In this episode, Xavier Weeks joins me from Bothell, Washington (not Kent, oops). At only 19 years old, with the assistance of his TikTok-famous song "TEAM" from 2019 and the four EPs that followed it, he is now one of the most streamed rappers in the history of Seattle (113m+ on Spotify) and a pioneer in the PNW underground scene. Regular listeners know that this is an interview I've been looking forward to for quite some time, so definitely give this amazing conversation a listen!
00:00 - Intro
00:50 - Xavier's experience growing up in Finland and the culture shock moving to Seattle
04:30 - Xavier's interests and passions prior to picking up a microphone
06:45 - When and why Xavier started in music, some of his inspirations, and the early days
11:50 - The timeline of how "TEAM", his smash hit that has nearly 74m streams on Spotify, originally took off, and how his life changed from that point forward
14:50 - How he emotionally responded to the rampant virality of his song
16:55 - How long it took to feel secure enough in his craft to openly advertise his music on all of his social media
19:44 - The times in his career where Xavier felt doubt, how he reframes and overcomes it, and how letting go of those feelings allows the creativity to flow better
21:28 - How Xavier went from a young kid having fun with music to really developing his artistry and finding his lane sonically
23:56 - Where his signature use of the angel number 111 comes from originally, and what the significance of it is for him
25:36 - Xavier Weeks' favorite song of his, and his favorite project out of the four EPs
28:55 - How his first live performance came into fruition and what the experience meant for him
31:40 - How Fwaygo's livestream led to Xavier performing Molly Water for Young Thug and getting high praise from him
33:08 - His relationship with his brother, Tristan, has developed and progressed over time, and how he's become Xavier's number one supporter
35:00 - His day-one friends that will ride or die for him
35:57 - Who Xavier Weeks is outside of his music career and his other passions
37:39 - What Xavier Weeks is going to be releasing next, when we can expect a full-length project, and what it will look/sound like
40:49 - What Xavier's big, long-term visions are in music
41:31 - His favorite aspect of the Seattle rap scene
42:58 - Where you can follow and support Xavier Weeks on his journey
44:12 - What makes Xavier Weeks cutting edge
How to Follow Xavier Weeks:
Instagram: @xavierweeks
TikTok: @xavierweeks111
YouTube: Xavier Weeks
Listen to Xavier Weeks on all platforms!
How to Follow Cutting Edge:
Instagram: @cuttingedgeig
Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and Amazon Music!
How to Follow Landon Sturdevant:
Instagram: @landon_sturdevant
Snapchat: @ltsturdevant21
Email: ltsturdevant@yahoo.com
Thanks Again For Listening, I'll See You On The Next One!
In this episode, Xavier Weeks joins me from Bothell, Washington (not Kent, oops). At only 19 years old, with the assistance of his TikTok-famous song "TEAM" from 2019 and the four EPs that followed it, he is now one of the most streamed rappers in the history of Seattle (113m+ on Spotify) and a pioneer in the PNW underground scene. Regular listeners know that this is an interview I've been looking forward to for quite some time, so definitely give this amazing conversation a listen!
00:00 - Intro
00:50 - Xavier's experience growing up in Finland and the culture shock moving to Seattle
04:30 - Xavier's interests and passions prior to picking up a microphone
06:45 - When and why Xavier started in music, some of his inspirations, and the early days
11:50 - The timeline of how "TEAM", his smash hit that has nearly 74m streams on Spotify, originally took off, and how his life changed from that point forward
14:50 - How he emotionally responded to the rampant virality of his song
16:55 - How long it took to feel secure enough in his craft to openly advertise his music on all of his social media
19:44 - The times in his career where Xavier felt doubt, how he reframes and overcomes it, and how letting go of those feelings allows the creativity to flow better
21:28 - How Xavier went from a young kid having fun with music to really developing his artistry and finding his lane sonically
23:56 - Where his signature use of the angel number 111 comes from originally, and what the significance of it is for him
25:36 - Xavier Weeks' favorite song of his, and his favorite project out of the four EPs
28:55 - How his first live performance came into fruition and what the experience meant for him
31:40 - How Fwaygo's livestream led to Xavier performing Molly Water for Young Thug and getting high praise from him
33:08 - His relationship with his brother, Tristan, has developed and progressed over time, and how he's become Xavier's number one supporter
35:00 - His day-one friends that will ride or die for him
35:57 - Who Xavier Weeks is outside of his music career and his other passions
37:39 - What Xavier Weeks is going to be releasing next, when we can expect a full-length project, and what it will look/sound like
40:49 - What Xavier's big, long-term visions are in music
41:31 - His favorite aspect of the Seattle rap scene
42:58 - Where you can follow and support Xavier Weeks on his journey
44:12 - What makes Xavier Weeks cutting edge
How to Follow Xavier Weeks:
Instagram: @xavierweeks
TikTok: @xavierweeks111
YouTube: Xavier Weeks
Listen to Xavier Weeks on all platforms!
How to Follow Cutting Edge:
Instagram: @cuttingedgeig
Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and Amazon Music!
How to Follow Landon Sturdevant:
Instagram: @landon_sturdevant
Snapchat: @ltsturdevant21
Email: ltsturdevant@yahoo.com
Thanks Again For Listening, I'll See You On The Next One!