January 2011 |
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Interview: E-Man |
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What got you started in this business?
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First off just the love of music. I grew up on hip-hop but I also listen to
other genres. Good music is good music no matter what catagory you try to put it
under. Also I've experienced a lot in my still young life and I think I have
stories to share that people can relate to.
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Who writes and produces all your material?
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I write all my music. I'm versitile so I work with more than one producer.
Mostly BTP, Illmuzik, and in the near future Chad Banks.
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Have you played in front of or with any acts our readers would
know from the mainstream?
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I opened for Too $hort in Missouri back in October. It was only my second show
but I wasn't nervous at all. I was amped for the opportunity to open for one of
the artists I grew up listening to. It's funny because other performers at the
show stayed in VIP during his set like it wasn't a big deal. I was in the crowd
gettin krunk.
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Where can people access your music on the web?
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My official website theofficialeman.webs.com, my
Facebook page facebook.com/theofficialemanfb,
and at reverbnation.com/theofficialeman.
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Any embarrassing moments on stage?
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My first show at Aggiefest I stepped on my mic cord and unpluged it. But I kept
it moving. Turned out to be a better show than I thought it would be.
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Who are your musical influences?
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Tupac, Rakim, Outkast, Biggie, Jay-Z, 8Ball & MJG, Chamillionaire, BONE
Thugs-N-Harmony, 3-6 Mafia, UGK, T.I...
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What is your musical background like?
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Life. I wrote alot of spoken word poetry in high school that turned into raps
but I think the greatest songs come from just living life. It's easy to write
a song about nothing but a true artist can paint you a picture.
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Any other members in your family that are musicians?
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My mom sang in the church choir, and my dad plays the bass guitar.
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What is the top reason why you want to play music?
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Like I said before the love for music. I would not be doing it if I didn't love it.
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What has been your best show?
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The show with Too $hort because it has been my biggest to so far. But stay tuned.
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