In Conversation: Little Torment

Words by Luc Hinson
Artwork by Sam Douglas

We caught up with road rap legend Little Torment after the release of ‘Behind Closed Doors 3’, featuring London's brightest and boldest up and coming talent. BCD3 is an anthology of Little Torment's life. He combines exceptional lyricism and an ever-positive mentality in his latest offering, with features from Kadiata, Trapstar Toxic amongst others. He talked us through the project, his musical influences and his hopes for the future.

BB: Thanks for sitting down with us Little Torment, massive congrats on the release of Behind Closed Doors 3. Now that the album’s out what are your plans for the coming months?
They say you shouldn't speak on future plans so I won't give away too much... but I'm thinking about an album, I just know I have to push BCD3 first and get the most out of it.

BB: What was the creative process like behind the album, did it differ at all from the previous Behind Closed Doors?
It was all recorded at one studio, other than that the process hasn't changed much. I just live my life and put it into music.

BB: Is there a narrative flowing across the different BCDs, and if so what is it?
Well they're mixtapes, and I think people just expect raw, uncensored, real and truthful music when they listen to a BCD3 project.

BB: Who or what are your biggest inspirations when making music, who are you doing it for?
My listeners, most of them are like me, or came up from a similar background so I feel like my music is a conversation with them sometimes. I definitely do it for my son also, he needs to know I'm doing something positive.

BB: When were you first introduced into music, and when did you realize okay I could make a career out of this?
I wasn't entirely sure at first but now, as of recently, I KNOW I can make a career out of this. 50 Cent's 'GET RICH OR DIE TRYING' was the first rap project I heard and I knew I loved rap from that point.

"I JUST LIVE MY LIFE AND PUT IT INTO MUSIC."

BB: Is your own identity something that’s consciously reflected and incorporated into your music?
Definitely, my fans and supporters need to know me to be able to have a real bond or connection with me. So it's all real. I don't hold anything back.

BB: You’ve got some great collaborations on the album, who are your favourite new talents coming out of the capital we should keep an eye on?
Kadiata is one of the most talented people I know, I'm pretty sure he'll be a superstar if he wants to be. There isn't much new stuff I'm going crazy over if I'm completely honest.

BB: What opportunities has music provided you in your own life?
I've met good people from all walks of life that I may have never gotten to. Also, it gives me the opportunity to do something positive.

BB: Lastly, what are you hoping to achieve in the rest of 2019?
Success, and if not this year then next year. That's the end goal.

Instagram: @Littletorment_sr