The scene is melodic. There’s music all around. And there he sits. The man who vows to single-handedly save hip hop music from the brink of destruction. What’s even more astounding is that this man is not even 18 yet. Yet, there he sits, with the arduous task sitting square on his shoulders. A full time student by day, an underground musician by night. And on this night, Sophia Tone sits down with the young warrior as he spins his thoughts on the music industry, family, success, and the ever challenging battle of being a citizen of Houston, Texas.
Sophia Tone: How’s it going?
Kd: I’m good. Just staying on my grind.
Sophia Tone: Working hard huh?
Kd: Working hard.
Sophia Tone: So which part of Houston are you from?
Kd: The north side. I’ve moved around the city a lot, but the north is where I call home.
Sophia Tone: What motivated you to start making music?
Kd: Well, I’m a fan of not just hip hop music, but the culture itself. The Deejaying, the graffiti, everything. I started out listening to people like Eric B., Rakim and LL Cool J, who brought the swag to the hardcore elements of the culture. They knew how to catch the ears of the homies and the hearts of the ladies. The music they made is timeless and represents the kind of music I bring to the table.
Sophia Tone: What makes you different from every other artist on the Houston Hip hop scene?
Kd: My style. I make it a point to present something to the music that no one else is doing. Everything from beat selection to song structure. I bring power to the music that you’re not going to see anywhere else. I’m self-made, not industry-made.
Sophia Tone: Do you listen to any non-hip hop artists?
Kd: Right now, I’m feeling La Roux. The “In For The Kill” [DJ Scream Remix] is incredible. That’s the kind of music that I’m going to bring to the table, that legendary music.
Sophia Tone: What does it mean to be a “Self Made Boss”?
Kd: It’s a state of mind. It’s a philosophy. A way of thinking that inspires a man or woman to be themselves and proud. Proud of where they came from. Proud of where they’re going. That’s what the Self Made Boss movement is all about. It’s more than a movement, its family.
Sophia Tone: What difficulties do you face as an artist in Houston?
Kd: Stereotypes. Every artist from the south does battle with this daily. Police stereotypes, radio stereotyping, city stereotyping. But it’s all good, because we embrace the haters and critics.
Sophia Tone: So what does Kd have in store for the world in the coming years?
Kd: I’m working on my new single now. It’s called “Boss Status.” It’s going to address exactly what it means to be a “Self Made Boss.” It’s produced by J.J., a Houston based beat maker. I’m going to expand my plateau by studying business at either U.T. or Alabama University. We’re making big moves.
Sophia Tone: Where can hip hop fans reach you?
Kd: All over the web. YouTube at kdishine, Twitter @SMBBworld, of course, Facebook at Kd Self Made Boss, and e-mail @ Kdboss15@yahoo.com.
Kd: I’m good. Just staying on my grind.
Sophia Tone: Working hard huh?
Kd: Working hard.
Sophia Tone: So which part of Houston are you from?
Kd: The north side. I’ve moved around the city a lot, but the north is where I call home.
Sophia Tone: What motivated you to start making music?
Kd: Well, I’m a fan of not just hip hop music, but the culture itself. The Deejaying, the graffiti, everything. I started out listening to people like Eric B., Rakim and LL Cool J, who brought the swag to the hardcore elements of the culture. They knew how to catch the ears of the homies and the hearts of the ladies. The music they made is timeless and represents the kind of music I bring to the table.
Sophia Tone: What makes you different from every other artist on the Houston Hip hop scene?
Kd: My style. I make it a point to present something to the music that no one else is doing. Everything from beat selection to song structure. I bring power to the music that you’re not going to see anywhere else. I’m self-made, not industry-made.
Sophia Tone: Do you listen to any non-hip hop artists?
Kd: Right now, I’m feeling La Roux. The “In For The Kill” [DJ Scream Remix] is incredible. That’s the kind of music that I’m going to bring to the table, that legendary music.
Sophia Tone: What does it mean to be a “Self Made Boss”?
Kd: It’s a state of mind. It’s a philosophy. A way of thinking that inspires a man or woman to be themselves and proud. Proud of where they came from. Proud of where they’re going. That’s what the Self Made Boss movement is all about. It’s more than a movement, its family.
Sophia Tone: What difficulties do you face as an artist in Houston?
Kd: Stereotypes. Every artist from the south does battle with this daily. Police stereotypes, radio stereotyping, city stereotyping. But it’s all good, because we embrace the haters and critics.
Sophia Tone: So what does Kd have in store for the world in the coming years?
Kd: I’m working on my new single now. It’s called “Boss Status.” It’s going to address exactly what it means to be a “Self Made Boss.” It’s produced by J.J., a Houston based beat maker. I’m going to expand my plateau by studying business at either U.T. or Alabama University. We’re making big moves.
Sophia Tone: Where can hip hop fans reach you?
Kd: All over the web. YouTube at kdishine, Twitter @SMBBworld, of course, Facebook at Kd Self Made Boss, and e-mail @ Kdboss15@yahoo.com.
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