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Emerging DMV Artist Big 57 Releases Back To Back Videos For His Singles “Heartbreak” & “Grindin'”

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4 years ago

March 22, 2022

Abu Sillah

DMV I would like to introduce to you a new rising artist from the area by the name of BIG 57. Big 57 has been working hard and consistently been in the studio working on music. He considers himself different compared to some of the rising artists because no within has his authentic sound. Now one great quality Big 57 showcases through his music is his emotions. He creates music depending on his feelings and what he may have gone threw in life. Being able to apply this skill to other types of genres, gives him a better advantage within his career.

Big 57 has performed at many different events such as DJ Torch’s Pass The Torch Artist Showcase and he also opened up for the DaBaby at Bliss Nightclub. He has hopes and aspirations of performing big headlines artists such Kevin Gates, Lil Durk & Rod Wave. We had a chance to sit down with Big 57 and learn more about upbringing and music.

Q: What is so special about you/what differentiates you from the rest of the people who do what you do?

Big 57: I consider myself different because I feel as though no one in my city has my sound nor do they touch on topics I speak on. When I rap I’m speaking on real-life obstacles.

Q: What are you passionate about?

Big 57: My passion really comes from others, I feed off of energy and vibes and I take it and manipulate it into my songs. I was always into poetry as a kid so when I started getting into music it all just made sense to me.

Q: What is an interesting fact about you?

Big 57: I’m the 3rd child out of 5

Q: What’s your genre?

Big 57: I consider my genre trap gospel, rap, and r&b

Q: What’s one quality of your music (i.e. dark, romantic, upbeat, acoustic, etc.)?

Big 57: I’m an emotional rapper I make songs based on my feelings and what I may have gone threw in life.

Q: What’s the best compliment you’ve ever received about your music?

Big 57: I think the best compliment had to have the expression on my mother’s face when she first heard my songs, seeing her face as she listened was louder than words can ever be.

Q: Who is your musical idol?

Big 57: I would have to say, Michael Jackson

Q: Who do you look up to in the industry?

Big 57: I would say Kevin Gates, Lil Durk, and Chris brown

Q: What influences your music?

Big 57: Pain, Happiness, Life itself, and personal life experiences

Q: Why did you first start making music?

Big 57: I started making music in 2016 I want to say

Q: Who do people say you sound like?

Big 57: A lot of people have compared me to Rod Wave, Fredo Bang, Lil Durk, and Derez DeShon

Q: Who do you think you sound like?

Big 57: I think I sound like me, not to be cocky but I honestly think I have my own sound.

Q: Why should people care about you and your music?

Big 57: I feel as though my music can relate to a lot of everyday struggles. I understand how life can put you down and build you up, Money or no money life is hard but music always makes things a little better.

Q: What are you focusing your time on now (e.g., recording a new record, touring the Midwest, writing, etc.)?

Big 57: As of right now I’m more focused on pushing my project ( Something Like That)

Q: How many mixtapes have you released?

Big 57: In total, I’ve released 3 mixtapes Something Like That, Ready4War, & I Got The Juice.

Q: Tell us about your recent release:

Big 57: Before Something Like That I previously dropped a tape called “Ready4War” it’s a more up-tempo gritty type of album

Q: Who inspired you to make music?

Big 57: I’ve always been into poetry, once I got to high school I kind of fell back from it cause of sports and all but the love for music was always there.

Q: How would you describe the music that you typically create?

Big 57: The music that I create is all over the place. I’m an emotional writer meaning however I’m feeling at that specific moment is what I’ll talk about. It’s a what you see is what you get the type of vibes.

Q: What is your creative process like?

Big 57: My process is a little odd I procrastinate often so I’ll start a song and then won’t come back to it until like a week or I’ll start a whole new song and match bits and pieces of another song into the one I originally started.

Q: What is one message you would give to your fans?

Big 57: A message I’d give to my fans and stay true to yourself, don’t allow society to paint your future. You’re in control, it’s definitely cool to be yourself!

Q: What would you be doing right now, if it wasn’t for your music career?

Big 57: I’d still be grinding and clawing my way to the top, trying to get noticed and seen.

Q: How would you say Social Media has impacted your music career?

Big 57: I feel like social media nowadays is a blessing, it’s very easy to catch attention from different platforms. It helps a lot especially when you are an independent artist.

Q: Which famous musician(s) do you admire?

Big 57: I would have to say Yung Bleu, his adversity and wordplay are crazy. I definitely study him a lot.

Q: What is the most trouble you’ve ever gotten into?

Big 57: I never really been the in-trouble type, always kept my nose down, and focused on the bigger picture.

Q: What is the best advice you’ve been given?

Big 57: God gave you 2 ears and 1 mouth for a reason. Open your ears and listen it’ll take you a long way.

Q: If you could change anything about the industry, what would it be?

Big 57: I’d change the system and make it fair. More fair retribution for artists and writers by the streaming services. Streaming royalties ruined the industry it’s about time they give back and allow artists to make residual income.

Q: What’s next for you?

Big 57: More performances, singles, more projects, and even more visuals.

Be sure to follow Big 57 on Instagram and Twitter @_big57. Check his two latest music videos for “Grindin” and “Heartbreak“

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