MusicWeek: Who or what are your biggest musical influences, and how have they shaped your sound and artistic identity?
Lamar Woods: Nas, Outkast, and newer artists like Childish Gambino and Rome Streetz
MusicWeek: Can you walk us through your creative process when writing a song? Do you have any specific rituals or routines that help you get into the zone?
Lamar Woods: I like to treat writing songs the way I write screenplays. I go through a draft process, and with each version get closer to the final product.
MusicWeek: Many artists use their music to convey messages or explore themes. What themes do you find yourself drawn to in your work and why?
Lamar Woods: Mental Health is prominent , but also a balance of lifestyle bars such as narrating mybery boojee trip to Hawaii.
MusicWeek: How has your music evolved since you first started? Are there any particular experiences or milestones that have significantly changed your artistry?
Lamar Woods: I think in the beginning I was much more trap focused being from Atlanta, but as I got older, I started to explore different genres like folk, blues, and Jazz and a lot of those influences have shown up in my work and I love it.
MusicWeek: Collaboration is a big part of the music industry. Can you share a memorable collaboration experience and what you learned from it?
Lamar Woods: Working with my boy Phil Augsta Jackson has been a joy. As a fellow screenwriter and creative I found it very inspiring to meet someone who is re-enter the music space after spending time away from it to pursue filmmaking. I try to make sure we collob on every project.
MusicWeek: What are some of the biggest challenges you’ve faced in your music career and how have you overcome them?
Lamar Woods: I think the biggest challenge is cutting through all the noise to get to a true audience. As an independent artist, I find there are a lot of barriers to entry that require a lot of creativity to break through.
MusicWeek: How important is your relationship with your fans to you? What do you do to cultivate that connection, both on and off stage?
Lamar Woods: It is the most important aspect to me. I think the vulnerability I share in my music is not just for me but for my fans to connect with me and know that they're getting the authentic version of me. I love getting messages from fans on how my music has helped them get through a mental health crisis. Nothing compares to that.
MusicWeek: Are there any upcoming projects or releases you’re particularly excited about? Can you give us a sneak peek of what to expect?
Lamar Woods: I'm working on a folk album, and a feature film to release with it. That's all I can say about it for now.
MusicWeek: With the rise of streaming and social media, how do you think the music industry has changed in recent years? What are your thoughts on these changes?
Lamar Woods: I think with streaming and social media it's made me more patient with my music. I can put an album and if it's good people will find it and share it. I don't have to put all the pressure on the release and focus more on making quality work.
MusicWeek: What advice would you give to aspiring musicians who are just starting their careers in the music industry?
Lamar Woods: I would say to be true to who you are and find a group of people that support that version of you. It's hard to do this without support. Even the dopest artist still deal with self doubt and it's important to have that support when things get hard for you.
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