Miami is a city with a long history of being culturally diverse and a hub for several industries. One industry that has found a place in the sunny city is music. Dating back decades a line of artists like Uncle Luke, Trick Daddy, Trina and more have brought light to the lifestyle. Now there is another one that is bubbling in the scene and ready to make the world recognize his name. Prospectt comes with a mix of melodic flows, content and subject matter, catchy hooks and superb production as he has already worked with Dun Deal, The Runners, Boi-1da, Benny Blanco and several others to date. With his only body of work coming earlier this year in the form of The Theory EP the talented artist has quickly made a mark and has eyes and ears ready for what’s next to come. We were fortunate enough to be able to converse with the We The Best Music affiliate to talk about the EP, what’s next to come from him and more. Check out our conversation below.
How’d you get your start in the music industry? Did you always have a passion for music or did it develop over the course of your life?
When I was younger my mom put me in piano lessons but I ain’t gonna lie I wasn’t really feeling it…But I remember when jay and em came out with renegade I would write all there lyrics word for word in a note book and would memorize em then I would do that for other records. Before I knew it I downloaded this program called cubase on this Sony Bio computer my peoples had. I would download beats from lime wire and started rapping over other rappers beats then eventually hustling up some money and going to a professional studio.
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I hear that you’re of Haitian descent. While the community has seen a presence in music hip-hop hasn’t been the biggest genre. Do you feel any pressure to help bring the Haitian presence to the spotlight in rap?
Not really, I mean now Haitians have a presence but it’s more so people who wanna yell out they got Zoe’s or Haitian goons where they’re trying to implement that fear factor or persona. Me, I rather move in silence but still rep who I am which is Haitian/American. Mind you half these people probably never even been to Haiti or lived there I’ve lived there and been there 4x this year alone. Wyclef did a great job in bringing the spot light in rap we just need more guys to keep it going like he did but its gotta be authentic. At least be able to have a conversation in Creole with me if you’re reppin like that but when my time comes it’ll be alright.
Miami has bred rappers dating back to the early 90’s but I wouldn’t say that it necessarily has had sounds exclusive to the city outside of Miami bass music. How does the city influence your music and how do you feel about the young rap scene there?
I feel good about the young rap scene we got a few dudes making noise I just feel like for us it takes a little longer for it to pick up compared to other cities but it’s gonna happen regardless it happened for Ross and them so I know it’s gonna happen for us. And as far as it influencing my music the lifestyle in Miami plays a major part. The grinding, the hustling, the people, the food, the women. It’s so cultured out here you get to experience life in a lot of different ways.
You’re EP, The Theory, is more upbeat and sounds like you had an awesome time creating it. Could you shed some light into the process behind creating it?
Creating it was dope (because) that was my first body of work that I put out for the people. I really just wanted different vibes on the project that’s why every songs got a different feel to it. When you hear The Theory I didn’t wanna be boxed into no particular lane I just wanted every song to make you feel different. All the producers showed out as well. The theory is a good introduction to me and my versatility as an artist.
Definitely. It shows quite a few sides to you throughout and one of the more personal songs is “Real Or Not”. How easy is it to lose sight of oneself in an industry that’s not always receptive to things that are unique and different?
Real easy that’s why I feel it was necessary to touch on that subject. I got a lot of records talking about sensitive subjects. You can loose sight everyday, I mean shit, I loose sight sometimes then have to snap out of it and get back to me with social media and all these other things. It shows you what the masses are into at the moment from your phone so that’ll have you doubting yourself if you not in the mix per say. But clearly these things are for the moment so you must stay true to you or you’ll be another lost soul doing the dumbest of shit.
We’ve been hearing new music lately like your latest “Change” and your next mixtape will drop in October. Could you provide us some details on the direction of that project?
I got a name already which I’ll be putting out later on and I’m probably missing like 3 songs for it. The direction of the project is my direction of good music to me and hopefully people who fuck with me and the sound feel the same way.
Ace Hood and K Camp showed up on the prior EP, any features lined up for this new mixtape?
Not sure yet I am 50/50 I might just want this project to be all me
Along with your music you are building up your Theory Gang clothing brand as well. What’s that whole venture been like and where can it be purchased?
It’s been cool. It’s a growing process, been getting a lot of great responses. People always ask me what Theory Gang means and I tell em theory can mean whatever you want it to mean. Money, girls, hustle, etc. We recently added a higher end line u96tg which means Underground Year 96 Theory Gang. It has more of that Euro-fashion vibe while Theory Gang has more of the urban street wear like t-shirts, skully’s, etc. We are re-vamping our website right now but it can be purchased at theorygang.com.
How does coming up in the fashion world differ from coming up musically?
I believe that fashion designers can actually see their work come to life, (whether it be) on people or in runway shows. As musicians our audience must use their imagination to picture what we’re saying. I also feel like music can impact people’s lives and have them see things differently. Someone who’s going through a difficult time can be inspired to be better or have hope that things can turn around through music. At the end of it all creativity and authenticity plays the biggest part in both lanes.
What are your most ambitious goals for your career? What steps are in place to achieve them?
I really wanna be impactful as an artist not just a rapper because if you listen to my music I am more then just rapping. Melodies, flows, harmonies, song structure all that come into play with me. Keep on building a strong and loyal fan base and put records out that people feel are hits. I would love to have a few number 1’s on billboard what artist wouldn’t? You wanna win awards and be recognized. I got my team in place recording a lot great music just grinding taking it day by day. I got tours coming up, the new tape and a single dropping.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FryW0nbLVyg
Can’t wait. I’m sure it’ll be very dope. Are there any words or information you’d like to let out before we conclude?
Yeah of course, as an artist don’t put me in a box and try to box me in a certain lane. Good music is good music. No body wants to watch a movie with the same scene playing over and over again. I hate when people be like what’s your sound I be like good music.
Whats the best way for people to contact you if they would like to get some work done?
You can hit up 7starmanagements@gmail.com
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