Noodah05 (@noodah05) might be one of Atlanta’s best-kept secrets in this new age of trap artists. To say that he is underrated is more than an understatement because he checks every box needed to be considered a star. He’s been gaining a lot of momentum in the past few years. For example, he’s signed to Lil Baby’s label for one. Moreover, he even performed on the “It’s Only Us” tour. In addition, he’s collaborated with people such as Rylo Rodriguez, Rob49, Veeze, Hunxho, and more.
However, the tricky thing about Atlanta’s music is that it is constantly evolving. Almost every month, a new artist is bringing a new sound, and the rest of the world can’t seem to keep up. Through all the changes, Noodah05 has stayed ten toes down and refused to pander for a quick buck.
Moreover, Remixd Magazine spoke to Noodah05 right before he released his upcoming full-length project, “5 Min of Fame.” As one of the signees to superstar rapper, Lil Baby’s imprint label, CBFW alongside Veeze & Rylo Rodriguez, the future is looking brighter than ever for Noodah05.
Remixd Magazine spoke with Noodah05 about his creative process, plans for 2024, and so much more.
Noodah05 Interview
We’re getting closer to your upcoming project, “5 Min of Fame.” How are you feeling? Nervous? Excited?
This time around I’m excited. I’m waiting to see everybody reaction.
With you being from Atlanta, how do you feel like it influences your musical style and who you are as an artist?
In Atlanta, we got our own style, so that influences me. The city got a lot of inspiration in my music. I get a lot from my city.
Who are some artists that you grew up on?
I grew up on a lot of Lil Snupe. (Lil) Wayne. Future. Skooly, (is) one of them.
How do you feel about the current Atlanta rap scene, especially with so many drill rappers?
That sh*t trash. (Noodah laughs) That sh*t trash. I f*ck with it though, because it’s young n*ggas going thru a phase. They gonna look back at it at the end of the day and be like, “That sh*t trash.” They doing too much. Characters. It’s for an image. Like you throwed off all the time? But you still able to go do all this sh*t. I don’t know. I come from the era, where if you throwed off, you throwed off. That means you can’t be in this line of business, because how you is.
How does it feel to be one of the most underrated artists right now? With your music, it’s like if you know, you know. Does it bother you?
I feel like I’m a hidden gem. It don’t make me mad, I embrace it. It’s like we gatekeeping him, only because he so hard. You feel me? I understand it a lil bit from a fan standpoint.
That takes me to my next question. It’s seems as if most of your fanbase is women. Is that intentional on your end?
No. (Noodah laughs) I mean yeah. I don’t know. But women they find me therapeutic. So they gravitate towards me.
Dynamic of being part of CBFW
Talk about the dynamic of being a part of CBFW. Because I went to Veeze’s ATL show, and he had brought you out. So like what is that dynamic working together? Is it strictly business?
It’s more like a family thing, it’s different vibes every time we get together. It’s always love.
Take me behind the curtain of your project ‘5 Mins of Fame.’ What would you say ‘5 Mins of Fame’ is about?
Me getting my five minutes of fame. I feel like it’s really me letting the world in for five minutes. All I need is five minutes of fame. I’m not trying to be here too long.
Talk about your relationship with ChiChi and how did y’all lock-in? Because he’s def one of the most slept on Atlanta producers. I got a chance to meet him when Uzi was doing the Barter 16 sessions and saw firsthand how hard he worked.
We a dynamic duo. Me and ChiChi like the same in how the fans look at us. We both underrated. I met ChiChi in somebody else hood. I was going out there to gamble. He was out there and I pulled up on him and I had just start rapping. And I was like “I be using yo beats.” And he was like “You do?” We just locked in ever since then. It’s been really deeper than music. We just want to see each other do great with or without each other.
Was it difficult to put no features on “5 Min of Fame”?
Yeah. And some of my people was mad. They was like “Put some features on there.” But you know how it be. Sometimes it don’t be the right timing for them. Next project, I’m getting loaded with the features.
What can we expect from you the rest of 2024?
Consistency. Staying consistent. Staying out the way. Letting y’all see me more.
