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No need to be a reality show junkie to be drawn to Audubon’s charisma.
The star of MTV’s Washington Heights — the popular show that depicts the lives of starry-eyed dreamers trying to make it out of the Heights — is immune to negativity and keeps his hustle at the top of mind.
In an interview with VIBE, the budding emcee discusses his musical endeavors, how the Dominican community has reacted to the reality show and the struggles of a local artist trying to go major.
What’s your creative process like in the studio?
It kinda varies. Lately, I’ve been trying to think of a subject, like a song title then make a song around that. I was thinking something like “Moonlit River” then making a web diagram to see what subjects I can touch on and how I can reach people. I was trying to get really deep with my songwriting, but normally I get in [the studio] and I immediately work with Freddie P and two other producers and we vibe off each other. I don’t really have a structured process that I go through. Whatever comes out comes out. I try to do a lot of living so that I’ll be able to put that into my music.
On one track, I hear a Drake and Weeknd influence. Do you get comparisons to him?
I’ve been singing and rapping since like 2007. I get compared to them, but then I get that he don’t got nothing on me and vice versa. People are going to have their own opinions. There’s always going to be comparisons. I just make the music that I like to make. There’s enough fans out there for everybody..
Who do you think is the ideal artist?
James Blake. I love him. First of all, he’s really young, so for him to be so far at such a young age and then be White and not from America is an amazing thing. He makes his own beats, vocal arrangements and everything.
Read more: Rapper Audubon Talks Music Career And Portrayal Of Dominicans On MTV’s ‘Washington Heights’ | Vibe.
Check out:
MTV’s ‘Washington Heights’ – The Weekly Breakdown: Episode 11
MTV’s ‘Washington Heights’ – The Weekly Breakdown: Episode 10
MTV’s ‘Washington Heights’ – The Weekly Breakdown: Episode 9
MTV’s ‘Washington Heights’ – The Weekly Breakdown: Episodes 7 & 8
MTV’s ‘Washington Heights’ – The Weekly Breakdown: Episode 6
MTV’s ‘Washington Heights’ – The Weekly Breakdown: Episode 5
MTV’s ‘Washington Heights’ – The Weekly Breakdown: Episode 4
MTV’s ‘Washington Heights’ – The Weekly Breakdown: Episode 3
MTV’s ‘Washington Heights’ – The Weekly Breakdown: Episodes 1 & 2
Audubon of MTV’s Washington Heights Featured In The New York Times
MTV’s ‘Washington Heights’ – A Historian’s Perspective
MTV’s ‘Washington Heights’ – The Review
DJ Envy Gets A ‘Washington Heights’ Makeover | MTV
MTV’s ‘Washington Heights’ – The After-Party
Go Behind-The-Scenes At The ‘Washington Heights’ Photo Shoot
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