War Mothershed

What first drew you into hip-hop?

War: I grew up around hip-hop music all my life and fell in love with it at a young age. I used to be in choir, but once puberty hit, I thought It was over for me. I was a very emotional kid growing up, and expressing myself wasn't very easy for me, but once a beat was put on, it was like I could finally let it all out. I decided to study artists like J Cole, Kendrick Lamar, Lil Wayne, etc., to capitalize on my punchlines and storytelling because music was my therapy at the time. Once I realized It was something I loved and that it was something that really helped other people, whether it was to get through hard times, getting the party started- I knew it was my calling, and I've never held back since.

CeeJai: Growing up, I always felt kind of alone in a sense; even though I knew quite a bit of people, I always felt no one understood me or my issues. Just from the way I grew up, everyone was always busy doing their own thing, so I easily attached to hip-hop. Lecrae really opened up the door for me at a young age, and I just fell in love with it. Then I started to look up every artist I could and attached myself to the artists I felt related to the most. Even if what they were saying didn't describe me, if they made me feel deep emotion in the sound of the music, then I rocked with them.



Your latest "Charge remix" is very modern and sounds very professional. How did you achieve such a great signature sound in such a short time? Also, what is your creative processes like?

War: I was fortunate enough to be shown by my best friend DJ Limitless how to mix and master a couple of months back, so much to the point where I have presets that I play with now until I get the sound I'm looking for, and this is the sole reason for the quality behind it all. As far as creative processes go, my creative processes vary on the mood of the instrumental, the topic, and how much I'm feeling it at that moment. Some days I'm inspired, and I can write song after song after song; others, I just have a couple of bars that'll pop in my head as I go throughout my day that I keep in a journal for later reference.




You have worked with many great producers/artists in the past. If you could work with anyone, who would that be?

War: It'd have to be between Cole and Kendrick artist-wise; they really shaped me into the artist I am today, and it'd be an honor to work with either of them. As far as producers, it'd be Tynan. Tynan is from Oklahoma, just like me, and I still remember listening to him for the first time, thinking, "There's no way he's from Oklahoma! This dude is sick!" I love seeing Oklahoma artists finally making their way into the spotlight, and he's definitely talented enough to do so.

CeeJai: I would love to work with earl sweatshirt, Hopsin, Witt Lowry, jack Harlow; those are my favorite artists, and working with any of them would be a dream come true honestly. I've had so much inspiration listening to all of them; they've all had an impact on my life in some way.



You have remixed several tracks, and they are all very original and mixed well! Do you plan to release more remixes in the future? What has been your favorite remix so far?

War: My Charge Remix is hands down my favorite one so far, and there will definitely be more remixes like it in the future!




What are your musical goals for the future?

War: What I want to be in music is what Jerry Rice is to football- a legend, a household name, an underdog who changed the game as we know it today. I want people to look up to me and be inspired by the music I create, like how past generations look up to Tupac, Biggie, Nas, and how current ones like myself look up to Cole and Kendrick. I want to leave my mark in history. I want to change the world.

CeeJai: I want to help people and tell them my story so that they don't feel alone just like I did; being an escape for people to go and listen to is a big goal for myself, I love helping people, and if I can do what my favorite artists did for me, then I'm on the right track.





What are your goals for the new year, any upcoming projects we can get excited about?

War: Honestly, to just gather a bigger fan base, create a gallery of top-of-the-line music videos, and perform to bigger and wider audiences across the nation. I've performed a lot in Oklahoma and Texas, and I'm ready to branch out to other cities I love, like New Orleans, and perform at bigger events like SXSW. I have three projects in the works right now that'll be coming out soon, the "Hurt Locker EP" will come out this fall, "Vibes" will be coming out in the spring, and "WARREADY Vol. 1" will be released next summer! - HBT MAG - HBT MAG

"Racism in Color" Music Artist' War Mothershed' Talks About His New Single"
War Mothershed is an emerging music artist who's changing the world one verse at a time. Signed by Bottomline Ent., he has been writing music for himself and other musicians for over seven years and continues to perform live across the nation.

War has appeared on the cover of Key Line Magazine, had an interview in HBT Magazine, & has collaborated with fellow artist DJ Limitless on multiple projects.

These projects include: "No Bad Dreamz," the "Actin' A Fool" EP, and his single, "Simplicity is Key." War Mothershed recently released a new single, 'Racism in Color', due to hit Spotify soon.

Millennium Magazine recently sat down and interviewed War Mothershed.

MM: You recently released a track called 'Racism in Color,' currently on Soundcloud and soon to hit Spotify. Did the BLM movement inspire you to write that song?

WM: I've made a number of songs before the recent protests we've been having for political/justice reform, police brutality, prison industry complex, and systemic oppression. I decided to release this song because it was the first time in a while in my eyes where there wasn't an argument or a petty feud created between mixed and African Americans. We collectively came together and didn't let the teachings of Jim Crow get in the way of that like it has so many times in the media, in fashion, and music especially. It was an honest perspective I created for the listener to understand what it's like to be mixed, what it's like to be told you're one thing or the other based on what's convenient for them- and how they may not be racist, but a lot of the "Culture" we were founded on growing up was and understanding that we're all people, we're all beautiful just the way we are at the end of the day. No matter how you look, how you talk, how you dress, or what you decide to do with your life.



MM: What inspired your music career, and how long have you been a music artist?

