For years, the underground rap scene has had its number of ups and downs. Since the advent of new technology there has been a tremendous amount of people attempting to establish themselves as prominent artist. This has caused a saturation of hip-hop and rap acts across the country. Many true hip hop artist feel as though people have jumped on the bandwagon in attempt to cash in with shot at signing a record deal.
Today, labels only look for that one hit song from an artist and then they fall into mediocrity and are forever known as that one hit wonder. There are no more days of artist development, and artists are expected to already have a following, fan base, and rock solid business plan. I recently managed to sit down with Save Our Streets, an independent hip hop artist who hails from Harlem, NY. We caught up with S.O.S. right after a recent performance for Rock Me TV…
OnDaRISE What's going on S.O.S., it's a pleasure to catch up with you…I enjoyed the show…
S.O.S. Thanks a lot OnDaRISE, I appreciate the love…Yeah the show went well today.
OnDaRISE I see you have a strong following with your music…can you tell your fans a little bit about yourself and how you began your journey as S.O.S.?
S.O.S. Well, yeah God has blessed me to have such success with my music. I have been working hard to get a little break in this industry and I'm still grinding….this music is my life!! I've been rapping since I was like 12, at first it was just something to do to pass the time with friends, but as time went on I really saw that I can really make something happen with this….I mean it would be foolish to waste talent…
OnDaRISE Yeah, I agree on that!! Talent is a terrible thing to waste….Before I forget, tell me briefly about your motivation behind making that song “Can't Come Home”.
S.O.S. That's a question I get a lot
OnDaRISE Yeah it's a HOT song!!!
S.O.S. Well that song was made a while back with a beat that I got from one of my peoples. She dropped the beat off and when I heard it I immediately thought about two of my childhood friends who got caught up in the United States legal system and are both serving long term prison sentences….one doing like 10 years and the other doing like 20 years….hurts me every time I think about it….
OnDaRISE A lot of people can feel you on that song...its like your put your blood, sweat, and tears into every second…haven't seen a performance like that in a while.
OnDaRISE Aside from all that…tell me who are some of your influences that you listened to coming up in Harlem.
S.O.S. Well, you already know…Pac & BIG, Jay, Nas,…but the truth is…the way I got better was listening to my dude Wise….he's one of the dudes who is locked up for 20 years….he was one of the nicest to ever spit!!…in my opinion.
OnDaRISE OK, He must have some skills if you are saying that he is the nicest you ever heard!! On a totally different note….I want you to tell me why you deserve to make it to the next level.
S.O.S. Let me start off by saying that a lot of artist don't make quality music because they have people in their ear telling them how to sound, or how to dress….what they should and shouldn't say….its all foolish too me….My formula is simple. Do YOU….and if its meant to be then its meant to be.
OnDaRISE S.O.S. droppin some gems for the public.
S.O.S. I mean a lot of artist are watering down their sound…..trying to sound too tough…or whatever…it really cracks me up..its like WWF out there for real!!
OnDaRISE How much material have you recorded so far?
S.O.S. Man, to be honest dog…I got a lot of tracks ready to go!! Material I have had for years that still sound relevant today…
OnDaRISE I'm not gonna keep you here all day….and I'd like to thank you again for taking the time out to take this interview. Wrapping this up…can you tell us how a person interested in hearing more from you can do so.
S.O.S. Its all good fam…a favor for a favor. Check with us soon for the Ironmen Music Group debut Mixtape “Diamonds in the Rough”, Ironmen Music Group we taking over this Music business…stay tuned!!!
