NEW ROCHELLE, NY - Growing up in the streets. Pi-ZZO P knows that hard work and dedication are needed to be a successful hip-hop artist to get to the next level. Pi-ZZO P’s latest EP, “All Eyes On Us,” proves he is a rising artist.
“I’m an artist from the 914 Westchester. I’m born and raised out of New Rochelle, NY, coming to you straight from the gutter,” said Pi-ZZO P.
After losing his brother to gun violence, Pi-ZZO P shifted his focus and went all-in on his music. “Once my brother passed away, I got real serious with music. I put my own into it and ‘cuz telling people my story, like how I feel myself. I’ve been on a journey; I feel like this is just the beginning of going into my new adventure. I’ve been through a lot, and I’m showing the world my creativity, especially with this tape,” said Pi-ZZO P.
As an independent hip-hop artist, Pi-ZZO P is a versatile rapper who uses melodic raps with hardcore lyrics. While some say Pi-ZZO P utilizes drill music, he disagrees, contending he prefers melodic beats.
“All Eyes On Us” contains nine tracks that have a catchy yet fast flow. “I am greedy with my raps, but you can still hear my lyrics,” he explained. “Sometimes I get loud, especially when I am talking about some shit that happened and how shit gets hard, and times get rough. The energy is fierce. I can come on more aggressive because that is how I am feeling.”
That fiery spirit that propels Pi-ZZO P is evident in his latest EP. While each single has personal meaning for the New York native, he said, “‘All Eyes On Us’ is the feeling I get that everybody’s been watching me and my peoples ever since I lost my brother.”
The single “Love Cry” focuses on understanding love and the ever-changing relationship with your partner. While the song focuses on love, Pi-ZZO P uses aggressive raps to express his feelings. Paying tribute to his cousin who got killed in 2008, “Ray Ray” is packed with Pi-ZZO P’s grief and anger that being in the wrong place at the wrong time caused his death. Bringing a little bit of his Jamaican nationality to “All Eyes On Us,” the track “BadMon” gets real with his hustler lifestyle and street mentality.
Taking inspiration from Master P, Pi-ZZO P is more than a writer and rapper. He owns the Passion Dreams record label and is a veteran in the studio. “I’ve been around the studio my whole life. I like to sit there and mess with everything. If I’m making a song, I’m doing the engineering and mixing it too, but I never mess with the beat,” he said.
While adding more artists to his label, Pi-ZZO P continues to hustle his music, and fans love it. Looking ahead to 2022, Pi-ZZO P said, “Long live my brothers, and remember the name Pi-ZZO P, because I’m coming in hard.”
Make sure to stay connected to Pi-ZZO P on all platforms for new music, videos, and social posts.
Welcome to SOUND ADVICE, the weekly home for playlists assembled by the friends, rivals and romantic interests of Interview. Recent editions have featured selections from After, Soulwax, and 1LDK. Taking over this week is the much loved rock quartet Weezer. After building a catalog that includes the color themed albums Blue, Green, Red, White, Teal, and Black, the Los Angeles group is expanding its palette once again with a new release titled Gold. The record blends carefully constructed pop melodies with rough edged rock energy, recalling the sound of the band’s earliest years. Before unveiling their first album in four years and beginning a North American tour, the members created a collection of personal favorites and overlooked gems for us. Moving from Beethoven sonatas to classic Van Halen tracks from the 1980s, their choices reflect the wide ranging tastes of the musicians themselves. They then answered our questionnaire, revealing what they listen to before taking the stage, clearing up their views on ghosting, and explaining what they really make of Gen Z.
What do you listen to before hitting the stage?
SCOTT SHRINER: I usually do not listen to music before we play. I do vocal warmups and go through any of the songs in our set that need practicing.
RIVERS CUOMO: Nature sounds, like birds and creeks and waterfalls.
Dream fifth member of the band, dead or alive?
PATRICK WILSON: 4 is plenty!
CUOMO: Matt Sharp
Favorite album: Blue, Green, Red, White, Teal, Black or Gold?
SHRINER: Fave color album is Red.
One of your songs off the new album is titled “Don’t Make It Weird.” What’s the fastest way someone can make things weird?
BRIAN BELL: I think ghosting someone ranks up there with weird and abhorrent behavior.
CUOMO: Say the first thing that pops into your mind.
Which song is going to surprise longtime fans the most?
CUOMO: “C.E.O.” because we interpolate ourselves.
BELL: The song that will surprise most Weezer fans is “The Show Must Go On.” It’s a good driving song, and while it might sound familiar, it will also take you to very unexpected places.
Which artist are you streaming the most right now?
CUOMO: Binaural beats.
Which city has the most unhinged Weezer fans?
SHRINER: I’m going with Mexico City for most unhinged W fans.
Thoughts on Gen Z?
CUOMO: They value different kinds of people.
WILSON: They’re great! Two of my kids are Gen Z! The way I’m like, “No, because same!”
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