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Florida has an Upcoming Hip-Hop Artist, goes by the name of XVI( pronounced 16th). I interviewed XVI, the other day to get to know him a little more.
Check out the interview below.
Introducing XVI
Reginald Benson, 26, known as XVI, born and raised from Bradenton, FL.
What makes you different as a person/artist?
“What makes me different as artist, I do not try to sound like anyone else. I try to keep a concept, within my music while creating a visual for my listeners as well as incorporating my quip personality. My sound is like no other its unique and creative. I believe my sound can set a new tone for Hip-Hop and give listeners a chance to fall back in love with the genre”.
Where do you see yourself in 5 Years?
“I see myself producing, ghost writing, and learning to play instruments — just really being more involved in the music business. I also see myself helping other artists with the struggles; however, I had to face when everything got accomplished.
XVI continues.
“The impact I want to have on the world is, letting the people actually listen to my music with an impact meaning and some kind of common sense — not all this negative…