I met Souletica in Atlanta, Georgia during the summer of 2013. I was traveling for the first time to the South to meet Vann, Ni Houstonn, and Souletica, after hearing their music on SoundCloud. Infinite Souls Music was searching for a producer that was willing to help build original and creative unique instrumentals, so I immediately bought a plane ticket and was on my way.
The three of them picked me up from the airport and before we had even dropped off my bags at their studio we were blasting local bangers and bonding over new music they were creating. They introduced me to Prince Scooter (also part of ISM) and before I knew it I was wrapped up in creating beats live and watching all three of them writing and rapping like I'd never witnessed before. Lyrics pouring out over each measure, the cup had runneth over...
Each member of ISM has their own brand and area of expertise, their own niche of Hip-hop. My impression of Souletica is that of justice, power, and creative love of music, women, love, art, and poetry. Souletica knows the art of wordplay, the delicate intricate subtleties of cadence and energy. Sultry and inspired his voice hits every line with bright light and dark robust flavor. Souletica is here to do two things- make you think and make you groove...
What's your favorite aspect about writing music?
My favorite part about writing music is the fact that it’s yours. It’s your thoughts and your imagination. It’s self expression.
What bothers you the most about the process?
Sometimes writers block affects the creative process. Though there’s always something to talk about, there’s moments where it’s difficult to express the thoughts.
ISM was created by myself, and my friends: Vann, Ni Houstonn, and Jon “Byrd” Jaros.
How do you know the other members of ISM? how did you meet them?
Me, Ni, and Vann met in high school and we’ve been best friends ever since. Jon is Vann’s cousin and he moved from Boston to help bring the vision to life.
How do you compare "Nü Jive" to your first album "Poetic Mind"?
When I released my first project, “Poetic Mind”, I was very new to creating music. I was still finding myself as an artist. “Nü Jive” was my third project after my “Nectar” project, so I looked to develop my sound. I learned how to incorporate different genres into my music.
You used to go by Sean Poet, why the name change?
I didn’t want to be boxed in as an artist. When you hear Sean Poet, you draw conclusions as to what type of artist I am. When you hear Souletica, you don’t know what to expect, I wanted to rebrand myself.
What's the most important part of music to you?
The most important part about creating music is the fact that you have a voice. You can change lives through your words.
You have a lot of lyrics involving social justice, and equality...do you feel it's important to include these themes in all of your songs?
I believe when you have a platform, it’s ok to have fun but you also have a responsibility. You can make a change.
What do you think of young new Hip-hop artists vs the old heads?
Music has grown over time and not everyone is used to the sound of today.
When was the moment you decided to become a lyricist and music artist?
I’ve done poetry for most of my life, and I’ve always loved music. After ISM was formed I knew it was something i wanted to do for life, I love it.
When times get tough I try to express my feelings through my art. Writing is a personal getaway for me.
What's next for Souletica?
I have a lot of new music and visuals on the way, and a new project in the works. The other members of ISM are working on things as well and we plan to release a collaborative project soon.
How has the ISM group impacted your music?
ISM is the reason I started music and my friends inspire me. I feel like we met for a reason and that we have a real purpose. They challenge me to be a bigger artist.
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