What’s your stage name and where are you from?
My name is Profound, and I’m from California—Southern California, to be exact—the Inland Empire and Los Angeles.
What’s the story behind your stage name?
The name comes from the depth of which I can show with imagery what I’m talking about, especially with the wordsmithing.
Describe your musical journey in three sentences.
It’s been filled with a lot of ups and downs and much learning in terms of studio equipment and software. Everywhere I go to get down at, I leave a lasting positive impression. The hip-hop game still keeps me enthused.
Share an interesting experience you had while creating your latest track.
The last track I laid down was based on some ill shit I was going through in my life, and it’s kind of an inspirational piece for kids to not falter at the roadblocks but to keep striving. For me, as a parent, it’s about giving my kids a better outcome than I had. The song is called “Real Shit,” and it’s available on SubmitHub.
What message do you want to convey through your music?
As one-half of a group, “Organize Mindz,” I want to get the message across that we don’t slack with the skills, and I’m hella glad to still be making joints I love for the heads that vibe with my type of music. I also want to convey that I’m an astute student of the game, constantly learning and adding on to what I know, delivering it to fans of “Organize Mindz” as fast as possible.
Tell us about a challenge you faced during production and how you overcame it.
A lot of challenges came up—financial issues, bad timing, and learning curves—but I overcame them by persevering and linking up with good people who saw the vision and helped me get to a place where I could really spaz out for the art.
If you could collaborate with any artist, who would it be and why?
I’d like to collaborate with MIKE (I know they’re having fun with the music, even on the mix tip), Earl Sweatshirt (I like the aesthetic he brings to the art), Cypress Hill (they’ve been pumping classics for the longest, and I like the Temple of Boom album a lot), and Deltron (he could definitely get a project going on the right foot, and his mental is dope).
Where do you see your music taking you in the next year?
I see it taking me to many studios and home studios (high-tier) to make tracks. I’ll be choosing the hits and misses, then dropping a compilation or blending them into other work releases.
What’s the next big step for you as an artist?
I plan to start back collecting synths from the ’80s to early 2000s, get a big-face console and some outboard rack gear, and keep everything in-house—not because I’m reclusive but because I like to tailor the instrumentals and mix in a certain way.
Where can we hear/watch your most recent work?
Search “Organize Mindz” on Spotify or Google. The last album is The Mixture.
What is the best way to contact you if fans want to give feedback or if other artists/producers want to collaborate?
You can email me at omchiphop@gmail.com or heisixviii@gmail.com. You can also reach out on Instagram @organize_Mindz or call/text me at 909-344-6115.
