Emeka – Q&A Interview
Tell us a little about yourself. Where are you from? How long have you been making Hip Hop?
I go by Emeka. I am a graduate from the University of Notre Dame with a degree in Psychology I played football at Notre dame while attending the university. I am originally from miami, fl but i currently live in Atlanta, GA. I don’t just make hip hop music but I have been creating music since 2007 and writing since 2006.
What influences you in making Hip Hop?
I am an avid story-teller so it might not be my personal experiences but experiences of others i have witnessed and feel the need to share.
Describe your music, and what separates you from other MCs?
My music is more melodic and catchy, i call is feel good music, music you can ride and smoke to. I’m not the party, club rapper. I feel like that is what everybody these days are going for when they are in the studio instead of trying to be original and create something impact full.
Who have you collaborated with? Who would you like to collab with in the near future?
I have collabed with some artist R&B artist out of Omaha, NE named Sergio, a rapper out of Orlando named Shango Hayze, and some pop artist. I would love to get features with anybody, no one really in-particular because all my top featured request are all dead.
Your definition of “Underground Hip Hop”?
Its is the soul that drives hip hop and gives it life. I feel like all artist start underground because at some point in an artist’s career no one knew who they were. They had to grow.
Production wise, who are your influences? Who does your production? And who would you like to work with?
My influences are bob Marley, johnny cash, Michael Jackson, All miami artist. Right now my production is done by me. I would love to work with mike will made it, zaytoven, cassius jay, kanye, the runners, cool and dre, pharrell, dj mustard,
Any current or future projects you are promoting?
Yes right now my second mixtape “Last of the four horsemen” is available for download on datpiff.com
Can you give us a brief description of the creative process of the “LAST OF THE FOUR HORSEMEN” Mixtape? Also/ tell us a little bit about the concept and idea behind your Album/Mixtape Cover Art.
Topics touched on in the project includes my will and dealing with naysayers, as well as my story in college, before and after. Paying tribute to his fellow Four Horsemen members (ND campus rap group) I carry the torch for all of their Hip Hop aspirations.Hence the name last of the four horsemen. The artwork was a concept i got from a picture of the original four horsemen. I just added my own vibe to it and made it my own, gave it life so it could represent me to the fullest and draw attention.
Where can we find your music and info?
Any shout outs?
Just to all my fans that have been supporting me since day 1
