Meet 2forwOyNE, a multi talented artist based out of Louisville Kentucky. He is a part of the Private Garden collective lead by Jack Harlow and is also one of five members of the group, The Homies. His debut solo project, Growin’ Pains, was released in early 2020.
2forwOyNE started making a name for himself in 2017 after producing Jack Harlow’s breakthrough hit “Dark Knight”. Furthermore, he was also the executive producer of Harlow’s Gazebo. Get to know more about this talented individual in our full interview below –
How was life growing up? I’d say it was moderately sheltered. My life was pretty normal on the African American standard. I was only allowed to play on my block for a certain amount of time. I had two big homies who I would always kick it with outside. My twin was more of a gamer at the time. If I wasn’t on the block I was at basketball events. All I did was hoop until I picked up an instrument.
How did the rap name come to be? My twin came up with it. How exactly I’m not sure where he got the inspo from but I took it and ran with it.
When and how did you start making music? Before I made music I was playing actual instruments. I started off at river city drum Corp (shout out mr nardi and big al). From there I pivoted to the actual drum set at my home church and played that ever since. In 7th grade I had the option to either a) go to PE again or b) join band My mom chose for me so that’s when I picked up the alto saxophone. I still play it from time to time but the Sax I got is so trash; some notes don’t come out, detuned and all. Junior year in highschool is when I picked up piano classes. With all the knowledge picked up I just consolidated it to fruity loops and never looked back.
How would you describe your music for someone who hasn’t heard you before? Indie soul. Boom. Lol
What artists inspired you the most and who do you currently listen to? Andre 3000 and Frank ocean. Most recently a couple indie artist name mk.gee, daywave and choker. Very dope artist. Their textures give me a lot of inspo.
At what point did you start taking music more seriously?
When “the homies” (music group I’m in) started getting support I took it very serious. So maybe 5 years ago.
What kind of support do you get from your home town/state? All kinds. The quality of music being made in Louisville gets better by the day and we all know each other so we post each other and the supporters appreciate how we push for our hometown artist.
If you wasn’t rapping, what would you be doing right now?
Cutting hair.
What really makes you stand out and different from other artists? My energy and the style of music I make. It’s very refreshing compared to eats in style right now
What’s your biggest goal in the music industry? Bring it back to Louisville. Make it hub. Expand into different biz opportunities and take care of my people.
If you could collaborate with one single artist who would it be and why? Andre 3000. Were both gemini beings. If you anything about zodiac signs that should be enough to explain😂. If you see 3 stacks you see my goal as a human being.
Favorite Artists of all time and why? Don’t have one but a couple are Marvin Gaye, 3k, Kanye, Wayne, and Frank ocean.
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