28 fuzionzmagazine.com May/June 2014
Fuzionz Magazine and TV had the privilege of conducting a very noteworthy interview with Kease, an independent artist from Pinebluff, Arkansas. The twenty-six year old is a father, a student, a son and currently resides in Dallas, Texas. He shared with us some of his experiences as an artist in the Rap/R&B world.
Fuzionz: Let’s talk about, you, the artist. When were you, first, inspired to become a singer/rapper? Were you motivated by anyone to do so?
Kease: At the age of thirteen I was asked if I wanted to partake in a studio session, and I did. They let me write & spit it all at once, so it was very encouraging. That experience left a great impression on me. Outside of that, my older sister Adrian definitely pushes me to rap, but Tupac has really been a motivator to me.
Fuzionz: What challenges have you faced in the industry?
Kease: Scams!!! Once, I got hit for twelve hundred bucks, thinking I was getting a chance to open up on tour for Schoolboy Q. All local musicians should be aware of these types of crooks. Besides that, battling sleep is a huge thing for me. I run over twenty sites. Constant networking is a very tedious task, but if persistent it pays off.
Fuzionz: Have you inspired anyone to get into the music industry?
Kease: No not yet; not that I know of [laughing]. In the days we're living in, inspiring individuals to do anything positive would be a great achievement in my book, though!
Introducing:
Hip-Hop/R&B Artist Kease
Fuzionz: How are things working out for you as an artist?
Kease: Great! I have a line of shows coming up, photo-shoots, videos, apparel, etc. Just working independently and building my contacts has had a huge effect on my reach, here in Texas.
Fuzionz: Do you write your own music? If so, how do you come up with your lyrics? Are they a part of your life story or inspired by someone else’s?
Kease: I've always written my own music. I started out reciting and reading poetry and it transitioned into making songs. My music is very self-reflective, so I feed off of what I've been through or sometimes what other people around me are being exposed to.
Fuzionz: Where do you see your career in the music industry, within the next two years?
Kease: Very busy and very relevant to the Southern hip hop community and beyond! Hey, you never know! Hopefully, getting to work and spreading my music out of the states!
Fuzionz: Who has been your biggest supporter?
Kease: My Mother shows the love of a hundred cheerleaders; cheering for me all at once!
Fuzionz: What advice would you give to those who are seeking to make a career within the music industry?
Kease: Re-evaluate your life and sanity before you make this a dream, because it's not one. Understand that it's a business and the faster you learn the mechanics, the faster you can enjoy your destiny.
We, at Fuzionz, checked out some of Kease’s music and it is very on point. Fuzionz Magazine and TV endorses Kease. Check Kease out by visiting: http://Reverbnation.com.