We were lucky to catch up with Erase-E recently and have shared our conversation below.

Erase-E, thanks for taking the time to share your stories with us today Did you always know you wanted to pursue a creative or artistic career? When did you first know?

I knew from the first time I started writing songs. It’s kind of like when your doing something in a natural way and not forcing it, you know right away it can become something. I actually really felt like I could do music professionally after going into a recording studio for the first time. I recorded my first two songs in one take. I had some practice before the real thing, so that helped.

Erase-E, love having you share your insights with us. Before we ask you more questions, maybe you can take a moment to introduce yourself to our readers who might have missed our earlier conversations?

Yes. I’m Erase-E a hip hop recording artist, who has released albums and featured on numerous independent and major projects, with a host of other artist.

I got into the industry by recording songs which would become demos and later album releases. I enrolled in a course/class at Richmond High School in Richmond, Ca. for my 10th and 11th grades called “Recording Arts Program” headed by the brilliant Mr. Oda. This class taught you how to record, engineer and produce music. Very informative class. Everything was hands on. If you wanted to pass the class, you had to really engage. Imagine recording music for free as you learned.

In the early days, I didn’t have to discipline myself because my drive was to record music as much as I could. I love to write and create, so it became part of my life.

I provide great music projects, that are creative, mixed and mastered to the best quality.
When you’re an artist you do what you like first. That way you can bring people into your world. But you should always hear what people are saying about your products. Also engaging with clients, supporters some call them fans is great. Especially when you can chat via websites and social media platforms.

I don’t think, I know being my myself and letting my creative side flow is the way to go. If you totally tap into yourself while creating, you will always stand out. No one can ever be you. People can copy but you will always be the original.

I’m most proud of creating music for so many years. I love the journey. That’s actually the most important part. Where would we be without the journey? It shaped me. I get excited to start a project and work on it until it’s finished. It’s a great feeling every time.

I want new potential supports to know I really enjoy hip hop so it will transcend when you hear my music. I’m creative and a lyricist. I’m well balanced, simple, thought provoking and love having fun with the art. All around artist.

If you never heard of Erase-E. Check out some of my visuals at www.youtube.com/ERASEETV

I have my music on all digital platforms. I also sell vintage CD format of some of my releases at www.erase-e.com.

I’m from Richmond, CA. (Bay Area) thirty minutes outside of San Francisco. I released my first album “S4TG” when tapes and CDs where a thing. (They still are! Ha!) Supporters and fans are still buying them. More like collectors items. (Vinyl especially)
Other albums includes: “Longevity”, “2nd Wind” On “E”!, “Conscious Player” and a bunch of singles through out the years.

I’ve worked with artist like Kontac, Twista, Raekwon (Wu-Tang), Devin The Dude, Sadat X (Brand Nubian), Spice 1, MC Lyte, Big Mike (Geto Boys), Do Or Die, S.T.N, Brohydez and a host of other amazing artist and super producers, like McLaren F1, Mel Linium, DapDidItRec.,Griffinstein and Kidnapp aka CoolBreeze Kid.

Can you share a story from your journey that illustrates your resilience?

Yes, I’ve been in accidents that caused injuries; which did not stop me from creating. I always had a lot pride in my capabilities. So any thing that happen was not looked as a good or bad thing. Just moments to adjust and keep going. When you love what you do it’s not a job, it’s adventure. I understand some people find it hard to keep going after turbulence in their life. That’s why it’s important to do what you love. It always outweighs any mishaps.

What’s the most rewarding aspect of being a creative in your experience?

The most rewarding aspect of being an artist, is creating, writing, producing and performing.

Contact Info:

• Website: www.erase-e.com
• Instagram: www.instagram.com/erase_e
• Twitter: www.twitter.com/erasee
• Youtube: www.youtube.com/ERASEETV

Image Credits
Photography by: www.rikeebanks.com,
C-4 Graphics, L.A. Pics, MS16 Photography and A3 Films