CORTIS sit with Tablo and turn 'cringe' into creative freedom

CORTIS members Martin and James met with Epik High's Tablo to candidly share their experiences in the music-making process and how they endure the public eye. On the recently released conversation channel 'Hey Tablo,' the two explained their creative attitude with the phrase, "To Be Cringe Is To Be Free."

For those who create music, 'cringiness' is an emotion they wish to avoid, yet it is a wall they must overcome. The words of Martin and James were akin to a declaration that they would push through with their own colors rather than being trapped by the evaluations of others.

CORTIS-style production stories shared on 'Hey Tablo'

Martin and James opened up about everything from the process of finding musical common ground with Tablo to the specific struggles they face while making songs. The process of rewriting existing songs in the unique CORTIS style was also a central pillar of the conversation.

The two mentioned that they do not stop at completing a song, but instead contemplate how to bring that music into their own identity. Discussions continued regarding their collaboration with Juicy J and the detailed work involved in determining a song's mood. Tablo empathized with their concerns and added his perspective as a senior artist by personally selecting five songs from CORTIS's music.

Tablo shares how to endure malicious comments

Tablo, who has been in the public eye for a long time, also shared his own know-how for dealing with malicious comments. For CORTIS, who have just begun releasing their music to the world, this served as advice regarding the evaluations and emotions they must handle outside of the stage.

The conversation also transitioned from music talk to lighthearted questions that highlighted the generational gap. The Q&A regarding skinny jeans versus baggy pants, and folder phones versus smartphones, naturally revealed the personalities of Martin and James.

The phrase 'To Be Cringe Is To Be Free' spoken by CORTIS was a statement of showing the sincerity of the creative process before showing a seemingly perfect result. Sitting across from Tablo, the two left behind a mix of shared concerns and pleasantry within the common denominator of music.