#210 - FearDorian INTERVIEW

Listen/Watch on: Apple Podcasts / Spotify / YouTube

Today’s guest is one of rap’s youngest rising stars. Atlanta-native FearDorian, has quickly established himself as a true innovator in the space of trap and cloud rap. Bridging the gap between Atlanta trap, cloud rap… and indie pop, alternative music through his eclectic sample choices into this gumbo of groovy, melodically catchy, moody, ethereal rap that is so one of one. It’s a whole lot of fun, and at just 19 years old… the sky’s the limit.

In this conversation, Dorian’s youthful exuberance and creative mind is on full display, as we dive into what inspired his fresh sound and sampling approach, the unique Atlanta music scene, working with POLO PERKS <3 <3 <3 and ayooLii on A Dog’s Chance, and how he and quinn created their impressive new album, Before You Press Play.

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*timestamps provided for YouTube version

The Plug (0:41).

The Interview (2:16).

FearDorian’s foundational influences (6:42).

FearDorian’s eclectic sound (9:48).

The Atlanta music scene (13:20).

FearDorian’s unique sampling approach (15:59).

FearDorian’s decision to pursue music full-time (27:09).

Managing imposter syndrome (37:30).

Whimsy, and creating A Dog’s Chance (43:35).

FearDorian and osquinn’s creative connection (53:26).

The long-term vision for Before You Press Play (59:30).

Upcoming projects / tour dates / merch (1:03:43).

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Buy/stream Before You Press Play here.

Follow FearDorian on Twitter here.

Follow FearDorian on Instagram here.

Edited by: Alyssa Rodriguez

Intro/Outro beat by: BLOODBLIXING

Video animation by: Big Flowers