BUILDING something from the ground up is a tantalising prospect in almost every situation. Anyone with a creative mind can't help but dream about having the opportunity – to throw all their love and experience into something close to their heart.

Imagine then if that project had the ability to inspire others in the same way that inspired you it came with the hope that your success could be the match that set fire to a new generation of artists.

Ransom FA speaks with passion and determination as he opens up on his plans. It is mid-June and he is travelling from London to Aberdeen to take part in a Black Lives Matters demonstration in his hometown.

He has already carved a name for himself in the Scottish rap scene and is beginning to make an impression to the opinion-makers down south. There are a number of milestones he has his sights set on but one which will never waver is the desire to ensure rappers always have a home in his beloved Aberdeen and across Scotland.

He has not only built a home studio in the Granite City – one specific to the genre – but he has laid the groundwork for an entire scene. He has helped to train others and is recruiting professionals to help record and promote rappers in the area. It is a major step in helping to craft something that has never been done before – a functioning and equipped rap scene in the north-east.

There are no limitations, except the ones you set for yourself. If you can look past that then nothing can stop you."

"There really wasn't a scene where I grew up," he tells The Weekender. "There was some MCs but no 'scene'.

"And there was nowhere to record; I remember the struggle trying to find someplace. I had to go into a studio where they knew nothing about rap and those first few songs sounded terrible.

"I am trying to build a scene and I've trained some people on how to rap in Aberdeen and I've started a studio up there – Ransom HQ – so that the young team can go there and record. We have a lot of young artists trying to get involved and there two producers and a sound engineer there.

"The studio is growing and the scene in Aberdeen is growing, with a lot of MCs coming up.

"It's like I say to them: There are no limitations, except the ones you set for yourself. If you can look past that then nothing can stop you."

Ransom is a proud Aberdonian – he grew up in the city and takes it with him wherever he goes. He shares his love for Aberdeen Football Club and is a major advocate for the club's motto of "Stand Free" – against bigotry, racism, corruption, or any major negative influence.

It is a philosophy that has helped guide him through life and on his own musical journey. Without that reminder, Ransom would not be Ransom.

"You can see that in my music," the rapper continues. "Being Aberdonian, you always hear 'Stand Free – wherever you may be'. And when I really started to break down the meaning, you've got to love that message. No matter what others are saying, I'm standing free.

"That's why I say that in a lot of music and I love to represent Aberdeen. For me, it's all about being authentic."

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Ransom has started to turn some heads down south but admits there can often be roadblocks in his path, often on account on how he speaks. Over the past few years, he has been able to reach thousands of new listeners through social media, guest appearances on YouTube channels or through collaborations with other artists. Still, sometimes there can be challenges to overcome.

He adds: "As a black Scottish person, my journey is been a little different. I've had a lot of issues trying to get into the music scene down south because my accent is different. I had some people saying they liked me but couldn't take the accent. Or it will be: 'I like him, but he sounds like Shrek!'

"I don't think people were ready at the time; this was before Bugzy Malone had really put Manchester on the map, and even the Manchester and Birmingham scenes were struggling.

"It was something I couldn't change; how I speak is who I am. It's part of me.

"I moved to London at the end of last year and it's been a case of knocking on every door until something opens. I love music so much and I feel now I know how to utilise my sound."

It is the eve of the BLM event in Aberdeen and the rapper is driving north to take part. Doing so is hugely important to him as he has been following proceedings in the US and the rest of the UK.

Within a few days of the demonstration in the Granite City, the rapper tweeted a picture of the road into Aberdeen Royal Infirmary where someone had scrawled the N-word across the pavement. A week or so later, a racist graffiti was discovered on a bus shelter near the city.

"Every black Scottish person has their own personal experience of racism," he says. "I do remember being about 13 and I was doing my paper round – there were some guys that drove by and shouted the N-word at me and I was just so confused, really. I was thinking: 'What is this drive-by racism?' That was only two minutes from my home.

For me, with this particular Black Lives Matter movement, what I've noticed is that a lot more people are looking to check their awareness and certain privileges. It is good to see that I just hope that it can continue."

"There are a lot of different things that many people might not reflect on.

"Growing up as a black Scotsman there always certain things you need to be aware of. In Aberdeenshire, there are places that for most people they can say they are going to this place or that place without any issue. But for someone of any ethnicity they'd have to think: 'Is it a place where, because I am black, they are going to start some trouble?'

"There are even smaller things than that. There are some small ignorances that some people have."

Ransom adds: "For me, with this particular Black Lives Matter movement, what I've noticed is that a lot more people are looking to check their awareness and certain privileges. It is good to see that I just hope that it can continue."

With BLM in mind and as lockdown begins to ease, the rapper is keen to look at new ways of discussing racism in the city. He is hoping that he might be able to engage with Aberdeen FC

He says: "I have quite a good connection with Aberdeen FC, so it's something that's been spoken about – we would love to do something there for sure.

"I have been in talks with them, actually, about doing some kind of BLM event with maybe some of the players of ethnic origins to come along and talk about their experiences. Obviously, with the restrictions of lockdown, it's difficult to plan but, hopefully, we can that sorted."

A positive thinker at his core, the Scot is always one to look ahead and aim high. He tells of an experience last year that he has been unable to get out of his mind – but it is something that is driving him forward.

He thinks back to last year and being invited along to the BBC Sports Personality of the Year Awards at the P&J Live Arena and the incredible atmosphere of the hall and all he could think about was a sold-out Ransom concert somewhere down the line.

"It's god's plan," he reflects "If everything happens at the right time then, yeah. I see it in my sights one day. I don't know when, but I see it. Hopefully, one day, I can fill that arena.

"It was crazy just to see it full and everything all happening at the BBC event. I was looking around and thinking: 'OK, one day. It'll be time to take over."