How did you come up with your name?
– Well, Osmosis has two main definitions: Chemistry, being the one which talks about equalizing concentrations, but not too many people know about the social definition. That definition of osmosis is the gradual or unconscious assimilation of ideas or knowledge. That is what I plan to do with my music, people will gradually assimilate or get used to the vibes I provide and grow to love it. Plus the “Z” was for cool points.
Where are you from?
– I am from Fairbanks, Alaska. Yes, there are black people in Alaska but I currently live in San Diego.
Whats it like growing up where your from?
– It was cold but also a beautiful and humbling place to live. From the Northern Lights in the winter, to the 24 hour daylight in the summer, it can be a pretty great to experience. I am a very chill person by nature and I mostly played sports and I am a total gamer, my Xbox One is my baby.. so that kept me out of trouble. I was a good kid, most of the time.
How did you get into music?
– I come from a very musical family so music has always been in my life. I played the trumpet, steel drums, and I always listen to old school rap and chill hop producers like Freddie Joachim, Shlohmo, Ntourage, Philanthrope, Flying Lotus, xxyyxx, and many more. I started out writing poetry when I was 10 years old and started writing raps when I was 14, but I kept to myself about my rhyming when I was 17 I presented a poem for my high school creative writing class and I received a lot of respect for it. I was asked by my classmates if I rapped and that I should give it a try. So I decided to give it a shot and started rapping with my good friends Deven and Tanner.
What makes you different than other artists?
– First and foremost, I don’t mumble rap or trap rap, you will be able to understand what I am saying, I am 1000% chill hop and good vibe lyricist. 90% of rappers nowadays, thats all they talk about, along with promoting a over-the-top-lavish-same-lyrics-different-rapper music videos. I personally think it is damaging the image of hiphop.. when I tell people I am a rap artist, todays generation of rappers shouldn’t be what you think of, thats what makes it hard for rappers like me to get noticed. I provide a mellow but lyrical vibe that will make the listener feel good, feel “refreshed”. When people listen to me, I want to make them think “finally, some good music” and start bobbing their head.
What are you currently working on?
– I just finished my 2nd project “The Ch[ill] Tape” which is available EVERYWHERE. Now I am just working on getting myself more exposure and help promote myself through shows, interviews, or features. I also have a music visual in the works for “Ill Vibes”, a single from my tape. Lastly, I will be performing live at the Brick by Brick in San Diego on June 18th, so if anyone is in the area and wants to come through, hit me up.
Anything you would like to say?
– I am extremely blessed and happy to have the opportunity to get myself out there and get heard. I reply to all my fans and supporters and I will always be real with you! Thank you for taking the time to read this.
SOCIAL MEDIA LINKS:
instagram- https://www.instagram.com/ozmosisflows/
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