Today we’d like to introduce you to Official 2Stoned.
Alright, so thank you so much for sharing your story and insight with our readers. To kick things off, can you tell us a bit about how you got started?
I’ve always been interested in the music industry and scene since a very young age the earliest I can remember is back in the day when I was like 8-9 years old jamming out to stuff like Ludacris chicken and beer and seeing the music videos on tv enjoying the hustle and creativity behind everything on top of the music being super dope. Around 15 years old, A good friend who was a few years older named DJ Currensy gave me the opportunity to be his helper just carrying around equipment/crates/etc. whatever he needed I was there to help out so I started learning more about the scene while still working on my music. In high school, I didn’t get a lot of support but that was ok because I still just did my thing and I was releasing so much music all I did was record because I built a home studio in my house so I had access to make music whenever I wanted. During high school, I released probably over 200 songs. I was always remixing any new song that came out and at this time, SoundCloud was very fresh so I did numbers on SoundCloud and was getting a good Fanbase online. As soon as I graduated high school in 2012, I knew it was time to take it to the next level and really turn things up. I ran across a guy named Lil Sicc who I already knew about in the scene from doing shows with DJ Currensy. So I messaged him on Facebook and I told this guy what I wanted to do and he helped me immediately and was always supporting whatever I was trying to do. We got to work and started making a lot of noise in Austin. My first big move was secure a feature with Riff raff in December 2012.
And then SXSW came around which is a huge music festival for the city and we threw an event called the TEACH fest. Our first event was amazing and we had Wiz Khalifa all of Taylor gang, and so many more famous and well-known artists it was a great experience being out of high school for only a few months and already shaking hands and next to some of the biggest stars in the industry. Myself and Lil Sicc worked together for the next nine years making so much noise, throwing so many shows, creating opportunities, discovering people and so much more. I really think a book would be best to get into detail behind how much work has been put in. Doing music with Texas legends like Paul Wall and Lil Keke to traveling all across the United States with riff raff. I even got into the Management scene and blew up Junebug who created the #Junebugchallenge we traveled for six months straight and I secured deals with Reebok, Beats by Dre, NFL, Snapchat, Zaxbys and much more. Hard work really pays off. I’ve been doing this for a long time and I’m still doing it and only getting bigger and better with everything, I live in Los Angeles now and have my own store, I run Longhorn daiquiris in Austin and so much more too much to include in only one interview
Can you talk to us a bit about the challenges and lessons you’ve learned along the way. Looking back would you say it’s been easy or smooth in retrospect?
Definitely not a smooth road but I’ve always just focused on being myself and doing my thing no matter what.
Thanks for sharing that. So, maybe next you can tell us a bit more about your work?
#2STONED, Is a young up & coming Texas rap artist and promoter who was born & raised in Austin, TX.
#2STONED is an artist who embodies Texas Hip Hop; he is young and has his own style/hustle that cannot be compared to anyone else, He is 27 years old & is more than energetic with his rhymes and is constantly getting better.
Lil Chris has opened/performed with a list of big names including Snoop Dogg, Desiigner, Twisted Insane, Juvenile, Jackie Chain, Chalie Boy, Lil Chuckee, Taylor Gang, Lil Flip, Frenchie, Macc Grace Of S.U.C, Yung Nation, Dorrough, Kyle Lee, Lil Scrappy, Rolls Royce Rizzy, Los Of S.U.C, Short Dawg, Kirko Bangz, Lil Young Of SwishaHouse, Bushwick Bill, Boston George, 2 Pistols, J Dawg, Point Blank Of S.U.C, Raider Klan, Slim Thug, Will Lean Of S.U.C, Dat Boi T, Mr. Pookie, Gunplay, DoughBeezy, Waka Flocka Flame, Yungstar of S.U.C, Z-Ro, Trae Tha Truth, Lil Keke, Nipsey Hussle, Propain, ESG, Young Dro, Propain, Rich Homie Quan, Kevin Gates, Trina, Dirtball Of Kottonmouth Kings, Three Six Mafia, Tory Lanez, 2LIVECREW, Snootie Wild, Ty Dolla Sign, Russell Lee, Guerrilla Maab, Bizarre Of D12, Crichy Crich, Larry, Mike G & Left Brain With OddFuture, Paul Wall, Devin The Dude, Riff Raff, Sauce Twinz, Webbie, Lil Ronny MothaF, Chedda Da Connect, Hot Boy Turk, Schemaposse, Just Brittany, Dice Soho, Trill Sammy, 2Milli, Rocko, Metroboomin, Lil Boosie, UglyGod, OG Maco, 22 Savage, MiKE Will Made It, Juicy J, MO3, Evander Griim, Go Yayo, Warren G, Blac Youngsta, A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie & B.O.B.
His first big investment was making sure to get a song with his favorite artist, Houston rapper Riff Raff. Also linking up with Lil Sicc to create the hit single “White Silk Pants.” Originally Released on Christmas Day 2012, Lil Chris dropped two exclusive free downloads (DJ MikeNIke Exclusive & SLOWD-N-CUT Exclusive by DJ Currensy) for the track and received a little over 10K+ Downloads before switching the track to streaming only. #2STONED then linked up with Lil Sicc to release his first project and first official visual “Dummy” right before SXSW 2013. After SXSW 2013, #2STONED & Lil Sicc stepped it up and once again connected to bring his second official visual with the hit single “Hate Mo”.
