Detroit’s newest artist MAHD is
adding energy to his career after his first EP release "MAHD
ALMIGHTY". He released several songs and videos including
"Lotus", a cover of Jay-Z and Kanye West's "Otis". MAHD has
been featured on many social and music sites as VIBE.com, 2dopeboyz, Kevin
Nottingham, and other main music websites. Check out the link to his video "Hello Detroit"
http://youtu.be/kOPzbDI6Gp0
After writing and making songs the
last few years for other musicians and himself, MAHD made his entry into the music scene with his single
"Pretty Ladies". The song dropped online to great acceptance and love, and the official video is presented
on World Star Hip Hop. "Pretty Ladies" continues to obtain steady
radio and club play across the Midwest, most outstandingly in his hometown of
Detroit. MAHD can be found on iAmMAHD.com and Datpiff.com.
RhareFootage had the pleasure to
interview MAHD , and get a better look at this “Rhare” artist.
1) How long have you been performing/making
music?
I've always messed
around with music but I started taking it serious around 2010.
2) How would you describe your music?
I would describe my
music as heart felt and authentic. Like a collage of everything I came up on,
with my own touch added to it.
3) What inspired you to write your single
“Hello Detroit”?
My city inspired me.
When AwillTraxx first sent the beat, I
instantly felt the need to speak on my city. I just heard Hello Detroit once I
hit play. The rest is history.
4) What should your fans know about your album
“13”?
This album is very
personal. It's everything that happened in the year 2013. From start to finish.
The good, bad and ugly. I really took my time on this album so I want people to
just hear my story. Hopefully some can relate.
5) What made
you pursue your dream of music?
Initially, I would always
say I never wanted to rap for real. After a while of hearing many people say I
need to take it serious, plus me not being satisfied from the music that was
being put out at the time...I finally decided let me see what I can do. I just
wanted to make music that I'd like to hear.
6) When was the moment you knew music was your
passion?
I grew up surrounded
by music. From my family to my friends. So I've always had a passion for music
and it's always been around me. Even if I wasn't doing this full time I’d still
be just as passionate about music. It's a major part of my life.
7) What inspires you and your music?
Life experiences. I
make sure I talk about my life, what I've done and seen personally. It comes
out in the music. I feel like if I talk about my life then I'll always have
something to talk about.
8) Would you say being from Detroit influence
your music? If so why?
Yes, definitely. I
grew listening to Slum Village, Dilla's beats, Royce, Em and the list goes on.
It definitely set a standard in my eyes of where my music should be. Detroit
has made some of the best artists in the world so being from here definitely
influences me. Also just the city and people itself play a major role.
9) Do you believe your musical roots influence
your music?
My musical background
plays a big part in my career. Coming up I got to see the ends and outs of
making music and the industry. So when I started it was like second nature.
10) How would you describe yourself as an
artist?
I would describe
myself as an artist that can't be put in a box. Lyrical, original, aggressive,
versatile and more. I'm always looking to get better and learn new things. I
push myself with this music.
11) Describe yourself in one word and explain
why you chosen that word to describe you.
Determined. I say this
because no matter what comes my way I'm determined to get where I'm trying to
go. I won't let anyone or anything stop me.
12) What would you be doing if you were not
doing music?
I'm not really sure.
Maybe I would've went back to school or something. It's kind of hard to say now
that I'm doing it because I can't see me doing anything else.
13) What do you look to for inspiration when
writing your lyrics?
I normally only record
when I've already been inspired by something. I write about my life so when
something happens. Good or bad, I write about it. So I normally don't have to
look for inspiration because if I haven't been inspired by anything then I'm
not getting in the booth.
14) What do you want people to take away from
your music when they hear it?
I’d like them to take
away something they can relate to. Rather it be a line I said or a whole song,
if they can relate and it helps them get through their day then I've done my
job. I feel like everyone goes through similar things so what I'm rapping
about, someone else may be able to relate to it.
15) What advice would you give to someone who
wants to get into the music business?
Be prepared. You have
to be prepared mentally and physically. There's a lot of ups and downs in this
game and if you're not mentally prepared you may feel like giving up. Also stay
ready so you won't have to get ready. This industry isn't easy so staying ready
helps to make the job a tad easier.
16) If you can say anything to your fans, what
would it be?
I honestly appreciate
everyone that rocks with me. Everyone that comes to my shows or help spread my
music or support in anyway. I appreciate all of it and it helps me to keep
going. Shoutout to the fans!
17) What makes you a rhare artist?
What makes me rhare is
I stay true to myself no matter what. Also I feel I'm the best. Seeing that
there can only be one best at a time I think that makes me very rhare lol.
Interview
by
Rhaylinn
Thompson
