music. I do this because I love it not for the money. So when shit gets tough I just go back to why I do it in the first place.
How can our readers follow you online?
Instagram, Twitter, Youtube all: natsocold
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