G-Eazy
G-Eazy
Gerald Earl Gillum, better known by his stage name G-Eazy, is an American rapper, songwriter and record producer from Oakland, California. His first major-label album, These Things Happen was released on June 23, 2014, and received positive reviews from critics. The album peaked at number 3 on the US Billboard 200. His second album, When It's Dark Out, was released on December 4, 2015...
NationalityAmerican
ProfessionRapper
Date of Birth24 May 1989
CityOakland, CA
CountryUnited States of America
I think it's natural for a creative to be sensitive. If I'm in the studio and I write something, I think it's the greatest thing in the world; it's like my baby. I just made something out of thin air that exists now in a tangible form. It's the biggest thrill in my life.
I think the special stuff [music] still finds a way to be heard, as long as you pair it with a good release strategy.
I think, back in the day, when I was first starting to make music, all I wanted to do was to get a record deal.
I've matured as a person and so has the music... It's gotten more sophisticated and interesting I think.
I think it's important to say something. If you're making music it's kinda' like, oh, cool, so is everyone else.
I always think I'm going to record a lot on tour but it's always hard to fit it in the schedule, and there's a whole lotta' other extra curricular activities that happen on the road.
In anything I do I try to stay true to myself because I think that's what matters most, and then the challenge is getting all these different sides of my personality to fit together in one box. It isn't an easy task. But that's basically what the end result represents.
I think it's important to evolve and grow and take risks creatively, instead of repeating yourself and doing the same thing over and over.
London, from the architecture to the culture to the fashion to the accents, feels like it's a special place.
I think if you're constantly reinvesting into your content and giving the fans stuff, then you can continue to tour. You can continue to sell the merch and monetize the popularity of the brand.
'Runaround Sue' was a big record for me, as well as the music video for it.
I've dreamed of being on the road, traveling and touring, for as long as I've been into doing music. It's what I live for. I just wanna be Willie Nelson.
Music isn't selling like it used to, but the one thing you can't steal or download is a live show experience or a T-shirt.
It was inspiring to see local legends like E-40 and Keak da Sneak break out with 'Tell Me When to Go.'