Today we’d like to introduce you to YayoDrippin.
YayoDrippin, please kick things off for us by telling us about yourself and your journey so far.
I’ve always loved music growing up. A lot of my homies were artist and producers, and I always enjoyed seeing the process of creating music. I’d say maybe by age 14 I wanted to give it a try but honestly never thought I could do it. I dropped out of high school when I was 16 and didn’t have much direction. I was lost, really. I had no idea what I wanted in life. I became kind of reckless, drinking a lot, kind of just hanging around not doing much, which eventually landed me In a little bit of trouble. Sitting in jail made me do a lot of thinking, and I just wanted more for myself. I started producing when I got out, and I’ve been in love with it ever since. I’d sit in my room literally all day just making beats trying to perfect my craft. About a year into producing, I got my first placement with Snootie Wild. He was a big artist at the time. Since then, I managed to work with artists such as Jacquees, Gunna, Hoodrich Pablo, Lil Baby, 21 Savage, and many other major and independent artist around the city.
Can you give our readers some background on your art?
I’m a producer so I make beats, but I also song write for people, I executive produce for various independent labels and artist and am in the process of learning how to mix and master records. Recently I’ve been recording my own songs as well and actually am working on a project right now. For me, everything starts with a feeling, a vibe, a mood. I envision music as what feelings would sound like. Whether your out partying with your friends, dealing with a breakup or something, or any other mood or vibe, I try to create music that paints that picture. It’s a form of expression or an outlet. I’ve always had a problem processing my emotions and talking to people about them but putting them into music always came natural, and if somebody can connect or relate to it that just makes it that much better. I feel like music has healing powers in a way I just want to put good music into the world.
What would you recommend to an artist new to the city, or to art, in terms of meeting and connecting with other artists and creatives?
Networking is everything. Working from home is comfortable, but it’s good to get out and meet people. Just have to put yourself out there. I find a lot of creatives usually aren’t people people. I know I’m not but it helps to break out of your shell a little bit.
What’s the best way for someone to check out your work and provide support?
Following me on Instagram, @Yayo1080p is the best way to keep up with me and what I’m working on. I post snippets of songs I’ve produced and mentioned where the songs can be listened to. When I start releasing my own records I’ve done, they will be mainly on iTunes, SoundCloud, and YouTube.
Contact Info:
- Email: Yayo1080p@gmail.com
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yayo1080p/
Image Credit:
@Trey_vi
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