The DMV Daily Interviews: Flex Kartel

LivengoodLivin Flexes With Flex Kartel

Two Disclaimers

1. I wrote this interview differently to show versatility in my interviews and showcases my journalistic background
2. My boy Flex Kartel looking for a girl so go smack at my mans like Steph Curry shooting shots from half court!

A little info you need to know about Flex Kartel

• Jamaican Native which has a huge influence on his music
• Credits his background for giving him the discipline he needed for his success today
• 32 siblings! (You read that right LOL trust me I was flabbergasted myself)
• Likes BBW just as much as Drake does (Ladies go at my friend)
• Loves Vibez Kartel (Lil Wayne of Caribbeans)

His opinion on originality and artist from just rapper

Time, innovation and consistency separates a music artist from your typical rapper – Flex Kartel 

His example is Drake, who always is relevant due to dropping constant different styles of music, putting on new artists, putting out new music videos, incorporating other cultures into his music, and staying true to himself. Drake can do what he wants because of the system he set up.  He set up the art he puts out as revenue. Rapper can make money but if you don’t venture into other avenues you put a limit on your own revenue.  Like one of his early classics, “he is unstoppable! –  Flex Kartel

Originality is find new and positive ways to sell you brand, not just your music but yourself. As a music artist, you have to find new ways to live the music you put out! It’s an extension of you! – Flex Kartel

“Phenomenal future GOAT still cut throat – Flex Kartel

Influences on his music, examples of musical geniuses, and some artists he wants to work with

He credits the carribeans, Popcaan, Lauryn Hill, Biggie, Craig David, Slim form 112, old Fabulous, and Lil Wayne for influencing his music style. Some of his examples of musical geniuses are Kanye, Drake, Meek Mill, Wale, and Nelly. He would also love to work with them as well asides from Biggie. (RIP Mr. Wallace) Other artists he would love to make music with is The Dream, PartyNextDoor, Missy Elliot, Daniel Ceaser, Frank Ocean, Ryan Leslie, and Erykah Badu.

S/Os go to Lamont, Keith, Free Flock, Cooley, Wale, All Homage and EAT the brand! – Flex Kartel 

Peep some of their thoughts with this video

Final quote

Can’t define a music artist – Flex Kartel 

Check out some of his music here!