Interview with UDrop
From
Columbus Ohio is rap group UDrop who puts out quality music constantly. They
have been doing shows in the local Ohio area and have opened up for Pusha T and
MGK. UDrop comes through with Intrigued as they discussed their album “Race 2
Replace NASA”, their latest video “Skyline” how they got started in the game
and their musical expectations for 2013 and the future.
1)
Yo, what it is? I got ya on this. Joining me and
Intrigued hails from Columbus Ohio is the group UDrop. Tell us who’s in the
group.
The group is made up of O-Mitch and teuro. But our supportive team is
made up of many more including our producer Jae "ruby" Posten. Shout$
out to the UDrop Money Team!
2)
So how you guys got started?
We had a lot of mutual friends who insisted we needed to work together
for years. We went to the same college and started to collab, even being in a
band together for a short stint. A year after graduation we started exchanging
ideals on where we thought hip hop should be going, and the ideal of UDrop was
created.
3)
How did you guys come up with the name UDrop?
Honestly I can't even tell you, it just stuck.
4)
Your album “Race 2 Replace NASA” came about. What can
fans expect from the album?
High quality music! We put our all into the making of R2RN, and it has a
distinct feel because of it. It’s truly a good record from start to finish,
what more can one ask for?
5)
The beats on the album have a mixed blend of production
sounds of hip hop and electronic influenced. What made decide you guys to switch
up the pace on the album?
We felt like it was just natural progression, and it added depth to our
sound. But if you listen to our first project, we experimented with electronic
influences on "Read The News". I would say to definitely expect more
of this sort of experimenting in 2013.
6)
You also had an EP out “B.O.M.B.” What does it stands
for and has your music evolved between your EP and your debut album?
B.O.M.B's stands for Brilliance Over Monumental Beats. That project was
our introduction as a duo to our respective fans from our solo acts.
Race2ReplaceNasa was intended to be our intro to listeners in Ohio, so I definitely
believe we've evolved since its release. Our cohesion as a duo is more obvious
on R2RN, and we really pushed each other in the writing aspect.
7)
How do you get your music to the ears outside of Ohio?
That's the challenge we're currently facing! We as a group, attend a
number of the bigger US music festivals. We've come to understand there is a
new niche of music enthusiasts that is never specifically catered to. So look
out for us at the fests!
O-Mitch has also spent a stint in Chicago trying to get a better feel
for buzzing regional acts. We're looking to collab with artists from outside of
Ohio, and networking heavily (Shouts out to Intrigued). Ultimately we feel our
next slew of projects will speak for themselves, and garner attention through
its creativity. Be on the lookout!
8)
Who are your musical influences and how do they play a
role on your music process?
We're some true music enthusiasts in UDrop, we have a very wide spectrum
of influences. From Jay-Z/Kanye to the Flaming Lips, Outkast to Little Dragon,
Kendrick Lamar to Saint Vincent, Kid Cudi & Big Sean, Flying Lotus and even Frank Sinatra. Exactly
how they play a role in how we create varies by song. Sometimes it’s a song concept,
sometimes it’s the delivery and sometimes it's the beat or rhyme scheme. The
one role that's always a constant of our influences, is as the bar setters of
our live performances. If we can't give you a better/more high energy show than
the best, we don't deserve anyone’s attention.
9)
You have a video out called “Skyline” talk to us about
the video
It was a lot of fun to make, shoutouts to Benny Boom! With R2RN intended
to be our intro to Ohio, Skyline was the perfect visual for it. It was shot in
downtown Columbus, Ohio...if you haven't seen it, go check it out now!
10)
Any other videos you got coming out on the album.
4sure, we have videos coming soon for Ohioan Girl and All Eyes On
Me...so look out for those. We also have heard a lot of demand for a Big Blk
Girl video, so we may have to make that happen asap!
11)
You guys actually opened up for MGK and Pusha T at the
Ohio University Halloween Concert. How that came about and what was it like
opening up for them?
teruo is a student at Ohio U and won a very difficult contest for us to
open. It was an awesome experience to say the least; the crowd was definitely
feeling us. Pusha T was extremely cool and we got to talk to him for a
minute...MGK was also cool, really reserved. Which was crazy because he's
really wild on stage, they actually ended up shutting down the show because he
got THAT wild! All-in-all, it was both a humbling and motivating experience.
12)
Any artists or producers you haven’t worked with you
would like to work with?
Artists-Kid Cudi, Wiz Khalifa, Big
Sean, King Chip, Big Boi, Childish Gambino, MGK, Janelle Monae, Asher Roth, Chuck
English and Blueprint.
Producers-Flying
Lotus, Rashaad (of elevator music), Mimosa, Alchemist, Childish Gambino,
Madlib, Jazzy Phae, Hudson Mohawk and Wolfgang Gartner.
13)
What do the fans expect from UDrop for 2013?
For us to be active nationally and become a name associated with great
music. There are some artists that aren't the biggest names at the moment, but
get a nod because it’s known that their music is consistently great. Janelle
Monae, Yelawolf and Asher Roth are perfect examples: artists you may not be a
fan of yet, but reward you with great music when you give it a chance.
14)
What advice would you give indie artists on the music
business and taking their craft to the next level?
I would tell all Indie artists that life is truly what you make it, so
make the most of it all! If you’re playing shows in front of 5 people, those 5
fans are the some greatest people to grace the earth for supporting you. Treat
them that way, and watch 5 turn to 20, 20 turn to 50 and so on. Don't give up,
enjoy the ride, and endure with a smile!
15)
Definitely a pleasure interviewing you, before
wrapping the interview, give peeps info on they can get a hold of your music?
Race2ReplaceNasa can be found at: udrop.bandcamp.com
Also please follow us on twitter- @udropbombs
Like us on facebook- facebook.com/udrop
And subscribe to our youtube channel: UDroptv
Much Love!
Check
out the new video from Ohio’s group UDrop called “Skyline”.
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