It seems that most people have a creativity that is instilled in them, which is brought out by different outlets. We all just want to find something that we connect with and creates a positive impact. For Lucas Conde, that is being able to evoke a connection through others by his passion for producing music. Conde is a 20-year-old Native New Yorkian who grew up in Orlando. He plans on getting a Bachelor's in film technology where he is able to use that degree with his passion for music.
When he's not making music, in his free time he loves to longboard or enjoys cooking delicious vegetarian dishes. I sat back with him to ask a few questions about his music:
Q: What type of music do you produce?
I like to make all kinds of styles, and it's whatever seems to flow from the process is what sound I will get. I'll use a violin and some bells, mix it with a guitar bass and make a smoother track. Sometimes I will have to use a large 808 bass and combine it with drum kits to my liking. I like to cover a wide range of genres, but I always just make music based on what is going on around me and in my head.
Q: What got you into music?
My first inspiration was Kanye West's production style. I admired the sounds that he created, and his diversity that he continued to hold throughout his projects. I believed that is what you can achieve if you're working passionately with something.
Q: Who do you look up to in the hip-hop/r&b/house industry?
I'm looking up to the artists who are not that much older than me. Mick Jenkins, Anderson Paak, Chance the Rapper, or this new up-and-coming group called Brockhampton. Those are just a few of the many artists I look up to this generation. They stand out to me for there individuality, and also the projects they create to show the passion for taking a risk in their own sound. I look up to those who push with the will to create new music, and not anything else.
Q: Do you think the way music genres and the way people create is becoming more open/fluid a good thing?
I think the music is becoming more commercialize and tailored for a certain "market" instead of an audience. I feel this put up a lot of boundaries for an artist, making it difficult to actually create more fluently. everyone should definitely take more risk than do what traditionally appeals to people.
Q: What are your goals in 2018 for your music?
Most importantly I want to be more involved in the music industry. I would like to find connections that open opportunities for me to perform my music for others and start inspiring. And to continue to practice my arts, sharping the style I am creating now and see how I can grow as an artist.
Q: What can you say to someone that wants to get into produce/creative arts?
If you are interested in learning arts one of the best things is to meet other artists, and of any kind of platform as well. Becoming open to others ideas and seeing new perspectives on the creating process will get you closer to finding your methods that work. Another is to always make sure that you follow your gut, but continue to have that open mind. Last big thing is to always enjoy the process and have fun with it, I believe it's what yields the best results, and why we are all here in the first place.
Have a listen to some of his music on SoundCloud :
