Hitsville member, rapper, writer, recording artist Half is more than just the average rapper. Half has been endowed with great artistic ability. Born Tim Walton, The 19 year old rapper hails from McRae, Georgia. As we all know Georgia is the home of many well-known music artist, but this rapper has found his way to stand out, and become a beaming artist. Currently residing in Lithonia, GA Half is 1/4 of Hitzville (along with artists HQ Da Dud3, Y.Teezy, & Willy Hendrix), East Atlanta native, Da Kidd Half is one of many young underground artists proving he has what it takes to impend the industry artists, not only by dropping hot bars, but also by singing and producing (under the alias ‘SuperCool Productions’). Alongside the teams Fly Carteel and Left Lane Music Group, Half has released a total of 9 independent mixtapes, working with artists such as: Y.Teezy, Tay Da Savage, Slice9 (Encore Empire) , and many more. He’s also worked with labels such as Shell Shock Ent., BlueBoy Ent., DGAC, and Jokuz Wild Records (which was the first label that signed him at age 13) as well as DJ Speedy & South Side (808 Mafia/Brick Squad) . His latest work “Point 5” set a whole new name and sound for this up and coming 19 year old artist. Prominent Keemz caught up with the assiduous artist to ask him a few questions about his career as a music artist, and his plans for the future. 
Q: When did you start rapping & what influence your career in rapping?
A: “I started rapping at the age of 9. At least that’s when I wrote my first rap. I didn’t start recording until I was 14.”
Q: What inspired you to come up with the name Half?
A: “My name was Half Tyme at first. My father is an artist as well as a CEO of his own label, and his stage name is TYME. I thought it was cool since I was Half of my father & Half of my mother. After I decided to stray on my own path I decided to keep HALF & see where it took me .. “Da Kidd Half.”
Q: What started your music Career?
A: “My father, I've always listened to his music as a kid and thought if he could do it, I could too. He got me behind the mic when he felt I was ready.”
Q: How do you describe your music?
A: “Bipolar, I can easily go from the most heartfelt love song to the most hype club song. It’s really all over the place.”
Q: Do you think your music is different from any other artist? & If so how & why?
A: “I do ... Because I stand out without trying as it is. My music does the same. I just do what comes to my mind ,especially since I don’t write my lyrics”
Q: Do you have any artist that influences your rap career? & if So Who?
A: “My brothers Hitzville & every artist that I work with. I look up to the people I work side by side with the most so they influence me a lot. Outside of those cats I listen to everything & everyone”
Q: What can your fans expect from you in the future? What’s your next step?
A: “More good music, shows, videos, everything. My next step is possibly an album. But most def more mixtapes and singles.”
Q: What image do you think your music conveys & why do you choose this type of image?
A: “My music just shows me having fun & progressing as an artist. I chose this by just having fun & doing what I love to do.”
Q: What has been your strongest influence to continue rapping?
A: “The passion and fans. All I know is music.”
Q: What inspired you & your team to come up with the tile "Hitsville" & what are the goals for the Hitsville clan?
A: “ It actually started by naming our apartment Hitzville. (Laughs).. and it also described the music we make, and the females we had running in and out (Laughs)… Our goals are just to get our music heard to as many listeners as possible.”
Q: If you had any encouraging words for an artist what would it be?
A: “Do you. Don’t let talk or discouragement stop what you want to do or say in your music, and have fun no matter what.”
Q: How would you define the word success?
A: “I can’t define it until I feel like I’m there. So for now SUCCESS IS THE GOAL ..”
awww look at half... :) #teamhalf, l's up your #1 fan mariah here.!!! keep doin ya thang imma always support ya.! ♥
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