So, you dropped your project 'Nature Blunts' a few weeks back, what was the process of making that like?

Sean: Honestly, I was going through a lot mentally, and needed an escape, so I would spend my entire day outside or sitting by water, just thinking and journaling. Music is also another mental escape for me so I just put them both together and wanted to give it to the world, for anyone who might feel the same.

What are your thoughts on the current underground scene?

Sean: I don't really think an underground scene exists anymore, to be honest, it's more of people trying to be the next person instead of themselves, or trying to fit in, mixed with just low effort music. That's good for TikTok, or Instagram Reels (which is cool and fun to a point). I do like artists like Dedwrite, smokedope2k16, pradabagshawty, and a few others, but other than that, I've completely disconnected from what's supposed to be 'the underground'. I just want to have the impact of people just being their selves again, and expressing their creativity in whatever way makes you happy, not what's trending.

Who are you inspired by that most people wouldn't expect?

Sean: Kid Cudi is #1 for sure. His vision, music, and character is hella pure. Then, I'd have to say Childish Gambino, as well as Frank Ocean. There's so many great artists I could name, The inspiration goes deeper than music though, it's their overall creativity, and how they carry themselves as human beings too.

Where do you see yourself 5 years from now?

Sean: Leading my own path in music for people to follow and be inspired by, spiritually free, married, living on the west coast, preparing to drop a billboard charting album with a feature from Kid Cudi, just enjoying life, the Earth, staying true to myself and being creative.

How do you stay motivated?

Sean: God, meditation, and goals. I know I control everything in my life, so whatever goals I have to achieve, it's up to me to be the best version of myself to achieve that everyday.

Do pineapples belong on pizza?

Sean: Hell yeah, I think that shit hits while fried every now and then.

What's some advice you could give to aspiring artists?

Sean: Stay to yourself and understand what it means to take inspiration. Don't fully copy someone else and stay conscious. Try to stay off of your phone, Instagram Reels, TikTok, etc. Go outside, spend sometime with yourself and your mind because in the end, that's all you got. Stay creative.

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