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| E-HUD |
STUN TEAM
The current verdict on Hip Hop today is that its on a rapid decline. Some even say it's dead. But if you ask Atlanta based rapper E-Hud, he will probably tell you that, Hip Hop isn't dead, it just lost its way and that he is here to help steer it back in the right direction. However there is a twist! He will help steer it in the right direction with a heavy dose of positivity and gospel. Stun caught up with the Hud, to get his take on the current state of Hip Hop, his music, his message and his forthcoming full length CD titled 'Huddle House'. The man is on a mission to educate the streets by injecting them with a familiar sound laced with something that may not be familiar, but is nourishment for the mind, something a lot of us could use. We got first listens to some of his music and we were instantly hooked. Tracks like 'You Turn' which is your classic dirty south anthem but deep in its message. And now the first official track off the the album 'Hands Up' is sure to have the dance floor moving while sprinkling that spiritual food Hud says he is here to serve up. If this is what's on the menu, then we just added 'Huddle House' as one of our favorite food spots. Check out our interview with E-Hud and the hit single 'Hands Up' after the jump.Who is E-Hud?
Biblical he was one who God raised up to deliver the children of Israel (the chosen people of God) out of bondage. (Judges 3:15-23)
You've been making music for a while now. How have your sound and direction changed?
Well before when I was doing music I wasn’t doing it for God. Now I’m doing it to spread the gospel through my music. As far as the sound I listen for whatever sound that is coming from God and that is what I put in my music. Hopefully it relates and reaches those who aren’t familiar with the gospel arena.
You recently shook up your inner circle and made some key changes in your management and production circles. Why did you make this move and how is the new structure working for you at the moment?
The move was made because sometimes downsizing is good and basically you just have to simplify the process and keep everything at the beginning stages closely knitted. As far as production I wanted to go for a consistent sound so I went for a simpler format.
How do you see the current state of hip hop right now as a genre and a business?
As a genre I think it has gotten away from good music like it was when I was coming up. Now it’s more geared towards money, sex and drugs. I think it’s more fabricated than anything. The target audience, believe everything that comes out of these rappers mouths. The business is booming it’s a multi-million dollar genre.
Who do you listen to these days?
Right now, I’m big on Eshon Burgundy, Maine, G-Status, Credo Clay, Double just to name a few. You may not know who they are now but trust me you are about to hear about them.
You manage to still have a street sound but your message is 100% positive. What do you hope to accomplish with these positive messages?
I stand as a conduit between the church and the streets. Growing up in Brooklyn you are almost subjected to be a part of the streets. But living in a household that was centered on God made that very difficult. That’s why I try to keep relevant. God has called me to be the repairer of the breech.
You just released the single, "Hands Up" and the response has been great. Tell us about how that song came about and the message behind it.
The way it came about was ironic I actually heard the track as an outro at the end of a mix tape, so I immediately contacted the producer and told him I needed it for the project. He immediately sent it to me and got on the hook himself.
What is your process when you go into the studio to record?
Envisioning, the audience when I step into the booth, so my delivery is as if I’m in front of a packed stadium.
The name of your forthcoming album is called "Huddle House". What behind that name and how is the album coming along?
There is a well- known restaurant here in the south called Huddle House and it’s a play-off of my name E-Hud. Huddle house the restaurant feeds you naturally and I’m bringing you spiritual food.
Too many to mention. Anyone with a rag to riches story, who was determined to make something out of nothing, is inspiring to me.
