Alright – so today we’ve got the honor of introducing you to Prolific Wone. We think you’ll enjoy our conversation, we’ve shared it below.

Prolific , thanks for joining us, excited to have you contributing your stories and insights. Can you talk to us about how you learned to do what you do?

Everything I’ve learned has been “on the job”. From recording and writing music to organizing and hosting live events, it’s been a process of growth, discovery and learning.

When I set out on the journey I didn’t have any traditional mentors, I learned by watching others and noting where they were successful and how they could improve. (Relationships are the key to everything)

As I developed as a lyricist I exposed myself to as much music and different genres as possible, Referencing music outside of Hip-Hop has been very helpful for me in my creativity. Latin and World music has been very influential on me as well as traditional RnB and Jazz.

Interestingly, these same ideals and cultural blends are the same through line in many of my events and community activations. I love fusing and mixing culture to create music, activities and environments that are stimulating.

If I were to focus on one style or genre I might be more successful in that respective area, but the excitement of creating experiences and music that inspire one another drives me.

The biggest obstacle for most creatives including myself is having enough resources to fully realize and achieve all of my lofty creative visions. I’m still learning how to attract the right supporters to take everything to the highest level.

Great, appreciate you sharing that with us. Before we ask you to share more of your insights, can you take a moment to introduce yourself and how you got to where you are today to our readers

I am a seasoned MC, Host, Curator, Creative Director, Producer, and Entrepreneur with over 20 years of experience in the industry. I’ve led several successful ventures, including co-founding a global hip hop company End of the Weak, the NYC street art brand Shooters Street Art, and the live art variety show Kitchen Sink. In addition, I’m also a recording artist, the curator of Englewood Art Walls and the founder of the independent hip hop record label i2i Music.

My most notable venture, End of the Weak, has a presence in 15 countries including China, UK, France, Canada, and Uganda. The company produces events, multimedia content, and hosts an MC competition called the “MC Challenge”. End of the Weak has been active for over 23 years and has worked with renowned hip hop artists such as Ice-T, KRS-One, Talib Kweli, Dres of Black Sheep, Rock Steady Crew, DMC of Run-DMC, NEMS, and more. We also hosted and facilitated the longest running weekly open-mic in NYC, 17 years in a row!

Shooters Street Art, is my street art brand that creates live activations, gallery shows, and our signature “Shooters:Hunt” event, a street art scavenger hunt. The brand has gained significant traction in the street art community and has become known for its unique and engaging events. Most recently we celebrated our three year anniversary with a three day retrospective in Tribeca that include over 30 artists, two scavenger hunts, artists talks and an incredible opening reception.

My current live show production, Kitchen Sink, is a live art variety show in NYC. The show features top talents from all disciplines including live painting, music, comedy, spoken word poetry, and more. Kitchen Sink has become a staple in the NYC art scene, providing a platform for emerging artists to showcase their talents.

My last two musical projects were my solo LP entitled , “In The Red”, released in 2021 and “Gods of the Basement” a group album released in 2022. I am both the Creative Director and Video Director for these projects as well as the groups Manager and record label.

Overall, my passion for hip hop and the arts, combined with my experience and network of creators has given me a rare opportunity to pursue my passions while simultaneously supporting others in pursuit of theirs. I feel truly blessed and privileged to be a member of the creative arts community.

Is there mission driving your creative journey?

Unbeknownst to me I’ve always been creating community and connecting people. As early as I can remember I’ve served as a conduit that connects different people. As a young man I can recall having connections and friendship with a diverse range of people and always being able to bring them together with ease.

I believe this directly connects to my mission in music and in life, bringing people of all walks of life together to enjoy creativity and art.

I’ve always believed that art is the great connector. Aside from sports it’s one of the few things most people can put their differences aside for a while and rally around

Can you share your view on NFTs? (Note: this is for education/entertainment purposes only, readers should not construe this as advice)

I feel that NFT’s have gotten a bad rap. As artists and creatives many people look at these “jpeg’s” and digitally rendered images as a means to undermine human art. However, block chain technology and the adoption of NFT’s is a meaningful technology that can be leveraged for good. (It’s not just pixelated pictures selling for incredible amounts)

Whether we use NFT’s to create certificates of authenticity for our works, or as a means to engage and reward fans, there is a place and application for NFT’s. Like most new technology and tools, some people use it as a means to get rich quick, steal intellectual property or swindle people out of their money (pump n dump).

It’s critical that creatives educate themselves and protect their art as best they can. The NFT topic is a portal into a deeper discussion around AI, Block Chain, ENS, The Metaverse and WEB3. I don’t think they are going anywhere so we must adapt and be prepared for the future.

Contact Info:

• Website: prolificwone.art
• Instagram: prolificwone, shootersstreetart
• Facebook: prolificwone
• Youtube: @prolificwone
• Other: shootersstreetart.com godsofthebasement.com