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Want no "Smoke"

Man! This guy we are about to talk about it a true lyricist! He goes by the name of "Smoke Mota" and he's representing Chicago, Illinois. Now pause.....When you think of Chicagos music scene you instantly think of drill music, Kanye, Twista, etc. Many of the greats have come from the Chi and we honestly have high hopes for Smoke. He is in his own lane and we are proud to have made him a part of the "All That HipHop" family.

Interview below: 

1. What's your stage name?

Smoke is Mota

2. How long have you been doing music?

11 years

3. What inspired you to start making music?

My pops is a musician and had a band, I watched them play when I was a kid, I guess it stems from that.

4. Who do you look up to in the music industry? Why? 

PMV (Problems Make Visionaries) that's my squad. These are some of the most talent artists ever. They inspire me to be dope. 5. Where are you from? What was it like growing up there? 

I'm from the west side of Chicago. It was cool growing up there. It was rough, i mean it was a rough neighborhood. But shit even the suburbs got rough neighbor hoods lol, you jus make the best of your situation and move forward. 6. What is your ultimate goal making music?

I love making music or just creating in general. A goal for this year is to expand my listeners. I need more! 7. What do you think of the music scene today and what could you contribute to it?

The music scene today is eh! It's all cliques. It is what it is though. I know I would bring some originality and a bit of humbleness if that makes any sense. 

8. Where can the people find your music? 

Well, I have a website:  www.smokeofficial.com Twitter - smoke_is_mota IG - smoke_is_mota Snapchat - smokeismota Pandora - smoke is mota radio station I'm on all digital platforms as well 

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