My homie Steve Nuzum of Pretty Smog Studio invited me to be a part of a spooky season compilation. The invite came in the form of a group message on Facebook and immediately I recognized the names of some people I'm fans of and have a deep respect for what they do. I respect Steve as a musician and a curator so I figured this compilation would be a great ice breaker for the artist I wasn't so familiar with. I had silently decided I wanted to accept the invite, but wanted to h

Twenty years ago, at 23 years old, I released an instrumental album called Beats For Lovers. This was mid-2000s South Carolina. Crunk ruled the airwaves. Club records dominated. The South was in a very specific sonic pocket, and soulful instrumental hip-hop wasn’t exactly the wave. But I wasn’t chasing what was hot — I was chasing what felt good.

I really appreciate the memories that are attached to the music I make. Each track is like a timestamp—capturing what was happening in my life and what I was feeling while I created it. This project, in particular, brings to mind two friends: Grayson and Rhett. Funny enough, during the span of about a week, I happened to have conversations with both of them. And honestly, it’s never hard to get into a conversation about music with me.