Pimpton shares new singles "Real Love" and "Swang" (Interview)

Pimpton Delivers Double the Heat with “Real Love” and “Swang” Featuring Snotty Nose Rez Kids from Kcmkv3 Album

Returning from his first European tour, Hip-Hop artist Pimpton is thrilled to announce the release of his double-A side single, featuring the songs “Real Love” and “Swang featuring Snotty Nose Rez Kids.” These singles are an exciting follow-up to his single “Moonroof,” which made a big splash in the Spring of this year.

With his distinctive blend of Caribbean roots and hip-hop style, Pimpton is a musical force to be reckoned with. His latest 17-track album, Kcmkv3, out now, is a testament to his energetic style and introspective lyrics. As he puts it, this album marks a significant evolution in his artistic journey, promising a fresh and captivating musical experience for his fans.

Pimpton has noted that his music is often geared toward Cannabis-friendly fans, and “Swang” fits right into his signature style. Pimpton’s eclectic flow draws you in right away. The song is a collaborative effort between Pimpton, Young D, and Yung Trybez from Snotty Nose Rez Kids. This hard-hitting track with a futuristic sound takes your mind on a trip. His loyal and new fans are in for a treat with this tune.

The second single, ‘Real Love,’ holds a profound, personal significance for Pimpton. The song, originally a poem he penned as a child, poignantly explores the authenticity of love amidst conflicting beliefs and actions. With its smooth, melodic beat and heartfelt lyrics, ‘Real Love’ is a relatable and emotionally stirring song that showcases Pimpton’s vulnerable side, sure to resonate with his listeners.

Rapper Pimpton was born in Trinidad & Tobago but grew up in Saskatchewan, making him one of the first-known rappers from that area. He has performed over 500 shows across North America, including well-known events like SXSW, JunoFEST, BreakOut West, and Canadian Music Week. In his illustrious career, he has shared the stage with greats such as Wu-Tang Clan, Young Jeezy, Warren G, Rich the Kid, Roy Woods and more. In 2020, he wrote, directed, and released a visual album titled “TUNNELZ,” which earned him a 2021 WCMA award for Video Director of the Year. He has music videos in rotation on MTV and MUCH and has sold over 20,000 copies of his albums independently.

The double-A side singles “Real Love” and “Swang” are now available on all major streaming platforms. Pimpton’s ability to connect diverse audiences through his innovative musical styling makes this project a must-listen for his devoted fans and those who love great music.

Hi Pimpton! Good to see you again and what have you been up to since we last talked?

Since we last talked I’ve just been busy working. I toured Europe for the first time. It was an amazing experience. I even headlined a show with Kholebeatz and 46Simmy in Norway. It was a real movie. So crazy to have people overseas trying to learn my lyrics in real time and singing along. Definitely a great feeling to get out there and perform new material to an energetic crowd. When I returned home from tour, I got right back in the studio to complete and polish my newest album KCMKV3 which just released on August 20th.

Your new single “Real Love” is based on a poem you wrote as a child. How does it feel to transform those early words into a full song, and what does this track mean to you now?

Honestly, it feels amazing. Every time I hear the lyrics of the chorus I have a little flashback moment to when I was 8 or 9 years old and my mom first gave me a binder to write my songs and poetry. It’s a nice reminder of how much support my parents showed me in my early years as a composer. Prior to hearing the Real Love instrumental, I hadn’t thought much about those early days, but as soon as I put my pen to the paper, those lyrics came right back to me and flowed out effortlessly. I was very surprised that I was able to remember them. Then the song sort of took on its own form. Now the meaning has shifted. As a child, the chorus was mainly posing the question of what makes us different and what is love? Whereas now, the chorus has evolved to ask, if we are all human, what defines our different approaches to our ideas of self, and is the idea of love actually attainable from a human race driven by so many subjective needs and desires. Furthermore, why is slavery always viewed as a main part of the history of black people in the Americas when prior to (and after) the trans-Atlantic expeditions, Black people were kings and queens.

“Swang” features Snotty Nose Rez Kids and takes listeners on a futuristic musical journey. Can you tell us about the collaboration and what inspired the sound of this track?

The track Swang was such a fun collaboration on create. SNRK was actually playing in Regina for an amazing Truth and Reconciliation event held at Mosaic Stadium that they invited me out to attend. After they killed the show, we linked up at my home studio and just started vibing out to different instrumentals trying to see what we could create. SNRK were in the process of recording for their Red Future album and Trybez said there was a young producer making crazy swanky beats he was really wanting to collab with name Kyrigo, so he pulled up some of Kyrigo’s beats and we landed on the instrumental used for Swang. As soon as it came on, you could see everyone’s energy start to radiate. The track is an absolute banger. It was originally slated to appear on Red Future, but I really wanted it for my project also. A little while later, SNRK signed a deal with Sony Canada, and knowing the industry, I felt like the chances of Swang making the cut for their project was diminishing since they were still in the early stages and now had the Sony influence on the project’s final tracklist. So I began to adamantly request that I could put the track onto my upcoming album KCMKV3 so it wouldn’t just get shelved indefinitely. The rest is history.

You’ve performed over 500 shows across North America, including major festivals like SXSW and Canadian Music Week. How has touring shaped your evolution as an artist, especially with your recent European tour?

Touring is really just one of the best parts of being a performer. Getting to attract new audiences and test out new material while also catering to long-time fans and sharing that energy is really high that nothing else in life can provide. Touring Europe has always been an objective of mine, so the fact that I manifested that with no publicist, no manager, and no external help, just sheer willpower, really feels like a testament to my resolve and capabilities. At the end of the day, I love being on stage and sharing my message and experiences with audiences. I plan to be a touring artist for the rest of my life.