Gotti Major - 10 Questions
London-based Rap artist Gotti Major just released his new single ‘V.A.T’ and is ready to storm the UK Urban music scene revealing the visuals of his music video exclusively on Link Up TV. The soulful beat was produced and mastered by 3dmind and the video filmed by EditedByFede who has worked with the likes of A$AP Rocky, Lil Uzi Vert, Plaboi Carti to name a few.
Hailing from the streets of Hackney, London, Gotti Major grew up with a deep passion for the music and culture of the diverse UK Rap and Grime, and American Hip-Hop scenes. He produced his first music video in 2017 and followed-up with a few more releases before eventually getting serious with his music on his debut mixtape ‘5th Exit’ in 2019. Ready to leave all distractions behind and fully focus on his raw talent, the young rapper vows to make noise with his music. With many artists following a well-established pattern, he is not afraid to do things differently, experiment with new sounds and instrumentation, and stands against “what everyone else is doing”. Ambitious and confident, Gotti Major sounds more mature than ever before, firmly set to build on the momentum from his previous singles ‘Elizabeth’, ‘Worth It’ and ‘Hundred’ that all premiered on GRM Daily last year.
Gotti Major sat down with Wordplay Magazine to answer our infamous 10 Questions:
1. So tell me, how did it all begin? What sparked your love for music?
I’ve always loved music. Earliest memories I have of myself enjoying music was listening to things like MTV BASE.
2. Who are some artists that influence you and that you want to work with in the future?
The New Orleans rapper named Currensy, Chicago-based rapper G Herbo, South London rappers like Youngs Teflon & Giggs, to say a few.
3. What are some of the problems you have faced making and releasing the music during the corona virus pandemic?
The main problem was planning and executing video shoots as a lot of venues were not open due to the strict guidelines.
4. How would you describe your sound?
I would describe my sound as very raw & distinctive, but at the same time very versatile so you know it's me when you hear me on a song.
5. What's your proudest moment to date so far as an artist?
Hosting a successful listening\launch party for my first mixtape 5th Exit, everything went smoothly and it was a night to remember for me.
6. Do you have any advice for our readers who may be trying to play the mad game of music?
Stay strong!
7. Are there any artists on your radar at the moment that we should check out?
Amaria BB, Apollo BlockBoy, KRAMZ.
8. What albums are on heavy rotation on your Spotify playlist currently?
I have Benny The Butcher - ‘The Plugs I Met 2’ & WizKid - ‘Made in Lagos’ lol.
9. What do you like to do when you're not making music?
I like watching space and nature documentaries.
10. Name three things you can't live without when in the studio?
Cold drink, Mary Jane & some Harribos