EPADEMIK One of the West Coast to be heard artist sat down and spoke it like it’s to be. Hearing his lyric’s, and feeling the beat even though there were none, I hit the pusher man of the BAD SEED project with a few heavy questions to see if he would sway, and classic material appeared. Born in Inglewood, CA. raised in Gardena,. and Orange County, CA. his look would fool those who knew him not.
For the people reading this can you tell them who, Epademik is
Epademik is that hip hop artist who says the stuff you think of but won’t say it. Epademik is an entrepreneur.
Do people ever say you remind them of Marshall Matters?
Only when they see my skin tone…. damn stereotyping ass suckas.
I’ve heard at your shows you like to go in on the crowd before your performance?
Yeah, it does two things, it forces everybody to pay attention & it gets the crowd all riled up & prepared for major Beasty flows about to go down!
Which one of your records would you consider is the best song you ever wrote?
“Being Me” on the Beast Within. It’s one of the most personal songs I’ve ever written & it’s one of my personal favorites.
What is the message behind your video 85%?
The message is simple, 85 percent of rap artists out here nowadays be lying in their songs. They full of shit & these people out here buy into it. It’s sad.
When did your rap career start?
Well, I guess the freestylin’ began in Jr High School just for fun but my first legit pressed up album barcoded & in mom & pop record shops was in 1998.
What is one thing you feel could make the rap game better?
Realism, Storytelling. You know the stuff that built Hip Hop like Slick Rick’s “Children Story”, LL Cool J’s “I’m Bad”, Big Daddy Kane’s “I Get The Job Done”, EPMD’s “Please Listen To My Demo”. Quality Music, Period Point Blank!
Where did you get the name Epdre from?
LOL…my bro OG Cuicide named me that because of the quality of my recording & mixing.
So you are the CEO of bad seed faculty?
Yep, I’m El Presidente, CEO, Owner… whatever you wanna call it.
Who’s the other Artist on your label?
I don’t like to call it a label but more of a cult that offers opportunities to artists that are dope. We got Siccness, Akoma &
Kadillak Kaz.
Who does the mixing and mastering for your projects?
Me, myself & I… I haven’t found anybody else I’m comfortable with.
What type of rap artists would you consider yourself?
I’m a Hip Hop Artist that is truly independent that delivers real life music that people can relate to whether they are 16 years old or 60 years old.
For your album beast within how did you come up with that name?
The title reflects my inner feelings at this point of my life & music career. I have a Beast Within that can’t be contained.
The record bitch slap on beast within was that directed to someone In particular?
Not any one person in particular just idiotic people that continue to play themselves thinking they’re official but in reality they aren’t.
How is it being an artist from Orange County?
It’s difficult because OC isn’t known for Hip Hop. So you have to go three times harder than an artist from LA, SD & IE since OC hasn’t had a true breakout artist to get that major constant spotlight.
Who helps you manage bad seed faculty?
That would be the one & only Antonia Bernal. She truly is an incredible asset to the entire Bad Seed Faculty. Shout out to her for putting up with all of our shenanigans & bullshit.
Can you tell the readers about your documentary for the ones that haven’t seen it yet?
Yeah, it’s pretty dope cause we filmed it in my old neighborhood in Gardena & throughout OC. Basically going to various spots that I been at & continue to go to. Go check it out on my YouTube channel at www.youtube.com/emceeesq.
Who would you say was your favorite rapper growing up?
There was three to be exact Too Short, Ice Cube & Big Daddy Kane.
The artists on your label what do they have out are coming out right now?
We got Siccness dropping an LP titled ME by summer 2013 & Akoma will also be releasing his debut album titled SCUMBAG this year.
Do you have any last words for the readers?
Buy all artists music & stop stealing it & sharing it. At the end of the day this is our talent, blood, sweat & tears. Not to mention it does cost money to put this music out. Support Good music.
Great interview and a tallented artist!
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