Music

NikkoSan

Inland Records
Chess Moves

“Chess Moves”

Meet Founder & Artist of Inland Records NikkoSan. He invited us to his newly opened Studio located in Corona,CA (Inland Empire). First thing we got into was his new EP “Toxicity”; this was his first project produced through Inland Records. NikkoSan has been making music since he was in the 11th grade and over the course of his career has had many studios... but the new Inland Headquarters is home. Taking the same mentality he had when he was on the court, NikkoSan is always in the gym working on his craft. With the ability to produce everything in-house, NikkoSan & his team are constantly improving. Be on the lookout for his new visual “Toxicity” dropping soon. To stay updated with NikkoSan follow here.

Interview

Question 1: What inspired you?

Music is something I use to escape. Escape from all the expectations and perceptions from people. Its a outlet I use to just vent. So Inspiration comes in many different forms for me. Whether its through a struggle I overcame, or still trying to overcome still...or who I strive to be as a person in the future. Sometimes for me inspiration comes from just the people around me; it comes from me wanting to be successful and not letting the people who believe in me down.

Question 2: What advice do you have to aspiring artist?

 The advice I have for the Youth is just to keep your tunnel vision. Don’t worry about whats going on around you. Who is doing what. What you are missing out on. Where you are at now. Because everyone is operating on their own time table. Some people see success at 20. Others see success at 30. Don’t pay attention to the runner who is in the next lane over, just focus on the finish line.

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Words & Imagery by ARTbyMo

Jake Bunnell

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Understand that your art is a life long commitment.You do it because deep down you love it.Not because you want attention or anything else from it.Feel blessed that you discovered this part about yourself and allow yourself to have fun inside the process.If you’re not having fun while you’re creating/practicing then there is something wrong with your mindset.Remember you have all the power to switch that way of thinking.Train your mind to love the grind.

EVERYTHING POSITIVE!!!

-Jake Bunnell

Meet Beatmaker, Producer, & Turntablist Jake Bunnell. Currently making slaps out of San Diego county, Jake sat down with us to talk about his inspiration in music, how to make a beat and new music he’s working on. Seeing Dj Craze live was the moment he realized this style of art was for him, shortly after Jake picked up scratching. Finding DJ Q*bert allowed Jake to focus on becoming a Dj, equipping him with the fundamentals to not only produce a track but be able to rock a party on the tables as well. Earlier this year 4/20 to be exact, Jake B released his debut project ‘Slaps‘ which is available on all streaming platforms. You can view his music catalog here. Keep up with Jake Bunnell by following him on instagram @jakebunnellmusic.

INTERVIEW

Question 1: What inspired you ?

My first inspiration to make music came from an overwhelming feeling/need to be creative and have some sort of self expression through an artistic medium. There were still other motives, like making a living off what I love to do and not conforming to a regular 9-5 lifestyle. So once I found the producer/beat maker/DJ community and saw people making a living doing this, I knew that’s the path I wanted to take. Cut to a few year later, and that inspiration has exponentially grown. Music is just part of who I am now. I find myself wanting to improve daily so that my time on this planet is used to its maximum potential. The goal is to be better than I was yesterday and approach everything in life with an eagerness to learn. Whether that’s emotional, spiritual or financial. I’m inspired to become a well rounded human being who can be a positive force for my loved ones and community! Music was the catalyst that started this journey of self exploration/discipline and I really don’t know where I would be without it! I’m forever grateful for it to have come into my life.

Question 2: What advice do you have for the youth aspiring to be artist?

Everyone’s journey through life is different, so I give this advice, as if it is, to my younger self who is listening. But, that would be to take life one step at a time and to be open to all the possibilities that life has to offer. There is no need to rush and stress yourself out by thinking about how far you have to go or how “unsuccessful” you might be. Live day by day and just focus on being the best you can be within that 24 hour time period. Know that you are already everything you want to be and that this will shine through hard work. Have the confidence to follow your intuition and have the courage to push your comfort zone to the maximum. There is a lesson within every aspect of life that will help build you into the person you want to be. And many of these lesson, will be found outside of music! Live life and don’t let music consume yours. Work hard and then work harder! Learn new skills and hobbies that you feel drawn to, but don’t ever forget that the people you love come first. Remember to nurture the relationships around you and to keep your circle small. Fill it with people who inspire you and push you to be better. Also, always remind yourself of the saying from Jocko Willink (retired Navy Seal) ”DISCIPLINE=FREEDOM!!!!”

Words & Photos by ARTbyMo

Bcray

Love, Bcray by Bcray…OUT NOW!

Love, Bcray by Bcray…OUT NOW!

“This album tells the story of her challenges with love and lust, and how hard it was to move forward from sinful desires. It explains eventually how Bcray and her ways must be eliminated in order to be saved by YAH her heavenly father.”
— Love, Bcray

Right before Bcray released her new album ‘Love, Bcray’ she invited us into her studio for an early listen. But before we got to the album, she shared with us her journey into the art of music. Bcray is a former Pro athlete, competing overseas (Finland,Germany,China) for a few years chasing her dreams as a hooper. She talked about how the traveling experience made her stronger overall; playing in another country & coming home for the summer without a job got hard…and at one point left her homeless. This was the turning point in Bcray’s career, the music grind got real. Making music was something she was always passionate about, but once she put the ball down and started applying that same work ethic to the music her life changed. So here we are, in Orange County listening to her new project, which she described as a letter to her fans as well as to herself. To keep up with Bcray follow her on instagram: @officialbcray & listen to her new album here.

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Writing by ARTbyMo

Photography by Jamil Brown Photography

INTERVIEW

Question 1:What inspired you?

I was inspired by adversity. Growing up I didn’t have much, a lot of my family was involved in substance abuse, gangs, or they were in jail. Music helped me release my thoughts and stay out of that world. It gave me a safe place and a way to express myself. My brother (Acetunez) and I started as a group together and that kept us going. We wanted to make it out with our art and so that inspired us everyday. I also get inspired by experiences I could be with a bunch of friends one day and then think of a random beat or song. The experience of living life itself inspires me to talk about it! All praise to the Most High for the gift of music. 


Question 2:What advice do you have for the youth?

Don’t forget why you started. Remember that you do it because of your love for the craft not for opinions of others. There will be people out there that don’t support you maybe even family, but keep grinding. If you are doing what you truly love no one will be able stop you! There are also gonna be times where you feel like you wanna quit, that’s when you gotta work even harder to get over that wall. We get tested for a reason and that is to see if our heart is really in it.

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