Laylow-TNG

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Laylow is a Mexican American rapper, recording artist, and entrepreneur originated in the San Gabriel Valleys of California. He is a cofounder and artist of Baldwin Park, California, USA hip hop collective and label Trapped N the Game (TNG). Laylow wrote his very first song at the age of 18, creating a passion that would later turn into his dream career. In 2018 he found himself struggling and working from job to job barely making ends meet. It was one summer day that he felt the urge to write which reignited the passion he had found years ago. His lyrics and songs are reflective of his west coast roots, and now he is on the rise doing all it takes to take it to the next level.

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What is music to you? What does it give you?

It gives me a form of expression, a way to vent whenever I go thru the highs and the lows in llife.

What is your music dream?

My music dream is to be able to sit with the top 5 greatest rappers of all time. To be recognized on my songwriting capabilities as a Hispanic rapper.

Which is the most memorable song from your childhood?

Dr dre. and Eminem- Whats the Difference

Who are your favorite musical artists or bands?

Tupac, Method Man, Biggie Smalls, Xzibit, Dr Dre, Eminem, Nas. Not in that order

What inspires you to make music?

I feel like we all have a story to tell it only matters how you choose to tell it.

What is the message you want to send with your music?

Positive vibes, anything you dream you can achieve. You can manifest anything in your reality.

How do you feel when you perform in front of an audience?

I feel like I was made for this I always like being the life of the party. I like to get peoples attention whether its to make them laugh or give some serious advice I always make myself be heard.

What frustrates you most as a musician?

When you explain about delivery, 4 bar switch up things of that nature to make the audience more in tune with your song. At the end of the day they don't listen sound monotone and lose your attention in the first seconds of the track.

Do you support your local scene as a fan? How?

I support any artist with a positive message/telling there story how life was for them etc.

What qualities should a musician nowadays have in order to get their music heard by a larger audience?

Energetic, Delivery, Annunciation, Charisma,Humility

Share some awesome artists that we’ve never heard of.

Some great friends of mine I have collabs with humble genuine people. My wife Naridah, Ol' Chris, Bruno Love, Gee3, MB6ix