Whiskey Rou
By Paul Jimenez on January 21, 2015
Constantly switching back and forth between living in Long Beach and Los Angeles is Brandon Simpson, an eager rap artist who goes by the name of Whiskey Rou. Currently staying on the west side of Los Angeles, the humble prospect continues to release nothing but heat. Between the bonafide visuals throughout the "Cinco" video and the adamant lines on his intense track "Hostility", Rou seeks to establish a genuine approach to his game. It also helps that he has a solid producer behind him like Edub. Constantly working together they've built an impressive chemistry which translates over to their production. The way they feed off each other is unparalleled, a must hear for those who enjoy hard-hitting sounds. Don't sleep on this effective duo as they will continue to only grow.
interview
Who is Whiskey Rou? How did you come up with the name?
“Whiskey Rou is a complication of deep, well fermented thoughts. I came up with the name based on the distinct meaning of explaining who I am as an artist.”
Talk about where you're from.
“Well I was in Long Beach for 6 years and just recently moved back to LA a couple years ago. I reside on the Westside of LA where the crime rate is very belligerent. I feel that explains it all.”
What was it like collaborating with Edub on your latest project, LocalMotive EP?
“It's always dope collaborating with Edub because we've been working together for so long. I feel like he just adjusts to my sound overall.”
How would you compare the LocalMotive EP to the Supply Dope EP?
“Well the LocalMotive EP has more of a meaning behind it. Supply Dope was released to give viewers a taste of my sound growth, which is still cultivating.”
What is your favorite song you've made so far and why?
“I like "High Priest" from Supply Dope. The track had a nice mood set to it, a pretty chill mood.”
If you could open up a show for any artist, who would it be?
“I would have to say Ab-Soul, he's a very influential artist.”
What type of artists do you support?
“I support and respect artists that are paving their own lane because a lot of artists sound just alike which gives me a lack of interest.”
If you weren't rapping, what do you think you'd be doing?
“Honestly I don't know, haha. Rapping for me is very interesting, I like adding that differential distinct feeling to what I do.”
What's next?
“I'll just keep dropping more and more music with visuals behind them. That's all that's on my agenda for now.”