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Please tell our readers who you are and what you do?
The Name is Diabolus Exterminus (or Diabolus for short) The name Translates to the spirit of evil personified. I am a Chicago Based Artist (Rapper, Producer, Audio Engineer & Mutli-Instrumentalist) My Sound is known for its Violent subject matter, A Haunting, often unsettling Soundscape & Complex rhyme scheme.
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https://soundcloud.com/abaddon_diabolus/kvlt-xiii-diabolus-joe-pescisingle-prod-by-diabolus
Born in Chicago,IL in 1994. I was Raised on the north side. a little less dangerous than the south or west sides of the city But still highly infested my gangs. I started playing music very young. as an escape from the torment both inside my head & my external surroundings. My main style being Heavy Metal, I would later use those influences to begin creating Hip-Hop in a very Dark and Sinister Fashion as part of a Group known as KVLT XIII. I've Gotten to work with members of the underground rap group Schemaposse such as Yung Warden Buffet, God Roza & Dj Insane. I've Release 1 LP & 3 EPs. most of which was self produced. All of which were released independently.
How would you describe your influences and how have they changed over the years?
music was always around me growing up. My father preferred House Music & Hard Rock, My mother was more into heavy metal & pop rock. I was influenced in early years by Groups such as Slipknot, Marilyn Manson, Cannibal Corpse & several other Metal bands. In my teens I would Grow to love Rap/Hip-Hop more, Constantly listening to artists like Eminem, Project Pat, The Notorious B.I.G & Various Artists from the 90s Memphis Underground Scene (Dj Zrik, Lord Infamous, Tommy Wright III) Along with Heavy Metal l acts like Vader, Cradle of Filth, Decapitated, to name a few.
Now in my Mid 20s, I Draw inspiration from those same artist plus a few new ones i picked up along the way, on the rap / Hip-Hop side $uicideBoy$, Seed of 6ix, Idontknowjeffery, & Bones. for the heavy metal aspect Bands like Meshuggah, Fear Factory, Suffocation. Each of these artist has had great influence on the way i approach my music. I take a aspect of each artist & use it in my own way to create my own sound.
What´s new right now?
I am working on several New Projects, One of which is My 2nd LP. I have recently began work with a Female artist known as HvleThaPhxrxvh, We're planning a 3 to 5EP Produced by Myself. I continue to produce instrumentals & mix vocals & Songs for others in my free time while still writing the most morbid lyrics my mind can conceive.
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Are you a superfan of anyone? How did you become a superfan? Do you remember how you become a fan and what turned you into super fan? Have you ever thought about why you´re such a fan?
$crim of $uicideboy$ is one of my favorite producers. I hope one day to learn things from him face to face
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What was the biggest mistake you made when you started making music and what would be the number one tip you could give to a newcomer musician?
my biggest mistake was my sound was not well produced. one tip i can give is stick to your guns and dont change up just to gain fame
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How do you get gigs? Can you share any tips?
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Do you have good promotion tips for other musicians?
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Do you have insights on how to grow your audience on soundcloud that you want to share with our audience?
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What has been your biggest challenge right now? Have you been able to overcome that challenge? If so, how?
my biggest challenge is writers block. i still haven't found a solution
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How do you personally discover new music?
Mostly By word of mouth
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Once you discovered new music, do you tell others about the new music/artist you discovered? If yes, how exactly?
“i will share it immediatly. Ill try to find a way to share the artist with friends via social media.
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What is your number one tip to improve your music production or songwriting skills?
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What is your best tip for those who struggle with finishing their tracks?
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We meet again in one year. What has changed?
I plan to keep producing for other artists. I hope my hardwork will pay off in the next year
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https://soundcloud.com/abaddon_diabolus
https://www.facebook.com/tHEdIVIDEDoNe
https://traktrain.com/diabolus#43949
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