EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW

AN EXLCUSIVE INTERVIEW

A New Wave: Interview with “$IRWAVE”

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19 Year old German born Hip-Hop producer “$IRWAVE(pronounced as “sur-weyv.”) is making a name for himself in the underground scene of Hip-Hop in America and worldwide alike. Our American Student Intern Logan Nunery, had the opportunity to Interview him for his first ever interview.

Created by: Logan Nunery

Source: $IRWAVE / Pictured left: The setup used to make music by $IRWAVE. Pictured right: $IRWAVE himself.

Karl S, Professionally known as “$IRWAVE” has been making music for the better part of the past five years. What makes $IRWAVE different and unique is his influences of Soul, Funk, and Jazz, which he got from his parent’s music taste. He credits his mother specifically for showing him the latter of Soul, Funk, and Jazz and artists like Michael Jackson. This later became the blueprint for his sound, Which is extremely rare for talent to pursue as a soundscape In Germany, considering the geographic location and the differences in the commercial market of music of Germany to the United States of America. Soul, Funk, And Jazz are not as prevalent here in Germany. Especially when considering Hip-Hop.

Part 1 of the Interview covers the topics of getting started with production, influences and inspirations, advantages and disadvantages of being a producer in Germany, and being a notable figure in the Underground Hip-Hop scene.
Source: $IRWAVE & TRESHINO / Cover art for “Melody Of Destiny”

“Melody Of Destiny” was released on May 18th, 2024. A collaborative project between $IRWAVE and his friend and rapper TRESHINO from America. This project blends a soulful sound that is very complimenting to both artists.

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“Melody Of Destiny” is the collaborative album between $IRWAVE & TRESHINO. Track 6 “Low End” is the most popular in the entire release.
Part 2 of the Interview covers the origins of the name “$IRWAVE”, The creation behind his debut collaboration project “Melody Of Destiny” with fellow rapper TRESHINO, and his thoughts on the reception of the most popular track, “Low End”.
Source: Logan Nunery / $IRWAVE social media accounts. **Click on any of the two photos to be taken to his Instagram page**
Part 3 of the Interview covers how $IRWAVE has navigated the YouTube algorithm to his advantage, he highlights the importance of discovering your own individual “niche”, what’s next for $IRWAVE musically, and also where he wishes to be within the next five years and what advice he would offer to himself five years ago.

$IRWAVE is a producer who understands the importance of consistency, In the past five years he’s only continued to grow in his online presence, this is because of his constant presence. He highlights the importance of maintaining that consistent approach moving forward into the future.