Kidd Ri

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Kidd Rifft

What is your name and what city do you rep?

My name is Rubin, but I go by Kidd Rifft when recording. I represent Birmingham, Alabama.

What's unique about your music?

What makes my music and I different has to be the articulate lyrics and vision behind what I do. The industry is very saturated with artists that want to mimic a style that already thrives and exists, while I look to develop and build up my own unique voice.

What shaped your music?
What shaped my music would have to be the handful of artists that really inspire me like Childish Gambino, Outkast, and The Weeknd. Also, my dad has a pretty good influence on my music because he has some decent experience and connections through music. He always encourages me to practice and make things that are unique to me.
When did you realize you were going to make music professionally?

Since I was little, I always imagined myself making music professionally, but around the summer of 2017, I actually started taking the steps towards it.

What type of music do you listen to?

I listen to a wide range of music that varies kind of based on my mood. I could probably name a favorite artist for Rap, R&B, Pop, Alternative, & Soul

Who, to you, is the most undervalued music artist?

I believe that Rexx Life Raj is a pretty undervalued artist. He has great range in his music and constantly delivers sounds that can be felt and make you think.

How do you prepare for your performances?

I have not had my first performance yet. There are a few sounds that I would like to develop and release before that happens, but it is definitely coming.

What ignites your (song) writing flow?

When it comes to my song writing flow, it's pretty much self start. I either hear a beat that inspires something from me or an emotion that I've felt just ignites certain lyrics and a melody.

Success to you is...

I would define success as expanding my sound to a global audience and being able to solidify Birmingham as an industry hotspot comparable to renown cities like Atlanta or Nashville.