Interview: Lancaster, PA Rap Artist Eugenio Oliveras Talks About His New Track "LUV"
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“...I gotta say moments like these whether it’s with my family or friends inspire me the most. Time is something we all can’t take back in our lives regardless, so I try to value and maximize as much as I possibly can.”
Congratulations on the release of your new single “LUV”. How did you connect with Surf-O who is featured on the track and how did you end up deciding to use that instrumental?
The gratitude is highly appreciated, thank you. Surf-O is actually a close friend of mine that I’ve met back when I wasn’t even in high school or making music yet.
Originally, the song was recorded by him as he freestyled the majority of it, then from there we reshaped the composition and structure of the record.
We work a lot together, so we’re usually recording over a bunch of random beats that we chose from before buying and releasing the finished product.
What are some things/people/places that inspire your creativity as an artist and producer?
I’m actually chilling by the beach right now. I gotta say moments like these whether it’s with my family or friends inspire me the most. Time is something we all can’t take back in our lives regardless, so I try to value and maximize as much as I possibly can.
Tell us about the hip hop music scene in Lancaster, PA. Are locals supportive of homegrown talent and are there venues available for emerging artists to perform?
Well, there’s a few small venues. The Chameleon Club probably gotta be the more popular one from them all in my opinion.
As for the artists, there’s a lot of emerging, young and competitive guys out here. The city is small, too, so the local support system is also a saturated competition to be a part of, but it’s a part of the journey and sport.
When it comes to the development of new instrumentals, what software/hardware to you use to make beats? Also, when do you know when a beat you are working on is finished?
I use FL Studio, Cubase, and Logic. When I make beats, I write at the same time, so when I feel like the whole record is ready to be manifested, I construct the whole beat, then add my vocals.
With “LUV” now released, what are some of your goals musically for the remainder of the year?
I look forward to continuing to build my catalogue and brand most importantly. I got a lot of unreleased music to let go of all-year round. As far as the collaboration behind “LUV”, Surf-O and I got plenty of other vibes in the vault, too, so stay tuned!
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