Tempo Talks: A Conversation with Zenodro
THE RELEASE
Zenodro, is a rising star in the rap and songwriting scenes. Zenodro, who was raised in New Jersey after being born in New York City, has been creating waves with his distinctive sound, which defies easy classification. Zenodro's music is a mesmerizing fusion of several elements, drawing inspiration from a wide range of genres like hip-hop, pop, jazz, rock, bachata, and his Colombian roots in cumbia. Zenodro's ability to skillfully combine new-school flow, strong voice, and incisive poetry allows him to create songs that are visually stimulating for his listeners. Zenodro, who has drawn inspiration from artists such as Eminem, Kanye West, Kendrick Lamar, The Beatles, and Kid Cudi, is a true artist that constantly pushes limits and makes an imprint on the music industry.
The third song Zenodro has released in 2023, "Villain," offers a fascinating preview of his forthcoming mixtape, "End of Arc I." With its catchy tune, this trap-inspired song hits hard and grabs the listener's attention right away. The song is a showcase for Zenodro's skill as a lyricist, as he effortlessly delivers challenging verses with a steady flow. "Villain" is a wonderful example of Zenodro's talent to make compelling music, with a trap-infused groove that is addicting. This song establishes Zenodro's reputation as a artist who isn't afraid to push boundaries and forge his own way in the music business with its captivating melody and heavy production. Prepare to enter Zenodro's universe as he leads you on a journey.
THE INTERVIEW
What song or moment in time sparked your passion for music?
It was a concert back in 2007. Screamfest. So the headliners at the time were pretty big, T.I, and Ciara. But it was the surprise acts that were amazing! 50 Cent, Jay-Z, Kanye West, Wyclef Jean, Swiss Beats, and Diddy all came out! It was so surreal. The atmosphere in that concert was incredible. Seeing them all on stage was the moment I knew music was for me.
If you had to create a Mount Rushmore of inspiration, what four individuals molded the artist you are today?
So there are four main artists that really inspired me. I would have to say Eminem, Kanye West, Kid Cudi, and Jay-Z.
How does your creative process work from the moment you develop the idea to the completion of the record?
Typically I go through a couple steps when I’m making a song. I’ll go and try to find beats that I think complement the sound that I am trying to go for in the moment. When I find a beat, I’ll play around with the melody of the sound, coming up with a couple of different flows, and experiment until I found several I like. Then I get to writing. I’ll then record in my own studio, just to get a feeling of how it will sound. I then mess around with it a little bit, until I’m satisfied, and go to DeadZone Recordings to record the final product. If I hear things that I do not like, I will go and rewrite certain sections, and come back and record then too. I’ve noticed recently, I’m becoming much quicker in pointing out the things that I do and do not like in my own tracks, and then recording them again until they sound the way I want them to sound.
As for this release, who is the producer and what about the production moved you?
DXOR is the producer, and I really loved the bass in the track.
When it comes to the songwriting on this record, what is the message you want to get across to your listeners?
That although I feel that the world sometimes can paint me as a “Villain” or bad guy, I know if I continue to do what I do I’ll persevere.
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