EazieDaGod style is described as a hip-hop artist with a pop sensibility. With that kind of definition it is no surprise that he has amassed 300,000 fans via social media and his star continues to ascend. This young artist understands that what you give to the universe is what you get back and his goal is to be positive. Rolling out caught up with EazieDaGod to learn more about his perspective.
Tell us what your name means and the background behind it.
I call myself “a god” not saying I’m the man aqbove or your God. But we are all kings and queens, gods and goddesses and people need to recognize that value in them. We set standards and lock ourselves down in our own mind and tell ourselves we can’t be great! See it says “GOD” on my chest, under it says “the only one I fear and the only one above me. Jesus is my lord and savior, we all came from God — that’s just my personal belief.
God gave me a gift and we all have a gift, we just have to find out what it is. But my gift was to spread the motivation, positively and hope. There’s room for all of us to make it.
How would you describe yourself as an artist?
I’m a self-reliant, motivational person who’s chasing what he loves. Being who I want to be and not who I’m told to be. I’m an artist, I draw attention, I take that attention and dish back positivity. I’m EazieDaGod. I am different from other artists, I am my own person, I don’t let people box me in and I am not trying to be something I am not. My style is unique.
When creating your music where do you draw your inspiration?
It starts off with the beat, when hearing that certain instrumental, thoughts and feelings start to run through. I come up with a hook that fits into what I feel. From there it’s … pow! It’s all self-inspiration, I talk about what I been through, how the beat makes me feel, or what my fans can relate too. It’s all on the inner feeling.
Your latest single “Booty Shorts” is kind of self-explanatory, however could you explain the creative process behind the song?
It’s a summer anthem, for the ladies and fellas who love to see women in their summer shorts. It’s an upbeat tempo and it gets the people moving. It grew on me, you can’t help but to bop your head or clap your hands to the beat. It’s a song my fans can dance and have fun to at a club, picnic or house party.
You have a contest associated with the song “Booty Shorts”; tell us a little about it and the motivation behind it.
The contest really allows me to connect with my fans on a personal level. Without them, there is no me. So the contest allows me to interact with my fans, reply back to their messages and emails and with the prizes attached, it allows me to give back to my fans and thank them for their support. With a dance being incorporated, not only does it allow fellas to bop their heads to it, but it also gives the women something to dance to. We hired a professional dancer, Tiffany Davis, out of Detroit to kick off the dance and help push the contest. At first, my friends were a little intimidated because Tiffany did her thing, but after the first 24 hours my fans started to submit their videos and actually made the song and dance go viral. The contest is still going and I have hundreds of videos to post still and the contest video already has 100,000 views.
We wanted to make something for everybody; kids, teenagers, and even adults who like to dance. Noting provocative, just fun music everyone can enjoy in the summertime.
How important do you think it is for an artist to be responsible for what they share with the world?
Super important, that’s why I dig so deep into the law of attraction; practice what you preach. Be who you are and love what you do! Be optimistic, Remain loyal, stay positive, have a pleasing personality, and it’ll all come back the same way you manifested it.
What are your thoughts on the current political climate in the United States and how do you think you should use your platform as an artist to address it?
There are so many things taking place in this world, good and bad. My music will allow me to create a platform of change and positivity. It takes a village and I am a part of that village.
Bonus question: What it the meaning of life?
You will never live if you are searching for the meaning of life. Life has no meaning, each of us has meaning and we bring it to life. It’s a waste to ask ourselves the question when we’re the answer.
To learn more about EazieDaGod, visit his website https://eaziedagod.com/
Eddy Lamarre, aka, Precise is a hip-hop artist-writer-actor from Chicago. The Chicago Reader recognized “Ladies Love Mixtapes” his latest release as one of the best projects of 2014. Listen/Buy Ladies Love Mixtapes at: https://precise.bandcamp.com/album/ladies-love-mixtapes-the-ep
