Chicago-bred rapper Intellect is defining what it means to be a lyrical rapper in 2022. His style can be described as versatile, unique, confident, and honest — and these themes showcase in his latest project ‘Intellectual Ignorance.’
“This is my most personal, vulnerable album to date, it is an album based on the internal struggle of good vs evil,” Intellect tells RemixdMag. “Choosing to be “Intellectual” or “Ignorance” knowing better vs doing better. That constant internal struggle and conflict we face every day.”
The project includes a few standout tracks “Get Right,” “The Code,” and “Luv The Way,” which display Intellect’s talents and ability to switch up his flow when necessary. When it comes to the message that he wants audiences to take away from his music, Intellect says that he wants people to find their purpose.
“There’s beauty in your journey, learning, growth, healing, acceptance, honesty, that we are more connected than we are apart,” he says. “Find your purpose, find your reason that you choose to be great every single day.”
Keep reading to learn more about Intellect and stream his newest project below.
What city are you from/ Where are you based now?
I am from and still currently in the Chicago land area.
What is your artist name? What is your real name? How did you get your artist name?
My name is Kire but my stage name is Intellect. I came up with the stage name Intellect because I wanted to stand out and be different. One day I was freestyling and said “It’s Intellect the name you can’t forget”. That became my mantra because I want my music to stick with you forever.
How would you describe your sound to readers who may not be familiar with you?
My sound is versatile, unique, confident, and honest. My music is basically the score to a movie about being a young adult. A lot of perspective, emotions, vulnerability, fun moments, dumb moments (ironically), and just a navigating through this thing called life. All of the highs, the lows, the good, the bad and the ugly.
What’s one reason you are passionate about music and what inspires you?
It’s my God given talent and purpose, I really love making music, I love creating music and I love the feeling I get hearing what I create. I love being able to create something that resonates with people. I love being on stage and performing and the energy exchange from myself and the crowd. My greatest inspiration is my daughter, she is my harshest critic, but she loves watching me create, and perform. She lights up with excitement and joy, so I want to make her proud. I am also extremely competitive. I want to push myself to be the greatest version of Intellect I can be. I always want to improve and out due my last album, last song, last hook, last verse. The relentless pursuit of greatness. Life inspires me and people inspire me. The people who believe in me, the people who doubt me, it’s all a source of inspiration.
Who are some of your main musical influences?
My musical influences are Kanye West, Kendrick Lamar, Michael Jackson, Lauryn Hill and Drake. Sonically as well as a complete artist, from performing, stage design, fashion, and writing. These artists have been extremely influential to me. I can remember being 4 years old, with a hat and glove dancing and singing at holiday parties in front of the family like I was Michael Jackson.
Tell us the name of the project you are currently promoting? What inspired this project?
The name of my album is “Intellectual Ignorance”. Inspiration for this album was honesty, vulnerability and sharing my story and my experiences in hopes it can help others. I wanted to bare my soul, the good, the bad and the ugly. This is Intellect, this is who I am.
Date that this project dropped or is set to drop?
Intellectual Ignorance is available everywhere on September 8th, 2022.
What is this project about in your own words?
This is my most personal, vulnerable album to date, it is an album based on the internal struggle of good vs evil. Choosing to be “Intellectual” or “Ignorance” knowing better vs doing better. That constant internal struggle and conflict we face every day.
What’s next for you? Are you working on any upcoming projects we should be on the lookout for? Include some dates if you have them.
Currently my focus is on pushing this album as much as I can. I plan on letting the fans decide which visual they want us to shoot next. Touch the stage and perform these records in front of the people. As for upcoming projects I am also in the studio and creating and in 2023 you can expect another project from me.
What message do you hope fans take away from your music and from this project?
There’s beauty in your journey, learning, growth, healing, acceptance, honesty, that we are more connected than we are apart. Find your purpose, find your reason that you choose to be great every single day.
Where can we follow you on social media? Include links.
Instagram www.instagram.com/Intellectrfg
Twitter www.twitter.com/Intellectrfg
Youtube www.youtube.com/intellectrfg
Merch www.rfgreatness.com
