Easop, Recording Artist
Easop:: The inspiration for my first single, "You've Been Waiting" was for for fans who had been waiting on something new from me. It was a song addressed directly to them. In the song, I go into what my style is about and it also serves as an introduction to new listeners.
DIVINE:: How did you come up with the newest single title "How I Do It"?
Easop:: The title for my newest single, "How I Do It" seemed appropriate because I wanted to let people know that I'm different with how I share my faith in my music. The way I write songs is unique and so is my delivery so... this is, "How I Do It". Diversity in music is important. People like different styles of music, so it's important to be yourself and not try to be like somebody else because you think their style is hot or because you think it's what people will like. GOD created all of us in our own unique way.
DIVINE:: Who/What is your biggest inspiration?
Easop:: I've had a lot of inspiration over the years. I'll have to start with Jesus, of course. His ministry was so unconventional. To the point where he upset the religious establishment at that time. My grandmother, who made sure I was in church no matter what, was a huge inspiration as well. Once I decided to go all out for Jesus, and stop rapping secular, there were a few artists who inspired me: Gospel Gangstaz, T-Bone, Lil Raskul, etc. Also, my neighborhood inspired me to do better so I could give something back in the form of my music.
DIVINE:: How have you grown as an artist?
Easop:: I've grown as an artist because I'm willing to take more chances creatively when I write songs. My personal opinion is we as artists are sometimes afraid to step outside of our boxes to talk about certain topics or our own personal failures, struggles, shortcomings, etc., for fear of what someone might think or say about us in the body. It's just about being transparent and encouraging somebody else that if I made it through you can too. Also, as a hip-hop artist, I try and make sure when I write songs now, I write them from the perspective of the listener who maybe isn't thinking about church or doesn't know the first thing about the Bible. Jesus made it a point to relate to His audience and so I've grown to make sure I do the same in my songs even more so than before.
DIVINE::What is the title of your upcoming album and when will it be released ?
Easop:: The title of my upcoming album is "Back For The First Time". I'm not a new artist, but I haven't released an album in so long there are a lot of people still unfamiliar with me. I'm looking at the winter or Spring of 2012.
DIVINE::What can your fans expect from your new album ?
Easop:: Fans can expect a diverse mix of music and styles but the same aggressive flow and delivery. They can expect me to share my faith in a way that relates directly to the streets in hopes of someone opening their mind and heart to the gospel story. They can also expect to hear personal stories of struggle and failure but also of personal redemption and victory.
DIVINE::What other projects do you have up your sleeves?
Easop:: I'm currently working on a mixtape called, "Street Gospel". It will be a seven song mixtape given away to fans with a free download. Fans can look for it to be available sometime at the end of July or early August. It will be available on my website http://www.easopmusic.com/. Also, I will be working on several video projects and a documentary film about FAITH in the hood. People can just expect to hear a lot from me in the coming months as I endeavor to be a light in a dark world.
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