xaviersobased Interview | NYC Underground, Nettspend, Duwap Kaine, Full Circle Moments & More!

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Hailing from the vibrant sonic stomping grounds of New York City, what sets Xaviersobased apart from his star-powered peers is his fearless approach to creativity -- steering away from the conventional and diving head-first into experimentation. In other words, he's always trying to do something different; albeit be different from everyone else.

A student of the game, mentor and close friend DJ Rennessy and Xavier have put the entire NYC underground on notice with their signature aura -- displayed on both solo and collective efforts through #1c34, among others. On tracks like "OTW" with Nettspend and full-length efforts like 'And 3,' he showcases his willingness to push boundaries regardless of push back or doubters; it's truly his world.

Earning a placement on our OGM 2024 Artists To Watch list, Xaviersobased caught up with OGM host Hakeem Rowe in New York City, speaking on his musical roots, his forward-thinking sound, producing first, cultivating relationships with Nettspend, Duwap Kaine and more in this special Our Generation Music exclusive.

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CREDITS:
Hosted by: Hakeem Rowe /   / ayohakeem  
Directed/Shot by: TooSam /   / toosam_  
Produced by: Jon Barlas /   / jonbarlas  
Graphic by: Rafael /   / rapvelli  
Research by: Mateo McKenzie

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STAMPS:
0:00 - Intros
1:15 - Xavier's take on being labeled a "jerk artist"
2:06 - "People want to have fun," the power of music
2:47 - "How do you know when something is burnt out?" Own your swag
4:40 - Relationship with Nettspend over time, thoughts on Spend's ascension
7:00 - Xavier and DJ Rennessy's relationship
8:16 - Xavier consistently dropping, evolving his sound/career
10:40 - Xavier sharing his platform, curating other artists, inspiration from Black Kray
11:37 - Being from NYC and not making drill music
14:15 - Uzi and Drain Gang co-signs, reflects on his style, Rolling Stone co-sign
16:00 - Keem judging Xavier's music on stream, being a student of the game
18:50 - Working with Duwap Kaine
20:04 - YouTube keeps deleting his videos... but why?
21:13 - The difference of different digital streaming platforms
22:53 - Skateboarding growing up, performing at skateparks
23:28 - Full circle moments, Nettspend walks in
24:16 - Starting off as a producer at 14 years old, how it's been an advantage as an artist
25:34 - The moment he decided to become a rapper
26:37 - What Xavier is actively working on? How he's actively growing.
27:14 - Message for Our Generation
28:46 - Favorite movies, TV shows
31:15 - Value of reading and listening to books
32:05 - Effects of doom scrolling, positive replacements, experiencing life for his music