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Interview questions by Culture Clash staff
Where did you grow up? Right here in Galveston, straight from the East End. I throw it up in every picture! Hell, I lived in the bricks before Hurricane Ike destroyed most of ‘em. I still stay on the island right now, right by the Skatepark. What is your musical background? I really have deep love for music in general. For as long I can remember. I have always done anything I could do to be a part of the music scene. Not just hip-hop, I was even in a punk band and a death metal band in high school. I started rapping just like everyone else in South Texas. Freestyling every chance I got. When I felt that amazing feeling of a crowd cheering for me, it changed my life! Then I started to get serious with my art. And there was no looking back... 26
Have you performed around Galveston/ Houston? Definitely, Galveston is my home! I’ve preformed too many shows to count here on the island. I’ve played at Old Quarter, Patrick’s, Bubbas, The VFW, Senpai’s, and those are just the places that are still around! I’m performing more shows in Houston than ever before! Musically, what are your biggest influences and who are your favorite musicians? That’s tough for me to say. I love so many different genres of music. If I have to pick as far as hip-hop goes, I’d maybe do a top 5: Z-ro, Fat Pat, Snoop Dogg, Big L, and Tupac.... Even my Granny fucks wih Tupac! Those are just my OG picks too, I jam a few newer hip-hop artists as well. I’ve been jammin’ a lot of XXXTENTACION, Rich Brian, Ski Mask The Slump God and a few other new artists. What do you think of the hip hop scene in Galveston/ Houston? The hip-hop scene in Houston has changed the world. If it wasn’t for the people that paved the way for me, I wouldn’t even be speaking in this interview! Galveston has always had a hip-hop scene. It’s just not as well known. But shit, if it wasn’t for Kappa weekend, a lot of artists wouldn’t have gotten so famous. Selling tapes outta their trunk! I’m ready to leave my mark and really hold it down for my city! Trust me, I’m going to. How would you describe your own style? Complicated. Usually pretty fast, I never intentionally try to rap fast. But that’s how it comes out. My style is my own, I make every song unique; it’s own place! Completely different from the next. Maybe a similar feel, but that’s it. When you hear Erasmo, you want more, there is no other artist like me! So you have to jam my shit! I want everyone to see for themselves. And let me know what my style is to them.
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Erasmo is an innovative hip-hop artist from Galveston,Texas. He is best known for his unique style and high energy performances. Culture Clash gets the inside scoop on what motivates this up and coming artist and why he thinks “Galveston is poppin’ man!”