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Trev Rich: Heights 3 Interview

“When I say Trev’s back I mean it now more than ever.”

Every other one of my posts on this site – and my own blog for that matter – seems to focus on or mention Trev Rich. It can hardly be considered a bad thing, bearing in mind that milehimusic.com was created to give spotlight on Colorado’s hottest talents because as far as I’m concerned Trev epitomises that very goal. Not only do I believe he is the hottest musician coming out of Colorado right now, he’s a permanent name in any of my top five lists – dead or alive. So it is an absolute honour that since taking up blogging almost a year ago, that I now have the chance to consistently conversate with someone I consider an inspiration; In the latest of our formal interviews, I interrogated Trev about his upcoming mixtape, “Heights 3“, his newly found relationship with Atlantic Records and what ever happened to “New Forever” which was followed by a couple of fan questions which were submitted through Twitter.

Hello Trev, thanks for agreeing to another interview with me. How are you and what have you been up to over the summer?

Trev Rich: All work no play type of summer. It’s been pretty wild musically a lot has happened in my life in which I don’t want to spoil for the tape. I’ve been great though. Couple ups and downs but that’s life.

 

 The big news is that this month, you’re releasing the third edition of Heights 3. Is the recording finished?

Trev: Yes my portion of the recording is done! Finally it didn’t take that long to get back in a zone after a little while so the process was a lot easier this time.

 

You claim Heights 3 to be project of the year, what makes it so much better than others?

Trev: I’ve heard some pretty dope projects this year. A lot of dope production as well as substance but when I say Trev’s back I mean it now more than ever. I risked it all with this project.

November has produced some brilliant tapes already (including my own – Class President) and it’s only 5 days in. What have you been vibing to recently?

Trev: H3 getting everything ready I’ve skimmed through a couple other projects that dropped as well. I’m confident in 3. Very.

 

You’ve also stated that Heights 3 has a different style to the other two, what makes H3 different to your other projects?

Trev: I feel like a lot of my fans love the emo style I offer. The poetic Trev. They haven’t really got to see another side of me that much. This project shows my versatility more than any other. I talk about it all.

 

I’ve spoken to you before about my love for Dear Ma, what track do you expect to be a fan favourite from the new tape?

Trev: Going back to the last question I know what my loyal fans want and I expect “Pain” and “Migraines” to make a lot of noise this time around. Also “Old Thing” which has a familiar twist to it.

 

What is your favourite track and why? Do you tend you like tracks you enjoy recording more than those you don’t?

Trev: I love them all! I can’t pick a favorite they all mean something different to me but equally special. I didn’t want any fillers so I went the extra mile to make sure none of the tracks could be considered such.

 

@igot_theblunt got in contact on twitter and asked if we’ll ever hear a collaboration project between you and Jimmie Murphy?

Trev: Me and Bro are always hard at work I’ve been working on 3 and he’s been working on Descendre 2, so somewhere  in the middle we’ll meet and make magic. Like always.

 

Does he feature on Heights 3?

Trev: Yes, on a track called “Cocaine.” Which is geared towards the women but the fellas will understand just as much. I tend to do this a lot but always different and better than the last in my opinion.

 

What other features can we look forward to? Who’s got the best featured verse in your opinion?

Trev: I’m not telling yet. When the official track list drops you’ll see. There are a couple features still in the works so depending on those I’ll put it out there very soon.

 

I’ve not seen the full tracklist yet, any chance of you sharing the full thing with us now?

Trev: Not a chance. We got two weeks left and when we start to push all the dominoes will fall around the same time. You’ll see very soon.

 

Outside of recording the mixtape, you’ve been writing for Atlantic Records, how did that come about?

Trev: It’s still in the beginning stages so I can’t really discuss too much but much love to the entire Atlantic and APG staff. I look at them like family now.

 

As I imagine you can’t disclose who you’ve written for. Who would you like to work with from that label?

Trev: If I said that you’d know who I’ve written for [Laughs]. Having absolutely nothing to do with my writing opportunity I’d love to work with Kanye West. And a close second Adele.

 

Before H3 was even mentioned, you were promoting New Forever..what happened there?

Trev: I’m still a new artist. A lot goes into an album that I just wasn’t ready for yet. I’m getting to that point though. The album is still in the works as well.

 

@beatinodds got in touch via Twitter to ask if Heights 3 follows a story line?

Trev: You guys are ruining all of the surprises. You can say that but, I won’t tell you the story I’ll see if you guys can catch on to it first.

