Q&A with NandoMcFlyy.

LuckyLibra: I know you’re a busy man, so i’ll try to make this quick for you. When did you decide to become a rap artist?

NandoMcFlyy.: I didn’t decide to be a rap artist, honestly. I was always into music as a kid but I liked to dance so I wanted to be a dancer as weird as that may sound (laughing). Then from that I wanted to do comedy but I wasn’t that funny (laughs). THEN, I started to draw. But to finally answer the question when my mom died at the age of six I wrote down rhymes and used that to express myself. That’s when I noticed how good I was so I took it serious.

Wow! I’m sorry to hear that (in regards to your mother). But on the upside, at least you have many talents. So, speaking of other talents, is there anything else you want to do – career wise?

Thank you and it’s fine. Yes! I am currently building my catalog as a producer. I honestly don’t feel that it’s enough money in being JUST a hip-hop artist where as a producer pockets the money from EVERY beat he sells… well at least some (laughs). And I want to manage an artist one day too, but that’s WAY into the future.

Yes. I agree (laughs). My father has told me all about the way money is dispersed in the entermainment industry. So why the name Nando McFlyy, where did it come from, and what’s the meaning if any?

It’s spelled “NandoMcFlyy.” all together, 2y’s and a period at the end (laughs). Now the reason it’s spelled like that is because it looks cooler (laughs) and it’s a statement. It means that I am the “future of the music industry”. I could possibly be one of the few who bring back artistry and musicianship back into music. I’m not just the run of the mill rapper. I want to be a tastemaker and trend setter like the guys I look up to.

I just mentioned you in my twitter update (laughing). But continuing with the interview, who are “the guys you look up to?”

Pharrell Williams, Kanye West, Andy Warhol, Co Co Chanel, James Brown, Michael Jackson, Prince, Morris Day… The list just goes on and on (laughs).

Anyone in particular that you would like to collab with?

I honestly can’t choose one. It would have to be them all. I’m such a big fan of ALL of their work.

Do you believe the rap game is changing, if so for the better or worst?

I think the rap game IS changing. It’s getting better but is JUST getting better. Artists forgot what it means to express themselves and got too caught up into the money.

What does your favorite or typical outfit consist of?

It depends on how I’m feeling (laughs). I don’t go places to impress people really. I’m in Johnny Cash mode so I wear all black and some sneakers, or I might rock some Levi’s with some chucks on a reg. day. I don’t do anything JUST for attention. That’s some hypebeast ish (laughs).

It just seems like it’s about to be a great schism in hip hop and there will be two teams; the hipsters and the thugs. Would you say you fit under the category of hipster or gangster/thug?

Neither! I don’t like being labeled. That’s when I switch everything up. I try my HARDEST not to be placed in a category for the simple fact that I don’t want to be like anyone else. Feel me? I want to evolve every time someone thinks they know who or what I am.

What’s your favorite area to perform in?

I love New York. I performed there a handful of times. They show SOOO much love it’s not even funny. They show me a little bit of love home, but not like in New York (laughing). I want to move there before I move to Cali for a few years (more laughs).

Do you feel that your area – DMV (D.C., Maryland, Virginia) has helped you in your success at all?

Kind of. People from here have helped me more than the AREA did. Judah and Khary mostly helped me get to where I am as far as the advice and assistance A LOT. They helped me more than people will know.

Alright, I saved the best for last. Can you tell me about DMG?

DMG (DeLorean Music Group) is my label/crew co-founded by Mouse and Azizi Gibson. It consists of myself, Mouse, Cayan, Azizi, Lyriciss and our newest member Deron. We ARE the future of music. You just don’t know it yet (laughs).

Is there anything that we haven’t covered that you would like to let the readers of earstyle.net know?

I’m dropping my 3rd mixtape “Super Nike Nando” in May. It should be one of the DOPEST tapes you’ve ever heard in a VERY long time (laughs). Also look out for the DMG collab mixtape called “88 Miles Per Hr” coming very soon!!!! Thanks to any and everyone who supports my music. I appreciate it sooo much.

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