This weeks greatest is NobodySpcl_ an artist who I came across through Instagram. I can’t lie, I get nervous when I see a SoundCloud link in someone’s bio. From inaudible lyrics, catchy beats, and repeatedly shouting your name on a track. Today’s aspiring artists don’t have much for me in the lane of music that provokes thought.
Needless to say, I was pleasantly surprised when I clicked the link in his bio. Particularly his 2017 EP,A Sound by nobdyspcl . The EP is an easy listen, it’s a little over 15 minutes long. I appreciate the calm tempo of the music along with the different themes on the EP. Nobdyspcl, took time out of his day to answer questions regarding him and his music.
How did you come across the stage name Nobdyspcl?
I remember I was making one of my songs called “Round In Circles” & I said “Who’s Callin? Nobody special….” I was like damn that sounds cool. It fits who I am perfectly because I know I’m a special person I guess but usually, I downplay myself around others, I guess I’m just extremely humble.
What is your process for creating music?
I remember when I was in fifth grade they took recess away from my class. During that time my friends and I would rap corny rhymes or even steal someone’s raps and battle each other. I didn’t want to get embarrassed so I started writing all the time and it just stuck with me.
How you begin to make an EP or song?
Before I make music I already have a couple of lines in my head for a verse. After that I go into a machine software, I find some smooth drums, I find some keys, and then I create a chill loop. I throw that on repeat & my pen starts moving,might smoke or drink something but that’s if I’m in the mood.
Describe your upbringing?
My upbringing was pretty chill, growing up in Prince George’s County you peep the good & the bad all in one. I had a couple of friends because I peeped early what I didn’t want to become and what I didn’t want around me. Every summer, I went to Lancaster County Virginia, I hated it but now I appreciate the country because it made me calm & allowed me to have clear thoughts about my future at an early age. Once my friends & I started making music that’s pretty much all I cared about.
I played football for a few years but was cut from tryouts in High School because another player and I mixed up our cleats. I played a game Chucks through the rain & mud. The coach said I was irresponsible, after that I to become a full time rapper now.
Have you always kept it as real in your life as your song?
Not always but I am beginning to. Telling the audience things I never actually say out loud or things that have been on my chest or mind for a long time is therapy for me. My tracks are like pages from a diary that I don’t want anyone to read but at the same time, I love when people can relate to my music.
What’s your goal for you?
When it comes to music, I just want to become the best I can be. Challenging myself along the way and see what I can do. I am my worst critic and the only person I have to prove anything to, It’ll be a long road but I know when I can say ‘Damn I’m Impressed’ about myself then I know I’ve made it.
LYRICAL ANALYSIS
These lyrics are from A Sound by Nobdyspcl. My anlaysis and His explanation.
Analysis: Life has been so pointless, so just rap. Through systematic oppression, covert and overt oppression. Why not just do what I love to do?
Explanation: I believe that no one knows the true meaning of anything its all a big mystery no matter how many people try to put names on things and give them meanings. If you didn’t create it with your hands you can maybe give a scientific answer to how this came about but you honestly don’t know. So I’m cool with the fact that I don’t know & I just rap because that’s what I do know.
Song:Clap Once
Lyric: “My Life Is like a Get Out challenge with Bad Balance.”
Analysis: First thought that comes to mind is this scene. You feel like things are coming at you in an odd manner?
Explanation: I feel like I’m always running from something, trying to get away from my past. Even things or people that kill my vibe & every time I am close to getting away I trip & fall or I’m stuck running in place.
Song: Water Me
Lyric: “If I can go and find the seeds maybe you can Water me?”
“Even when I hit that thrift, I’m the freshest in the land.”
“Don’t need those designer brands.”
“Ancestors doing back flips, all they kids junky slaves.”
Analysis: Such a great song. Could you explain what it means to you and how you came to write it.
Explanation: It’s crazy because I was stuck on this question for a while and really tried to decipher my own music! I’m not gonna lie I just write bro, then when I actually listen to what I recorded “I’m like Damn!” I said that. I don’t put much thought into it, I just let my pen move & do me. So I guess the song is just how I was feeling at the moment.
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