 

@2_eazzi asked a question which asks how you have such bars. What advice would you give to aspiring rappers when it comes to lyricism?

Trev: Be very observant. Then think of a second way to look at everything. Then a third. From people to words to situations. Then the bars will surface.

 

Thank you for the interview, any last words?

Trev: Trev Back!

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Gabriel Alexander Interview

For my first post in MileHi Imports I have got in touch with the renaissance man known as Brian Birkbeck. As a producer Birkbeck has worked with the likes of Travis Porter for their “Aww Yeah” hit under the pseudonym of Bbeck. Now however, by the alias of Gabriel Alexander, he is turning his focus to singing and rapping for his first ever mixtape; Who Is Gabriel Alexander?. If the mixtape didn’t answer the question its title poses, then hopefully the interview will:

For those who may be reading that do not know you, give a brief insight in to yourself and your music…

Well, I am a 25 year old from Virginia in the United States. I am a Producer, Songwriter & now an Aspiring artist. I enjoy partying, Sports, Working out, spending time with loved ones, and of course Music. I have been a Producer since about Age 15. There is just something about music that sooth’s my soul & gives me inner peace.

When there are millions of independent mixtapes on the internet, what sets you a part from others, why should music fans download your mixtape?

I believe in variety. I like to stand out with not only Producing my own beats but also by Singing & rapping. I LOVE to mix up different Genre’s and ALWAYS try to create a new sound. I try to stand out by using my life as a jukebox. I use my personal experiences as songs and I put out what I feel in my heart.

You are signed to Sony, presumably because of your work in production, how did that come about?

There has been a BIG rumor that I am signed to Sony Record but in fact I am not. I have done work FOR Sony & RCA records but I am not in fact signed with them. I am a independent Artist still.

According to your Twitter account, @BBeckMusic, bio you worked on Travis Porter’s “Aww Yeah” track. Have you worked with any other big names or been asked to?

I have not worked with any other big names as of yet but I am still getting interest from other labels to submit for major artist’s & labels.I have gotten E-mail’s from MTV, ESPN & other big name networks to Submit Production for their TV shows and also E-Mails to Submit music for Artist’s such as Big Sean, Kid Ink, Kelly Rowland & others…

What has made you decide to turn your attention to vocals and being the artist rather than the producer?

I have ALWAYS enjoyed singing and writing songs but I NEVER had the time to work on my own project. I finally had the time to do so and said to myself, why not? The process has been long and very stressful but well worth it in the long run.

Is “Who Is Gabriel Alexander” being promoted by Sony too, or is it completely independent?

This is a 100% Original project that I have started and promoted by myself. It has been very hard but also enjoyable as well. Without the help of Friends & Fans & those who have supported me, I would be nothing without them.

Why have you used a new pseudonym as an artist to your producer alias BBeck?

In the past I would Feature on Hooks for other Artist’s but people would not know that it would be me on the hook, all they would say is “nice beat!”. I feel that with “Gabriel Alexander”, people KNOW there is a difference. B-Beck is my producer name & Gabriel is when I sing & rap.

How have you felt about the support you have been getting and hype surrounding the mixtape?

HUMBLED. The support I have been getting is just amazing. Lost for words on this one. Again, without the support I would be nothing. It has been such a Emotional moment for me. To go from nothing in life to have something to live for is absolutely amazing.

Have you a number of downloads you aspire to achieve?

I was just talking about this to my close friends yesterday when I said I just hope I get ONE download lol. In all honesty, I don’t mind if I have a low number or High number, the overall process has just been amazing for me in general and I am just happy to be making music. 100 in a week would be very cool tho! lol

If you weren’t involved in the music industry, what would you be doing as a career?

I would look into psychology. I love helping people with their problems. It really makes me happy to see me people overcome just as I have with my life.

If you could collaborate with any artist in the world right now, who would it be? and why?

I would LOVE to collab with Calvin Harris or the likes of Big sean and so on….I feel I could work with any Artist honestly.

MTV recently announced their “Hottest MC’s In The Game” list, who do you think is the hottest artist in Hip Hop?

I feel their list is 100% TERRIBLE lol I would have to say currently right now “Drake”. It can be a toss up easily with the likes of Big Sean, Kendrick & Jay-Z & Nas but some of those names just DO NOT belong up there in my honest opinion.

 

 

 

 

 

Follow Brian Birkbeck on Twitter(click here). Let me know what you think of this post via twitter(click here) ending your posts with #WhoIsGabrielAlexander. I have reviewed the mixtape on my personal review blog, TheRootMusic(click here)