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KDX - No Body, No Love (Official Video) + 10 Questions

No body no love’ showcases KDX’s incredible lyrical ability over atmospheric production giving listeners an insight into his spirited stagecraft. Building a solid foundation in Galway he is now set on creating an open space for artists and creatives to express and display their talent. He is a creative force looking to disrupt the music scene as his music continues to reach new heights.

‘No Body No Love’ is about separating yourself from relationships that may not be the best for your energy and celebrating being alone over the ingenious company as well the emotional battle that had to be fought in dropping friends or a toxic connection.” KDX explains.

As an aspiring visionary heavily influenced by Tupac, KDX prides himself on creating songs that are lyrically sophisticated. Weaving between singing and rapping, but often bouncing between RnB, Alt-rock, Trap, and HipHop.

KDX 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?

When I was young, I was influenced a lot by music in general I just felt something passionate for it, R’n’B really had a hand in my interest in wanting to sing, but at a later age I started rapping and over time I started to fuse both that led to my current style.

2. Who are some artists that influence you and that you want to work with in the future?

The artists that influenced me the most in my early stages were the likes of Tupac, Lauryn Hill, Kanye West, and Ja Rule. In my more recent days, I’ve taken big inspiration from XXXTENTACION, Kendrick Lamar, Tyler the Creator and Kid Cudi.

3. What are some of the problems you have faced making and releasing the music during the corona virus pandemic?

The biggest problem was probably avoiding being in my head, I focus a lot on mental health, so I try to make sure my music contains an emotion or message or both, so I had to get comfortable with the situation and get creative.

4. How would you describe your sound?

I would say my sound is alternative because my approach to genres I can say is different, I don’t pick genres to box myself in because I see my as well as an artist not a rapper or singer.

5. What's your proudest moment to date so far as an artist?

My proudest moment as an artist right now would be when I released my first project Empath tree the feedback made me proud to be focusing on mental health due to their replies.

6. Do you have any advice for our readers who may be trying to play the mad game of music?

My advice would be to treat to music like a muscle keep working and get better and always be open to inspiration from whatever source it may music is a form of self-expression, be as creative as you see fit.

7. Are there any artists on your radar at the moment that we should check out

Right now, in our vc collective an artist I work closely work with is LuvScxrz, and of course Jester Black has no solo tracks but its pending.

8. What albums are on heavy rotation on your Spotify playlist currently?

Right now, I would say Process by Sampha, Moon Boy by Yung bleu, Queen of the South by Shaybo, A Love Letter to you 3 by Trippie and Calabasas by ssgkobe.

9. What do you like to do when you're not making music?

 When I’m not making music, I’m recording for other artists, video production or playing basketball.

10. Name Three things you can't live without when in the studio?

Water, Air conditioning/Windows, and food, food is a must.

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