We caught up with the brilliant and insightful Streets Soprano a few weeks ago and have shared our conversation below.
Alright, Streets thanks for taking the time to share your stories and insights with us today. Can you talk to us about a project that’s meant a lot to you?
My 8th album “U Hear Me 2” is by far my most meaningful project I’ve curated along side my mentor Benny the Butcher, to date. U Hear Me is my 2nd most successful series behind Young Black King. The 2nd “UHM2” installment was an example, trust in yourself & the team around you. At the same time, being a demonstration that one can achieve the goals self sets without being afraid of failure, without having the ability to achieve high level marketing, or big industry artist features. This is also special being my first time releasing music featuring my Black Soprano Family label mates, Rick Hyde, Fuego Base,& ElCamino.
As always, we appreciate you sharing your insights and we’ve got a few more questions for you, but before we get to all of that can you take a minute to introduce yourself and give our readers some of your back background and context?
I’m a rapper, musician & entrepreneur from the east side of Buffalo NY. I’m also the CEO of Trust Nobody Music Group, LLC, as well as an artist under Benny the Butcher’s Black Soprano Family imprint. The underground music scene in Buffalo is a force to be reckoned with and we’re looking to continue the movement with relatable, authentic music. The brand and music has been consistent and notable going on close to 5 years now, We’re working, learning, and creating nonstop, 7 days a week. The goal Is to keep releasing top tier music, completing the vision and providing opportunities for those around us. The mission is to leave a lasting legacy for generations to come.
Is there something you think non-creatives will struggle to understand about your journey as a creative?
There’s no perfect life. One of the misconceptions is that because I have “BennyTheButcher” and BSF or even “Leroi Johnson” (Rick James brother) that everything should be made or paid for me. As a creator we live and love to be creative, the more helping hands normally means less creativity accepted. The number one thing that makes it easier for me is simply asking myself how much do I want this? What am I willing to give up for it? Am I able to be a soldier and general at the times fit? All business trades should not be based off financial considerations, but something of more value In return.
In your view, what can society to do to best support artists, creatives and a thriving creative ecosystem?
I honestly believe just having an open air as well as active constructive criticism that can help the artist progress where it needs. Sometimes support for a creative can come in different ways such as buying merchandise, exclusive content & access. It’s even as easy as taking the time to like a post or comment on social media, share a video and a lot of things that cost nothing.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://orcd.co/uhearme2
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/streets_soprano?igsh=MTJybTVoc2l2NXljcA==
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/streets.soprano?mibextid=ZbWKwL
- Youtube: https://youtube.com/@streetsbsf?si=dOcfBTFAVd7s1hpp
- Other: https://linktr.ee/streets_soprano?utm_source=linktree_profile_share<sid=d6a029a6-542a-4962-9dd1-b376b3254d6f
