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“Being a Mississippi baby, born and raised in the south of Gautier, the name Southside felt right, and AP are my initials,” he said.
At 18, Southside AP was searching for a studio when he met Hattiesburg artist Travon! The pair’s artistic chemistry clicked and Travon! mentored Southside AP, teaching him about different concepts and subject matters for songs.
Southside AP hit the streaming and YouTube waves in 2020 with songs and videos such as “Clout Baby” and “Designer Tings” which were quickly popularized by his fans and followers. As music enthusiasts were learning his name, Southside AP continued to release tracks like “Okay Okay,” “Trench Hero,” and “Diamond Roads.” His favorite track right now is “Life Amazing” which began streaming last August.
“It’s only a few months old and it’s just about enjoying your life, whatever life you have,” he said. “I know everybody has ups and downs but just getting through those and enjoying the life that you have is what it’s all about.”
As most Mississippians were, Southside AP was amazed at the thick blanket of snow the Gulf Coast received in January. His
girlfriend Allison Keller, who is an Illinois native, said Southside AP was like a little kid. He could not wait to go outside to play around in the yard while singing his January 2 single “Long Days.” The song features the lyrics “long days and cold nights, shining on the shorelines, take control of your life” and is also one of Keller’s favorites.
“We are used to snow in Illinois,” Keller said. “And it was so much fun to watch everyone here kind of get lost in it.”
Keller followed her parents down south when they retired to Biloxi, and she met Southside AP online. The couple has been together for more than a year.
“I didn’t know what to expect when I first met him,” she said. “But I quickly learned how genuine he is and that shows in his music.”
For those eager to explore the depth and honesty of Southside AP’s music, catch his EPs and singles on streaming services such as Apple and Spotify and his videos on YouTube and TikTok. Follow him on Instagram to keep track of this Mississippi boy chasing his dream while impacting the industry with his unique style and passion for music.
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