Scott Kid is a California based artist who's on the rise and gaining recognition from his two releases "Black Box" and "White Noise". Amazing music, with a great deal of soul and depth.
We here at THE MVMNT were fortunate enough to have spoken with him, so better we let him tell you about himself as opposed to us trying to describe him..
THE MVMNT presents: Scott Kid
1. For the people who may not know who you are, and don't know your music. How would you introduce yourself?
- With a smile and a glass of whisky.
2. Within what genre would you place your music in, if you would even choose to label your sound at all?
- I wouldn't want to label it because I feel it is limiting. Whatever is coming out is what's coming in, which varies depending on time and place and experiences during the making of the record.
3. What's a common statement from fans in regards to your music?
-That they don't really know where to place it I guess.
4. Many people, including us here at THE MVMNT would place you in the Experimental R&B category, do you feel that's a valid placement?
- I guess you can say that at the moment. Obviously there is this thing going on right now with it, and it's very exciting, because in the process it is creating an entirely new sound. It's all of us 80's babies who grew up on Boyz 2 Men and TLC in the 90's, and have been intaking so much experimental electronic music in the 2000's. Some of it is jumping on the fad, some of it is people who feel that they are hearing music that is coming out of their own souls and they are now in a time that people are interested and accepting that type of experimentation. But I wouldn't want to put myself in that category because the next record may sound completely different.
5. Who's inspired you to do what you do?
- I think inspiration is something Godly or other worldy. I am just grateful when it knocks on my door. What comes on the page or the instrument is not in my control. But as far as "who", For this project...I would say myself as a 12 year old boy.
6. How do you feel about other artists in the modern R&B movement, such as The Weeknd, JMSN, Julian and so on.. ?
- The only one I have heard in that group of artists is The Weeknd. I think his first mixtape was a gift from God and I think he should be careful moving forward. But to each his own.
7. How old were you when you began writing music, how old are you now, and how old do you hope to be when your music career becomes realized?
- My earliest memory of writing a song would be when I was 10. I am 24 now. I make my music for myself and I realized that a long time ago.
8. There's not much about you on the Internet, can fans make the assumption that you like keeping a level of mystery?
- No mystery tactic. I just want absolutely nothing to do with the music business. The only reason I put it on the internet is because then it becomes immortal and I think we all want that. If people find it, I am very grateful because that means on some level we are connected. I will never ever push my music on anyone.
9. Why "White Noise" and "Black Box" is there significance behind the names?
- Always significance. Black Box is the only thing that's left after a plane crashes. And in that small box is some sort of explanation or truth. Whether it be screams of agony, regrets of the person in control (or out of control), cries of love, or complete surrender of truth. White Noise is the noise that completely drowns out anything and everything. It's the static noise that you hear when you have lost every ounce of who you think you are or were. It's a poisonous noise.
10. How much does your city influence your music?
- I think that anywhere you are influences even the tone of your voice. It's not really the city that influences, more the place that you are at in the city. I can't make a record in the same place twice I have realized. It's almost like not being able to live in the same house that you did with an ex girlfriend. You have to have a complete change of place to be able to move on from the last relationship. I write all over the place though so it's really a combination of cities.
11. How far are you looking to go, want to be a superstar with a song on the radio, or would you like to be a successful indie artist?
- Like I said before, I make this music because it honestly is the only thing keeping my soul alive. It may sound selfish, but I make this music for myself. Plus It's the closest thing to being immortal. Don't we all want that in some aspect? I put it on the internet because I want to make it available to people who are supposed to connect to it. That's why I don't sell music. Because the minute I sell music, the minute all of that dies. People call it selling your soul for a reason. I can sell newspapers. I can sell cups of coffee. I can't sell music. I have learned that the hard way.
12. If given the opportunity to collaborate with anyone, who would it be?
- Sigur Ros. Beach House. Antony Haggarty. Portishead. Those people are all connected to something closer to religion than music.
13. Do you feel like you've grown as far as an artist from one ep to the other?
- I have no idea how to judge something like that. I feel that all art needs to be is honest. If your honest, the rest is up to the individuals listening. Someone can think "Chopsticks" is brilliant. I think children are brilliant. Because there is no censor. In that way, sometimes I feel we regress as artists.
14. What can you tell us about Agina Alvarez and Reallyfe?
- Agina is absolutely brilliant. She was a gift. She literally walks in and does one take and leaves. She is this incredibly sweet and beautiful girl, and the minute the red button is hit, she channels something else, something deep as fuck. That's why I love working with her, because every time I hear her sing I feel like I am witnessing something. I am grateful and blessed that she wanted to be a part of the project. But I feel that way about everyone who has gotten involved. Reallyfe is a dear friend of mine, and another brilliant soul. This guy never stops. He does it all. Check out his group Future 3. It's him and this guy Cue (who was on "white noise") as well as this dude Axl Folie, who actually produces for Kendrick Lamar among others. Their music is wild. Reallyfe does all of the videos too.
