At EOTC, we want to do one thing. “Save” art. All kinds of art forms, whether it be music, paintings, etc. We believe that art cn be found in anything. Art is something that needs to be discovered. At our site we like to think of Art as “The Cool.” As we grew older and witnessed the progression of art and what people consider cool, we became heart broken, due to the fact if how “mainstream” everything has become. The clothes people wear are no longer an expression of self. I is now “What is in” The same can be said for music, and all other forms of art. Where is the self expression? The love for doing what you do because it is WHAT YOU DO? But here at EOTC, we find, we HUNT, these survivors. The ones that still create simply for the love of it. We bring them to the light and share them with the world, in order to prove the existence of “soul art” The existence of “The Cool.” Not the mainstream cool, but the “endangered cool.”
While ourr site revolves around these “Endangered Species” we discover, it is still a site that requires the cooperation of our visitors. We want our site to be as user friendly as possible. We want our visitors constantly informed of what new things are happening with us at all times. We want involvement, we want feedback to be easily distributed, allowing us to see what they want and what they need. Giving us new ideas. Putting US on to what other Endangered Species are out there. Ones we cannot get in touch with. Our visitors are the ones that should help us reveal that love for art is still strong!
(website coming soon)
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Tre & Marz
EOTC Interviews Chels.
EOTC: So whats good Chels? Thanks for taking the time to do a interview with EOTC.
Wat up wat up! You’re very welcome.
EOTC: Can you give the people brief description of yourself?
Well, I’m 17. Born and raised in New Orleans. I’m a young writer. I plan to start making beats sooner or later. I Love Hip Hop. Live Hip Hop. Study Hip Hop. Hip Hop is pretty much my life.
EOTC: When did you start rapping?
3rd grade. I was 9 years old. I actually remember writing my first song in class. One of my friends was watching me do it. I think I was explaining the lyrics to her as I was writing. I think. It’s been a while.
EOTC: What or who inspires you to make music?
Pretty much everything. Stuff I see, hear, experience. Just yesterday I was sitting outside and I watched the sky go from really cloudy to really sunny in a matter of minutes. That right there was just like ‘whoa’ to me. A rush of inspiration came over me. And sometimes I don’t have to be inspired at all. Just get up and do it. Everything comes naturally when you let it come from your heart. You don’t necessarily have to be inspired.
EOTC: When you are getting ready to write new lyrics, or lay down a track, What goes through your mind?
Nothing, really. I don’t even be in my mind sometimes. It’s kind of like I be off somewhere else. I don’t know. It’s a bit hard to explain. Like, I drift off to this euphoric state where everything is just chill. There’s no worries about tomorrow or regrets of yesterday. It’s a ‘in the now’ type thing. It’s pretty amazing.
EOTC: In your lyrics do you try to deliver a message?
Of course. I think even if I don’t try to, there’s always going to be a little hidden message in there somewhere. I mean, I want to have an impact on people. I want to reach them. Plus, I have to stay true to myself and making stuff just because it ‘sounds good’ just isn’t me. That’s not my thing
EOTC: How long does it take you to drop a track. on average?
It really depends. It’s really all about having patience with yourself. Once you get frustrated with it, all the wrong energy invades you. I’ll say 30-45 minutes. Maybe. Probably longer than that. I like to make sure that everything is how I want it to sound.
EOTC: What is one of your personal favorite tracks that you have done so far?
The most recent one I did! ‘Almost There.’ The one with 0. I’m really proud of that one. Everytime I hear that song I get happy. It’s full of love.
EOTC: What is like to be a female Emcee?
It feels regular. I love to rap. When I write I don’t think like ‘Ohhhh. I can’t mess up. I’m a girl and I rap. And since I’m a girl and I rap, I have to make sure they like me.’ I just do it. It’s just natural. I don’t feel no type of pressure just because I’m a female emcee. I don’t get wrapped up in what people think. This is how I express myself. And I just happened to be a girl. I look at it like we’re all one. Female emcee. Male emcee. At the end of the day, you’re an emcee.
EOTC: What do you label your music as?
Soul. Hip Hop. Experimental. I really don’t like to label my music. I hate the feeling of putting stuff in a box because it’s so much more. I try to master the art of versatility.
EOTC: Do you have any current projects that you are working on?
Yes. Until We Meet Again which my EP that’s produced by Katrah Quey and G Mo. Coming soon. And also I’m doing an EP with 0. And more stuff which will be announced later.
EOTC: What are your views on hip hop? It has changed alot.lol
Yes, it has. It has to. It allows you to appreciate. Honestly, I really don’t know too much about mainstream stuff because I don’t keep up with it. I think a lot of the wrong is caused by the people in those tall buildings who run the labels and stuff. Hip Hop is in the hearts of those who remain true to it. I believe Hip Hop has to go through it’s phases. When you think about it, Hip Hop isn’t all that old. We determine where it goes. We are Hip Hop. This is us! Take control.
EOTC: Is there a certain crowd that you want your music to appeal to?
Everybody. No matter what you look like, what you listen to. I want to appeal to people, period.
EOTC: Is there anything else you do besides making music?
I absolutely love taking pictures. I think that’s slowly turing into one of my passions. I read a lot, collect magazines, learning the guitar, rollerblade. Hopefully I’ll figure out some other way to express myself soon.
Oh! I forgot! I would like to work with Cazeaux O.S.L.O also. I just wanted to throw that out there. I think he’s great.
EOTC: Is there any body that you would like to collab with?
Lupe Fiasco. Blu. The Mighty Mos Def. The Marleys. Jean Grae. MF Doom. Typical Cats. Madlib. Sa-Ra. Just to name a few. Some cool creators.
EOTC: So what’s a day to day life for Chels
Connecting with people, smiling, struggling, breathing, creating, and just enjoying life. Simple. It is what it is.
EOTC: One word to describe yourself?
Human.
EOTC: Last but not least, Any Shout outs?
Shout to the Most High! Everyone on the planet. Mom, Dad. Grandparents. LG. Aaron. Jasz Mind. 0. Ken. Alehks. G Mo. Katrah Quey. All the Creators of the world. And of course the good people at The Endangerment of the Cool! Thanks, ya’ll!! Oh yeah. Shout to New Orleans! I Love You! ^_^
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Endangerment of The Cool would like to thank Chels for chillin’ with us and taking the timeout for this interview. Hope you all enjoyed it. Below is a track from Chels. Check it out, and give her some feedback on her myspace here.
Thank You
(Tre & Marz)
