We caught up with the brilliant and insightful Lowe Key a few weeks ago and have shared our conversation below.
Lowe, thanks for taking the time to share your stories with us today Can you talk to us about how you learned to do what you do?
I started writing poetry and short stories at age seven. When I was nine, my brother and cousin taught me how to freestyle to instrumentals. The most essential skills I inherited was structuring lyrics, stage presence, and playing piano. I had to research how to do everything for music. I would watch documentaries, study lyrics and watch videos of live performances.
Lowe, before we move on to more of these sorts of questions, can you take some time to bring our readers up to speed on you and what you do?
I’m a Maryland hip hop artist and a published poet. I make Lofi Trap music that’s centered around self-love and mental health. The typical artist is focused on others, I just focus on myself. I strive to be a better artist and person each day. I don’t make music that’s popular, I just make what I want.
What do you find most rewarding about being a creative?
The amazing feeling after completing a creative idea. Whether it’s finishing a beat, recording a song, or editing a video. Also nothing beats the feeling of hearing the crowd on stage, the performance goes by fast but that high stays with you.
Can you share a story from your journey that illustrates your resilience?
At Morgan State during my undergrad, I lost my job and was grieving a death in my family. I used to film videos and do photoshoots on campus for extra money. I used that money to buy music equipment and set it up in my dorm. This birthed my first project DreamWorld vol. 1.
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