“In a candid dialog with Kirb, the rising producer and marketer behind rapper Stitches’ viral hit “Brick in Yo Face,” we delve into the internal workings of the music business. Having labored with among the greatest names within the recreation similar to Kevin Gates, DJ Paul, Fats Trel, Lil Boosie, NBA YoungBoy, and Mistah Fab, Kirb gives a novel perspective on the making of a viral hit and the challenges that include it. Not too long ago splitting methods together with his former enterprise accomplice of Provide & Demand Productions and buying your complete catalog, Kirb shares his journey and the unique tales he has to inform. As he’s a key determine within the business, Kirb offers an perception into the inventive course of, the struggles and the rewards of creating it within the music enterprise. Be part of us as we uncover the story behind one of many greatest viral hit in recent times with the person who was there from day one.”
1.) Q: What’s your title and what metropolis do you rep?
My title is Kevin Jovanni Araujo however most individuals know me as Kirb, proprietor of Luxurious Residing Music, & Provide & Demand Worldwide Publishing. I used to be born in Miami Florida however I’m Cuban & Dominican. I lived in Allapattah aka Dominican city as rapper Pitbull known as it until across the time I began faculty, then my household moved to Westchester.
2.) Q: What’s your most memorable second of final yr (2022)?
Considered one of my most memorable moments was being in another country and seeing Comedy Central’s South Park enjoying on television and positive sufficient Stitches Brick In Yo Face begins enjoying. I produced the tune, got here up with the advertising and marketing plan, & obtained it positioned on South Park which I grew up watching. Listening to it so removed from residence confirmed me the affect of the music we created. If I may decide two, the second could be chatting with among the creators after having helped repair their state of affairs. The reactions, love & respect from having helped them care for their households is a wonderful factor.
3.) Q: What’s the that means behind your newest monitor and its title?
My newest monitor launched is a beat (instrumental) titled Successful Spree I distributed. I’ve been on a profitable spree and I consider what you say or suppose will manifest so I made a decision that was an ideal title to maintain up the profitable spree.
4.) Q: Any upcoming tasks? That you would be able to communicate on…
Simply landed a manufacturing placement with NBA Youngboy hoping it makes his subsequent challenge. I plan to launch an album I produced for bay space artist Lil Rue known as Provide & Demand Quantity 2, half 1 was with Stitches and half 3 needs to be Fats Trel & the Slutty Boyz. Other than that I need to put out among the unreleased music I’ve with artists like Fats Trel, Roscoe Sprint, Billy Blue, Vice Versa & Jay Jones of Younger Cash & so many extra. On the Publishing administration facet, getting as many creators as doable paid for what they love doing.
5.) Q: What objectives would you want to perform this yr?
My mission is to alter the lives of as many music creators as doable as a result of too many people know amazingly gifted people who work a job they hate as a result of they must as a way to make ends meet. I’ve already helped a number of creators however need to change how your complete world views music. I need to present creators you don’t must be Justin Bieber to make an incredible residing off music. Considered one of my objectives this yr is to get the publicity I would like to alter the narrative, change as many lives as doable, and present creators how nice it may be when your small business is dealt with appropriately. Other than that my objective is to work with artists that encourage me like Mozzy, Cash Man, Dj Khaled, LaRussell, Russ…and so on
6.) Q: For those who may collaborate with any artist, who would that be?
On the inventive facet the artist I might decide is Mozzy as a result of his music relies on actual feelings and emotions, which is one thing I search for in music if I can’t really feel it’s actual, it’s not my vibe. If I picked a producer I might say between Dj Khaled due to the masterpieces he places collectively or Scott Storch due to his expertise composing. On the Enterprise facet I might say somebody like Tech N9ne as a result of I’ve at all times heard of him being one of many greatest impartial artists and would like to study from him in regards to the music enterprise.
7.) Q: On the finish of the day, all artists have one thing that drives them. What’s your day by day motivation?
So long as I can keep in mind, my fathers at all times advised me since he got here from Cuba and I’m a US citizen that something I would like on this world, and something I need to do on this world is feasible. That I’ve no limits as a result of I used to be born within the USA. That caught with me and I don’t take a look at something as if I can’t, I do know I can do something I would like with dedication if I would like it sufficient and do what’s needed. My finest trait can be my worst, I’m by no means happy. Work is sort of a excessive to me when I get a placement or one thing nice is going on, I really feel nice and adore it. As soon as that second is over I’m again to working prefer it by no means occurred making an attempt to get that feeling once more which retains my drive going. It’s nice as a result of most individuals get so happy they let themselves fall off celebrating too lengthy. The adverse is as soon as that second ends it feels prefer it didn’t occur. The fun is gone quick. Other than that I now have a daughter which fully modified my outlook on life for the higher. Having a household that depends upon me offers me sufficient strain to by no means give up.
8.) Q: When did you notice you have been going to make music professionally?
I keep in mind being actual younger and seeing Ludacris in music movies like Pimpin all around the world and pondering I needed to be similar to him. I at all times beloved music, as soon as I obtained to center faculty I began writing raps as a type of remedy for myself. Finally I collaborated with my three finest pals from center faculty Julio & Chipy (Relaxation in peace each of their souls) & Vers who later went viral for doing rap impressions of Lil Wayne & different artists on video. Having seen my good friend go viral I knew something was doable. I began producing beats and going to any native studio I may, which led to me seeing native stars or listening to that they had simply been there. I might say since about 9-Tenth grade I knew for positive I might be doing this for the remainder of my life so long as I continued on the identical route.
9:) Any final phrases for the readers?
My final phrases could be thanks to all of the help from the readers, followers, household, anyone and all people. For individuals who don’t know who I’m or what I do, I personal a manufacturing firm Provide & Demand Worldwide Publishing, & a publishing administration firm Luxurious Residing Music. I’m finest identified for producing and growing the advertising and marketing plan for Stitches viral hit Brick In Yo Face. I’ve additionally labored with Nba Youngboy, Kevin Gates, Mistah Fab, Lil Boosie & many extra. To everybody studying don’t ever cease working in your goals and objectives no matter what you undergo on your goals. Because the artist Str8 Kash as soon as advised me once I was getting handled unfairly ” Kirb at some point you’ll meet individuals who worth what you deliver to the desk alongside together with your loyalty and you can be wealthy ceaselessly”. Any & each music creator whatever the function deserves to be compensated, not simply crumbs they should be compensated pretty which is what Luxurious Residing Music stands for.
“We wish to thank Kirb for sharing his distinctive perspective on the music business. His insights and experiences are really beneficial for each followers and aspiring music creators. We want him all the perfect in his future endeavors and sit up for following his success within the business. Thanks on your time, Kirb.”
Join w/ Kirb under.
Web site: www.luxurylivingmusic.com
Instagram: LuxuryLivingKirb
Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/kevin-araujo-392520174
