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Tim Gent has been buzzing with his latest singles “Mosaic,” “Vibin'” (which features Bryant Taylorr) and the Kyro Swanks-assisted “333.” He following these impressive drops with the recently-released project, Life Away From Home. The Clarksville native is known for his flow and wooing his audience with his lyrical vibes; he recently showcased this incredible talent at an event in Nashville. We caught up with the “Fly Away” artist and talked about what his album name means, his brand Chief, and how “Vibin'” was made.

RESPECT.: In regards to your recent visual for “Mosaic,” what was your vision while making that?

We really just wanted it to look cool (laughs). The mission was to get some mob scenes and try to capture the same energy as the track.

RESPECT.: How did you get the album name? What does it mean to you?

I actually came up with the name back in 2012. Originally, the idea for the project was to write as if I was already away from home due to following my dreams. I worked on the tape, but it didn’t come together [at the time]. I put the idea to rest until I formed this tape with AB. After we listened back, the name was kind of obvious for me at that point.

RESPECT.: What can your fans expect from this album?

It’s not quite an album. It’s the tape that feels like an album. They can expect to have a maturation of my sound and craft. It was a real collaborative effort, so, unlike my last projects, you’ll hear more voices and more instrumentation.

RESPECT.: As far as the singles you released (including “Vibin'” and “333”), what would you say is your favorite song created on this project?

If I had to pick, it would be “Pain Pills.” The process to make it was very cool.

RESPECT.: Why “Pain Pills”?

I enjoy how it came together. The song included six people that I have built dope relationships with over the past year. It is cool to see how it unfolded. It was the first track I got from AB for the tape. The hook was already done by Bammie Davis Jr., and I wrote the verses quickly. The creative process for this tape was dope.

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RESPECT.: Can you give us a behind the scenes perspective of what it was like making the tape and the singles “333” and “Vibin’?”

It was a group effort. We had a few sessions with six or seven people in the studio bouncing ideas for the skits. By making “333,” I knew I had to get Kyro on it. We recorded it together and it took 10 times to do a hook until I was comfortable with it.

As for “Vibin,’” when I got the beat from Syk Sense, I knew Bryant Taylorr should be on it. We had agreed he would get an interlude on the tape. When I sent the song to him, he sent me the hook back. It is funny because I didn’t like it at first listen from my phone speaker. But when I heard it in the car, I immediately got to finish this. We have two or three different versions we wrote together but the final was the one.

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RESPECT.: With your brand, Chief, tell us a little bit about how did that come about? What does the term “chief” mean to you?

My brother T Clark actually coined that acronym. We were already on The Tomahawk Crew (THC), on a collective status, that later turned to  Chief, Catch Height In Every Fall. From that T Clark created the acronym, and it was a lifestyle. We all have our down moments, but learning how to find that silver lining and pull yourself up really teaches you something about yourself.

RESPECT.: How did you get into the music career? Who were you inspired by or listened to while growing up to get your inspiration?

My senior year in high school, the homies, T Clark and Tzee, were dropping music videos and mixtapes, and I had already had a thing for writing. Clark dropped a tape, Made For This, then I started writing for real. Around that same time, J. Cole’s Friday Night Lights and Kendrick’s Section .80 dropped that has given me inspiration. I made my first tape shortly after that, and it’s been a constant thing ever since. I was a big fan of Kanye West and Lil’ Wayne growing up, as well as R&B and Soul.

RESPECT.: Do you think that, in the next five years, hip-hop will be alive and much bigger in Nashville, a place known by many as a Country music hub?

I feel like the market for urban music is growing, seeing that hip-hop is the number one genre out right now. Based off that, I think it has to be much bigger.

RESPECT.: I see Bryant Taylorr is featured on many of the songs, will there be a duo project on the way? Or in the works?

Yeah, that’s the homie man. We have a lot of tracks we’ve done thus far. We’ve talked about it, but I’m not thinking anytime soon.