WM: I originally made music for self-therapy; I didn't have the confidence or dialect to voice my own opinions or thoughts- but once music was playing, it always began to flow. Listening to artists like Kanye, Eminem, Cole, Kendrick, etc., and discovering how much power their voices had with the statements they made inspired me to do the same. It inspired me to become the voice for the voiceless, and I've been doing so for over 8+ years now.



MM: Any idols you looked up to coming up as a music artist?

WM: Essentially, the artists I listed earlier- some of the first rap songs I heard growing up was "GO DJ" by Lil Wayne on Midnight club dub edition-always got me amped, and this burned CD of Kanye west's graduation album "Can't tell me nothing." I wasn't a bad kid, but when you get sent to your room, that's always the mood I had afterward. J Cole's "2014 Forrest Hills Drive" made me fall in love with the honesty and smooth, almost theatric feel it gave to me with his self-reflection and how easy it was to listen front to back- over and over again. Kendrick was able to do that for me with "To Pimp A Butterfly"- in my eyes, one of them, if not the greatest album ever made. I was becoming aware of what it's like to be black in America, and growing up with my mom, I had to find out for myself my roots and how the world really is- he helped further my understanding and education of what it means to have/be black excellence while living the black experience.



MM: How would you describe your music style, genre?

WM: Unpredictable, Over The Top, Controversial even. There's a lot of great artists I studied and took pieces of to find my ear for music and myself within it all. It really allowed me to be so fluid with my sound and delivery, giving me the opportunity to be something that's never been seen before.



MM: Are you currently signed to a label?

WM: Yes, with Bottomline Ent.



MM: Do you have any Albums or other tracks yet to be released for fans?

WM: I've gathered a plethora of different EP's, Albums, and singles and have been working strategically with my team to make sure whatever we decide to put out will create and allow us to get the most impact out of it.



MM: How do you envision your music career shaping up 5-10 years from now?

WM: As conceited as some people may see this statement is, I see myself being compared to the Drakes, the Coles, and Kendrick's, but I want my impact to the music industry to be just as impactful to the communities that are listening to it getting down in the trenches like Akon and rebuilding the African American and poverty-ridden communities that get overlooked on the daily because it doesn't affect the people not living there. I just want to be able to leave my mark in history, in the industry, and in the world. I want to make music exciting and powerful again like it was for me growing up while inspiring others that they can do the same if they want to, no matter how big the impact is. The example and efforts towards it are what matters most in my eyes.



MM: Tell us all where fans can find and sample your music.

WM: My music is available on all major streaming platforms (Apple Music, YouTube, Spotify, Tidal, Pandora, etc.) as well as SoundCloud, where you can find the exclusive EDM Rap songs I've done in the past and a number of others! Thank you so much for your time, love, and support, God bless you and those that see this! I love you all and pray that my music and discussions like this inspire you to not only love, accept, and respect others- but ourselves as well!

Listen to the new single "Racism in Color" here: https://soundcloud.com/iam2major/racism-in-color-war-mothershed






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"The Players Circle Cypher Winner: 2 Major"
Born and raised in Oklahoma, 2 Major is an 18-year-old up-and-coming artist from Guthrie, OK. His most recent accomplishment was winning "The Player Circle Cypher" in 2016. 2 Major describes his style of music as "Lyricist," which shows in his music. He beat out tons of contestants that involved three intense rounds that lasted over months. He was able to weather the storm with his witty lyrics and the support of his fans voting for him online. We wanted to get to know this new artist on the scene. Check out our interview below.
KeyLine: let's talk about "The Players Circle." You were crowned the winner of The Players Circle cypher; Can you tell me how that process was? And what experience did you take from participating in this event?
2 Major: It was a long and tense process, with it being the first me performing outside of my peers to waiting weeks to see who made it to the next round. If it wasn't for the people who believed in me to push forward with it and support me on my journey with the players' circle, I wouldn't have made it this far.

THE PLAYERS CIRCLE: 2 MAJOR
KeyLine: When can we expect to hear your upcoming album?
2 Major: It's available on iTunes right now. It is called "Major Spade".
KeyLine: Give me your top 3 rappers and tell me why they are at the top.
2 Major: J Cole- Jermaine is an excellent lyricist who can make quick jabs and punch lines that'll leave many people laughing or in shock, but is still able to talk about a serious topic with ease to the listener. His work on "2014 Forrest Hills Drive" was a masterpiece in itself, and I'm so anxious to hear more from him. Kendrick Lamar- Kendrick is a master of words and poetry, and with his different uses of engineers to produce his music and effects, all his music is unique and original. Kendrick is also an artist who isn't afraid to speak his mind about topics, other artists, and where he sees himself, as we could see with his verse on Control. Drake- Drake is a double-trouble artist with his ability to rap and sing during his performances. With his clever wordplay and heartfelt messages he puts out to his fans to listen to, I believe Drake is the man that he is today for a reason- because if you're afraid to show who you are on and off the camera, then you will never reach the many opportunities given to connect with your fans.
KeyLine: What inspires you to become better?
2 Major: My friends and my family always tell me to follow my heart and pursue what I think is best for me. When I decided to pursue music, I received a lot of criticism for it. I've got a lot of people to prove wrong, and perhaps this will be the first step to showing everyone that this isn't just for fun anymore and that just because we're from Oklahoma doesn't mean that we can't go anywhere with music. KeyLine: Where do you see yourself in the next five years?
2 Major: I'd love to be one of those people that say they'll be signed to their favorite artist by then and be touring across the world, but the odds of that happening in such a short amount of me is too tremendous. In five years, I believe I'll have maintained a very nice and stable fan base that'll grow day by day, and I'll be slowly on my way to getting where I want to be on the throne...
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