What’s your stage name and where are you from?
M.S.I, Chicago
What’s the story behind your stage name?
It’s an acronym based on my first name. It has multiple combinations.
Describe your musical journey in three sentences.
It’s been the Death Of a Dream, Birth Of a Universe.
Share an interesting experience you had while creating your latest track.
Eucalyptus and its benefits led to circumstances that allowed me to create an MF DOOM tribute song called Eucalyptus 7.0.
What message do you want to convey through your music?
I’ve a multitude. Each song is a theme in itself. I speak on the Black identity, struggles, triumphs, Black business, authentic Hip-Hop, innovation, genocide, prison industrial complex, love, war, and other themes that move.
Tell us about a challenge you faced during production and how you overcame it.
I own, publish, and produce all of my work for my company. Everything is a challenge.
If you could collaborate with any artist, who would it be and why?
TBD.
Where do you see your music taking you in the next year?
Composing for film, and mastering the art of performance.
What’s the next big step for you as an artist?
My album release for Death Of a Dream, Birth Of a Universe. It’s self-produced and has been a huge undertaking.
We occasionally feature artists on our Bird of Paradise Podcast for in-depth discussions. Would this be something you’re interested in exploring?
Of course.
Are there any other promotional opportunities you’re looking for to boost your visibility?
Always.
Where can we hear/watch your most recent work?
ammusecollab.bandcamp.com
What is the best way to contact you if fans want to give feedback or if other artists/producers want to collaborate?
info@ammusecollab.com
