#UpNow Spotlight- St. Orleans (Aviator Gang)

Let's introduce the world to one of the most diverse and lyrical unsigned artist

Meet St. Orleans 

Please introduce yourself to our readers? What city are you reppin? 

Saint O. Born in New Orleans. Saint Louis been the homeplate since I was 12. Aviator Gang artist.  Also apart of The Force and Playaz Choice.  

When did you first get inspired to become a rapper and how did you get discovered as an artist

I first started rapping playing around with it when that cash money era began.  I always was a fan of the no limit movement but I actually moved to Saint Louis the year Juvenile blew up. I was already a fan of what they had been doing do the fact I was big on underground acts in New Orleans growing up there.  So I would say it started when I got to Saint Louis as an outlet to deal with the whole new environment I was dealing with.  I really started to take it serious until high school when I started to really learn how to differentiate myself and stand out. I was discovered around the time DTP Madness was in Saint Louis. That's when people started to know me. That's was around 08 I think. I dropped about 4 or 5 mixtapes. Then, when "We Dont Luv Em" picked up in the club in STL and KC and my fan base been growing ever since.

What genre of music do you do and how is it different from other artists in the same genre?

Hip Hop of course but I really hate being labeled anything. Imma creator. I love music. It’s who I am so I’m not opposed to doing any kind of music. It’s just hard finding people who think like that so it’s like as a artist I feel I’m fighting to get out of this box people love to throw me in.

 

 Were you inspired throughout your career, if so who inspired you in the music industry growing up and why? 

Music always been around me. I grew up in New Orleans and St. Louis but the time I spent in New Orleans I was far from a sheltered kid.  I of course was inspired by Pac, Big, Snoop but also by the music I grew up hearing in New Orleans.  I loved Bounce music. Also jazz and blues.  My uncle and my brother were artist. My uncle was grammy nominated so that definitely inspired me. My brother was signed to a independent label when I was younger so he inspired me. That’s how I learned how to rap learning his verses and acting like they were mine. I’m inspired by all types of music though.  Even, the people who are not popular,  I feel artist should always feed off anything that moves them rather it be music, people, or situations.

How do you keep inspiration when creating music?

By being aware of whats around me.  I try to listen more than I speak now.  Been actually cutting back on tweeting and just reading my timeline. Things like that.  When Im feeling uninspired I do things like watch old videos from people like Snoop.  It take me back to when I looked at rappers like super heros.  That inspires me too.  I feel like now they we have so much access to information we dont really look at artist or appreciate artist like we used to.  I also change my environment a lot. Travel.  That inspires me.

What is your LEGACY?

I couldn't answer that yet. I think as I accomplish things I can answer that better.  But if anything I would say I'm one who cares about people and about music.  Its not just about me being known as the best. But ask me that in 10 years.

 hones

Tell us about one of your most diverse songs and why?

I would say "In Due Time".  Its diverse because everybody can relate to having to be patient and have hope that something we work out in the end.

What are some of your other talents?

Im a pretty good writer, directing videos, I hooped in high school, I can cook too. I also finished college.  I think that is a talent.

Who are some of your favorite artists to listen too?

Jay-Z, Kanye, Currensy,  Bob Marley, Biggie, Fab, Ross, Stalley, Kid Cudi, Green Day, MGMT, Daft Punk, Chance the Rapper, Rockwell Knuckles, M-Eazy, anybody Im cool with also.

Where to you see your career in 5 years?

Working like hell on tour. Few awards in the trophy case w/ a classic car collection and some kids and a wife.

Enlighten us with the projects you are working?

I have a project in mind but right now Im focused on giving my fanbase what they want.  So whatever my growing fan base demands is what I will be dropping.  Im always making music though. I can drop a project today tomorrow and next week If I feel like it. Right now the focus is this new single "Hella Good" produced by Blame Wiz. Fortunate enough to be sponsored by Think Smart new clothing line that pretty dope sky is the limit.

List some of the goals you want to accomplish this by the end of this year?

This year I want to recreate myself, tour through the year.  Grown my fanbase to a certain figure, launch my new official merch line, few other goals I dont want to give away.

Check out St. Orleans Music today

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soundcloud.com/saintorleans 

Check out St. Orleans Videos

St. Orleans-We Dont Love Em  

St. Orleans - The Special  

St. Orleans- Goin Live  
 
Check out St. Orleans Sponsor 
Think Smart Apparel 

Check out St. Orleans on Twitter and IG Today

@saintorleans
 

 Saintorleansbooking@gmail.com for feature and booking inquiries. 

 

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