Interview with One of Columbus GA’s Favorite Artist “Self-O.N.E.”

1. What’s your name?

• Self-O.N.E.

2. Where are you from?

• Columbus, GA

3. How old are you?

• 38

4 .When did you start making music

• 1994/1995. Used to record on a karaoke machine with my brother Granz

5. How serious are you about your career?

• Everything is quid pro quo. I’ve been serious. I just don’t associate with those who can “put you on” by giving them money. Come build with me. You’ll see how serious I am.

6. Have you ever thought about quitting music?

• I did. I started back again in 2018. Released my debut album, “218” on 12.24.19.

7. Who inspires you the most?

• Jay-Z is one of those ones, man. That’s easy. Black Thought, too. Can’t front on Ghost & Rae. I can name so many, next question…

8. What got you into making music?

• Just being around it & how musically sound my family was/is. There was never a moment when music wasn’t being played.

9. Who is your favorite producer?

• I can’t name 1. RZA, DJ Premier, Pete Rock, Alchemist, Reasonable, Zou High, Charlie Ross, Jay Illestrate

10. What is one of your best songs/beats?

• Telly, Altitude, Love Remains, Pt. II: Heal. Yo, just press play.

11. Are you signed to a record or label?

• Nah, but VAR540 Ent. is the Hometeam

12. Have you ever performed?

• Absolutely. It’s what I love most about making music. Showcasing your art for those that love what you created.

13. Who would you most likely collaborate with?

• I’m not sure, but Pusha T would be a checkmark for me.

14. If you could open for any artist who would it be?

• Doesn’t matter, honestly. I wouldn’t open for anyone I don’t respect (musically).

15. What’s next for you?

• Continuing to build the VAR540 brand, releasing music/videos & performing. Gotta stay consistent.

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