What’s your stage name and where are you from?

Tap919 Raleigh, NC

What’s the story behind your stage name?

It’s my initials. Being a producer/rapper people think that it’s because of my production but it’s just my name

Describe your musical journey in three sentences.

I started at 15 with my cousins. Had various record deals, now I own my own company (NCSOUND PUBLISHING) and I release my music along with my buddy Niro

Share an interesting experience you had while creating your latest track.

Recording 60 songs to pick 7 for Niros album Isolated

What message do you want to convey through your music?

I’m a regular guy I come from lower economic communities, I had to struggle to learn my craft, and through my journey I’ve become a father and an entrepreneur so I use myself as an example for others

Tell us about a challenge you faced during production and how you overcame it.

The main challenges I face are financial, I have to make a lot of sacrifices to save money and allocate time and resources to be able to put my music out

If you could collaborate with any artist, who would it be and why?

Id like to collaborate with Nas, he’s my favorite MC

Where do you see your music taking you in the next year?

I definitely want to travel more to expand my network take my first trip to the West Coast hopefully

What’s the next big step for you as an artist?

I’m working on a album my first in about a decade also producing for various artists.

Where can we hear/watch your most recent work?

Spotify tap919