15. We are in an a time of "CREWS" from OVOXO, to Odd Future, to Young Money to A$AP and Raider Klan.. What we want to know is are you part of a crew?
- No I am not. I am part of a group of artists and friends who support each other I guess you could say. I have been open to doing collaborations at the moment. I just did a few tracks with this brilliant kid from Toronto named Emay. I am not sure if you have heard his stuff, but this guy is also channeling something wild. I currently started working with this guy Case Move from Detroit, this guy is the second coming of R. Kelly, he's got his first EP "Folkways" coming out this month, which I am on a few tracks and co-wrote some stuff. I really think "crews" are just people who organically come together because they share a similar mindset.
16. Are you heavily involved with music blogs?
- Not too much at all. I follow a few that I trust, but music usually comes to me at the right moment it's supposed to. A lot of this stuff is very saturated. But I think blogs are the new labels. Run by the people who love music most. It's the best possible time to have your music heard right now in history I think.
17. Are you a strong social networker, how reliable is your twitter and your facebook account to fans?
- I have them all set up. But it's more of a way for me to share what's inspiring me at the moment. Whether it be something visual, musical, quotes etc. I don't like to talk much. You are the first interview I have actually done.
18. Is there anything you'd like to add, anything you'd like to say to the people reading?
- il faut (d'abord) durer
Edit : Scott Kid would like to mention that Emay just released his first full length "Adam" for free.
" It's an amazing piece of work and I was honored to be a part of it" -Scott Kid
SO GRAB THAT WHILE YOU CAN FOLKS!!! We will have a feature on him for sure!
Scott, we really appreciate the time and our honored to have been your first interview.
And as far as our audience, we urge you to listen to the his EP's, they are art in it's truest form, and as we can see from this interview this man deserves support, great answers, smart answers, depth and a little bit of charm. Gotta love it.
Scott Kid has our backing, and we look forward to his next release, as should all of you.
Until then here's "White Noise" and "Black Box" Scott Kid's two EP's
Scott Kid is a California based artist who's on the rise and gaining recognition from his two releases "Black Box" and "White Noise". Amazing music, with a great deal of soul and depth.
We here at THE MVMNT were fortunate enough to have spoken with him, so better we let him tell you about himself as opposed to us trying to describe him..
THE MVMNT presents: Scott Kid
1. For the people who may not know who you are, and don't know your music. How would you introduce yourself?
- With a smile and a glass of whisky.
2. Within what genre would you place your music in, if you would even choose to label your sound at all?
- I wouldn't want to label it because I feel it is limiting. Whatever is coming out is what's coming in, which varies depending on time and place and experiences during the making of the record.
3. What's a common statement from fans in regards to your music?
-That they don't really know where to place it I guess.
4. Many people, including us here at THE MVMNT would place you in the Experimental R&B category, do you feel that's a valid placement?
- I guess you can say that at the moment. Obviously there is this thing going on right now with it, and it's very exciting, because in the process it is creating an entirely new sound. It's all of us 80's babies who grew up on Boyz 2 Men and TLC in the 90's, and have been intaking so much experimental electronic music in the 2000's. Some of it is jumping on the fad, some of it is people who feel that they are hearing music that is coming out of their own souls and they are now in a time that people are interested and accepting that type of experimentation. But I wouldn't want to put myself in that category because the next record may sound completely different.
5. Who's inspired you to do what you do?
- I think inspiration is something Godly or other worldy. I am just grateful when it knocks on my door. What comes on the page or the instrument is not in my control. But as far as "who", For this project...I would say myself as a 12 year old boy.
6. How do you feel about other artists in the modern R&B movement, such as The Weeknd, JMSN, Julian and so on.. ?
- The only one I have heard in that group of artists is The Weeknd. I think his first mixtape was a gift from God and I think he should be careful moving forward. But to each his own.
7. How old were you when you began writing music, how old are you now, and how old do you hope to be when your music career becomes realized?
- My earliest memory of writing a song would be when I was 10. I am 24 now. I make my music for myself and I realized that a long time ago.
8. There's not much about you on the Internet, can fans make the assumption that you like keeping a level of mystery?
- No mystery tactic. I just want absolutely nothing to do with the music business. The only reason I put it on the internet is because then it becomes immortal and I think we all want that. If people find it, I am very grateful because that means on some level we are connected. I will never ever push my music on anyone.
