Holy Grail: The SACRED Interview
Making his first appearance on the IAHHM Platform, we’d like to introduce y’all to our boy by the name of “SACRED”. SACRED came across our radar by way of INSTAGRAM, still a very vital piece to the marketing industry. Born in Miami our boy SACRED isn’t like the average artist. SACRED takes inspiration and is influenced by artists and MOGULS alike such as Jay-Z, TI., Dame Dash, and Irv Gotti.
We recently had a chance to catch up with our boy Sacred for a Q&A interview, discussing topics such as; STATE PROPERTY, Kanye West, Freelancers, The Streaming Era, Goals in his career, Drake, Top Producers and much more. Read the full Sacred Interview below and check him out on Spotify as well.
WHERE DOES DRAKE RANK IN YOUR BEST OVERALL RAPPER LIST?
1-I would have to put drake in my top 10FAVORITE HIP HOP GROUP OF ALL TIME?
STATE PROPERTY. I’ve always gravitated towards the hard philly style of hiphop.AT WHAT AGE DID YOU START BEING INTERESTED IN SPIRITUALITY?
12yo. My friends & I used to hang at the church doing gangsta s**t lol.WHAT DO YOUR PARENTS THINK OF YOU PURSUING YOUR GOALS?my parents have been supportive in their on way. Their happy to see me happyWHAT PLATFORM ARE YOU USING TO PROMOTE YOUR BUSINESS?
most social media outlets,blogs & shows across the country .i also use mixtape and streaming sites .WHAT IS YOUR STANCE ON KANYE WEST?
I totally disagree with him supporting Trump. I also know how important Kanye west is to our culture. I hope he continues to go in a holy direction.HOW MANY ARTISTS or FREELANCERS HAVE YOU COLLABORATED WITH LOCALLY?
I would say I’ve worked with about 3producers(zaues,Magik & horus) and 2-3 other artists(lontastic,Ashilee & Byrd)HOW SERIOUS ARE YOU ABOUT MAKING A LIVING FROM YOUR PASSION? ARE YOU A STUDENT OF YOUR CRAFT?
music is a craft I study daily as it changes daily. You have to be a natural hustler in this music biz and create revenue avenues.WHAT IS LACKING IN HIP HOP MUSIC OR MUSIC IN GENERAL THAT YOU THINK CAN CHANGE?
original content is starting to fade. a lot of artists in hiphop are talking about the same thing or not even sticking to the song’s concept.IN ORDER, RANK YOUR TOP 5 PRODUCERS IN THE GAME RIGHT NOW?
10-1=TIMBALAND,2=JUST BLAZE,3=RYAN LESLIE,4=The Neptunes & 5=SONNY DIGITALFAVORITE ALBUM OF 2019?
my favorite album of 2019 would be FABOLOUS’s summertime shootout3.The project had a lot of great concepts & lyrics. It was on a whole other vibe then today’s mainstream artist.IN ORDER, RANK YOUR TOP 5 RAPPERS IN THE GAME1=JayZ 2=TI 3=PushaT 4=AceHood 5=DaBabyTOP 5 R&B Artists?1=ginuwine 2=justin Timberlake 3=Bryson tiller 4=TheDream 5=LLOYDTOP 5 SINGERS OF ALL TIME?1=Michael Jackson 2=AALIYAH 3=Boyz2Men 4=Barry White 5= Musiq SoulchildDO YOU THINK THE STREAMING ERA IS HURTING OR BENEFITING ARTISTS THESE DAYS?
streaming is beneficial for artists in a major way. The CD era is dying if not dead. Your music is placed next to the big name artist and fans have it at their fingertips.WHAT WOULD YOUR ADVICE BE TO ASPIRING ARTISTS FROM YOUR AREA?
Down here in the south,you gotta hustle & network. Create great music and a budget,then hit the street. Also market yourself to the right crowd.Where are you from?-i was born & raised in Miami(opa-locka). I lived in Tallahassee Fl for about 10yrs and currently live in Atlanta pursuing my music career.-Do you work on this project alone or is there a team involved?
On the DemiGod ep I mostly worked alone. Collaboration with a few producers & artist to go capture another energy my fans can vibe to. As far as marketing,promotion and budgeting…..ALL ME!-what is your dream job?
my passion is music,but my talent is cooking. So to sit around and cook all day while making people with food would be my dream job. I’ve come to learn to enjoy doing both music & cooking. FIND A JOB YOU ENJOY DOING AND YOU’LL NEVER WORK A DAY IN YOUR LIFE.-If you were offered a perfect distribution/sponsorship from every major company in America which company would suit you and your brand the most?
a great sponsorship that fits my brand would be a liquor or energy drink company. My music is all about conquering your dreams and enjoying the fruits of your labor. Plus most of my fans are drinkers lol-What is your favorite movie? Favorite actor?
my favorite movie since I was a child was “LEGEND”,which had my favorite actor TOM CRUISE.-Tell me some of your biggest and/or most enjoyable moments so far?
when I was coming outta high school,me & a close friend came close to being signed by Roc-a-Fella records.being with friends & family laughing and creating memories is most enjoyable for me.I’ve learned that money isn’t happiness, it’s a tool.-Name 3 things that make you unique as an artist.I would say my lyrical content. My brand promotes a go-getter attitude. 2=my production sound is like none other. It will take you to the trap or make you feel like a weekend in Greece. 3= I do most best when it comes to dress code. I can keep up with the latest style ,but I hate to blend in. You’ll know SACRED with I hit the room.-Where do you see yourself going with this? What are your big plans?
-I love the culture and the wealth it can provide. I aim to level up every month and doing bigger shows. Ultimate plans is always to grow my fan base.-Any projects in the works?I’m getting ready to drop my DemiGod ep around the top of 2020. 6 tracks that will pull unique emotions outta my fans. Dope vibes on it..trust!anyone can reach my by email SACRED305@gmail.comOur Affiliates Include Amazon, Target, Fansedge, Distrokid, DTLR/VILLA, Beverly Diamonds, Menlo Club, Walmart, CreativeLive, TopLeftBooking, Fiverr, and Many More.
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