'SHAMOTHY' - Redefining Hip-Hop Music

Shamothy is a hip-hop artist based out of Memphis, Tennessee. His style is truly unlike anything I've ever heard! It's like a blend of spoken word and new-school hip hop with an element of percussive rhythm. It's no surprise that Sham has a history in drumming; it bleeds into his flow. Check out our song, 'Contraceptive', now! 🔥 Listen here: https://open.spotify.com/track/01GqPel8KXszlfmUBgHaLf?si=bc48362f996a4354 In this episode, we discuss the interpretive nature of hip-hop, the importance of marketing VS. talent, how we've utilized TikTok as rap artists, why we need to stop overanalyzing music, and so much more! As always, thank you for watching. New episodes of Ruse Radio always coming soon. 💖 _______ TIMESTAMPS: 00:00:00 - Shamothy 00:00:30 - Origins of Name 00:04:50 - Background in Music (Drums and Bands) 00:10:31 - Exploring Different Musical Projects 00:14:16 - How Songwriting Is Effected By Genre 00:17:53 - The Storytelling and Complexity of Hip-Hop 00:20:33 - Finding the Right Tonality in Rap 00:24:41 - Confidence in Hip-Hop Preferences 00:25:14 - Authenticity in Hip-Hop 00:29:32 - Finding your own sound and standing out in the music industry 00:32:01 - Commercial Value and Controversial Art 00:33:55 - Lil Wayne's Influence and Genius 00:38:40 - Talking About Music Influences (Kid Cudi, etc.) 00:43:36 - The Creative Process in Music 00:47:16 - Ruse Discovering the Genius of Watsky and Other Influential Rap Artists 00:48:19 - Falling in Love with Rap 00:52:54 - Iranian Artists and Misconceptions 00:55:11 - System of a Down 01:02:43 - The Importance of Committing to a Performance 01:07:12 - Transition to TikTok and Content Creation 01:10:26 - Love-Hate Relationship with Social Media 01:12:01 - The Genius of Rap and Poetry 01:17:04 - The Virality of TikTok Videos and Frustrations with Open Verse Challenges 01:22:00 - When Ruse Couldn't Release His Viral Song 'Dagnabbit' 01:26:45 - The Importance of Releasing Music 01:31:40 - The Frustrations of Going Viral on TikTok 01:34:31 - The Importance of Improving Your Content 01:36:16 - The Value of Creating and Sharing Art 01:41:28 - The Power of Art in Connecting Strangers 01:44:50 - Art Is Suffering 01:48:57 - The Importance of Posting Videos/Generating Content 01:49:36 - Overcoming Challenges in the Modern Music Industry 01:53:59 - The Pursuit of Personal Interests 01:56:06 - The Viral Video Lottery 01:58:44 - The Virality of TikTok Videos 02:03:07 - Conclusion