In July of 2013 #2STONED also started to host & put on his own events as well. Since then, he has put on hundreds of his own events.
#2STONED was also named to the 2013 ATX Freshman Class List presented by the music blog in Austin, TX “Fresh Prince of the ATX.”
In late 2013, Things started to really take off and #2STONED began picking up product placement deals/sponsorships with various different types of businesses and products left and right which include ATX Mate/Lighter Mate, Good Times Tobacco, BC SmokeShop, Cocky Confidence Clothing, Complete Culture, Illumaglobi Clothing Based out in Boston, TREEHEADCOMPANY Clothing (THC) Based out in Oregon, Containers4U Based out in California & Two High Clouds Clothing Based out in Florida.
In March 2014, Lil Sicc & #2STONED both agreed that it was time to focus more on his solo career and to start the official branding of #2STONED. March 2014, #2STONED first official single “Marshmallow” was created and the visual was shot. In October 2015 #2STONED secured official sponsorship deals with Happy Clouds Smoke Shop, Montop Studios, DC Tattoos & TJ Jewelry all located in Austin, Texas.
In 2015, Lil Chris linked up with #AUSTINSBESTDAMNPARTY & was the Host at Krave night club on 6th St Friday & Saturday from 11-2AM W/Dj Hot Britches & Dj Blunt Force Trauma until March 2016. Lil Chris put together his first tour titled “Really Dabbin” which started in Colorado on 4/20 and included 15+ cities between April-July. Summer 2016 was nothing but success for Lil Chris as he continued to stay busy and rocked various different stages with many big name artists such as Nipsey Hussle & Trill Sammy/Dice Soho. And then he took it to the next level and brought down his two favorite artists back to back starting with Riff Raff in October and then Paul Wall in November. He knocked out another song with Riff Raff as well as a song/video with Paul Wall. And it only gets better. During that time, he has also linked up with Rizzoo Rizzoo out of Houston, Texas with the sauce factory as well as Ghetty who is originally from Chicago but now in Los Angeles and has many tracks with Riff Raff, Famous Dex & More!
To kick off December, he linked up with a fellow artist and promoter from Colorado by the name of ScrogginsALLday and went on a 11 day, 8 city, 4 state tour (Colorado, Nebraska, Kansas & Oklahoma)
2017 – Nothing has changed, the hustle is still non stop all day every day. In January 2017 #2STONED focused on networking as usual and he discovered 17 years old Mason Capone and linked up with him for the single “Zip On My Lap” wand it quickly reached 25K+ plays on SoundCloud and the official music video passed 13k views in less than two weeks! March 2017 included another successful year of T.E.A.C.H Fest During SXSW featuring 22 Savage, Mike Will Made It & Many More! June 2017, Lil Sicc & #2STONED continued to kill the scene and released visuals for “Back In That Action” & #2STONED released his project as well as the official music video with Paul Wall titled “Slabbin & Dabbin” available everywhere you can find music. To end 2017 with a bang Lil Sicc & Lil Chris linked up once again to bring you “Da Flip” and Lil Chris signed a 60+ city tour contract with Riff Raff starting Feb 28th, 2018.
2018 – #2STONED started tour with riff Raff and literally traveled the entire United States (65+ cities and 30+ states) in two months. Meeting all kinds of new fans and making connections in all the different cities and states was the main goal and that was definitely accomplished. While on tour with Riff, they linked up for a new single and video that is set to release in November of 2018. Also, during the tour he released his newest single and visuals for “Answer His Phone” with Lil Flip and has an official remix dropping closer to the end of 2018 with Lil Keke.
2019 was another year full of making business moves, securing deals with more brands and still traveling all across the United States. #2STONED went on tour with Wifisfuneral and took Jawone Michael with him! Always Focusing on helping others and creating opportunities as much as possible. To kick off 2020 #2STONED brought out Riff Raff to Austin, Texas for his cranberry vampire tour and it ended up being the most successful event of his entire tour! Coronavirus came around shortly after and everyone freaked out trying to figure out what to do. #2STONED packed his bags and headed to Los Angeles in hopes of being able to make some noise and really take the music to the next level. Long nights of hustle and a few months into being out in Los Angeles he ran across Junebug who had just created the viral dance #JuneBugchallenge. #2STONED just released his newest single and video with Lil Keke put his career on pause and immediately stepped into the management role for Junebug. The next six months, January 2021 – June 2021 #2STONED was traveling all across the United States once again but this time as the manager for Junebug booking shows, securing deals with brands like Reebok, NFL, Snapchat, BeatsByDre, Mcdonalds and much more! As soon as the #Junebugchallenge was coming to an end #2STONED immediately jumped into the next business move which was securing his own storefront in downtown Los Angeles and becoming a part of the official riff raff team. Currently, #2STONED tours with Riff raff on the regular.
What are your plans for the future?
Continuing to tour with riff raff and help his team with whatever they need.
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