Rene of First Place sat down with Solid for an in-depth interview, released on January 7, 2025. Rene asks solid questions, like which brands he likes or used to wear, his motivations, recording process, inspirations, and more. ( Some SOLID interview questions are repeated, but each time solid adds more details)
• When did Solid pick up the mic? : Solid first picked up the mic in 9th or 10th grade, when he wrote and recorded his very first song. Music has always been a huge part of his life, he’s loved it from a young age and was even writing his own raps/songs as early as 3rd grade.
• If it wasn’t for music what would solid be doing today ? : If it weren’t for music, Solid would be into fashion. He grew up loving both music and fashion, and he cares about fashion just as much as he does music.
• Any Brands solid use to wear in the past ? : Solid loved polos, especially the big horse polo. Then he expanded his style to True Religion, but now he wears whatever he likes, regardless of brand or price.
• What is something from the past that motivates Solid today ? : His entire past motivates him because he knows exactly where he comes from. Based on what he has seen and experienced growing up, his childhood was smoother than many others’, as he had both parents actively involved in his life.
• How does detroit have an impact on Solids sound ? : Solid doesn’t consider himself having a Detroit sound, he thinks the beats he chooses might give that impression. His lyrics, flow, cadence, and swag are completely different. While most Detroit styles tend to be predictable, he aims to keep people guessing, never wanting his next move to be anticipated.
• What was the creative process behind the projects BIGG and Matter of time? : Originatour was Solids’ very first project, with him mainly recording all the songs himself. Around the time of Matter of Time, he met his two engineers, Brvdo and Juno. They would record tracks at Brvdo’s house, including tracks that never made it onto the project. BIGG showcases Solids’ progression and growth as an artist. Matter of Time was primarily produced by Brvdo and Juno, BIGG featured a variety of producers. For the projects, Solid stated he traveled to cities like LA, Atlanta, New York, and Detroit to record songs.
• Fav songs from each project
Orginatour - No Competition
Matter of time - Be my hoe & I mean
• What inspired the name of Originatour and how does it play into solids identity? : Solid was going for a DJ Screw vibe then later found out people called DJ Screw The Originator. Solid always felt like he’d originated a lot himself. He took the “tour” off of WRLDTOURMAFIA and added that on. He’s not chasing the title of originator but the truth is, he really is one.
• Does Solid have any musical influences that helped shape his style, or even influencers in general who have motivated or inspired him? : He views them more as inspirations than influencers. His number one inspiration is his daughter. His family, along with the things he watches and reads, and many other positive influences, are what keep him going
• How Is Working With WRLDTOURMAFIA? : Everything’s going well with the music. Fans say their recent projects are some of their best. They keep making new songs and aren’t slowing down anytime soon.
• How did Solid & Rafa meet? : Solid first met Rafa back in middle school at a roller skating rink called Great Skate. They both happened to be wearing oversized horse polos and Ray-Bans that day. Eventually, Rafa started coming over more often, especially since their families lived on the same block.
• Any Collaborations that have pushed solid out of his comfort zone? : He’s not too into collaborations he doesn’t want his big moment to come because of someone else. He’d rather make it on his own first and then start working with others, unless it’s with close friends.
• How Important is it for solid to have a small circle around him? : Solid says it gets hard to maintain everything. He started this journey mainly to create stability—for his kids, his family, and to keep everyone on the same path in life. If he had taken the easy way out, things like his music wouldn’t even exist. He worked hard for all of it.
• How to balance quality and quantity in work? : He’s been consistently working and uploading music, but he’s mindful not to overwhelm fans by dropping too much especially with other artists releasing content around the same time. He focuses on quality over quantity, taking his time to ensure each track hits. He’d rather create one great song than rush through five and only really connect with two.Tracks like Where Would I Be, Truth is and NBA were all made in one night and those are quality songs. These tracks can be found on his EP It Gets Greater Later.
• Typical studio session : He doesn’t usually jump straight into recording. Solid has a close bond with the producers he works with it’s less business, more like family. He likes to ease into the session, roll up, share some laughs, and get a feel for the vibe before getting to work.
• Memorable moment with a fan : Before Solid and Rafa opened up for Summrs and Kankan, the crowd was booing them. But once they got on stage and started performing, people began fw them. After the show, a fan who had just recently discovered Solid through the show asked for a picture. That moment made him realize that most people haven’t really been exposed to his music yet and that his streaming numbers don’t really mean much due to that
• As his music expands how does he want fans to perceive his music ? : He wants his music to inspire personal growth. For him, music is about evolving as a person, not just about making money.
• One track he’d recommend a new fan to listen to? : Street gospel - BIGG
• Unreleased?? : At the time, his project Imagine That Didn’t Drop still hadn’t dropped but he already mentioned the five features: Rafa, Samuel, Warhol, WTM RE, and Connor. The project was then dropped on Feb 7th, 2025
• Next phase for career of any goals outside of music? : Get a billion dollars. He is open to learning everything atm
• Any racing games growing up? : Solid mentioned that he was never great at driving in games, but he used to play Midnight Club because he could customize his own car.
• Go to solid song for Traffic : Turn on some solid, wrldtourmafia, and chief keef
• Why does solid deserve to be in first place? : Solid is in first place because God is on his side. He didn’t ask for it, he just did it and God took care of the rest.
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