What’s going on everyone! Today, we speak with upcoming Long Beach, California artist Rich9. Rich9 recently released his new project At Night I Think. The project has some real smooth tracks and shows Rich9’s versatility as an artist! We discuss growing up in Long Beach, the new project, artists/producers he would like to work with and much more!
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1. Where are you from and what was it like growing up there?
I’m from Long Beach. It was cool shit you see a lot of people that made it out that give u motivation to do the same and not just bang.
2. What music inspired you growing up?
My fav artist as a kid was Juvenile and DMX. But I think what inspired me was just being around the music growing up I always had a thing for music.
3. Tell us about you’re new project ‘At Night I Think’.
AT NIGHT I THINK was a name I gave the project just cuz I wanted it to be like I’m talking bout shit I think about to myself or alone at night . Shit in my head . So it brings some vibes and some more uptempo style to it. But just real life shit I go through or been through involving the ladies.
4. How would you describe your sound to those who have never before?
It’s a raspy sound but just catchy like you either gone like my voice or hate it lol. But I think I’m versatile so the style will never be the same I just experiment with shit.
5. What artists/producers do you want to work with?
As of right now I wanna work with A boogie or Kevin Gates . Producer I fuck with murda beats or hitMaka!! Beats go craze!!
6. What are your plans for the rest of 2022?
I want to continue to work on my sound and voice and just become a better artist and more into production side.
7. What is the main reason you make music?
I make music for my appealing . So I can talk about shit I want and listen to shit I wanna hear about . It’s for people to like , but I feel I can tell my story of every day life shit I go through and been though.
8. Anything else you want the world to know…
I want the world to know look out for all the upcoming Long Beach artist . It’s a lot of talent coming out the city . So don’t be late jumping on that wave.