PRODUCER: Mydus
UPCOMING RELEASE: Gemini
RELEASE DATE: TBA
Q: What are your upcoming plans musically for 2015?
Celso – We’re starting off 2015 strong with various visuals for Gemini coming soon as well as the project release currently set for March. As far as the rest of the year I plan to stay extremely busy along with everyone around me. There will be a minimum of at least one more project release later in the year. I want to make sure Gemini gets the time and attention it deserves in its entirety. You will definitely hear more from me in 2015.
Mydus – Trying to get Gemini to as many ears as possible. I’m also focusing on putting out two beat tapes this year, Blunted Jazz and Grits and Chevys.
Q: What is the story behind “Hold You Down?”
Celso – I’m basically reminding myself to keep it 100 with me and who I am at all times. I know what I want and expect out of this music game and really do not plan on settling for less or accepting ever having to dumb it down for approval or sales. Being from Miami and seeing that life style growing up it’s real easy to take a walk down the wrong path to achieve it but J. Cole has recently said it best in “Janurary 28th”. As a new comer it’s real easy to lose yourself and even give up what you believe in or stand for at the sight of a pretty penny. It’s a humbling reminder to never lose you and “Hold You Down”.
Q: How did you and Mydus team up to make the record? And do you have any other records coming soon?
Celso – After working on an album previously with Mydus, I decided that the direction Gemini was taking would be a perfect fit for him to just produce the project as a whole. I kind of wanted a few mellow tracks with that funk presence but when we got to vibing we ended up maintaining the sound through out.
Mydus – Before Gemini, I had the pleasure of working with Celso on his project Dade Dreaming and kept in touch from there. We would bounce tracks and ideas back and forth and around November, Celso reached out to me with his idea for Gemini and a couple studio sessions later, we’re here with Hold You Down. I don’t expect this to be the last time we work together on a project.
Q: We know that you have an upcoming project coming titled ‘Gemini’, what should we expect from you on that project?
Celso – Gemini is honestly the most self-reflective project I have ever had the pleasure of putting together. The mellow production Mydus cooked up was just so easy to vibe with that it really just came effortlessly. On this project you can expect to get a genuine feel for me not only as an artist but as an individual. You will hear how easy it is to relate to this work. It really is just one relatable track after another. I get into keeping sight of yourself, Relationships, everyday obstacles, knowing your potential, leaving your mark on the world and ultimately reaching whatever your idea of success looks like. Finishing touches are being put on the project and I look forward to sharing it with you real soon.
Q: What other artists or producers are you looking to collaborate with this year?
Celso – I’m interested in working with quite a few artists. It’s always good to network and keep an open mind as far as different sounds go. To name a few: Quest & Fresh Daily. I’d like to continue working with The Track Burnaz for my more upbeat tracks but production collaborations are a little harder to put together just because not every producer knows what you’re looking for. That’s a tougher bond to build. Having met Mydus was almost too perfect, He gets it done before I’ve even told him what I’m looking for. That’s rare. Good production is quite possibly the most important step to getting your material listened to and I feel like I’ve found that. If it catches my attention then lets get to work!
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You can keep up with Celso and Mydus on Twitter at @CelsoMusic2014 and @Mydus!
