About this episode
• Introduction and Background of TM Mattsuuii introduces T. M., an artist from Atlanta, Georgia, now living in Las Vegas, Nevada, and mentions his affiliation with Roc Nation and Wild Dogs Entertainment. T.M. clarifies his name as T.M. and mentions his label, Loose Cannon Records. Mattsuuii shares his background, mentioning his independent label, Way 2 Guud Entertainment, and his family's musical influence. Mattsuuii recounts his early exposure to rock music, specifically Rush, and his early songwriting efforts, including being registered as a songwriter by BMI at age nine. • T.M.'s Musical Journey and Inspirations ◦ T.M. discusses his upbringing in a radio family, exposed to various music genres, and his early piano playing skills. Suuii shares his family's musical background, including his grandparents' involvement in country bands and their connections with Merle Haggard.T.M. explains his move to Las Vegas after returning from Iraq, initially for a drive but ending up staying.T.M. describes his transition from concert promotion to becoming an artist, influenced by his friends and the EDM scene in Las Vegas. • Writing Process and Musical Style T.M. describes his writing process, which involves freestyling and piecing together usable bars. Matt and T.M. discuss their influences, including Lil Wayne's freestyling techniques. T.M. explains his eclectic musical style, starting with hip hop over dubstep and EDM, and later moving into pop hip hop and emo rap.T.M. mentions his recent collaboration with The Source, which compared him to artists like Juice WRLD and Iann Dior. • Artistry and Defining Hip Hop Mattsuuii and T.M. discuss the difference between rap and hip hop, emphasizing hip hop's cultural and emotional depth. T.M. defines artistry as subjective and not for everyone, using the example of Picasso's paintings.Suuii shares his experience with songwriting and the complexity of his lyrics, including references to historical and sports figures. T.M. and Matt agree on the importance of evoking emotions through music and the role of storytelling in hip hop. • T.M.'s Projects and Aspirations T.M. talks about his recent EP release, featuring a previously unreleased single and a collaboration with Lil Wayne T.M. mentions his previous EP, "The Weapon," produced by Funka, and his focus on releasing singles. Mattsuuii shares his own musical journey, including his self-produced albums and collaborations with other artists.T.M. discusses his upcoming projects, including a single with Fuego Base and Black Soprano Family, and his goal of charting on Billboard. • Collaboration and Future Plans Suuii offers TM two free beats and suggests potential collaboration opportunities.T.M. expresses interest in working with Matt and mentions his label's support. Suuii highlights the importance of creative control and his commitment to his independent label.T.M. and Matt discuss the potential for future projects and the benefits of their mutual connections in the music industry. • Closing Remarks and Shoutouts T.M. shares his gratitude for the support from his label, distribution, and engineers. Suuii offers his engineering services and expresses his appreciation for the artists featured on his podcast. T.M. and Suuii exchange final shoutouts and express their excitement for future collaborations.