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The DMV Daily had the chance to speak with SE DC Rap Artist Southside Santana, who recently just releases his project “Till The World Stop Movin”.  Check out our exclusive Q&A then take a listen to his latest project, streaming on all music platforms.

 

Q: Tell us about your recent release:

Southside Santana: My Latest Release Is A Project Titled “Till The World Stop Moving” Which Is Available Everywhere. The Project Is 18 Tracks Long which is uncommon today.

Q: Who inspired you to make music?

Southside Santana: My Inspiration To Make Music Comes From My Love Of Music. I Honestly Feel Like The Gift Of Gab Was Always there. I Just Had To Realize How Talented I Was At It  

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

Southside Santana: I Would Define The Music I Make As Lyrical Street Music. A Combination Of Punch Lines And Metaphors Mixed With Topics About The Streets, My Life, And Life Itself 

Q: What is your creative process like?

Southside Santana: Very Different. As Far As Writing  A Song It Just Depends On What Feeling The Beat Gives Me And What Pops Up In My Head. Making Songs Can Very Depending On If It Sounds How I Thought It Would. 

Q: Who would you most like to collaborate with?

Southside Santana: I Definitely Would Like To Do A Song Or Maybe A Project With Wale. He Definitely Would Have To Be The Most Successful Artist From The Area. Lyrically Not Many Can Compare. 

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

Southside Santana: My Message Would Be To Be Yourself, Follow your Dreams With All The Effort You Have, and To Never Let Anyone Else Or Their Doubt Stop You

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

Southside Santana: To Be Honest I Don’t Know. Hopefully Not Dead Honestly I Feel Like Music Saved My Life. I Played Football Growing Up Maybe That. 

Q: Where have you performed?

Southside Santana: I Have Performed At Mostly Lounges In The City At Open Mics. My Goal Is To Be Able To Perform On Venues With Major Artist And Also Go On Tour. 

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

Southside Santana: Even Though I Hate It Social Media Has Helped A Lot Especially During The Pandemic. Being Able To Promote Things Through Social Media Helps Boost Your Fan Base. 

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

Southside Santana: I Wouldn’t Call It Admiration But There Are Artist Whose Approach To Music Helped Me. Artist Like J.cole, Kendrick, Wale. I Love The Way They Make The Music They Want To Make And Don’t Try To Make Their Sound Fit In. 

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

Southside Santana: Everyday Of My Life Until I Was About 18 I Got Into Trouble every day. No Convictions Of Any Kind Though.  

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

Southside Santana: The Best Advice I Was Given Was That I Could Do Anything That I Put Effort Into. Not The Most Iconic Statement But It Speaks Volumes.  

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

Southside Santana: I Would Change The Fact That So Many People Who Lack Real Talent Make It At A Higher Rate And Are More Glorified Than Those With Real Talent

Q: What’s next for you?

Southside Santana: My Next Thing Is To Keep Pushing The Project, Shoot More Videos, Do More Interviews, Possibly Get On Some Paid Venus/Tours. Just Trying To Expand And Showcase My Brand Of Music. 

 

Abu Sillah is Business Owner from Prince George's County, MD. He serves as the CEO of The DMV Daily and Marketing Manager of The Wig Cafe. Outside of business and media, Abu is a middle school teacher and Promotions Assistant for RadioOne DC. He has a B.A. in Sociology from the University of Maryland Eastern Shore and an M.A. from Bowie State University. Abu is very passionate about 3 things: media, working with kids and uplifting others,

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