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From Rock Prodigy to Hip-Hop Heavyweight: "T.M."s Rise

From Rock Prodigy to Hip-Hop Heavyweight: "T.M."s Rise

Update: 2025-11-13
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• Introduction and Background of "T.M."


 ◦ Mattsuuii introduces "T.M." an artist from Atlanta, Georgia, now living in Las Vegas, Nevada, and mentions his affiliation with Rock Nation and Wild Dogs Entertainment.


 ◦ "T.M." clarifies his name as "T.M." and mentions his label, Loose Cannon Records.


 ◦ Mattsuuii shares his background, mentioning his independent label, Way 2 Guud Entertainment, and his family's musical influence.


 ◦ Mattsuuii recounts his early exposure to rock music, specifically Rush, and his early songwriting efforts, including being registered as a songwriter by BMI at age nine.


• "T.M.'s Musical Journey and Inspirations 


 ◦ "T.M." discusses his upbringing in a radio family, exposed to various music genres, and his early piano playing skills.


 ◦ Mattsuuii shares his family's musical background, including his grandparents' involvement in country bands and their connections with Merle Haggard.


 ◦ "T.M." explains his move to Las Vegas after returning from Iraq, initially for a drive but ending up staying.


 ◦ "T.M." describes his transition from concert promotion to becoming an artist, influenced by his friends and the EDM scene in Las Vegas.


• Writing Process and Musical Style 


 ◦ "T.M." describes his writing process, which involves freestyling and piecing together usable bars.


 ◦ Mattsuuii and "T.M." discuss their influences, including Lil Wayne's freestyling techniques.


 ◦ "T.M." explains his eclectic musical style, starting with hip hop over dubstep and EDM, and later moving into pop hip hop and emo rap.


 ◦ "T.M." mentions his recent collaboration with The Source, which compared him to artists like Juice WRLD and Iann Dior.


• Artistry and Defining Hip Hop 


 ◦ Mattsuuii and "T.M." discuss the difference between rap and hip hop, emphasizing hip hop's cultural and emotional depth.


 ◦ "T.M." defines artistry as subjective and not for everyone, using the example of Picasso's paintings.


 ◦ Mattsuuii shares his experience with songwriting and the complexity of his lyrics, including references to historical and sports figures.


 ◦ "T.M." and Mattsuuii agree on the importance of evoking emotions through music and the role of storytelling in hip hop.


• "T.M."' 's Projects and Aspirations 


 ◦ "T.M." talks about his recent EP release, featuring a previously unreleased single and a collaboration with Lil Wayne.


 ◦ "T.M." mentions his previous EP, "The Weapon," produced by Funka, and his focus on releasing singles.


 ◦ Mattsuhii shares his own musical journey, including his self-produced albums and collaborations with other artists.


 ◦ "T.M." discusses his upcoming projects, including a single with Fuego Base and Black Soprano Family, and his goal of charting on Billboard.


• Collaboration and Future Plans 


 ◦ Mattsuuii offers "T.M." two free beats and suggests potential collaboration opportunities.


 ◦ "T.M." expresses interest in working with Mattsuuii and mentions his label's support.


 ◦ Mattsuuii highlights the importance of creative control and his commitment to his independent label.


 ◦ "T.M." and Mattsuuii discuss the potential for future projects and the benefits of their mutual connections in the music industry.


• Closing Remarks and Shoutouts 


 ◦ "T.M." shares his gratitude for the support from his label, distribution, and engineers.


 ◦ Mattsuuii offers his engineering services and expresses his appreciation for the artists featured on his podcast.


 ◦ "T.M." and Mattsuuii exchange final shoutouts and express their excitement for future collaborations.


 ◦ The podcast episode concludes with Mattsuuii promising to send the link to T.M." and the listeners.


 

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From Rock Prodigy to Hip-Hop Heavyweight: "T.M."s Rise

From Rock Prodigy to Hip-Hop Heavyweight: "T.M."s Rise

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