As a part of our new #FreestyleFeature interview series, we at TRUE Magazine will be interviewing up and coming artists to give them a chance to spotlight who they are, where they come from, and what drives them to make the great music that they make. Check out NYC artist, Mar-Q has he discusses where his inspiration for making dope music comes from, and what he dreams of doing with his music career.
1) What’s your number one inspiration for being an artist?
I love to create things that get the reaction and emotional response I was aiming for, whether its laughter, shock or an ugly face created from a potent punch line. I always enjoyed getting intricate with lyrics and now I enjoy the creating visual concepts that completely paint the picture. I also want to keep that dying element of rap alive, that feeling that makes people say “YO HES NICE” while maintaining the credibility of a good song writer.
2) When did you decide that music was going to be a passion of yours that you wanted to pursue?
