Here is the first interview from San Fransisco artist, Flexshomaru. It was a lot of fun interviewing Flex. He’s one of those artists you can relate to without trying.
The FleX-Files by Flexshomaru
Let’s start off with the most important question… Are you always up for Real Kenshin Hours?
Bro I’m one of the creators of Real Kenshin Hours. I live for those hours.
Music to me is a form of self expression. I use music to vent my feelings. In my music, you’ll either my love for games, or my hatred for locals. Either way I’m real passionate about my expression. I honestly didn’t wanna rap anymore after I dropped What’s Next but then I noticed there’s a few people who wanted more. So why not deliver it?
What was the process in making Flexology?
Honestly Flexology was crazy because this is the project where I discovered my sound. I wanted to use Flexology as a platform to show people I can make very different types of music. It started with my video game vibes and ended with my Karambit into your neck vibes haha! The only process I’d say was transitioning into my new style and still being able to deliver my old one.
Who inspires you to flex everyday?
Haha! Man I don’t even like flexing! You know how bad I wanted to change my name? Like I do the opposite of Flex, I don’t even leave my damn house unless I’m working or recording music! But, I guess who influenced the whole “Flex” thing in my name was Hodgy Beats of ODD FUTURE. He said on a track with Domo something like “Flex so much I should be a Flexesaurus” I was sold instantly. I needed to be a Flexesaurus (Mind I was 16) haha!
What would you like to change your name to?
Honestly I wouldn’t change my name. The only time I don’t like hearing my name is when some local (who knows my full name address and everything about me) comes up and is like “YO WasSUp FlEX BrOo Flex MeSSiAh DuDe Yeah Flexshomaru Yeah bro” like shut the fuck up you know my actual name. People like that influence me to make the angry music I make because I can’t stand people who think so highly of themselves when they aren’t shit.
Can someone with no money or fans inspire someone who does?
Yeah because if you look at the mainstream you can tell that they are slowly picking and choosing some trendy topics from the underground. One topic that many of the people reading this can relate to is anime.
Describe your experience with Logged_In.
Man Logged_In is just a dream being fulfilled. My brother Cody, owner of Logged_In, had this vision. And each person in Logged_In plays a role. Every person serves a purpose. From Tailors to bloggers, it’s a real team based operation. The whole experience has been a learning one. I would have never imagined I’d be doing what we’re doing. Growing up, I was at every underground show in the Bay basically. So now being part of the group that is throwing things, it’s been great being able to give back to the community that made me who I am now. Logged_In really gave me the confidence to approach things how I wanted too, so without it I probably wouldn’t be who I am now. I’m real thankful.
Cody, the owner is an amazing artist too.
What do you do in your off time?
I spend my days playing games or skateboarding. But I haven’t been skating much recently, I’ve been a little busy with my personal life.
Who is your favorite person to work with?
For artist, I can’t say because I haven’t work with someone twice other than my brother Iminoaru. But Performing with Killstation is just such a great experience. Me and that guy go way back. So being friends outside this music shit, I can really vibe with him and we can feed off each other’s energy naturally. So kill hands down for performing. My favorite producer to work with is Purple Cloud. Don’t get my wrong all the other producers I fuck with are amazing, but Cloud really asks me about how I want the beat and asks me for samples to flip and customs/exclusives.
When will you design merchandise?
I’m in the process. I might release 2 shirts. Thing is, I don’t expect anyone to buy anything. Either I’m undermining myself or I’m being realistic haha. So if I release something, it’s gonna be rare. Very limited copies. So whoever buys them are real legends. So I can tell who’s fucking with me on that level you know?
You’re going to sell out of shirts. Don’t doubt yourself.
That’d be cool man. Id appreciate any purchase.
What’s one thing you hate about making music?
The anxiety of having music you wanna drop but not knowing when or if people are gonna like it. I hate that.
What’s one thing you’d like to say to your fans?
Expect new music soon, a lot of new music with some friends. Thank you for listening it means the world to me I appreciate it all!
Shoutout to my family at Logged In. Cody, Pedro, Enrique, Hype, and Vega. Shoutout to my Kagome Sarah. Without y'all I wouldn’t be the Flexologist I am. Shoutout my brothers Iminoaru and KILLSTATION. Shoutout Endy and the rest of Hidden Jewels. And shoutout to you for having me. Thank You.
And for those who I didn’t name but know I love you and thank you all. Gang shit.
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