Though it may not seem like it as much now as it may have in the past, Mississippi is STILL the birthplace of America’s music as we know it. Nearly every style of music is done well by someone in Mississippi. Furthermore plenty of widespread trends throughout the history of music can be traced right…
Category: Interviews
1st Day Fresh Feature: Vocab Slick
Releasing his debut solo album Lyrically Conscious in 2003 following several stints in jail, Bay Area, California rapper and Distant Relatives member Vocab Slick formed the group Distant Relatives with his childhood friend Emotionall and rapper Maynee (stream “Celebrate” featuring The Grouch and Eligh). Emotionall was subsequently deported to Mexico, and Maynee passed away in…
First Day Feature: Driscoe talks his unique style of music, mental health and more
Baltimore native Driscoe is a breath of fresh air. Using upbeat lyrics to cope with bipolar disorder, he’s been writing music since the age of 15. The 22-year-old musician credits hip hop music with saving his life, and even named his record label (Racing Thought Records) after symptoms of his diagnosis. In a mental hospital…
First Day Feature: Laytrel discusses “Talk About” visual, DMV rap scene and more
Laytrel is a rapper/producer/instrumentalist, who is originally from DC but currently from Baltimore. Fresh off his release of “Talk About“, 1DF caught up with “DMV wonder-kid” Laytrel to talk about his roots in music, the local scene, aspirations, creative processes, and much more. I know your Dad was involved in your origins as a musician….
First Day Feature: Tonii Boii talks new single “Right Or Wrong”, his process of creation and more
There is something notable about an artist who can make you feel as though you are in the struggle with them. The gritty rappers who represent their hood to the fullest and draw you into it with their music. Not every rapper has this appeal but when they do and know how to use it…
EP: Ervin Mitchell – “Let There Be Light”
Atlanta representer, Ervin Mitchell, drops off his brand new 4-track project titled, Let there be light. Below you can read about the process and inspiration behind the project, and also get a few more gems from Ervin as he opens up about his come up and future goals. Twitter: @Realervmitchell Check out this interview…
First Day Feature: IRAI Ouree talks upcoming “Safari” project, Baton Rouge and more
It’s not a hidden fact that 1DF is based in Mississippi and that while we aren’t exclusive to the state, there is a place in our hearts from the artists that come from here. That being said, we do reach out to and appreciate artists from all over. One city that we have a great…
1stDayFresh Feature: Immo DTS
Brooklyn, New York rapper/producer Immo DTS recently released his new single “Follow The Leader”. Immo is derived from his real name Imhotep, while DTS refers to Du2ceTr3y6, the crew he started with his nephews and cousin at age 9, which in turns was the street number (236) of the home where his grandmother lived after…
First Day Feature: Dolla Black dives deep into his “Still Black” EP
Life in general is hard but I think you will understand there is a very unique hardship when navigating the world of music. Everyone looks to “blow up” but the act is harder than the modern day success story would lead one to believe. Knowing that it takes a high level of commitment and passion…
First Day Feature: Curt talks latest single “Champagne & Songz”, using music to get out his thoughts and more
I have always been one to believe the best music is that which comes from the heart. We all go through things in our lives, so when an artist is able to convey their feelings no matter how sad they may be it can be infectious. We do often listen to music to get away…
1stDayFresh Feature: G2
Oakland-based rapper G2 recently returned to the music scene after some early successes inadvertently spurred him to reevaluate his intentions. “My music started to pick up speed, and I suddenly became more commercial than I planned to be. I started making music that I thought the fans wanted to hear, rather than being the kind…
1stDayFresh Feature: Sean Elliot
Baton Rouge, Louisiana artist/producer Sean Elliot recently released “Big Boy”, his new single featuring fellow Mississippi rapper and Big K.R.I.T. collaborator Big Sant. Produced by Joe On The Track, the track will appear on Sean’s forthcoming album Brown Liquor & 808s which will also feature Adam Dollar$, DQ Rodgers and Iraouree. Sean released his Preface…
