Meet Tracy Lamont | Artist/Producer

We had the good fortune of connecting with Tracy Lamont and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi Tracy, how has your work-life balance changed over time?
Most of my life music has been my main priority, many times over spending time with my family; over going to work too lol. I used to think that’s what it takes and maybe it does for a period of time. Actually I wholeheartedly believe that some sort of isolation or focused dedication to improvement is essential to an artists growth. I just spent more time in the Hyperbolic Time Chamber than I probably should’ve. I used to feel like I had to spend every second thinking about music. Now I see how embracing all aspects of your life is critical not only to the music but to yourself. Personal development is the number one thing we shy away from but, it’s typically the disconnect between the life we want and the life we have. Now I have hard stops. I will set maybe 2-4 hours to work on music each day then the rest of the time I read, call or spend time with friends/family, exercise, play playstation, just hang out. 

Can you open up a bit about your work and career? We’re big fans and we’d love for our community to learn more about your work.
I started writing raps in 2001 in Manassas, VA. I would put tape over old cassettes and record my favorite rap songs over them DMX, Luda, Jadakiss, Dipset and write and rehearse with those tapes. My family moved just outside of Charlotte, NC to Harrisburg in 05-06. That’s when I picked up production. I started on FL Studio then went to Ableton when it came with this Midi keyboard my pops bought me at the time. Been hooked on it ever since! I played the upright Bass in my middle school orchestra in VA, there I learned to read and write music. Rap has always been a passion of mine. I produced a number of mixtapes under the name “Capo Young” from 06-13. Really that was me practicing when I look back. The music was not great (lol) but I still see the potential when I go back and search it up.

2015 In college at North Carolina Central in Durham, NC is when I decided to change my name to Tracy Lamont and take things more serious. I released my first project under the new name, titled “92 Til'” and was able to land on The Source, AllHipHop and many more popular blogs at the time. Since then I’ve been able to open for Kevin Gates, Audio Push, Snow Tha Product, and Curren$y as of late. I reached over 100k streams DSP wide and been able to sell 100s of albums direct to consumer through physical CDs, my website and bandcamp account.

Growing daily is the focus. Making music I’m happy promoting and reaching out to the fans directly through eblast and DMs sometimes just to say wassup. We throw friendsgiving yearly where we invite friends and fans out to our home or another setting to eat, kick it and just have a good time. It has been a long journey, and yes it is challenging but, eventually you learn to do the hard things well. If you’re not willing to fail or do things outside of your comfort zone odds are you won’t get where you want to be. I am not exactly where’d I’d like to be but I’m definitely on the way. Embrace and enjoy the journey early

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Virginia’s Tracy Lamont is an artist creating eclectic music for the masses, never confining himself to one lane or sound. Calling Lamont an Artist is just the beginning, emceeing, beat making, singing and producing, Lamont’s versatility and impact in the studio makes him one of a kind. Since his inception in 2015, Tracy Lamont has gone on to garner press from The Source, AllHipHop and others, while simultaneously starting to perform all over the country. Prolific in his own right, Lamont has a number mixtapes, EPs, collaborations and a grip of singles under his belt with no intent on stopping. Tracy Lamont can produce your record, write and record a catchy hook, smash a verse and then executive produce your album to make sure it’s headed in the right direction. Lamont is a force.

Tracy Lamont was introduced to music at an early age and the impact would shape him as a person and an artist, moving forward. From the jump Tracy’s parents would play an eclectic mix of music, from Missy Elliot and Jay-Z to Kirk Franklin and Kelly Clarkson, it isn’t just hip-hop that flows through Tracy Lamont. It’s Rap, it’s Gospel, it’s Soul, it’s R&B and truthfully close to everything in between that can be felt in Tracy’s Lamont’s music. As Tracy grew older he found himself singing in church choir, thus adding even more versatility to his arsenal that we hear today. Writing songs at the age of 9, the young prodigy also took on playing the Upright Bass for his school orchestra. Practicing almost daily this forced Tracy Lamont to learn to read how to read music. Lamont’s father would play a focal point in Lamont’s music education getting him his first keyboard. Lamont already curious and fully in love with music and its creation, began experimenting with producing and creating his own sound. After graduating high school and making music with a myriad of groups Tracy Lamont left home to be free and be himself.

Fueled by love and motivation Tracy Lamont hopes to leave the listener with both and some knowledge after listening to any of his tracks. In 2015, Tracy began the year by releasing his debut album “92 Til” on his birthday. The album a tribute to the signature sound, the creation of the project was a learning process for Lamont but also a declaration of the path he’s set for himself to this point. From there Tracy has been nothing short of prolific releasing singles every year for the last four years, including this one. Tracks like “Ashtray Full of Roaches” and “Space, Funk, Flow” both popular in their own right shows what Lamont brings to the table. While his debut may have been rooted in Boom Bap, Tracy Lamont has been stretching his arms with different sounds, flows and melodies since his inception amassing, close to 100K streams across all platforms combined.

Despite entering 2019 with some conflict, Tracy Lamont has built a hefty resume for himself, producing for a number of artists including Amiss. Omega and WizKid. He continues to refine his performing chops rocking the stage in places like Seattle and North Carolina solidifying his cross country and eclectic appeal. Tracy Lamont is looking to expand in 2020, between modeling, producing for more artists, releasing merchandise and much more, Tracy Lamont has no intention of stopping and wants you to grow with him.

Any places to eat or things to do that you can share with our readers? If they have a friend visiting town, what are some spots they could take them to?
Mon – We’d grab brunch at BREWED in FTW and Hit up Meet Me Underground at Curfew; always incredible music there. Most everyone dances, you feel comfortable being yourself. Afterwards we’d grab Whataburger if the line isn’t too long

Tues – During the day we’d hit the Dallas Museum of Art and eat at the food trucks at Clyde Warren Park.

Wed: Grab a few beers at the Stockyards in FTW, Rickey’s for some BBQ and Black Caesar’s open mic in Dallas

Thurs: Happy Hour at Catbird, Trinity Park during the day; Eat at Stephanies Jamaican spot!

Fri: City Connect night at the Rangers Game; Fort Worth Modern Art Museum during the day, Pull up on the homie AP at Bitterend have a few drinks before we call it a night

Sat: Brunch at Snooze, then Pull up at the Daily shop around for a bit, Game night at my crib for sure, Dominoes, For the Culture, shots, I’d have the fam pull up order some Tacos or a platter from BJ’s brewhouse they BBQ wings go crazy!

Sun: Gotta hit Paradise up if its the last Sunday of the Month, Restore the Feeling might also be going on

Who else deserves some credit and recognition?
I’d have to shoutout the Queen, Alaina. She is definitely the most supportive person in my circle physically, mentally and emotionally. Doesn’t let me go too hard on myself (or to easy lol). Aside from that the homie Lou (218 Poppi) and my manager Dee Jack help me keep my wits about me. I’m able to be open and honest with them and know they’ll give me their true opinion and let me know when I’m wrong but, also help me celebrate my wins!

Outside of family, Nipsey Hussle, LaRussell, The Alchemist (Book & Producer), Hit-Boy, Pharrell, Emotional Intelligence 2.0, The Way of the Superior Man, Shoutout Ableton Live, MUZ x Professor AMX (My Engineers), Siaffa Jones, J.Phree, Oddity K (Producers) Reign, Mr. Ink, Mambo Fresh, Webb Wavvyy, P$O Kwama, Madison, DJ DCM, Defacto Thezpian. Anybody who has ever lent a hand I thank you

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