For readers who might be discovering you for the first time, can you introduce yourself and share a bit about your journey in music so far?
I go By King Cinco , Born in Anderson,Sc But I was raised on da Nawf; so imma 864 baby but all this rapping & music started for me on the Nawfside.
Your new single “DOCTOR” just dropped on Apple Music, what’s the inspiration behind the track and its title?
I’d say the inspiration behind DOCTOR is experiencing being loved then hated by the same people I had genuine love for , & most times the hate I receive usually comes from me just being me. So I think DR is me acknowledging the betrayal while expressing to those that have went or turned against me that I’m still unstoppable, still Hustling & I’m always gone be persistent which is why I’ll always come out on Top & win no matter what.
How does “DOCTOR” reflect where you’re at musically and personally right now compared to your earlier releases?
I think it reflects me being at a place where I’m comfortable as an artist & honestly it’s kinda similar to my earlier releases in a way because Im kinda just using these first few tracks like trailers to a full movie that I’m getting ready to showcase to the world. So everything I do now is just to build up the next release.
Can you walk us through the creative process of recording “DOCTOR” — production, writing, or any standout studio moments?
My creative process isn’t too complex , I make reality music & I’m moved by beats or what I’m feeling & going through at the time so when I get in the studio I tell the engineer load up the beat & I go in from there. This really started as just another record recorded in one my sessions but as I’m getting ready to drop this project next month I went through my hard drive & felt this song was one that the people would love & needed to hear so I’m giving it to them.
The lyrics and tone of “DOCTOR”, what message or emotion do you most want listeners to take away from it?
I want listeners take away that I can really rap & I’m not just making songs to be making songs ; I’m hard fr – one of them ones, ion do this music stuff for play play or a gimmick. & an emotion of being persistent & to keep going even when people change or give up on you. & As a man when you stand make sure you stand tall & protect the family by all means necessary. Slippers count so always be on point.
Is “DOCTOR” part of a larger upcoming project, or is it a standalone single designed to showcase a new side of your artistry?
It started out as just another record I recorded but now I have a full project lined up for 10/31 so it will be apart of that upcoming project.
You’ve mentioned “Price of Pain” will be released on September 26th. How does that track connect to or differ from “DOCTOR”?
Price of Pain single is a title-track & the lead vibe/overall emotion of the upcoming project ‘Price of Pain.’ It’s a record where I’m being a little more vulnerable & honest expressing some of my emotions.
Your bio highlights your growth and unique style. Who or what were some of your biggest influences shaping your sound today?
I have always been inspired by all different types of music & art forms; I genuinely have a passion & love for good music so I can say I’m influenced & inspired from a lot of different areas in music/artist. Anything of quality & substance I pay attention to @ soak up game.
Looking back at your milestones so far, what’s been the most defining moment in your career that prepared you for these new releases?
I don’t think I have a defining career moment just yet But personally overcoming day to day battles & turning a losing hand I was dealt into a winning hand has been the drive that’s prepared me for this release.
Beyond the music, what drives you as an artist? Are there causes, communities, or messages you want to uplift through your work?
My passion & love for music drives me. Also my struggle & my pain drives me because I know that a lot of things I’ve experienced & endured throughout my life many others have done the same or have felt a similar pain in their own way. As people even though we’re all different for sure we still have more in common with each other than people realize so I just wanna use my music to speak for & reach those who are hurting like me or have suffered like me & feel voiceless or hopeless; I wanna give them a voice & also be one for them. My music might not be for everyone & I’m 100% cool with that but for the ones who do love my music & appreciate my art I want them to know the love they show is always mutual & in anyway I can it’ll always be reciprocated.
Where do you see your sound and brand evolving over the next year?
I see my sound & brand growing & elevating in every way the Big God has set for me. I believe my story is already written to a degree & I’m just doing the work to fulfill my purpose.
Where can we follow you on social media?
On Instagram @1kingcinco , & you can find me on Spotify/Apple Music @ KingCinco
Any shout outs?
I just wanna Thank God for everything. & I wanna shout out to you for allowing me the opportunity to be heard on your platform I really appreciate & love what you do for artist. & Shout out to Kay Money over at BioHazard Music Group , Motion Getting Made , LongLive DRock , Domo , & Polo. Shout out to da Nawf , I Shine, You Shine , We Shine together. ThugLuv