9. Why "White Noise" and "Black Box" is there significance behind the names?
- Always significance. Black Box is the only thing that's left after a plane crashes. And in that small box is some sort of explanation or truth. Whether it be screams of agony, regrets of the person in control (or out of control), cries of love, or complete surrender of truth. White Noise is the noise that completely drowns out anything and everything. It's the static noise that you hear when you have lost every ounce of who you think you are or were. It's a poisonous noise.
10. How much does your city influence your music?
- I think that anywhere you are influences even the tone of your voice. It's not really the city that influences, more the place that you are at in the city. I can't make a record in the same place twice I have realized. It's almost like not being able to live in the same house that you did with an ex girlfriend. You have to have a complete change of place to be able to move on from the last relationship. I write all over the place though so it's really a combination of cities.
11. How far are you looking to go, want to be a superstar with a song on the radio, or would you like to be a successful indie artist?
- Like I said before, I make this music because it honestly is the only thing keeping my soul alive. It may sound selfish, but I make this music for myself. Plus It's the closest thing to being immortal. Don't we all want that in some aspect? I put it on the internet because I want to make it available to people who are supposed to connect to it. That's why I don't sell music. Because the minute I sell music, the minute all of that dies. People call it selling your soul for a reason. I can sell newspapers. I can sell cups of coffee. I can't sell music. I have learned that the hard way.
12. If given the opportunity to collaborate with anyone, who would it be?
- Sigur Ros. Beach House. Antony Haggarty. Portishead. Those people are all connected to something closer to religion than music.
13. Do you feel like you've grown as far as an artist from one ep to the other?
- I have no idea how to judge something like that. I feel that all art needs to be is honest. If your honest, the rest is up to the individuals listening. Someone can think "Chopsticks" is brilliant. I think children are brilliant. Because there is no censor. In that way, sometimes I feel we regress as artists.
14. What can you tell us about Agina Alvarez and Reallyfe?
- Agina is absolutely brilliant. She was a gift. She literally walks in and does one take and leaves. She is this incredibly sweet and beautiful girl, and the minute the red button is hit, she channels something else, something deep as fuck. That's why I love working with her, because every time I hear her sing I feel like I am witnessing something. I am grateful and blessed that she wanted to be a part of the project. But I feel that way about everyone who has gotten involved. Reallyfe is a dear friend of mine, and another brilliant soul. This guy never stops. He does it all. Check out his group Future 3. It's him and this guy Cue (who was on "white noise") as well as this dude Axl Folie, who actually produces for Kendrick Lamar among others. Their music is wild. Reallyfe does all of the videos too.
15. We are in an a time of "CREWS" from OVOXO, to Odd Future, to Young Money to A$AP and Raider Klan.. What we want to know is are you part of a crew?
- No I am not. I am part of a group of artists and friends who support each other I guess you could say. I have been open to doing collaborations at the moment. I just did a few tracks with this brilliant kid from Toronto named Emay. I am not sure if you have heard his stuff, but this guy is also channeling something wild. I currently started working with this guy Case Move from Detroit, this guy is the second coming of R. Kelly, he's got his first EP "Folkways" coming out this month, which I am on a few tracks and co-wrote some stuff. I really think "crews" are just people who organically come together because they share a similar mindset.
16. Are you heavily involved with music blogs?
- Not too much at all. I follow a few that I trust, but music usually comes to me at the right moment it's supposed to. A lot of this stuff is very saturated. But I think blogs are the new labels. Run by the people who love music most. It's the best possible time to have your music heard right now in history I think.
17. Are you a strong social networker, how reliable is your twitter and your facebook account to fans?
- I have them all set up. But it's more of a way for me to share what's inspiring me at the moment. Whether it be something visual, musical, quotes etc. I don't like to talk much. You are the first interview I have actually done.
18. Is there anything you'd like to add, anything you'd like to say to the people reading?
- il faut (d'abord) durer
Edit : Scott Kid would like to mention that Emay just released his first full length "Adam" for free.
" It's an amazing piece of work and I was honored to be a part of it" -Scott Kid
SO GRAB THAT WHILE YOU CAN FOLKS!!! We will have a feature on him for sure!
Scott, we really appreciate the time and our honored to have been your first interview.
And as far as our audience, we urge you to listen to the his EP's, they are art in it's truest form, and as we can see from this interview this man deserves support, great answers, smart answers, depth and a little bit of charm. Gotta love it.
Scott Kid has our backing, and we look forward to his next release, as should all of you.
Until then here's "White Noise" and "Black Box" Scott Kid's two EP's
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