Hip-Hop Lives Here
Hip-Hop Lives Here
CALIFORNIA - Many musicians release singles and hope fans connect to it. However, true artists use their music to bond with fans through a mutual experience or connection. For Amedee, identifying with his fans drives him every day in the studio.
“I make really good music,” said Amedee, who refers to his music as substance/reality rap. “Identifying with the people and trying to relate is what’s most important to me and my music because if you can’t relate with people and they can’t understand, there’s no point. When I write, I don’t necessarily write about what you’re going through or what your group of people is going through. Every song I make comes from my personal experience and my reality. It’s not about anybody else, but people feel as if I’m speaking for them also because they can relate to my truths. People appreciate my honesty. I’m a very transparent and genuine person.
Amedee is fast becoming the go-to hip-hop artist for mid-tempo emotional, heartfelt music that people can relate to. While he does his share of party music, his latest release, “To Whom It May Concern,” rides a vibe that showcases his genuine rap style with slick punch lines and lyrics that resonate with every listener. Mixed with a melodic reggae-ish vibe paying homage to Bob Marley, Amedee’s track does not sound like the typical rap song, but the music is catching fire due to the way it hooks listeners into its message and vibe.
While navigating through life and shutting out the doubters, Amedee said, “To Whom It May Concern” is his statement to his cynics. “This is my F-U song for anybody that’s doubted me and everybody that talks about me. It’s an introduction song, ‘hello, I’m Amedee, nice to meet you.’ I’m telling them you can hate me now but just wait ’til I bubble. I’m one of those people who gave and gave and just kind of got shitted on. This is my F-U; I am who I am, song to the world.”
While Amedee said “To Whom It May Concern” is a personal song, he knows fans across the globe can identify with its lyrics. “Everyone at some point in their life hears a lot of chatter from the outside, opinions about the way they are,” he said. “This is my shut the F-Up and let me live type of song.”
“To Whom It May Concern” was recorded at Eravox Studios in Carlsbad, with Amedee taking an active role in its creation. He went old school and resisted using autotune on this track using a beat from German producer Arma. Amedee’s creative abilities shine through the track’s every note from recording all the sound effects himself and voices for the song.
Devoting all his time to writing and producing music while trying to maintain a balance between being a father and having a 9-5, Amedee believes in his talent and seeks the respect he deserves from industry members. It is evident with his latest release that he is on the cusp of becoming a household name.
“I dedicated my life to music. I dropped out of culinary school to make music. I was one of those people who took music seriously and has given it his all,” he said. “Now, I want people to hear my music.”
Make sure to stay connected to Amedee on all platforms for new music, videos, and social posts.
Website: https://AmedeeMusic.com
YouTube: https://youtu.be/dEPo4QeTNRw
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amedeemusic/?hl=en
Twitter: https://mobile.twitter.com/AmedeeMusic
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The grunge-rock duo Olive Vox are knocking down your doors and entering the alternative scene with a polarizing nostalgic sound. Think Nirvana and Alice In Chains. A celebrated sound the brothers have found themselves immersed within.
Now the two have released their self-titled debut EP, a five-track project that’s bringing listeners into that rowdy universe curated from a fascination in distortion – and it’s just the beginning. Parker James and Caden Shea will embark on upcoming tour dates while looking towards the future of creating a full-length record.
But for now, we got the chance to speak with Olive Vox about their new EP, developing their sound, working in the studio, and what it was like hitting the stage for the first time.
I want to start with what pushed you two to start making music. Y’all are familiar with dabbling in creative projects, Parker you have had some crazy traction on TikTok. But why was this the perfect time for both of you to commit to music?
Olive Vox: “Well, we’ve always been musicians before anything. Our whole family is a group of musicians. Before I even started doing TikTok, Caden and I made music together. Then, we always said, ‘Yeah, we’re gonna be in a band together.’”
In February, you two released your self-titled debut EP! What can we expect from this body of work and what is the story it is telling?
Olive Vox: “It’s going to be awesome. We have two new songs on there; ‘This Is My Home’ and ‘Denial.’ The story is just a lot of different experiences that we’ve gone through.
There’s not a consistent story between the songs — each song is a little different.”
You have released several singles, each of which carry this nostalgic 90’s grunge/rock sound. What is it about that genre that really inspired you both?
Olive Vox: “I like the distortion and how they can have this distorted guitar. Maintaining that heaviness, but also have these patchy melodies. I’ve just always been interested in that.
It’s just a very distinctive sound – it’s great.”
I’ve read reviews that compliment how you two have showcased this dynamic sound that is considered mature. While creating this EP, what was the process like producing your sound and writing each track?
Olive Vox: “I mean, it was cool, going into the studio. We recorded on tape. We went into the studio, did everything kind of old school style, played on a bunch of vintage amps. I do think that played a lot into our sound.
As far as writing, it was all behind the scenes. I would write a riff and go from there. We just had a drummer at the time. We didn’t have a band or a bass guitarist, anything like that. We went in — it was just us and the drummer. We tracked the main thing live. I did the bass and some overdubs on my guitar.”
You both have just started playing live shows, and you’re even embarking on a tour in the upcoming future. What has it been like hitting the stage for the first time and playing these tracks live?
Olive Vox: “It’s been interesting, it’s fun. Just the other day, on Valentine’s Day, we had a bunch of people pull out their flashlights, so that was pretty cool! It’s a new experience that I’ve always wanted to have. It’s good to see people reacting. It means you’re doing stuff right.”
While this is just the beginning, how do you two hope to keep transforming and growing as you continue to make music?
Olive Vox: “I feel we are going to learn how to do things — how to write songs quickly, for sure. It is just the start. I think songs will become more complex, more developed. We’ll find exactly how to do something. We’ll master it. In the future, we hope to be one of the big rock bands in the world.”
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