Lerix is a Brooklyn based emcee whose recording style is progressive and reminiscent of hip-hop’s “Golden Era.” His infatuation with hip-hop started at a young age, thanks to the influence of his older cousin, Hank Love, who was the co-host of 105.9’s “Hank love and Half-Pint show.” Soon enough, Lerix started writing and recording songs of his own. Lerix’s music is often compared with hip-hop heavy weights like Mos Def, Lupe Fiasco, Tribe Called Quest and De La Soul. We interviewed him this week.
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Hi Lerix, please introduce yourself to our music lovers.
“Hi! My name is Lerix, I’m a hip-hop artist from Brooklyn, NY”
2) How did you come up with your stage name?
“Lyrics was just a name people called me growing up because I was always writing song lyrics in my notebooks. I ended up running with the name but I flipped the spelling to make it a little more unique to me.”
3) What sets you apart from other aspiring artists?
” I’m not so “rock star” as most artists are. I’m usually one of the nerdiest guys in the room and I fully embrace that.”
4) What single or project are you currently pushing?
“Currently I’m pushing my latest E.P. “Audio Arcade.” It’s a free download and the easiest place to get it is on my websitewww.LerixMusic.com.”
5) What is the philosophy by which you live by?
“Believe in yourself, never the hype!”
“Over time their has been a lot of artists that inspired me but if I had to choose one person I would say it’s Kanye West hands down.”
7) Who does most of your production?
“I don’t have one go-to producer. All I need is dope beat or a producer that catches my attention and it’s on!”
“I think the industry has the potential to be “golden” again, but we all have to work together to bring it there.”
9) If you could change one thing about the music industry what would it be and why?
“I would zap away people who only care about being famous. I think It’s bad for music to place emphasis on fame an not the art.”
10) Are there any singers/rappers that you would like to collaborate with in the future?
“Yes I have a laundry list! For instance I would love to work with Mayer Hawthrone, Black Keys, The Bird and the Bee, and NERD.”
11) What producer would you like to collaborate with in the future?
“I have a bunch of those too, like 9th Wonder, RJD2, RATATAT, No I.D. and Kanye West. “
12) What Is your favorite movie and favorite book?
” My favorite movie (don’t laugh) is Beverly Hills Cop starring Eddie Murphy. I love that movie! It has the right amount of action, comedy and drama, great film! My favorite book is ” Black Boy” by Richard Wright.”
13) What is your favorite part of your live show? How has It evolved?
” I love to banter with the audience! At first I was very afraid of messing up on stage and that made me tense. I’m fully comfortable now and I feel it makes for a better performance.”
14) What is your Lp going to be like?
“When I do decide to drop an LP, I know its going to be epic and fun!”
15) Any final words for the people.
“Big shout out to all my supporters! I appreciate you always!”
Lerix is exclusively represented by I AM PR Agency, LLC based in New York.