410 Reality; I consider to be one of the most focused, new underground rap groups coming to the scene. The members , DTAY, Mook the Kid and Scrapp are from Baltimore, Maryland and come representing their city of which they are proud. “Life of three young n***** on the rise distracted by the hated streets and still alive, this world will take you and do whatever to you, but only if you let it get connected to you…” -DTAY of 410Reality.
The group has been making music since 2011 releasing mixtapes, videos and singles to perform and entertain their fans. With a combined talent effort, 410 Reality are headed straight for their greatest year ever as they continue to fascinate fans and enjoy what they do. Having had an extremely productive year, recording and releasing new songs with plenty of video options available due to their complex storylines and the creative mannerisms of their music. On review of their bio I was astonished at the amount of accomplishments that the group have done in such a short time about 4 years. With a lot more music coming, 410 Reality is ready to come out blasting hits back to back on the music scene with exciting new tracks that will be released in 2015.
Like all artists, thinkers and musical performers, the group has many useful quotes to motivate each other, their followers, fans and listeners into ‘Staying on the grind’ And enjoy what they do such as; ” without inspiration the best powers of the mind remain dormant…” -410 Reality. “Design is not just what it looks like and feels like, design is how it works…” and …” In life, if you believe that you can accomplish anything, make sure you keep your mind focused on that, cause if you lose focus you lose your accomplishment that you have planned…” -410 Reality. Also known for Quotes with In-depth meaning that force the thought process and make you think such as; “Those who have compared our life to a dream where right we were sleeping wake and waking sleep”… -410Reality. Furthermore, they have developed their brand into something amazing by producing locally t-shirts, snap-backs and beenies with the groups logo “410Reality” colorfully displayed on them. These deep thoughts are the opinions and though ts of the collective and I believe is what keeps the groups spectacular function and unique character in tact.The featured Track “Movie” has been spinning in allbmorehiphop.com . Moreover, they even have their own hastag #Team410Empire! known as “the DMV’s favorite rap group” , also known for “bringing in large crowds of fans” or “filling the room”, furthermore, and more intriguing, known for “staying humble” . Even though the lyrics are somewhat graphic it is expected to ‘be for realz’ and track ‘Movie’ does just that tells the story of what life is like for an entertainer, and how people, mainly ‘groupies’ behave. The things that they would do to get close to their idols nevertheless, the objective of the artist is to remain focused… “If you have a dream follow your dream cuz a wiseman once said ‘your dreams will take you far’…” -410Reality.
The introduction is played with an undertone of an organ overlayed with a dominantly profound piano on top. It gives the track a ‘dreamlike’ atmosphere that the accustics help to amplify. The Synth-keyboards and add a sway to the rhythm and gives off a ‘hardcore’ expression. That stays with you long after the song is finished playing. An effect that artist strive for their fans to appreciate. Furthermore,with the percussions and hand claps to keep the beat. With “hella” videos in the making and even more music on the way, 410 Reality has fame At the top of their list as their objective to provide the whole world with their outstanding music!
By Linda Dawkins
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Exclusive Interview:
Exposed Vocals: How did you hear about Exposed Vocals?
410: We heard about exposed vocals on twitter.
Exposed Vocals: So tell us your story. Where did you grow up? What made you decide to become an artist?
410: We grew up on the eastside of Baltimore Maryland, we all were writing music since we were younger, we became a group in the 2010, we released our first pieces of content in 2011 with our first mixtape “Bosses In Training” and released our first music video “Trappin”
Exposed Vocals: What is your inspiration behind your music?
410: We are motivated by the struggle, growing up in Baltimore isnt easy, you can easily be distracted by negativity. If you mean what artist inspired us, i would say 50 Cent, Lil wayne, biggie smalls, tupac, eminem, and the list goes on.
Exposed Vocals: What do you think about online music sharing? Do you ever give your music away for free? Why?
410: Music sharing is great, to be succesful you have to network, and build relationships. Yea we give music away for free because if the right person hears it we can be everything we inspire to be. Also i feel like once we give it away a person will feel like they could have paid us for it.
Exposed Vocals: Since everyone was a start-up once, can you give any smaller or local bands or artists looking to get gigs and airplay some tips?
410: Stay focus, let your distractions be your motivation..
Exposed Vocals: Do you ever make mistakes during performances? How do you handle that?
410: We never make mistakes but if so i think we would handle it well. its 3 of us so a mistake wouldnt even be noticed during a performace…
Exposed Vocals: Do you tour? Anything interesting happen on tour that you think our readers would enjoy hearing about?
410: Havent did a tour as of yet. But if you know of any that we could be apart of lets us know lol.
Exposed Vocals: Where do you usually gather songwriting inspiration? What is your usual songwriting process?
410: Instrumentals puts us in the place we need to be to gather information for music, we normally write before going in the studio.
Exposed Vocals: Do you have a band website? Do you have a Facebook or Twitter? Do you use Bandcamp, Spotify, ExposedVocals or SoundCloud to share your music?
410: Our website is under contruction right now. But of course we use all of those tools to promote our music, everything is under “410 Reality”
Exposed Vocals: What are some really embarrassing songs that we might find on your mp3 player?
410: Eamon “Fuck You” or Asher Roth “I love college”
Exposed Vocals: If you were given half a million dollars and a year off, what would you do? How would you spend it?
410: Staring businesses, buying assets, and taking car of our families, but i dont see us taking a vacation away from music. its apart of us.
Exposed Vocals: Any planned studio upgrades? What are you working with now?
410: We record in a professional studio, we dont have our own studio right now.
Exposed Vocals: How do you find ways to promote your music? What works best for you?
410: Social media and street promo. We like doing both but interacting with people is always a better feeling far as promo.
Exposed Vocals: If you could perform anywhere and with any artists (Dead or Alive) where and who would it be with? Why?
410: Madison square garden with Jay Z would be a total dream come true. To be in the ellement of one of the greats would just be the greatest feeling ever.
Exposed Vocals: So, what’s next? Any new upcoming projects that you want to talk about?
410: Our New mixtape “Bosses In Training Vol 3” is relesing next month. no set date yet… We have a song with “Shy Glizzy” that we are going to release in spring 2015 called “We Winning”
Exposed Vocals: If you weren’t making music, what would you be doing?
410: Probably consulting artist, engineering, or shooting music videos.
Exposed Vocals: Do you remember buying your first album? Who was it? What was going through your head?
410: Definitly was Lil Wayne “Lights Out”
Exposed Vocals: How do you juggle the rest of your responsibilities while trying to stay ahead in your music life?
410: We involve our other responsibilities into our music world, if that makes sense.
Exposed Vocals: What should fans look forward too for the rest of 2014 and beyond?
410: Nothing but greatness.
