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In this interview, Arshan speaks with rapper, HVN, during KTO’s recent trip to Houston, Texas. During their conversation, Arshan and HVN discuss him being homeless, making “MARINE”, and taking music more seriously than most upcoming rappers. HVN talks about his love for cameras and filming, Gab3, being nicknamed “Zero” in high school, and making “Backhand” with Tisa Korean.
They then talk about how small moments can lead to life changing ones, how police broke up HVN’s first live performance, his go-to producer (Broadday), as well as his relationship with Travis Scott and ICYTWAT. HVN describes the time he had a stroke during class, teaching himself to walk again, and dealing with new problems now that he no longer needs to worry about money. HVN also talks about his brand “Dont Die” and the clothes they sell + events they put on for the youth. He also talks about his first time experiencing Zack Bia’s crazy lifestyle, being signed to Bia’s label (Field Trip Records), and Virgil Abloh showing appreciation for HVN’s music. They end their conversation with HVN talking about recording “Smoke” with Don Toliver and SoFaygo, and discuss the insanity of HVN’s live shows. Kids Take Over is based in Vancouver, Canada.
Timestamps!
0:00 - HVN compares Arshan to Nardwuar
1:02 - His love for Houston
2:17 - “MARINE”
2:45 - Long term success vs Tik Tok
3:33 - His cool visuals & aesthetic
4:15 - Started off as a cameraman
4:48 - Gab3, “Scene Girl”
5:34 - Nobody liked HVN’s ideas for music, so he did them himself
6:14 - Nicknamed “Zero” in high school because he didn’t speak much
6:30 - Making “Backhand” w Tisa Korean
7:20 - Police broke up his first performance
7:55 - Originally hating “Backhand”, then it becoming his biggest song
8:42 - Small moments leading to life changing ones
9:32 - When no one gives you a chance, do it yourself
10:00 - Relationship w ICYTWAT
10:49 - Always seeing Travis Scott in Houston in a white Lambo back in the day
12:19 - His go-to producer, Broadday
13:57 - HVN had his first stroke in school
15:09 - Second stroke, doctors said he wouldn’t walk again
17:14 - Moshing to Yung Lean and Kali Uchis at SXSW while handicapped
17:54 - Old problems without money vs new problems now that he has money
19:15 - Signing to Zack Bia & Field Trip Records
20:08 - Crazy Mexico story
21:06 - Virgil Abloh co-sign
21:37 - Filling up his Porsche with Psychworld clothes & Zack Bia getting mad
22:17 - Making “Smoke” w Don Toliver & SoFaygo
25:20 - HVNs shows are bloody and insane
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