Tank 2x, “Never Stress (feat. LOVEPAIN2000)”
Tank 2x is a music artist, father, and creative entrepreneur from Miami, Florida. Living with a "2life" lifestyle yet making the most out of the one life he has, Tank 2x is consistent with his efforts towards making his dreams of musical success into his reality.
Inspired by his mother, an avid jazz listener throughout Tank 2x's formative years, he takes influence from many different genres outside of hip-hop and challenges the regional underground scene's norms. Detriot-style beats dominate the Miami music scene. Tank 2x is able to stand out by combining aspects of the local sound with his childhood love of jazz, and performing over instrumentals inspired by Zaytoven and PluggNB soundscapes. This unique and personal blend of creativity makes Tank 2x unlike anyone you have heard before.
His most recent release, "Never Stress", a collaborative track made alongside fellow musician LOVEPAIN2000, and performed over a beat by upcoming creative ArvidThePlug, a type beat producer and music content creator. The track lyrics and vibe echoes the positivity and "be yourself" "create what you feel and stand on what you believe" attitude of the artist.
In an exclusive interview with RSO Underground, Tank 2x dives into his inspirations, use of music creation as a therapeutic process, and provides advice to fellow creatives in the underground music scene.
RSO Underground Interview with Tank 2x
Who are you?
Im Tank 2X, Tank 2 Times, Big Gwaup La Flare 2X whatever you want to call me for real!
Where are you from? (How is the music scene there?)
Im from Miami, FL, Countyline to be precise. The music scene is way different from the type of music I make. Most people use Detroit-style beats but I’m big on Pluggnb/Zaytoven style instrumentals. I feel as if that what makes my music stand out more.
Why did you get into music?
I honestly do it because it’s my only outlet and the only way I could really express my emotions. My mental health gets real bad at times so that’s the only effective way to release it. Once I learned the business of everything, I just merged it with my creativeness.
Who and what inspires you?
My daughter and mother are always going to be my main motivation with everything I do. I also inspire myself because the feeling of creating art thats true to me and art that genuinely resonates with people is the greatest thing in the world.
Do you have any stories of your artistic journey to share?
My main overall thing is just to keep pushing no matter what. No matter how people feel about you and your art, no matter what they say about you! Create what you feel and stand on what you believe!
What song/project are you currently promoting and what is the story behind it?
I released a song with LovePAIN2000, one of my artists on my label (2Life Entertainment) and a talented upcoming artist as well as myself. It’s called “Never Stress” produced by our producer, ArvidThePlug, and it is out now on all platforms. The message behind the song is really to never stress about anything that goes on in life, just keep your head up and keep maneuvering. In life, there’s alot you can’t control so why hang your brain up on it all day, ya feel me?
What is one thing people would be surprised to know about you?
Jazz is my favorite genre of music. My mother used to always play it and it always helped me stay calm since I was young.
Where can we find your music and art?
All my art and music is located on all platforms when you search my name “Tank 2X” and it is also in my instagram bio on my page as well (@tank___2x) .
What is your message to the world?
My message to the world is stay positive, be yourself, be happy with yourself and love yourself! Yea we live a 2Life lifestyle but we all only got one life so it ain’t no point of spending it negatively or affected by the toxicity of others.
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