RESPECT.: Define RESPECT.

To have an admiration for someone or something.

RESPECT.: Will you be going on tour?

Yes, everything is getting squared away right now.

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Tim Gent has been in the game for a while. I’ve been a fan ever since he performed the track, “King Sh**,” at a Nashville hip-hop show called Elevate. The hip-hop rapper has been rhyming about his daily life of what he has been through. The young cat has a Kendrick Lamar type vibe because of his smooth charismatic flow. Coming from Clarksville, Tennessee, I feel like it’s only a matter of time before his career takes off. There are too many classics for me to name a favorite of his, but his music sets a tone whether you were in your crib vibing and writing poetry by candlelight or looking for motivation to ‘go out and get it’ and accomplish your goals. He will be at this year’s A3C Festival performing on Thursday, October 5th at TEN ATL. The hip-hop showcase is called Tasty Vibes and runs from from 9:00-1:00am. Go check him out and listen to some tunes below.

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If you haven’t heard of the rapper Tim Gent, please allow yourself the importunity of pressing play whilst you read. From Clarksville, TN, has emerged a rap genius. The young emcee seems to be on a mission to put his home town on the map according to AFH.

 His sound transcends rap culture. Delivery, bars, metaphors, gimmicks? This Tennessee native comes stacked with the full package. Looking for a new favorite rapper? This just may be your stop.

For the Love: A Story By Tim Gent highhandedly has broken into the rap scene in less than a day. The rapper features a nine track playlist that is an easy listen from start to finish. With such refined skills & polished lyrics, it is no wonder that Tim Gent’s story is gaining notoriety. If Gent keeps this up, there is no doubt he will rise as a great lyricist.

Striking the hearts of his listeners with tracks like “Window Pain” & “Man In The Mirror”; it’s no doubt the young emcee understands the rewards of a good work ethic. The rapper extends his talents to “Rising Son” and the title track “For the Love” a penned piece featuring pure heat from Gent himself.

Whether you are looking for good record to spin in your car or trying to find your next rap obsession, be sure to listen to “For the Love: A Story By Tim Gent” below:

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Denver MC Supreme Ace has given us a handful of tracks with Tim Gent, Cyhi The Prynce, and Two 9‘s Ceej and Jace. Now, the rapper delivers his highly anticipated project, Trill Influence. Eleven tracks strong, the project boasts guest appearances from Pac Div, Dizzy Wright, Sy Ari Da Kid, Two 9, Tim Gent, Fly Union Case Arnold, and more. The production is just as diverse with Taylor Gang‘s Sledgren and RMB Justize, Ceej of Two 9, and 30 Roc of Mike Will‘s super producer group The Drumaticz all receiving credit. Ace really excels on this project and is far from being overshadowed by the various big names involved. Sit back and enjoy the chill vibes that radiate from Supreme Ace’s Trill Influence.

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Denver artist Supreme Ace recruits Tennessee native Tim Gent for a soothing new offering entitled, “Day Dreaming.” Production credits for this new track go to ATL’s Ceej of the rising crew Two-9. “Day Dreaming” is the second release off Supreme Ace’s forthcoming, Trill Influence mixtape, which is expected to be released in October. The two MCs deliver some mellow raps, which are complimented with a distorted, yet catchy hook. Stream their collaboration below!

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Tim Gent has been giving us nothing but good music for the past several weeks. Now we finally get his full project with the release of Clarksville Nights. Split into 3 acts, Tim provides us with a full scope of his artistry & a great listen to the development of his sound. Check it out as he teams up with producers Free P, HD, and Rmur on this 16-track project.

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Unsigned Spotlight alumni, Tim Gent, brings us another single with “This Way.” For this offering, the talented lyricist provides us with a different sound & shows us he knows how to switch up his style. His full project Clarksville Nights is on the way & it’s looking to be a very solid project. Tune in.

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