NB Loc
NB Loc is a talented beatmaker known for his versatility in crafting instrumentals. Specializing in boom bap, trap, and chipmunk soul, he stands out for capturing the essence of various styles and transforming them into unique beats. His most popular type beats are inspired by renowned artists such as Kendrick Lamar, Kanye West, and Juice WRLD, showcasing his ability to balance classic and modern elements of music. With a signature sound that blends creativity and technical skill.
Tell me about your history? How did you get where you are now?
Man I been into this for as long as I can remember, since day one I just been drawn to makin beats, messin with sounds, buildin somethin from nothin. At the same time I always had that dream of spittin on my own beats, like bringin both sides of my creativity together. I aint where I wanna be yet, I know that, but I aint trippin. This game take time, effort, and a whole lotta grind. Every beat I drop, every track I work on, its just another step closer to the top. I know if I keep pushin and stay consistent, Ima get there, no doubt.
Have you performed live in front of an audience? Any special memories?
Yeah I done hit the stage a few times, its wild cuz I be mad nervous every time but I aint bouta let nobody see that, I just throw on that yeah I got this vibe and act like I been doin it forever. This one time tho, right before the beat dropped, my heart was goin crazy, but soon as I grabbed the mic and felt the crowd vibin, it was a wrap, like all that nervous energy just flipped. I rode the beat, killed it, and the way the crowd was rockin wit me? Different. Thats when I knew, even if you fake the confidence at first, the real energy always gon follow.
Your musical influences
Yo, I gotta say, some of the biggest names that keep me inspired is Kanye, Metro Boomin, Timbaland, the way Kendrick be puttin his albums together, and Juice WRLDs whole vibe. But Kanye? Man, he diff'rent. He the one really got me thinkin I could do this for real. The way he push boundaries, mix sounds, and make every project feel bigger than musicthats the kinda level Im tryna get to. Metro and Timbaland? They geniuses too, the way they flip beats and make every track hit hard. Kendrick? He got that story tellin, that cinematic feel in his production. And Juice? He made emotions hit crazy in every song. But Kanye? That dude showed me it aint just bout beats or bars, its bout creatin somethin timeless, somethin that make people really feel.
What equipment do you use?
I aint never had much money like that, so I been workin wit just my computer, keepin it simple. I aint got a big setup or nothin, and my plugins kinda limited cause all the fire ones cost mad bread. Yeah, I know some people be usin pirated stuff, but I aint tryna risk my laptop catchin no virus, you feel me? So I just make do wit what I got, flippin sounds and squeezin every bit outta the tools I can afford. It aint easy, but it just make me more creative, like turnin nothin into somethin real.
Anything else?
Thas it :)
