CEO: My name is Omar Scott, I’m from Miami Dade County city of Opa-Locka. I started Scott Boy Music Group LLC because of my love for music.
Praduc: My name is Cortez Straughter, I’m from Miami Dade County city of Opa-Locka. I been doing music since I was 9 years old.
Soul 3LU: My name is Clement Plummer, I’m from Broward County Florida city of Hallandale. I been loving hip-hop since I heard I get around by Tupac Shakur.
Loweii Kidd: My name is Isaac Hepburn, I’m from Miami Dade County city of Opa-Locka. I been making beats and producing for artist since I was 13 years old.

Website: www.scottboymusicgroup.com
Facebook: Omar OL Scott
Soundcloud: Scott Boy Music Group LLC
Twitter: @ScottboymusicG1
Youtube: Scott Boy Music Group LLC
Instagram: Scott_boy_music_group_llc
Email: scottboymusicgroup@gmail.com

1.) What elements and/or characteristics made you say to yourself that you wanted to do music for a living? Who are your influences/heroes/role models?

Lowkeii Kidd: I looked up to Dr.Dre, Swiss Beats, Timberland.
Praduc: I was influenced by LL Cool J, Run DMC, Slick Rick
Soul 3LU: I looked up to Tupac Shakur in every aspect of music.

2.) If you could compare yourself to an already established artist, who would that be and why? If you don’t like to compare yourself, then music-wise, what separates you from other musicians?

Praduc: Me and Boosie both had legal troubles. We both been to prison and both beat real serious charges. What separates me from others is the fact that I really live the life I talk about in my music.
Soul 3LU: Me and Lil Wayne both just go in the booth and kill beats without writing anything.
Lowkeii Kidd: I am something like a Swiss Beats, Dr. Dre and others put into one producer.

3.) Everyone in life goes through adversity of some sort. Is there anything in your life that has any influence on the kind of songs you write? What is the most difficult thing you’ve had to endure on your path to becoming a musician?

Praduc: I grew up in a tough and poor area in Miami, I take my past and pour it in my music.
Lokeii Kidd: Financial struggles that some time made me want to say I’m done I did not have the patience.
Soul 3LU: Coming home from prison with nothing and having to start my life over from the bottom.

4.) How do you prepare yourself to write certain songs? What is your song-writing and recording process?

Soul 3LU: I really don’t write much music, I listen to the beat and spit my bars according to the track.
Praduc: I get my beats from my producer, take the beat home and play it over and over then let the track tell me what to say.
Lowkeii Kidd: I make my beats from scratch then I write my hooks or melodies first then I write my bars.

5.) Unfortunately the music industry is full of talented individuals who just don’t get any recognition for their talent and/or work. What do you plan to do to make sure you stand out and get noticed?

CEO: I plan on pushing my artists to the max. I’m going to make sure that every label know that my artist are here to stay. I am going to put out fresh music at least one a month on all platforms and sell our music in the streets and online.

6.) Would you rather be on a major label or would you rather stay independent? Why or why not? In regards to the music industry itself, do you think that the traditional music industry model as we know it is dead?

Soul 3LU: I would rather stay on an independent label because I get to keep creative control.
Lowkeii Kidd: I feel more comfortable on an independent label because I get more attention that is needed.
Praduc: I think the old industry model is dead, artist are reading more and taking business serious.

7.) How do you think the internet and social media affected the music industry and how musicians are able to market themselves? Social media is obviously an extremely important element in today’s world, especially when it comes to business, branding, marketing, etc. With that being said, do you think an artist will be able to survive in today’s music industry if they’re not social media savvy?

Soul 3LU: I think the social media wave has put every artist on a level playing field.
Praduc: I think that social media has given the little guys a chance to shine without a record label behind them.
Lowkeii Kidd: I don’t think an artist can survive without a social media presence in this new social media era because that’s how you get rated in the industry these days.

8.) Artists who try to make music for the general public and make more money are usually seen as “sell-outs.” Do you see it that way and if so, what do you plan to do to make sure your music stays true to your brand and make a good living at the same time without having to “sell out”?

CEO: I don’t think it’s selling out unless a person just forgot about the people who helped them to become successful. I just want my artists to make the kind of music that makes them feel good. I want them to make music that they can be proud of.

9.) Professionally, where do you see yourself 5 years from now?

CEO: Running my label with about 50 artists from all genres of music.
Soul 3LU: Being voice for the youth and doing movies.
Praduc: Being a muti-platinum artist.
Lowkeii Kidd: Producing for everybody in the music business.