1. What is your name/stage name?
Travius Keandric
2. When is your birthday? April 26, 1994
3. Where are you from?
Marion, AL
4. What do you do?
I'm a Registered Nurse that's been caring for Covid 19 patient during this entire pandemic who loves to make music.
5. How long have you been making music?
Since 15 years old, but have been professionally pursuing for 3 years now
6. What was your first song/project? My first mixtape released January of last year titled "Black Belt Island" (which details the most poverty stricken area in the United States known as the Black Belt). My first single titled "Greatness" released in 2019.
7. Who’s your inspiration?
God is my source, my light and my inspiration. Outside of God I would have to say Nipsey Hussle, Kendrick Lamar, Wiz Khalifa, Jay Z, Master P...
8. What genre of music do you create? Rap, Pop, R&B, Hip Hop
9. Do you come up with your video concepts?
Yes
10. What was it like working with Young Deji?
It was a nice experience. Very humbling and an experience I could learn from. First true industry collaboration. Deji gave me great pointers that I could use to better my career in the near future. Studying his artistry was a moment in history that I would never forget. I rock with the energy of Deji and Taylor Gang as a whole. Outgoing yet humbling spirits with a great taste in music. Overall I'm excited with what we created. Can't wait until the world hears it.
11. What are some features you have? Only features I have is with Young Deji of Taylor Gang.
12. What are some features you want to get?
Wiz... Wiz Khalifa for sure. Juicy J, Feezy.. man the list goes on. The entire Taylor Gang. Outside of them I would say Kendrick Lamar, Yung Bleu & Lil Baby
13. Who’s one person, dead or alive, that you’d want to work with?
Nipsey Hussle. Hands down.
14. Are you signed to a label?
No
15. Do you want a record deal, a distribution deal, or none?
I would sign a distribution deal if the numbers are worth it. Record deal? No. I love ownership too much. I value myself and every piece around me too much.
16. Who are your biggest supporters? My camp... the energy starts within before it's given to anyone else. So yeah, my camp.
17. Where did your name come from?
It's my real name. S/O to momma.
18. Do you write your own material?
Yes, but I've had bars pitched to me before. All in camp of course.
19. Do you create your own music video concepts?
Yes
20. What’s your favorite music to listen to? Honestly I listen to my unreleased music more than anything. I'm diverse though. I just love good music. From the beat, production, vocals, filling gaps within the beat... studying the artist and the overall composition of a track. Helps me to evolve my game tremendously. I could go from Travis Scott to Nipsey Hussle to Kendrick Lamar back to Devin the Dude, Wiz Khalifa... the list goes on man.
21. What are you currently working on? I'm currently working on dropping singles back to back.
22. What is your latest release?
Red Light Green Light feat. Ama Ka'Rin
23. When is your next release?
February 2022 TBD
24. Are you the type to pull up alone or with a group of people?
Alone. Solo. Unless I'm with my manager/producer. I don't do crowds.
25. What is one stage you want to sell-out?
Crypto.Com Arena
26. Where is one place you want to travel to perform?
London
27. What’s the biggest crowd that you have performed for?
Maybe 100-200 people.
28. Who’s someone you can see yourself on tour with?
Taylor Gang, Wiz Khalifa & Kendrick Lamar
29. Who produces your music?
The legendary... David L
30. Where do you see yourself in 5 years? Rich working on becoming wealthy. Flourishing with all of my businesses, giving back to impoverished communities, creating jobs for others & making the best music on planet Earth.
31. What’s your favorite clothing brand?
I can't say. Really don't have a brand. It's not what's on you, it's what's in you.
32. Where do you shop?
Saks Fifth & Macy's faithfully
33. What’s your favorite type of car? Classics... love most classical cars.
34. What’s your favorite place to travel to? California. Cause of the laws. I just feel more free there. Things I could get away with in California I could serve life in prison for in Alabama.
35. Did COVID change your career for better or worse? COVID made my career much better.
While others were in the house, I was outside. My creativity expanded. I networked like never before.
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