Finding your footing as an independent, newly-introduced artist is difficult. In what some call the “overly saturated” Hip Hop community, it can feel impossible. Young talents require a tough exterior, their own style, and a loyal backing to survive the continuous jabs of rejection that’s promised from the occupation. Rapper Reemflex possesses all of these characteristics along with a locked-in attitude that could keep any career afloat for years. At this point, all he’s missing is his big break.
Where are you from?
REEM: I’m from Crofton/Glen Burnie area.
What first made you pursue music?
What first made you pursue music?
REEM: It started from freestyling. My good men said I had potential and should start dropping singles.
Any siblings? If so, how has them looking up to you effected how you move?
REEM: I have 6 siblings. I’m the second oldest. We never really looked up to each other; we all support each other in any way we can.
At the surface, Reem’s start doesn’t sound very different from most independent rap artists. Oftentimes, young creatives get the encouragement and motivation they need to develop their talents from their friends and family. The key factor that determines whether one stays in that small bubble of support and national acclaim— is grit. Every major artist today has worked through their downfalls or the bad hand they were dealt in life and let it speak through their music. Despite him just beginning his journey, Reem often tells real stories from his life in his raps. ‘Letter to X’ is a retelling of his journey so far. Perseverance and focus are his greatest weapons.
How was it growing up with 6 different personalities? What’s the biggest lesson you’ve learned from growing up in a large family?
How was it growing up with 6 different personalities? What’s the biggest lesson you’ve learned from growing up in a large family?
REEM: Very different. We all bumped heads but we never let anyone outside of the family feel like it was okay to bump heads with the family- without having a problem with the rest of us. It taught us a lot about communication and to see others’ perspectives.
Have you done any performances? How did it feel to perform in front of a crowd for the first time?
REEM: I did one performance in the past at a friends party. I was nervous, but when they started singing along and I realized they liked my music, it made me go harder.
When did you start making music? What was the inspiration behind starting?
REEM: It started as a kid, writing in a notebook, running in my grandma’s room trying to rap to her all the time. My mother and father struggling made me want to make a way for them.
Family and loyalty continues to be important to him. His latest single, ‘Do It Alone’ fully expresses his perception of responsibilities. As an artist and a young man, he works hard. He knows time doesn’t stop for anyone and plans to make his dreams work with a team or by himself. Reem has too many people counting on him to slow down. He has a good head on his shoulders and the small circle he does have keeps him grounded and driven.
What’s changed about you and how you move since then?
What’s changed about you and how you move since then?
REEM: A lot has changed. When my father came home I knew I had to make a way. I couldn’t keep seeing him live like that so I started carrying music more seriously then how I did before.
First song to hit a thousand plays?
REEM: ‘Mama’ was my first single ever put out and first to ever hit over 1000 plays. I got that like it was nothing.
Has your sound and style changed since ‘My Story’ drooped?
REEM: Since ‘My Story’ I changed my flow a little bit, but always kept my same style.
What do you see for yourself for the rest of 2019?
REEM: All 2019 I’m turnin’ up with this music and not taking my foot off they necks.
ReemFlex only has a few visual available online, but each of them have yielded a healthy amount of views. His most recent video is for his single ‘Do It Alone’ and in just over a week it has generated over six hundred views. His fanbase is loyal and built of the expected friends and family, along with listeners from across the country. Despite him only being a few steps into the game, his music is already capable of break the “local celebrity” status quo.
What advice would you give yourself for when you were starting that you know now?
What advice would you give yourself for when you were starting that you know now?
REEM: Keep pushin whether they hear you or not; it will all pay off. You got to start somewhere.
Any shoutouts?
REEM: Shoutout to everyone who supported me and never stopped listening. My team(engineer, producer, camera man). Big shoutout to my mom she gives me more inspiration than anyone. As long as I know I can put her in a better place with this music, I’m content.
Remember his name, with the potential and the work ethic like his the sky is the limit.
Reemflex’s Socials
- Twitter: @reemflex
- Instagram: @reemflex
- Music: https://spinrilla.com/Reemflex80229
