ASOGANG

FEATURED INDIE ARTIST

Interview by Teresa B. Howell

ASOGANG is a rapper based in Birmingham, Alabama.

Teresa B. Howell: Being a male rapper in such a competitive market do you feel things are a lot harder for you?

ASOGANG: Yes and no. I feel like with the world full of rappers or people wanting to make music and with that you get bombarded with different kinds of music, but me I have my own genre of music and I bring something that’s new and fresh.

TH: Tell us a little bit about yourself?

A: My name aso gang. Im a getty soul artist from Birmingham, AL. I have a love and passion for music. I’m an entrepreneur and a philanthropist.

TH: So you have dropped other songs in the past. Can you tell us how you came up with the idea for your music?

A: To me, making songs is like having children. Some babies you can make quick and some you have to take time to make, but all of them are special and unique. There is really not a formula to how I make them.

TH: How long have you been in the music industry?

A: I have been In the music industry since 2007 after my release from incarceration. 13 years in the music industry.

TH: Can you give us some examples of things you are doing or have done to expand your music? Explain.

A: I have been from state-to-state with Cd’s and flyers. I have been to Las Vegas, Arkansas, California, Mississippi tryin to promote myself. I also have made appearances on cyphers and also battle rapping, entering rap competitions basically anywhere I can promote myself and get my music heard at the same time.

TH: What made you decide to be serious about the music industry?

A: When I found out my passion could be lucrative and I could change my brother’s and sisters through my music I knew it was necessary for me to do it.

TH: Which people or books have had the most influence on your music growth and why?

A: I would have to say the first person would be my brother DeAngelo. He was one of the reasons I wanted to become a rapper. We would have great chemistry when we would write together. My Next person would be my brother William. He would make 10 THE HEAT SEEKERS MAGAZINE me feel larger than life. He is one of my biggest supporters. He helped me to evolve as a rapper. My last person would be my brother Wynn. He helped me to develop my artistry.

TH: What would you say is the #1 key to success in the music industry?

A: The number key is it’s not what you know it’s who you know.

TH: Talk about the biggest failure you’ve had. What did you learn from it?

A: The biggest failure I have had was spending thousands of dollars with Janky promoters. I have learned to do my own research and invest in myself. I have learned that just because they smile in your face does not mean that they have you best music interest at heart.

TH: What advice can you give other young women who want to follow in your footsteps?

A: Believe in yourself. Whatever god told you it’s for you. When he told you what he told you, it was a one on one call not a conference call so not everyone is going to see your vision.

TH: What does a typical day in your week look like?

A: Getup, brush my teeth, get a shower, get on my knees and thank the man above, and then get to the money.

TH: What keeps you going when things get tough in the business?

A: When people walk up to me and tell me my music inspires them or when I’m out with my kids and a fan walks up to me rapping my song. These types of things inspire me to keep going.

TH: Do you have a website or social media?

A: Facebook: Asogang, Instagram: Ceo_aso, YouTube, Spotify, Google Play, and Amazon: Asogang Email: lwoodfork73@gmail.com