Artist Highlight: Luther

I reached out to Luther through Twitter & email:

Luther, also known as @lordrex_ from Twitter, is a young emcee based out of DMV; VA to be exact. His works include a mixtape Black Ghost, as well as an assortment of features and collaborations within his label Tribe 95. He is currently working on another project which will feature a more cohesive and matured sound. When asked about how much the DMV plays into his music:

"I'm from the DMV or to be more specific Woodbridge, VA. And hell yeah this area made me who I am today. It's my roots. It's what makes Luther, Luther."

**An update will be posted here for the release date of Luther's project: Corrupted Youth.

(Until I Die Prod. C.Justice)  

(You Like That Prod. By Ignorvnce)

Until I Die (Prod By. C.Justice) and You Like That (Prod. By Ignorvnce) are both available for streaming and free download through Soundcloud.

Q & A With Luther

Musically speaking, who or what inspires you?

I get inspired musically from anything: whether it be my random thoughts, my emotions, or even my friends who make really dope music. We're always trying to one up each other, so that competition keeps me going.

How and when did you get into music?

I started making music around 3rd grade. It wasn't rap- I was into a lot of punk rock back in the day so I wrote shit like that. I didn't start writing rap music till 6th grade (I was 11 or 12) and never took it seriously [until] I was 15.

What is your greatest weakness as an artist? On the flip, what is your greatest strength?

My greatest weakness is not believing in myself all the time. I go through little phases where I'm not fully confident with my music and that shit holds me back sometimes. My greatest strength is that I accept myself as who I am, and I can always build off that. You know? It helps me "be me" in my music. I hope that makes sense [laughs].

Where do you see yourself in 5 years time with your music? And what are your concrete music goals?

In 5 years, I just hope I see myself as an established artist and not a broke college student, struggling for rent. No shade thrown [laughs]. My goals are simply to be the best I can be. I know I have talent. I know I can be great one day, but for now I'm not shit, and until I'm big I'm gonna be working my ass off.

What projects are you currently working on?

I'm currently working on my mixtape Corrupted Youth; I've dropped two songs from it so far called "Until I Die & "You Like That". It's pretty much almost done. Just needs that finishing touch.