1.Your Profile
I am a massive fan of tattoos, horror films and all things hip hop. I try to write and produce music that I would listen to myself. I am also heavily influenced by Earl Sweatshirt, MF Doom and Wu-Tang Clan, so I like to think my music resembles some characteristics of all those artists. Most of my beats are primarily sample-based, so you may hear that odd yet somehow soothing vinyl crackle layered on my sample chops. I try to keep my sound in the veins of downtempo boom bap. I like to think my lyrics are introspective pieces of my personality. I’m also not afraid to point out my own flaws in a witty way, so I think people can relate to that.
2.Keeping Busy
I have been working relentlessly on my new album for the past year or so. It’s mostly in the mix and mastering stages so I am looking forward to start rocking some shows with Ripened Records. I’m also waiting on a collaboration track with one of my favourite rappers of all time, Speak! I’m honestly still amazed he likes my music and agreed to be on my album. Just emailing him back and forth is the most surreal experience. I’ve also just finished filming my music video for my single ‘My Own’ featuring Judd English from Little Coyote. It was filmed and directed by Beyond Reason Agency – they were amazing to work with and I’m looking forward to more music video projects with them. The single is on SoundCloud and available for free download now.
3.Best Gig Ever
My best gig ever would be opening for Bam Margera. I was a skater kid in high school so I’ve always looked up to him and I’ve always been a fan of Jackass, ever since I stumbled across the series on MTV. I gave the crew a bunch of merch. In exchange, I was able to raid their esky. I even got the man himself to slap me towards the end of the night, which I was kind of disappointed by – Tyler, The Creator slapped me way harder! My worst gig experience was one of my first shows at my local venue. I took a couple of valium in preparation as I was nervous. Needless to say, the beer and the valium caught up to each other and before you knew it I was naked for a whole song.
4.Current Playlist
I only recently discovered Sampa The Great and I’ve fallen in love with her music. I went to see her at the Opera House opening for Hiatus Kaiyote. I have been listening to a lot of Erykah Badu, Portishead, Alicia Keys and Tokimonsta. After writing my album for a year it’s always good to have a bit of a break and jam out to something a bit more easy listening.
5.Your Ultimate Rider
My ultimate rider would be buffalo wings and VB tins. I’m a simple man.
Take a listen to Nonne’s single ‘My Own’ (feat. Judd English) on soundcloud here.
