Zeyi Says My ride or die and I planned to meet at 7:30 pm at SOBs Night Club in Tribeca, New York because Zeyi was performing in a showcase hosted by radio personality Miabelle. For any up & coming artists out there, performing at this place is like a rite of passage. I’ve been to this place so many times when I was out here in these streets, so that night was an excuse to relive the days when we were outside, outside. I always get good vibes and meet new connections at this music hall. Zeyi blessed the stage with unreleased tracks that sound like a mix between underground 90s hip hop and modern gospel rap. During his time in quarantine, the up & coming artist is working on his craft, taking virtual acting classes, and is super active in the men’s ministry at Trinity Church. Go inside our FT call.
Violet Summer Zine: How are you spending your days in quarantine? Zeyi: I enjoy being around people. I need human interactions. So me and Corona are not mixing. VSZ: Yes me too! So how has it impacted your schedule? I know you were planning on going on tour Zeyi: Yes. SXSW was canceled. It’s so much stuff I haven’t gotten to! VSZ: What are some of the lessons you’ve learned in the last few months? It seems like your rap style is transpiring into an inspirational rap sound. Zeyi: I had a whole album release event last February but I was convicted in my heart on my walk with God to not release the music. It sucked because I had a listening party and I ended up not releasing any of the music. On that 17
