Please introduce yourself and share a bit about your background. Where are you located?
Born and raised in the Dirty South, reppin' South Mississippi all day.
What is your artist's name?
HellRaizer
How long have you been writing music?
Since 2001
What inspired you to start playing and making music?
Music's always been my escape, a way to express myself. Grew up on the classics - Three-6 Mafia, Bone Thugs-n-Harmony, Coolio, Tupac, Biggie, the O.G.'s. They lit a fire in me to tell my own story.
What were the driving forces or pivotal moments that inspired you to pursue music?
The everyday struggles, the triumphs, seein' the world through my lens. That's the fuel.
How would you describe your style of music?
My style's a blend of dark, trappy beats with straight-up rap and hip-hop flow. It's raw, intense, and hits hard.
How is your personality reflected in your work?
My struggles, my anger, my fight - it's all there in the rhymes.
Describe your creative process when you write new music.
Sometimes it's late nights in my studio, freestylin' til a beat hits, other times it's a single image that sparks a whole story.
What is the name of your latest release?
Don't Mess With Me
What was the inspiration for that release?
School system got you down, man? This anthem's for you. Fight back, find your voice, ain't nobody gonna walk all over you.
What challenges or unexpected moments did you encounter during the writing/recording process?
Bottlin' up all that frustration into bars ain't always easy. But the message, man, that had to come through clear.
What strategies do you find most effective for promoting your music?
Advertising and making real connections on social media.
How do you engage with your fans online and offline?
Online, I'm on all the platforms. Offline, I share my merch and music with people I think might enjoy it.
What upcoming promotional activities or releases are you most excited about?
New project comin' soon, stay tuned. Darker, deeper, takin' it to the next level.
How can folks contact you (socials/email/websites etc.)?
https://linktr.ee/HellRaizer or https://www.hellraizer.com
Is there anything else of interest that we should have asked about? Please include it here.
This music ain't just entertainment, it's a movement. We all got struggles, but together, we can overcome that. Keep it real, keep fightin', and keep listenin'. One love.
