We caught 360’s performance on August 25 at Pier Live and after an engaging set we just had to get a glimpse into what makes him tick.
Where does the stage name 360 come from?
When I was a young kid, about the age of 12, I mastered the art of doing cartwheels up flights of stairs. So any time I’d get in trouble and Mum would send me up to my room I’d just cartwheel all the way up the stairs into my room. Mum and Dad called me 360 a few times and when I started rapping it was just organic that 360 was going to be my name.
Who has been the most inspiring artist that you’ve toured with?
Eminem and Kendrick Lamar. Being able to tour with them on a tour that had such huge production etc. Watching Kendrick Lamar changed my whole outlook on performing. After seeing him perform to 60k people and make it seem like an intimate 6k people show, it changed the way I viewed performing forever.
What’s it like touring with your best friend Pez?
It’s actually awesome to be able to tour with someone you’re super close friends with. I’ve been fortunate enough that my touring party has always been full of very positive and fun people. Having Pez in the mix just adds to that. He’s also incredibly hilarious so as soon as you throw him in a van with all of us, it’s nothing but laughter and hilarity.
Does Pepper your dog accompany you when you are writing or recording?
She’s the most beautiful soul in the world but she’s a big softy. As soon as she hears me rapping she thinks I’m angry so she dips out. She does spend time with me in the studio when there’s a thunderstorm because it’s soundproofed and she can’t hear the thunder, so she just chills on the couch while I sit with my headphones on.
How do you spend your downtime?
Playing videogames a lot, bingeing on TV series or watching movies. I’m a homebody and in my downtime I want to do absolutely nothing.
How many tattoos do you have?
Too many to count, actually. From my torso up I’m pretty much covered. My back only has one small tattoo on it. I’m trying to figure out what I want for my back because I want it to be one massive mural.
What’s next in the life of 360?
A lot more music. There’s always gonna be more music. But I’m also shifting myself into other lanes. I’m going to start a podcast and also got something in the works in the videogame world. I just wanna keep doing what I love and I’m lucky enough that I can.
Follow 360 on Instagram at 3ree6ixty.