Ojefe — Exclusive Interview with Hip Hop Recording Artist
Throughout his songs and his demeanor, Ojefe expresses his desire and motivation in a way that is authentic to his roots. It took him a while to get his foot in the door since he got himself into trouble while growing up in the Montgomery County suburbs of Maryland. We got a chance to get an in depth interview. Enjoy.
- When did you realize you wanted to do music?
2010 I started writing music. Before Instagram was popular I was uploading my videos on my Facebook and YouTube. My process was rewriting it on paper, memorizing it, rapping on a webcam, then uploading them.
2. Who are some of your music influencers if you have any?
Bone Thugz & Harmony, Nas, Ludacris, Clipse, and Lil Wayne.
3. What do you want to achieve in this industry?
Touring worldwide, Fans knowing my songs word for word, collaborating with mainstream and underground artist, earning Grammys, billboard entries, making a whole lot of money.
4. What is the name of your new project, and tell me a little about it?
The latest project is Landlord 4. It displays my growth from life experiences, everything I endured, expanding my vocabulary, working with different artists, and leveling up with my rap schemes.
5. You’re from the mean streets of Maryland, how did growing up there help with your process in music?
I know I always wanted better for myself so I had to fall back on old habits & people that weren’t contributing to me leveling up. You can’t take everyone to the top with you & you damn sure can’t please everybody so I stay in my lane and do what I gotta do nowadays! I’m grown handling my business.
6. Now that things are getting better with the pandemic, do you plan on going on the road and doing some shows?
Yes! I love touring especially outside my region. I’ve performed in Maryland, Washington D.C., New York, West Virginia, Detroit, North Carolina, South Carolina, Atlanta, Miami, and Texas.
7. What are some of your motivations that keep you working hard at your craft?
My kids my main motivation but I want to be wealthy and successful so I have to be consistent because I know I have to compete with artists that are on bigger levels and platforms.
8. Name your top 5 artists?
Lil Wayne, Nas, 2pac, Ludacris, and Eminem.
9. What would you call your style of rap and why?
Aggressive, assertive, high energy, understandable lyrics and getting straight to the point.
10. After rapping what would you like to accomplish?
Helping other artists develop into superstars, owning businesses and employing people that need jobs.
Conclusion:
Despite having no management or label, Ojefe has achieved so much. In his own mind, he has established a high standard. You can keep up with Ojefe’s music updates by subscribing to his YouTube page.
