ATM INTERVIEW
Sovereign Savant:So tell me about your background, your hiphop artist and promoter?
ATM:Yeah out of Lawrence KS. I do promoting booking talent scout and artist. Been trying to branch out have alot going down in Midwest though.
Sovereign:That's what's up! So what's your favorite role?
ATM:Well I'm in it to be an artist. But when I didn't want to pay to play or wait to get booked. So I took it in my own hands with promoting.
Sovereign:Thats the business! Most people dont get the advantage of the opportunity. So whats been your biggest accomplishment so far?
ATM:Probably just doing throwing shows for numerous acts, put together a cypher and getting radio play and reviews
Sovereign:So what can you tell about radio play? How did it make you feel?
ATM:It was the best online radio in Quebec Canada but still something. Was cool to know a dj liked our song and put it in rotation. It was like a slap it or trash it. He paid us and put our song in rotation because he liked it.
Sovereign:Thats whats up! So can you tell me about this cypher. Did you put it all together?
ATM:Yeah 5 state wide. I got the beat from a guy in Denver. There Is like 18 of us lol
Sovereign:Oh really!? Where can we find them?
ATM:It's not out yet!
Sovereign:Ohhhh so what are we to expect from it?
ATM:Alot of different styles, male, female!
Sovereign:Hell yeah! So where do you hope to be in 5 years?
ATM:National touring act or booking agent. Moving city to city enjoying live music. Is this the interview or you just getting knowledge?
Sovereign:Lol its the interview but i ask questions to gain knowledge which is why the fans love it. Its not your typical interview.
ATM:Okay just making sure!
Sovereign:You good! Alot of people seem to do that with me cause i just jump in and let it flow. Im not set to a box lol
ATM:Feel you there!
Sovereign:So when did music really start making a personal impact on your life?
ATM:When I was young. I have been a fan of live music my whole life.
Sovereign:Thats whats up. So was their any experiences growing up that hit you as the wow moment?
ATM:When I went to my first tech concert!
Sovereign:What about it made it a vision for you?
ATM:Not wanting to be another statistic. And be someone in life.
Sovereign:So what would you say to an upcoming artist?
ATM:Don't get discouraged and keep foot on the gas.
Sovereign:Woo! That straight to the point! So are their any upcoming events your excited about?
ATM:Next year have some tours booked.
Sovereign:Any specific cities your hoping to hit?
ATM:Wanna get to Cali
Sovereign:Thats whats up!
So is their any advice youd give to upcoming artists?
ATM:To pick and chose your circle wisely. And do it for yourself and not others .
Sovereign:What do you hope to leave the music industry with?
ATM:An impact that shows low privileged families and small town kids. Dreams are attainable.
Sovereign:Is their anything you'd like to add or say before closing out?
ATM:ATM 93 And Alive Records
Sovereign:Where can we keep up with your updates?