Checkout This Inside The Grind Interview With Chicago Artist & Producer "Wes Kardigan"
1. What is your name? Where did you grow up? What made you decide to become an artist?
My name is Wes Kardigan. I grew up on the South Side of Chicago, Illinois. What really made want to become an artist was when I first saw Common's video, "Take It EZ", and the line where he said, " Off 87th----The South Side of Chicago". Right then and there, I was sold lolbs. #TheBeginning
2. How did you come up with your Stage name?
One day, I was just writing and it popped up out of nowhere, WES KARDIGAN. Then I started thinking about how I could make my "brand" standout even more. Currently, other than Kanye, there really isn't another act out with WES as part of their stage name. Since he spells his with a "T", I decided to drop the T for mines and keep it as such to help further create my own lane apart from him. Plus, from an acronym standpoint, it represents me being Witty, Entertaining & Skillful and (WES). Although I do love cardigan sweaters, my last name has nothing to do with clothing. I figured I would replace the "C" with a "K" to help make it sound and look more unique/appealing to the public eye. #TheMeaningOfMyMoniker
3. Where do you usually gather songwriting inspiration?
As far as songwriting inspiration: Common, Jay-Z, Kendrick Lamar, Redman, Pharoahe Monch, Eminem, Lupe Fiasco, Nas, Andre 3000 & J. Cole off top. And with me being a producer as well I vibe out to: J-Dilla, Just Blaze, Ryan Leslie, Rich Harrison, J.U.S.T.I.C.E. League, Pete Rock, Premier & No I.D. Every last one of the aforementioned keeps me going in some way, shape or form. #Salute
4. Any planned studio upgrades? What are you working with now?
The owners of the studios that I work out of continue to always upgrade so that part I never have to worry about. I'm currently promoting my single, "HUSTLE", which I produced. It can be purchased on iTunes, GooglePlay, Tidal & all other major digital music outlets. #SupportRealHipHop
5. Any new upcoming projects that you want to talk about?
Be on the lookout for my single, "HUSTLE", which available now on iTunes, GooglePlay, Tidal etc., etc., to be possibly made into an independent movie in the future. #PushForward
6. What should fans look forward to in 2016?
In 2016, besides working on the visual for 'HUSTLE", fans should look forward to seeing this humble hungry hip-hop artist continue to stay busy and build his brand in the form of numerous blog interviews, various sponsorships (including AND1), online/print magazine write-ups (for the 2nd straight year, I will be in the FRESHMAN CLASS ISSUE of the XXL) & more dope music and performances. Catch me live on the "Never Say Never" Tour headlined by OTF/DefJam recording artist, Hypno Carlito from now through the end of June. #ItsAllAboutProgression
See If The Grind Is Real Via
www.WesKardigan.com
Wednesday, August 17, 2016
INTERVIEW: INSIDE THE GRIND W/ WES KARDIGAN
Checkout This Inside The Grind Interview With Chicago Artist & Producer "Wes Kardigan"
1. What is your name? Where did you grow up? What made you decide to become an artist?
My name is Wes Kardigan. I grew up on the South Side of Chicago, Illinois. What really made want to become an artist was when I first saw Common's video, "Take It EZ", and the line where he said, " Off 87th----The South Side of Chicago". Right then and there, I was sold lolbs. #TheBeginning
2. How did you come up with your Stage name?
One day, I was just writing and it popped up out of nowhere, WES KARDIGAN. Then I started thinking about how I could make my "brand" standout even more. Currently, other than Kanye, there really isn't another act out with WES as part of their stage name. Since he spells his with a "T", I decided to drop the T for mines and keep it as such to help further create my own lane apart from him. Plus, from an acronym standpoint, it represents me being Witty, Entertaining & Skillful and (WES). Although I do love cardigan sweaters, my last name has nothing to do with clothing. I figured I would replace the "C" with a "K" to help make it sound and look more unique/appealing to the public eye. #TheMeaningOfMyMoniker
3. Where do you usually gather songwriting inspiration?
As far as songwriting inspiration: Common, Jay-Z, Kendrick Lamar, Redman, Pharoahe Monch, Eminem, Lupe Fiasco, Nas, Andre 3000 & J. Cole off top. And with me being a producer as well I vibe out to: J-Dilla, Just Blaze, Ryan Leslie, Rich Harrison, J.U.S.T.I.C.E. League, Pete Rock, Premier & No I.D. Every last one of the aforementioned keeps me going in some way, shape or form. #Salute
4. Any planned studio upgrades? What are you working with now?
The owners of the studios that I work out of continue to always upgrade so that part I never have to worry about. I'm currently promoting my single, "HUSTLE", which I produced. It can be purchased on iTunes, GooglePlay, Tidal & all other major digital music outlets. #SupportRealHipHop
5. Any new upcoming projects that you want to talk about?
Be on the lookout for my single, "HUSTLE", which available now on iTunes, GooglePlay, Tidal etc., etc., to be possibly made into an independent movie in the future. #PushForward
6. What should fans look forward to in 2016?
In 2016, besides working on the visual for 'HUSTLE", fans should look forward to seeing this humble hungry hip-hop artist continue to stay busy and build his brand in the form of numerous blog interviews, various sponsorships (including AND1), online/print magazine write-ups (for the 2nd straight year, I will be in the FRESHMAN CLASS ISSUE of the XXL) & more dope music and performances. Catch me live on the "Never Say Never" Tour headlined by OTF/DefJam recording artist, Hypno Carlito from now through the end of June. #ItsAllAboutProgression
See If The Grind Is Real Via
www.WesKardigan.com
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