Harrison Beckwith

February 7th 2025

Describe the sound of your music for unfamiliar listeners​​​

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​My music is more of a timeline of my production so far. Like, it starts with vibey guitar instrumentals and now it has grown into this "rock rap" with some synth-pop too. Overall, I think my music is really defined by the synth I use in every song.

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How and when did you get into music?How has your music evolved from the satire music you were originally making to what it is today?

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When I first started making music, I did not see it as a future at all. I kinda just fooled around on some tracks with friends, and then I just resorted to guitar instrumentals. But, as of last year, I kinda had this turning point where I wanted to make music inspired by what I listened to. This new EP still has satire elements, but it also is a result of pure passion.

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Tell me a little about your new EP, why have you called it “a second thanksgiving, a story of sadness and isolation”
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The new EP "Green" has a storyline going on. I think one of my favorite ways to write lyrics is through made-up characters. So, this new record follows this one individual and his journey to find community when he's already at the top. Of course, this can all be interpreted differently by the listener, but each song on the record adds a new dimension to the story. 

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Describe your creative process

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My creative process is very spontaneous. First off, I'm always writing lyrics even if I'm not planning on making a song. I always want to see which bar is catchy and that I could potentially use it. Then, I go on Logic and start messing around with sounds, while laying down a random chord progression. I work backwards: starting with the climax of the song and then developing the rest after. Then, I give the beat a few days and come back to it, because artists sometimes forget to realize how many NEW ideas you can get from taking a break. 

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Where do you find inspiration?

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Dude, there are so many artists I take inspiration from. From back then, I am heavily inspired by Stevie Wonder, Elton John, the Roots, Ms. Lauryn Hill, Hall & Oates, Nas, and Radiohead. When we are talking current artists, I am inspired by Blood Orange, Travis Scott, JPEGMAFIA, N.E.R.D., Chance the Rapper, Pharrell Williams, Tyler the Creator, Daft Punk, Doechii, and Steve Lacy.

What’s next for Harrison Beckwith? Any goals for 2025?

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Up next, I am working on a project with Leo Soloway. The record we produce won't be released on our own individual accounts; it's gonna be released on a separate collab profile. Besides that, I am looking at releasing some singles in the following months and I am interested in producing music for other artists. My goal for 2025 is to expand my reach with listeners; I want to increase my metrics.

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What music have you been listening to lately?​

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Recently, my dad me got hooked on Black Star, the collab duo of Mos Def and Talib Kweli. Their 1998 album is gas. Also, I have started to listen to WILLOW, and she really has some incredible stuff out there. I saw her open for Childish Gambino last year, but I didn't really know her music at the time. And lastly, I discovered this rapper, named D2x, who is definitely going somewhere. His overall production and flow is just phenomenal.