What’s going on everyone! Today, we are back with a new interview! We speak with upcoming artist Gutter Karl666/J-Red. Gutter Karl666/J-Red has very unique style and his own approach to the music game! In the interview, we discuss growing up, musical influences, new music, future plans and more!
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1. Where are you from and what was it like growing up there?
I was born in upstate NY, a town called Watertown, NY and grew up in a small town called Russellville, MO. It was me, my mother, my older brother and my younger brother. I also have a sister who has a different dad (all white) born in ’06. Being 1 of 2 mixed families (black and white) there, it was a struggle just to figure out who I was.
Tho i never have been in a fight; never have been hit, I was always bullied and called the N word from the age of 10 until we moved to Jefferson City, MO in 2009 and I transferred schools and was surrounded by culture. The one thing I took away from that town was the fact that one of my best friends I met in ’08 introduced to the magical music of ICP (Insane Clown Posse) and the Dark Carnival.
2. What music inspired you growing up?
Growing up, before I was introduced to ICP, I always listened to 50 Cent, Tech N9ne, Nelly and various hard rock, metal, and screamo bands. I was officially inspired to rap in 2017 by the late rapper Lil Peep, R.I.P.
3. Tell us about your latest release..
My latest release, which dropped 12-16-22, is called Terror Twinz, and it features an amazing rapper by the name of Steven-James from TrashBoyEntertainment. This is my 1st feature ever and it mixes boom-bap with a little bit of horrorcore (not deep horrorcore, just tame). More of that style to come as well! Also, check out Steven-James music! Dope rapper out of Texas!
4. What do you want the audience to take away from your music?
If there is one message that people take away from my music, it is this: No matter who you are, where you come from, what disabilities you have, you can do what you put your mind and heart into. Don’t listen to the lyrics and think “man, he needs help”, think “man, he is so strong, and so am i”.
5. What artist/producer have you always wanted to work with?
The artist I have always wanted to make music with has been Tech N9ne (not ICP whaaaaaat???). ICP is my 2nd but I would feel more like myself with an ICP feature. The producers I have wanted to work with are Devereaux and ShaggyTheAirHead, two dope human beings making dope beats for the carnival.
6. What plans do you have for 2023?
In 2023, I plan on releasing a LOT of new music with new features from people who I have started to connect with, and also I plan on doing my 1st show as well. New merch drop coming along side my new project which I am going to be announcing VERY soon, so stay tooned for that!
7. What are some of your favorite hobbies?
Some of my favorite hobbies include: smoking a LOT of cannibus flower and hash oils, making music, playing Call of Duty, and I am actually learning how to beatbox as well.
8. Anything else you want the world to know..
WHOOP WHOOP MUCH CLOWN LOVE THE CARNIVAL PROVIDES WE ARE THE PAGES OF THE CHAPTER JUGGALOS DONT DIE! SEE YOU ALL IN 2023!
