Wildfire Promotions: How you feeling' right now Ike Ellis?
Ike Ellis: I
am feeling like a locomotive train right now that just released a
little bit off the breaks. The team 100 grand Ent is really putting the
work in to keep this train going.
Wildfire Promotions: How would you describe your personality as an artist?
Ike Ellis: My
personality is real in the sense of reality. It’s nothing for me to
play ball at the YMCA, go to shop at Wal-Mart, laundry mat to wash a lot
of clothes in one day, eat on chicken patty’s that I cooked, chill and
watch a movie to unwind from the technical and artistry of making music.
I try to be very humble, but keep my confidence to do this music. I am a
Motivated, dedicated, true individual, with a low tolerance for
non-achievers who dislike others who are trying to do something with
their life.
Wildfire Promotions: How long have you been rhyming?
Ike Ellis: I have been recording for about 5 years but rhyming words on paper for about 10. I use to write poems in English class.
Wildfire Promotions: You have a hot new single out called "Loving You", what have you been doing to promote the single and get the word out?
Ike Ellis: Word
of mouth is the major type of promotions for this song. Being an
independent, up and coming artist, people have a tendency to look at
people who make rap songs sideways because there is so many people
making music. When other people are talking about a song, the song get’s
amplified ten fold. The major promotion for this song however is
breaking down the E markets first, that will have no problem supporting
the track, until the big wigs catch a hold to the fire. Appreciate the
compliment on the song.
Wildfire Promotions: Have
you hooked up with any DJs to assist with getting this single out, if
so, what DJs do you know are supporting the single?
Ike Ellis: I hooked up with
Deejay champ who played the track on coast 97.3 a few times during the
late night hour, Deejay Dexter dynamite supporting the track up in Charlotte, and my homie DJ Profluent spinning the joint in Raleigh NC.
Wildfire Promotions: Who are some of the DJs you respect in the game right now?
Ike Ellis: I respect every DJ who break records.
Wildfire Promotions: In your opinion what outlet would you feel would be the best way to present this type of record? The radio? The club? Internet Radio/Podcasts? Youtube? What?
Ike Ellis: The radio would be the best to present this type of song. The internet
will also connect the dots. The youtube, will also help tremendously,
but the visual has to be right.
Wildfire Promotions: Are there any recent mixtape appearances or compilations that you are featured on right now?
Ike Ellis: The
original YAKtracks by DJ Dexter Dynamite I am on. The Coast to Coast Mixtape said they put one of my songs after submission, but I have not
heard it yet.
Wildfire Promotions: In your honest opinion, how do you feel about today's DJs? Do you feel that they are too afraid to break records, or what is your opinion on that?
Ike Ellis: I
feel some people are opportunist, which transpire into the world of the DJ. If it’s hot they will play it, it’s foreign they will play it, if
the money green they will play it. Breaking records is something I have not
seen done in the Carolina region of a Carolina artist in the last five
years except “The Nasty Song” by Lil' Ru. I have heard some fire tracks
from some Carolina artist but for whatever the reason the songs become
limited to the region. Even J cole had to go somewhere else and then
come back to the Carolinas.
Wildfire Promotions: Do the FM Radio stations in your area support up and coming artists?
Ike Ellis: Coast
97.3 support artist in a major way. I thank them for all the support
they have ever given me from the hosting of my events, to the plugs for
my community charitable food drives, to the promotion of my music.
Wildfire Promotions: Let's
talk about a live show, what kind of experience can fans expect at an
Ike Ellis live show or concert?
Ike Ellis: At an IKE ELLIS show you are going feel
the presence in the room, the energy, focus, crowd control, and a pretty
smile. I love performing the most with crowds who love the music/grind
as much as I do.
Wildfire Promotions: Who have you shared the stage with?
Ike Ellis: I
have shared a stage with Slick rick, Dougie fresh, Travis porter,
Jadakiss album release party, blaze the stage 106 and park auditions,
countless talented Carolina artist such as Dirty Den, Broadway Miller,
and Elevator Jay
Wildfire Promotions: Where are some of your favorite places to perform?
Ike Ellis: My
favorite show was Amos South End in Charlotte North Carolina. The
magnitude of that show was out of this world. Next would be the Soap box
and Sixteen taps in Wilmington North Carolina. There are few more spots
that the element of a good show was present.
Wildfire Promotions: Do you have any live performances or show dates that you would like to plug?
Ike Ellis: May 15th
will be performing at Sky Lounge with The commission promotional event
in Wilmington north Carolina. May 23 will be performing in Raleigh North
Carolina at London bridge pub with Mic Savy.
For more information and updates on Ike Ellis go to
http://www.ikeellisnews.blogspot.com
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