Washington, DC is a place for politicians and lawmakers but who know that the area would bring forth a phenomenal rapper. When Eppic turned two years old, he and his family moved to Colorado. He began to grow from there on and at the age of eleven he knew that rapping was what he wanted to do. It was after watching 8-Mile that inspiration blossomed into an astonishing career.
Eppic has done many covers with YouTube Sensations Tyler Ward, Alex G, Black Prez, Lindsey Sterling, Julia Sheer, Kait Watson, Tiffany Alvord, Megan Nicole, and many more. He has also completed his own original music, which can all be found on YouTube. I recently had the privilege to interview him for my music/entertainment blog. I hope you enjoy what he has to say about his career/life.
1. How long have you been doing videos on YouTube?
I have been posting videos on YouTube for about 3 years now.
2. When times are rough, what gives you the inspiration to keep pushing threw?
God. He gives me strength and confidence everytime I'm at my lowest and finding myself slipping into a dark mindset. Also my fans are a big inspiration for me as well. Whenever I receive a message from a fan, it motivates me to keep working harder because I know they are touched and moved by my music in some way and they always want to hear more.
3. Who is your favorite rapper?
My favorite rapper is Eminem. He is the reason I started writing and how I got into hip hop.
4. What do you like to do on the weekends?
I like to go to the movies, hang out with friends, workout, and go to church.
5. You've done cover collabs with Tyler Ward, Alex G, Julia Sheer, Megan Nicole and many more but who is the most fun to work with?
I have enjoyed working with everyone that I have collaborated with, but I love working with Alex G. We work really well together when we collaborate and we are always bouncing ideas off each other to make the video entertaining. There is never a dull moment working with her.
6. If you weren't making music where would you be right now?
I would probably be taking classes in college right now, getting my journalism and communications degree. Also I would probably be working at Best Buy as well.
7. Sports? If so what teams are your favorites?
My favorite basketball team is the Miami Heat. My favorite football team is the Broncos. I'm starting to get into Tennis a lot more as well, so my favorite player is Nadal.
8. Growing up, did you always have a passion for music/rapping?
I was playing the trumpet throughout elementary school and middle school, so I have always been involved with music. As for rapping, I didn't fall in love with hip hop until I was 11 and didn't really get serious about it until I was 14. I didn't really listen to rap at all before then, it was pretty much anything my dad was playing in the house. So the passion for music has always been there since I was little, it just took me awhile to take that passion and do something with it. It wasn't until my dad took me to an Eminem concert for my birthday that the spark to perform and pursue music seriously came about.
9. If you could live anywhere in the world, where would it be and why?
That's a hard question. I just got back from Europe and there are a lot of places over there I would like to live. It's so calm and laid back and that's the kind of environment that I would like to live in. I wouldn't mind living in Nashville though, I could see myself retiring there one day.
10. Favorite guilty pleasure?
Watching anything with Jennifer Lawrence in it.
11. Where do you see yourself in the next 5 years?
That's a great question. I see myself coming out with a few albums, touring like crazy, and just continually making good music. I'm not sure if that means I'm going to take this on independently or sign to a label in the next five years, but for right now I'm taking it one day at a time and working hard so these next 5 years will be something great.
12. What is the craziest thing you have ever done?
The craziest thing I have done is probably hike Pikes Peak, but honestly that's really not that crazy.
13. If you could trade places with one person for a day who would it be and why?
I wouldn't mind trading places with Jay-Z. First of all, he is married to one of most beautiful woman in the world haha, but also he's just one of the greatest artist in my opinion. His work ethic is crazy and he's just an incredible business man, so I would love to just spend a day in his shoes.
15. Describe yourself in one word
You can follow Eppic’s journey by following these links:
YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/user/EppicTV
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EppicInvasion
Tumblr: http://eppicinvasion.tumblr.com
SoundCloud: http://soundcloud.com/eppicinvasion
Reverbnation: http://www.reverbnation.com/eppic
iTunes: http://itunes.com/eppic
Big Cartel: http://eppic.bigcartel.com/
You can follow me by following these links:
Tumblr: www.thutchcr.tumblr.com
YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/channel/UCO0oL3xFFZR1GN_JiW8OUnw
Photo Credit: Caitlin McBride
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