In the ever-evolving world of hip-hop, where accolades, fame, and financial success often define an artist’s worth, KAUTION, a rapper hailing from New Orleans, takes a different approach. His upcoming project, EEVERYTHINGAPLUSS, stands as a testament to his belief that true success comes from within. For KAUTION, music is not about the external rewards but about the passion and message he pours into every track. Everything that his music career brings only adds to what he already has going on in life, hence the title of the project.
In this article, we dive deep into the inspiration, creative process, and themes behind EEVERYTHINGAPLUSS, offering insight into KAUTION’s life, his artistry, and his journey as he steps into the music world with purpose and raw emotion.
The Title and Inspiration Behind EEVERYTHINGAPLUSS
KAUTION’s approach to the title of his project, EEVERYTHINGAPLUSS, is refreshingly unique. In an industry where artists often seek validation from accolades or monetary gain, KAUTION flips the narrative. His title reflects his belief that the things brought by his music career are simply bonuses to the life he has already built. He doesn’t need the music industry to define his success.
“I don’t need accolades or money from music,” KAUTION states. “Everything my music career brings to me only adds to what I already have going on.”
This title signifies a self-assured, independent artist who values his personal growth and experiences more than any superficial rewards that fame might offer. It’s a mindset that sets him apart from many in the industry and gives fans a look into the heart and soul of his artistry.
The Tracks and Themes
The project consists of five tracks, each with its own unique story and sound. While concise in length, the project promises to give listeners a dialogue of KAUTION’s life, the challenges he’s faced, and how he’s channeled his experiences into his music.
“The overall theme gives you a dialogue of my story and the things I dealt with throughout my life,” KAUTION explains. “I’m able to relay my message through the mic, captivating the listener to understand me, my perspective, and my point of view.”
These five tracks encapsulate a journey of self-reflection, pain, and resilience. The emotional weight behind the project is evident as KAUTION reveals the struggles he’s had to overcome to get to this point—depression, trauma, and the tears behind the scenes.
“This project means a lot to me,” he says. “It’s a lot of tears behind the scenes, a lot of depression and trauma came from this tape.”
For KAUTION, EEVERYTHINGAPLUSS is not just a collection of songs; it’s a deeply personal statement that reflects his journey, both as an artist and as a person. He uses this project to allow fans to truly understand the man behind the music.
The Creative Process
Creating EEVERYTHINGAPLUSS was a process that took KAUTION through both the highs and lows of his artistic journey. While the project came from a vault of music KAUTION had already created, he carefully selected tracks that he felt were most relatable and true to his current mindset.
“The mixtape came from my vault of music that I feel is more relatable and correlates to how I feel about starting music and making it my career,” KAUTION shares.
The goal of this project is to give fans a clear vision of KAUTION’s life—where he’s been and where he’s headed. He aims to provide listeners with a glimpse into his thought process and his journey going forward. Through these songs, he paints a vivid picture of his experiences and emotions, offering a raw and unfiltered look into his life.
His creative process was focused on crafting music that genuinely reflected his own experiences, with an emphasis on creating his own wave and style. KAUTION is not interested in following the trends of the industry or simply rapping about violence for the sake of it.
“My creative process was pretty much trying to create my life and experience through music and try to create my own wave, my own style,” KAUTION explains. “Not just be stuck on killing the next man.”
However, KAUTION admits that the biggest challenge he faced was overcoming procrastination and truly committing himself to his music. Going all in on his music career required belief in himself, and it was only by pushing past his self-doubt that he was able to bring this project to life.
“The main challenge I faced during dropping this project is simply going all in on music, stopping procrastination, and standing on ten and believing in myself,” KAUTION says.
No Features, One Producer: Keeping it Close to Home
Unlike many artists who fill their projects with features from other rappers and singers, KAUTION made the deliberate choice to keep EEVERYTHINGAPLUSS a solo effort, with one producer handling all of the production duties. KAUTION isn’t opposed to collaborations but prefers to work closely with those in his inner circle.
“I have one producer who covered all my tracks. I don’t have any other collabs on this project,” KAUTION reveals. “I’m not too big on features besides my close friend, but I do have an upcoming project coming.”
By keeping the project focused on his voice and vision, KAUTION ensures that the message and themes of EEVERYTHINGAPLUSS remain clear and undiluted.
Key Tracks: “Disregarded” and “Life in the Trenches”
For KAUTION, certain tracks on EEVERYTHINGAPLUSS hold special significance. Two standout tracks, in particular, are “Disregarded” and “Life in the Trenches.”
“My favorite track is probably ‘Disregarded’ or ‘Life in the Trenches’ because it gives you that raw me, where you can see I’m more focused on getting my point across,” KAUTION explains.
“Life in the Trenches” is a track that KAUTION believes will resonate strongly with his listeners. It offers a powerful portrayal of his point of view and touches on themes that many people, especially those in his generation, can relate to.
“I think the track that will relate more to listeners is ‘Life in the Trenches.’ To me, it gives you more of a portrait of my point of view, what a lot of people can relate to—not just my generation,” KAUTION says.
The Message Behind the Music
At its core, EEVERYTHINGAPLUSS is a reflection of KAUTION’s reasons for starting to rap. It’s an acknowledgment of his personal growth and his desire to be taken seriously as an artist. For KAUTION, this project is about more than just music—it’s about self-acceptance, understanding, and moving forward with a purpose.
“My theme is to show my reason for starting to rap and how I feel about me, acknowledging myself for who I am, and taking myself seriously for what I do,” KAUTION shares.
The events that inspired this project are deeply personal, including the loss of family members and close friends, whether to the graveyard, prison, or poor decisions. For KAUTION, this project is a way to embody their image and make them proud.
Visuals and Promotion
KAUTION has big plans for the visual elements associated with EEVERYTHINGAPLUSS. He’s working on several music videos to accompany the release of the project, including a mic drop video.
“I have a video the same week as the project, and I’m doing a mic drop video, so I have two upcoming videos the same week as my project,” KAUTION reveals.
The artwork for the project was designed by a friend, adding another layer of personal connection to the project. As for promotion, KAUTION has an upcoming interview with NOLAZINE, a platform dedicated to covering underground and rising artists from New Orleans and beyond.
“I have an interview with NOLAZINE coming up to promote my mixtape and a mic drop with ‘I Got Flo,’” KAUTION says.
The Journey Ahead
While EEVERYTHINGAPLUSS is KAUTION’s first project, he is already looking ahead to the future. He plans to keep releasing new music throughout the year, with more projects and singles on the horizon. KAUTION is confident that this project will help start a wave for him, showing people that he’s different from the rest.
“This is my first project. I’m trying to keep my thoughts together, but I’m excited for feedback and what’s next to come for me,” KAUTION says. “I think this project will start a wave for me and people will understand that I’m a little different—I’m more real, and there’s more to music than just what everybody else is on.”
Fans can expect to see much more of KAUTION in the coming months as he continues to drop new music and visuals, solidifying his place as a rising artist in the hip-hop scene.
For more on KAUTION and updates on EEVERYTHINGAPLUSS, you can follow him on Instagram and stay tuned for the release of his music and videos. This is just the beginning for KAUTION, but it’s clear that he’s ready to make a lasting impact.
