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 LABWORM
UDC: Name? Who you are? Background Information? LW: My name is Jarvan, I go by Labworm. I’m a rapper in the Dallas area. I've been rapping since I was sixteen. In DFW for the last two years I been doing shows in Deep Ellum, every weekend with an organazation called Kenfolk Entertainment. I’ve opened up shows for a lot of local talent in Dallas and Houston from Swisha House to DSR. I got in the game supported by Rock T, 97.9 The Beat, and G Rock. They kept my music in the club and they featured me on mix tapes. They also introduced me and helped me network back stage at all the big shows. My next project is entitled King of Deep Ellum, my last project was called Federal, which is still moving units all thru the south. I mix my own music, EQ it, produce it, write it, and market it myself. I got a feature with Project Pat, Big Moe, and Pastor Troy. I did five tracks on the upcoming album Gutter Ways with Big Wheel Records. I have also done work with Fireside Records. I’m in a group called TrackTeam and we’ve open up shows for the Late Night Tour with Avant, Ginuwine, and Jagged Edge. UDC: Explain what Labworm means to you. LW: Intelligence, survival. Basically the street without having to show out and rep that I’m the street. I‘ve did it all so I don’t have to take the route of putting it in your face. You can just tell that I did what I speak about; these are my experiences. Listen to my lyrics and anyone can tell by how I speak on certain subjects what the real deal is, as oppose to painting a picture that I’m some type of gangster or fake thug. My music gets deep… The music is less about me, it’s like I had to find a way to meet my people halfway and make music for the people, then myself to get my music out there.
UDC: At what point in time did u realize that music is what you want to do? LW: I’ve been rapping since I was sixteen. I started on my Laptop making loops, and then I went on to the Triton. I started producing then, I began to do more production than writing. After my production came up to par, I went back and focused on the writing. Now I can make the music, then write the track and it fits perfect. I’ve always want to do music since I was young. A lot of times the music game isn’t what’s going to feed you so sometimes it takes a back burner. But it’s always been what I wanted to do for my personal enjoyment.
UDC: Is there a message or a theme in your music if so what is it? LW: To be an individual. To always be yourself. Don’t bend over backwards to be accepted, set the standard and always except what’s real. Nobody can fight that and they can’t fight a hit. No matter how much they hate or do not give you your respect, when you make good music they can’t do anything but listen to it. Whether it’s good opinions or bad opinions they’re still listening to it. So listen to it yourself and make your own opinion.
UDC: So what is priority number one for Labworm? LW: As far as music goes, to stay focus, to get in the position to be as creative as possible and stay up to date with all the technology that’s involved in production. In other words, have access to a studio that’s up to date with all the new synth and sounds. Just getting to the point where people can get to my music when they want to and they know about me. |
UDC: What are the three most essential items that you need when at the studio? LW: A fire ass track, a beat, and also I need inspiration. You can take that how you want it, how I get my inspiration; I’ll keep that on the low low. There are all type of things that inspire me. Third, a clear head something to put it all in perspective so I can do what I need to do. UDC: How do you feel the internet has affected your genre of music and the music industry as a whole? LW: You can’t even sell CD’s like you used to, it’s outdated, and the game has changed. True fans will support you by buying your CD; they know that’s what supports you and keeps you going. Everybody is burning CD’s off the internet. So there’s negative and positive aspects that people can get to your music quicker. Your fans are just a click away now which gives you a direct relationship with your fans. Just as far as the business goes and selling CDs, it’s kind of shook things up. So now the money is in doing shows and a lot of artists are getting sponsors. Eventually, the music is going to have to be free; I just don’t see how they going to keep making CD’s. UDC: Describe Labworm five years from now? LW: Successful. I tried to stay focus, it just like anything in life that takes time. It’s just like lifting weight, if you lift everyday then eventually you get swoll; I work at this music everyday, so eventually I’ll break into the game and be respected for my talents and what I got to bring to the table. Five years from now basically I will have the respect of the industry for what I can do and my music will affect people. Make a difference in the game and make my music needed by the fans. UDC: What types of pressures do you face as an artist in hip-hop music? LW: In Deep Ellum, I’m always subject to the random bullets when I’m trying to handle my business. There are always traps out there for the young black people… Sex, drugs, chasing that fast dollar, and getting caught up with the police. Also, who I surround myself with, they maybe my best friends but they are a killers, you know, something I can't be around trying to do my music. Another thing is being independent, the pressure to make quality music when you got to package it, make the beat, the lyrics and everything else yourself sometimes I feel like I’m spreading myself thin. Even though know that I put my all into it. So I don’t worry. UDC: Are there any words that you would like to express to your audience? LW: Support me, support Labworm.com. I think that I’m the best rapper/producer. I’m the diamond in the rough, as soon as I get everything situated, you will see me. Nobody can hold me. There’s not much that can stop me. I do give respect to everybody that came before me and everybody that’s successful right now. Play n Skills, Lil Flip. ESG, Slim Thug, Swisha House, and Paul Wall. These cats are cool, I ran into a lot of them. There success is what drives me to keep on going. So to all my real fans, just support and listen to what I have to say. LABWORM
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