Who Scotty LVX Truly Is

Terrel Parham aka Scotty LVX is an American rapper, singer, songwriter, and producer. His production credits include contributions to song cuts for artists such as Trey Songz, Chris Brown and Tinie Tempah’s single “Shadows” off of his 2017 album titled “YOUTH”.

Our reporter recently talked with him about his music and plans for 2021, and here’s what he says

1) Scotty LVX seems to be in a world of his own. You don’t chase clout. You are hardly involved in the usual dramas with other artists, is this your strategy?

I wouldn’t say it’s a strategy, I’m just doing me. My main concern has just been mastering  my craft and growing as an artist, and I feel like I do that best when I’m in my own world. Everything else is just a distraction

2) Who is Scotty LVX?

Scotty LVX is a lover boy slash/ heart breaker. I’m the guy that got away and the one you run away from at the same time lol.

I’m pretty layered as a person and artist and I’m discovering exactly who I am everyday just like the rest of us 

3)You have come a long way in the industry with your music. You are rated as one of the artists to watch out for. How do you handle the pressure?

By continuing to do what’s got me to the place I’m at, remaining focused and making sure I’m running my own race. I try not to think too much about people’s expectations.

As long as I’m making music I believe is fire and honest to who I am, then I’m satisfied and proud of myself.

4) Your debut album (EP) STAGES dropped in 2018. why have you been keeping a low profile, when are you planning to release another body of work?

There’s a lot of reasons but mainly just trying to find my pocket creatively and figure out exactly what it is I want to share with the world musically.

When I step back on the scene I want to come with a whole new presence and sound. Yes I plan on releasing an RnB EP by  Spring. No official release date yet.

5) You released a  new single, Narratives, what do you think about the song and the message it will convey to your fans out there?

I love that song, it’s perhaps the most vulnerable song I’ve written. It’s also a record that helped me realize what people really appreciate in an artist, real experiences expressed through rhyme and melody.

6) Looking at how far you have come and the success recorded, what comes to your mind now when you look at the rate the industry keeps churning out new artists?

I think it’s just the phase the industry’s in, I feel like the thing to do right now is quickly take advantage of an artists’ small wave or buzz and make as much money as possible and then move on to the next kid starting to get some traction.

I also feel like it’s a lot to do with the type of artists on the scene today. No one really makes timeless music that connects with people on a deep relatable level. So they don’t stick around very long anyways.

7) Sometimes you appear as a rapper with your lyrical signature. Other times, you only sing. Which one do you find easier to do?

Rapping is definitely easier than singing lol. They both pose challenges at times, especially when trying to push yourself creatively. I have my limits when it comes to singing but I do believe I may enjoy it more.

8) Tell us about your greatest fear as an artist and producer who has been in the game for a while?

Well I know one of my biggest fears is not being able to keep up with the ever changing nature of the industry, especially in urban music.

What’s “cool” or accepted is always changing in hip hop and black culture so you just really gotta keep your ear to the streets and observe where it’s headed next.

9) When you see some of the artists who have ruled the airwaves but are no more relevant, how do you feel?

It depends. Is the artist still making music but it’s not being accepted the same? Or are they just no longer dropping records?

Different artists with different sounds have different lengths of relevancy. Some expire faster than others. I think it’s natural

10) Talking about music and lyrics, people believe that sometimes you sound very arrogant in your music. Does this appear to you?

Well that’s the nature of the game right. Especially if we’re talking rap. Boasting and letting it be known that “I’m the guy” is kind of what it’s about in a way. But I feel like ultimately it inspires people.

That energy of being confident and successful makes people feel they can be and do the same too.

11) 2020 was  a tough year for many artists as there were no shows and events that could help them to be in a strong financial state. Some of them lamented badly. How did you handle 2020?

Not really, 2020 was actually a very blessed year for me. I wasn’t doing a whole lot of performing yet anyways so that didn’t really affect me the way it did other artists. I think staying creative and inspired was the challenge with everything that took place that year. 

12)what’s your biggest fear as an artist and what advice do you have for the upcoming artists out there?

Probably not translating the right impression to people in regards to who you are. I think a lot of artists are judged and misunderstood and don’t know how to just be themselves.

It’s tough because there’s a lot of eyes on you. I think about it all the time. So just try as hard to be yourself and not a gimmick or an act.

13)if you are asked to choose one which will you choose being a producer or just a singer/songwriter?

I think at heart probably a producer. Ultimately I just want to be a part of making great music, whether I’m making the beat, writing lyrics, finding the best vocal takes etc. I just want to contribute to that even if I’m not the face of it.

14)what should we expect from you this 2021?  

Consistency, I aim to be more consistent in releasing music.

15)When is your new album dropping?

I’m not sure. But I have a few small projects I’m excited to release this year. I plan on putting out projects in Spring and Summer. 

Thank you Scotty for your time, we wish you he best with your projects this year and beyond.