{"id":284528,"date":"2025-06-09T22:54:35","date_gmt":"2025-06-09T22:54:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/som2nypost.com\/uncategorized\/nxll-on-mastery-mindset-making-his-mark\/"},"modified":"2025-06-09T22:54:35","modified_gmt":"2025-06-09T22:54:35","slug":"nxll-on-mastery-mindset-making-his-mark","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/som2nypost.com\/?p=284528","title":{"rendered":"Nxll on Mastery, Mindset &#038; Making His Mark"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<br \/><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images.squarespace-cdn.com\/content\/v1\/63d746c10e41a71f9fdee43c\/1749252558946-GIJCGFJRQUSYTR7QACYU\/nxll+-+2.jpg?format=1500w\" \/><\/p>\n<div>\n<h3 style=\"text-align:center;white-space:pre-wrap;\"><em>From PG County to LA, Nxll opens up on evolution, creativity, and what\u2019s next.<\/em><\/h3>\n<p class=\"\" style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\">The las time we caught up with <strong>Nxll<\/strong>, we called him purpose-driven. Focused. Building a lifestyle through sound. And nothing\u2019s changed\u2014except the scope. Since our last feature, the Los Angeles-based artist and producer has stayed locked in, continuing to evolve both his sound and sense of self. With classical training, PG County roots, and over a decade of growth behind him, Nxll is now stepping into a new chapter\u2014one that expands his sonic universe while staying true to self.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\">In this exclusive <a href=\"https:\/\/hypeofflife.com\/about\"><strong><em>Hype Off Life<\/em><\/strong><\/a> interview, Nxll gets into his influences, his mental health journey, and the intentionality behind every track he lays. From sneaking Hip Hop around his religious upbringing to shaping his own lane through sample-based production and experiences, Nxll offers a rare, introspective look into his world. He also hints what\u2019s next\u2014live shows, new music, a documentary, and a vision that\u2019s only getting clearer. Tap in and get to know the mind behind the music.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\"><strong>You have classical training, as well as a strong Hip Hop background. How did your early musical experiences shape your signature sound?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"\" style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\">My early musical experience built a strong foundation for my understanding of music production. So, the classical training helped me understand chord progressions and music theory necessary to craft songs. Hip Hop was something I had to view from a far as my family is very religious. So, if I wanted to listen, I had to find a way to sneak and do it. When I had access to a computer or cell phone I was able to explore all I wanted at that point. <\/p>\n<p class=\"\" style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\">It wasn\u2019t until I was 16 where I started producing and later started rapping at 18. The classical training helped me pick up production pretty quickly. As far as rapping I feel like that\u2019s something that didn\u2019t come natural so I leaned on my Hip Hop influences to figure out how to flow on a track. I found it easy to emulate <strong>Consequence<\/strong>\u2019s flow early on so that\u2019s what I did to figure out how to rap then I branched off from there.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\"><strong>How have your experiences growing up in Prince George&#8217;s County and now living in Los Angeles shaped your identity and artistry?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"\" style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\">Growing up in PG County you very much have a different mindset than most people. I\u2019ve always grown up believing as a Black person I can quite literally do anything because I can look around me and see a successful black person at every single level and in any job sector I can think of. <\/p>\n<p class=\"\" style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\">I\u2019ve always been driven to be great because that is what is championed and expected. Also culturally PG County and DC have molded me. I can without a doubt say Gogo music is one of if not my biggest musical influence. We didn\u2019t have too many famous rappers outside of <strong>Wale<\/strong> when I was growing up. <\/p>\n<p class=\"\" style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\">Gogo music was the biggest thing and everyone wanted to form their own Gogo band. With the music comes the fashion of course. Sneaker culture is huge and the streetwear\/vintage scene is top tier and of course I love the food. Gotta get my 3 piece wing and fries with mumbo Sauce on everything everytime I come home. Lol.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\">Living in LA now, I bring that same champion mindset plus my style and the way I carry myself speaks for itself. I\u2019m out here for a purpose afterall. I want to influence hearts and minds and show the people back home that if you stay focused you can achieve whatever you set your mind to.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\"><strong>Your sample-based production has a very distinct style, which is dope. Who or what influences your approach to creating beats and developing your sound?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"\" style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\">I would say Kanye has always been a massive influence for me and my production style. Growing up, I heavily listened to his music so of course when I started making my own music I wanted to draw from that influence and sample as well, but I want to do it in my own way. <\/p>\n<p class=\"\" style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\">I feel like when I spent the last 3 years living and creating in Chicago I really got an understanding on where it all comes from. Immersing myself in their DJ scene and delving further into House music is what has evolved my sound most recently. I love creating something that immediately captures the listener\u2019s ear. When producing music my goal is to create something unique that you\u2019ve never heard before, and for some reason you instantly love it.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\"><strong>You&#8217;ve described your music as &#8220;the soundtrack to your lifestyle.&#8221; Can you describe that lifestyle and how it reflects in your work?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"\" style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\">My lifestyle is however I\u2019m feeling at the time. What\u2019s making me happy, sad, angry, etc. Also, I have a wide range of interests that I\u2019m always exploring. I love to go down the rabbit hole and add new references into my music or immerse myself in a sub culture community and gain inspiration from that. My interests include Anime, Thrift, Vintage, Sneakers, Raves, House Music, Streetwear, Holistic Care, Sports\/Activewear. I\u2019m sure I\u2019m missing a bunch and even more sure I\u2019ll add 5 more by the end of the week. Lol, But I like to immerse myself in these cultures and see how that indirectly influences my art.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>From PG County to LA, Nxll opens up on evolution, creativity, and what\u2019s next. The las time we caught up with Nxll, we called him purpose-driven. Focused. Building a lifestyle through sound. And nothing\u2019s changed\u2014except the scope. 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