Today we’d like to introduce you to Lomar Brown.
Lomar, let’s start with your story. We’d love to hear how you got started and how the journey has been so far.
My love for music (hip-hop) started in 2005 after hearing “Tha Carter II” by Lil Wayne. I also have an older brother that raps and I drew a lot of inspiration from him too. In 2010, at 12 years old, I wrote my first rap song (which was a remix of Lil Wayne’s “Run This Town” remix) and uploaded it to YouTube. I didn’t stop there. I continued writing a cappella verses and rapping them for my peers and my older brother and his friends.
Around the age of 16, I started receiving a lot of love for freestyling during lunchtime. Just a huge circle of kids around me getting hype while I spit whatever I could think of off the top. Within the same time frame, a friend of mine actually introduced me to the concept of recording myself. I always thought you needed a ton of money and a huge studio beforehand. The same friend bought me a Blue Snowball USB microphone and I figured out the rest and began recording and mixing my vocals in a simple DAW called Audacity.
That mic changed everything for me. At first, I was recording myself on a Samsung tablet using the mic from headphones I bought from Dollar General. The audio quality was extremely poor but that kind of start wasn’t unique to me. While searching for apps to record with on that tablet, I discovered one called “The Booth,” where I met a kid from Baltimore named Jayy Grams and his recording started the same as mine. We decided to start a collective Called LOWFi The Movement and sent each other verses via email.
Fast forward, in 2017 Jayy Grams DMd a freestyle video to Jonny Shipes (he signed Nipsey Hustle, Joey Bada$$, Mick Jenkins, etc.) and he actually replied in two days. After that, all members of LOWFi received record deals and went on to drop two group projects and toured twice as a signed artist under the Cinematic Music Group. We’re still up-and-coming but we made it this far, so no turning back now! Everyone is currently working on solo projects but the movement is still one unit. I tried to condense a ten-year journey into a few paragraphs. I hope I didn’t leave anything crucial out.
Overall, has it been relatively smooth? If not, what were some of the struggles along the way?
When you choose to follow your dreams over a more traditional lifestyle, I don’t believe a smooth road even exists. The first obstacle for me was dealing with the disapproval from my family. I was a first-generation college student but I dropped out to pursue music, so it took a while before they got over it. The next trial had to be adjusting to the music industry, being in a new environment, and trying to learn as quickly as possible. I had to learn to keep my emotions out of business, not to burn bridges, and the ins and outs of what I was getting into. Right now, my main priority is dropping my solo project titled Red Pill and striving to break as an artist. My fanbase and monetizing are a priority at the moment.
Can you give our readers some background on your music?
I am a recording artist, which also means I am the brand. I rap, I sing, I scream, I do whatever I feel in the studio. I specialize in songwriting, recording, and performing but I also picked up graphic design, I find it exciting when I can channel my creativity visually and sonically. I’m known for being a lyricist and 1/3rd of hip hop collective LOWFi The Movement. I’m most proud of the consistent quality content that my group produces. What sets me apart from others is my versatility, my visionary qualities, and the ability to lead from the back.
Any shoutouts? Who else deserves credit in this story – who has played a meaningful role?
I give credit to Jayy Grams for sending out his video in 2017, Jonny Shipes for taking a chance on talent when we were completely unknown, my big bro Earl for positive guidance, my bro Pat for pushing me creatively, and DJ J Hart for believing in me, caring about me and allowing me to record at his studio for free.
Pricing:
- Cover art/digital art $70
Contact Info:
- Website: LOWFITHEMOVEMENT.COM
- Instagram: @HAYELO99
- Twitter: @HAYELO99
Image Credit:
J BEEZY
ADAM
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