Age: 17 & 18 School: Edward R. Murrow High School Location: NYC

Swag Team reached out to me last week over a cordial email. Within a couple days, we were able to set up an interview in Columbus Circle, and although it rained buckets, we had a wonderful time! A few words about who they are from member, Everton:

“Swag Team is young group of artists focused on creating music and a style that embodies what it is to be a young person in America. We love making music that everyone can enjoy and show our creative skills while doing it. We as a group put together sounds that show our struggle, happiness and more. We just want to spread the love and appreciation with our music to our fans and the rest of the world. With the help of Linda we are able to book studio sessions, stay organized, and have great visual locations, as you can see in our Latest video “Last Identity”.”

Come to Swag Team show on April 23rd, Direct Message them on Instagram @therealswagteam and be sure to follow!

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Age: 19 School: Port Richmond High School Location: NYC

Squidnice contacted me a couple weeks ago asking to meet and conduct an interview. I happily accepted and we set a date. When I first met Squidnice, in person, it was clear that he was an original, open, and optimistic artist. An artist who knew what he wanted in this world and wasn’t afraid of obstacles. Despite the freezing weather, loud trucks, and random bikers, we found a satisfactory seating arrangement in a tiny park and began the interview.

In his own words:

“I was born in Staten Island but not the pretty side lol but I lived in bay ridge brooklyn from 2nd to 8th grade. But I got into trouble so my mom made me move to my fathers house in Maryland and he was crazy and kicked me out after a year with a gun in my face then I moved back with my mom in Brooklyn , my mom got a tumor in her hand so we moved in my uncles house back in Staten Island and I started making songs on soundcloud my junior year.”

Listen the the full version of “Trap By My Lonely” on Soundcloud:

Squidnice’s latest track “MAC”:

BE SURE TO WATCH THE VIDEO AND TELL US WHAT YOU THINK!

P.S. Fun fact : Squidnice had a baby photo that went viral, here it is:

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Age: 18 School: Professional Performing Arts School Location: Brooklyn

Beijing Bandit is a rapper, producer, and writer. He is an incredibly charismatic character who decided to become a rapper after he went to China. Watch his video to learn more!

Real Name: Jay Gelzer

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