PREMIERE: Griz-O - Southwest Sicko (Official Video) + 10 Questions
South West-hailing artist Griz-O is back with dynamic new joint ‘Southwest Sicko’, the title track from his forthcoming LP.
The aptly titled single release comes fresh from the track list of the experimental artist’s forthcoming LP, Southwest Sicko, due for release on 10th February 2023. Fans can expect a jam-packed roster of production greatness from Filthy Gears, Beanzo and Jakebob, plus many more.
Posing as the title track, the lively release encompasses Griz-O and his eclectic soundscape perfectly with a drill-infused beat courtesy of Jay Espi. The self-proclaimed Southwest Sicko wastes no time is patterning the instrumental with a slick structure of bars- setting the pace for the pending project release.
With a heavy work rate under his belt, Griz-O has been making waves with his stylish approach to music, having worked with the likes of Cru Cast, Durkle Disco and Brownswood Recordings, to name a few.
There’s no doubt that the release will go a long way in cementing Griz-O’s growing discography- adding further layers to the Red Bulls ‘Raise the Bar’ winners inspired sound.
Griz-O 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?
My love for music started as a young kid being exposed to my parents taste in music mainly my dads, a lot of Reggae, R&B and Hip Hop; artists like Freddie McGregor, Dennis Brown, 2Pac, B.I.G, Boyz II Men, Joe…the list could go on forever! In regards to making my own music I guess the love started in my teens making grime as part of a local mc crew.
2. Who are some artists that influence you and that you want to work with in the future?
Larry June, CasIsDead, Skepta, Method Man…to name a few.
3. What projects do you have coming up and can you give us any info on them?
My new LP ‘Southwest Sicko’ is due for release early next year 10/02/23 which I’m very excited about, it has 14 tracks including production from Blay Vision, Filthy Gears, Jakebob, OH91 + more. It’s a mixture of grime, drill, rap but not what you would typically expect - adding my own style to the tracks.
4. How would you describe your sound?
I would say my sound is quite upbeat and heavy but at the same time smooth. I’m inspired by lots of different styles of music so when it comes to creating I like to be versatile and experiment.
5. What's your proudest moment to date so far as an artist?
One of my proudest moments would definitely be when i was invited out to Almaty, Kazakhstan to perform a headline show for ‘True DJ School’ which is a DJ school & platform out there. The people I met and the hospitality I received was great I definitely plan to go back in the future.
6. Do you have any advice for our readers who may be trying to play the mad game of music?
It can be very testing at times so my best advice would be to remember to have fun, be consistent and always maintain the level of quality in your work.
7. Are there any artists on your radar right now that we should check out?
Eeshii The Free is a sick artist I’ve come across recently that I recommend. There’s also loads of artists based in the southwest that people should definitely check out such as Emz, Grove, Jay0117, Wishmaster & Komposa.
8. What albums are on heavy rotation on your Spotify playlist currently?
Jammz - Pink Lemonade, Nas - King’s Disease 3, Hagan - Textures, Dapz On The Map - Landed, Rochelle Jordan - Play With The Changes, Larry June - Spaceships On The Blade.
9. What do you like to do when you're not making music?
Chill or go out with friends, I like to go to different cities for the weekend sometimes when I’m free and just explore the city, see what cool spots I can find. When I’m not making music I also like to try discover new music, maybe something I wouldn’t normally listen to - that’s how you come across some of the best music sometimes I feel.
10. Name Three things you can't live without when in the studio?
Water/Juice
Notes app
A good engineer.
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