Alright – so today we’ve got the honor of introducing you to Ego. We think you’ll enjoy our conversation, we’ve shared it below.

Ego, thanks for taking the time to share your stories with us today Can you talk to us about how you learned to do what you do?

Luckily I had lots of people in my corner helping me when I decided to get serious about music. I had previously been in a relationship that didn’t really allow me to express myself creatively; so not only did I have to learn all the ins and out of production, but I had to learn the ins and outs of who I was, and why I was making music in the first place. It was all very new to me. Aside from the soul searching, I watched lots and lots of YouTube videos and went to all the local shows I could. Live shows were probably where I learned the most. The artists performing these local venues were so willing to get you into music and guide you in the right direction. There’s a sense of camaraderie; they want to see you succeed. Not only that, but seeing them mess up and fix it live on the spot, setting up and tearing down their equipment, and doing sound checks taught me a lot about live performances that I wasn’t able to learn from the internet. It was something I never got a chance to experience on that level, and its what made me fall in love with live performing.

I don’t think I would want to speed up the process of learning what I have. It’s all been a crazy journey and I’m just so fortunate to even be in a place where I’m able to make music and perform for my fans. I have loved every failure, because it’s made me a better person and musician. I haven’t had many obstacles yet if I’m being honest. Maybe some slight road bumps in delayed production or failed music video or collab. But nothing has been something I couldn’t easily overcome, or readjust my plan to. And I would have to say thats the best skill you could have; being able to adapt. You will always have the ‘perfect plan’ in your head, but when it comes down to the actual execution, you must be able and willing to adapt for the betterment of the project. Especially if you’re collaborating with multiple artists.

Awesome – so before we get into the rest of our questions, can you briefly introduce yourself to our readers.

I started my musical journey at a very young age. I always had some kind of instrument I would obsess over. First was my little keyboards, then my dad got me a tiny drum kit, and finally I graduated to playing real instruments in band class. I started 5th grade choir at my elementary school in WV and since then I couldn’t stop singing. I wanted to share my voice with the world. Unfortunately the world didn’t want to hear it. I was always compared to the other ‘better’ singers in my class and constantly felt like I wasn’t enough, but the discipline made me better. I kept at it and didn’t let anyone tear me down. Well, until I was an adult and felt like it was a pipe dream. But still, I kept trying and finally, after many years, I got my breakthrough. Enter: Ralph. My co-producer and inspiration for life. My soulmate. He told me my dreams were possible, and introduced me to the life I had always dreamed of. Now me and Ralph work hard on our live set, producing music for ourselves and others, and making killer music videos.

I think the one thing that sets me apart is that I’m so willing to do what my client wants. I can read them easily and can quickly adjust something that they aren’t vibing with, before they feel the need to ask for it. I am someone who can also see an entire project through to the end. Not only can I produce your song, but I can make your music video, and even help design your outfit and do the makeup. I can get you in with choreographers to introduce those elements in your video and even in your live show. I can take your promo pics/videos and edit them, and it’s something I will be there for every step of the way.

The one thing I am most proud of is my progress. I have songs from just a couple years ago that I listen to now and I’m like “wow I could have added this element or fixed this instrument or taken it out completely”. I love being able to see directly how much better I have gotten over the years, both vocally and musically.

One thing I want people to know that I am a girls girl. I work with lots of men and I love every one of them that Ive worked with, but what I really want is to create a safe space for women to create their art, without feeling intimidated, or like they can’t express themselves fully. Women in the industry have to do things so differently and I want my girls to know that I got you.

Can you tell us the story behind how you met your business partner?

It’s a great story honestly. I was in a terrible relationship, where I was just judged for absolutely everything. One day my friend Lauren asks me if I want to go to this show with her in Morgantown WV. It was a bit of a drive so I was hesitant. But I had just gotten in a fight with my partner at the time about my septum ring. Yes. My septum ring was just so upsetting to him. So I said F- it. I’m gonna go. We went and I ended up seeing a very cute blonde guy at the other end of the bar. We were both eyeing each other and then the band gets up to play so me and Lauren hit the dance floor. And lo and behold- the super cute blonde guy was absolutely killing the bass on stage. I mean this man was feral. It was incredible. We actually ended up moshing together that night, and the video is on my instagram of me and Ralph, meeting for the first time and moshing. From there we chatted, he found me on social media and the rest was history. Dumped my ex and spent some time to myself. Eventually we moved in together in WV and made the big move to pursue our dreams here in LA. He changed my life.

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

For me it’s when I hear people sing along to my music. The lyrics touch them or make them feel something, or the hook has them singing along and dancing. I want people to feel my music and relate to it. So when I see something like that it helps me hold on to hope that all this hard work is worth it. Seeing people being happy while listening to my music brings me a joy that I can’t explain. I am also incredibly rewarded when I can bring a small time artist a great track. Maybe they’ve never really been in the studio before, or haven’t ever released a song. Seeing them through that process and getting to create something for them has a lasting effect. It’s something they can go back and listen to forever. Even if its not their career path, just them having a track they can show to their friends or family like “hey I got to sing this song in a studio” and their friend digging it makes me very happy.

Contact Info:

• Instagram: B_ego_
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/egoofficialmusic
• Youtube: https://YouTube.com/@b_ego?si=-lR2QWUiaK7WSYpH
• Other: Spotify: https://Spotify.link/mNP9PoJ7uDb

Image Credits
Photos by @ralphinmymouth and @lokiiproblematic