THE XAVIERSOBASED INTERVIEW (Origin Story, Fighting Hate, YourRAGE, Bladee, Jerk Rap, & MORE!)

Summary

In this interview, Xavier So Based discusses his journey into music, inspired by his mother's DJing and producers like Lex Luger. He shares his start in beat-making and transition to rapping, mentioning his growth in popularity after releasing tracks like 'Store'. Xavier talks about his creative process, influences, including artists from D-gang, and his connection to the underground scene. He addresses the challenges of the underground music community, the impact of social media, and his aspirations for 2024, including an upcoming project and merchandise release.

Takeaways

• 🎤 Xavier So based is an artist from the Upper West Side, New York City, who got into making music because of his mother's influence as a DJ.
• 🚀 He started making beats at a young age, inspired by Lex Luger, and transitioned to rapping around 2017.
• 📈 His music started gaining traction after releasing 'Store', which got significant plays and motivated him to continue.
• 🔄 Xavier's sound is influenced by artists like Bladee and other members of the Drain Gang, as well as producers like Whitearmor.
• 🎵 He prefers to keep his music varied and doesn't want to be boxed into a single genre, despite being associated with the jerk rap scene.
• 💡 His creative process involves being in a good mood, smoking, and having food available while working in the studio.
• 🌐 The name 'Xavier So based' signifies effortless swag and positivity, inspired by watching other artists like Lil B.
• 🤝 He has collaborated with well-known artists like Lil Ugly Mane and has an upcoming project with Thouxanbanfauni.
• 🌟 Xavier has a growing fanbase and is performing in various cities, including Canada, where he had a notable performance with Sur gang.
• 🔥 He acknowledges the underground scene's current state with a mix of quality music and a lot of noise, suggesting that the community is becoming too loud and polarized.

Q & A

Where is Xavier So based from?

Xavier So based is from the Upper West Side, New York City.

How did Xavier get into making music?

Xavier's interest in music was sparked by his mother who was a DJ in the '90s and early 2000s. He started making beats after seeing Lex Luger produce music.

What motivated Xavier to start rapping?

Xavier's motivation to rap came after he started making beats and noticed his songs were getting a few thousand plays on Soundtrack.

When did Xavier start gaining traction with his music?

Xavier started gaining traction when he dropped 'install' in 2022, which significantly increased his views and plays.

What is Xavier's creative process like in the studio?

Xavier's creative process involves being with friends, smoking, having the computer ready, and maintaining good vibes. He also tries to do something different each time he works on a new beat.

Who are some of Xavier's influences and favorite producers?

Xavier takes inspiration from artists like Dr. Game and Blade. He also mentions liking producers such as Filthy, German, White Armor, and Slay World.

Why did Xavier choose to go a different route instead of making drill music?

Xavier didn't listen to drill music much and felt he could do it well, but it wasn't his preferred style. He wanted to create a different sound.

How does Xavier feel about being labeled as a jerk rap artist?

Xavier doesn't necessarily hate the label, but he clarifies that he's not heavily focused on jerking; it's more about the snare patterns he uses that people compare to jerk.

What is the meaning behind Xavier's name 'So Based'?

Xavier interprets 'So Based' as effortless swag and positivity, inspired by watching others like Lil B and the Ocean Gang.

How did Xavier collaborate with Lil Ugly Mane?

Xavier reached out to Lil Ugly Mane via DM, offered him $50 for a feature, and after some back-and-forth, Lil Ugly Mane agreed to do the feature.

What are Xavier's plans for 2024?

Xavier plans to drop a new tape soon and focus on creating more videos to increase his online presence.