The exceptional hip-hop artist Benzoe from Ohio has delivered some crisped spells along with his extensive and powerful musicality. His songs are fresh and edgy. And he is a storyteller who always engages his audience with compelling narrations of everyday sorrows and happiness. His songs are saturated with his passion and daunting aura.
Hello Benzoe, wish you all good luck with your upcoming ventures. ‘Put Ya Middle Finger In The Air’ is going to be incredibly engaging to witness. Your previous songs hold a very strong position in the hearts of your listeners. And you have exceeded the brilliance through the gripping voice of yours. We have some curiosity about your upcoming releases.
1. Firstly tell something about your upcoming music video on YouTube?
Ans: ”Put Your Middle Finger In The Air “ is a very highly anticipated music video because it’s fully structured like the album on which it’s on. It brings it out a different side of hip-hop. The official release is on Feb 2nd in all stores.
2. Any memories that you had while making this music video ‘Put Ya Middle Finger In The Air’ that you would like to share!
Ans: Yea .. as a matter of fact, when I got to the original location which was in my hood in Bradenton fl. We started taking pictures at first till more people pulled up then suddenly a black girl runs up to me and says “Yo we having a viewing for my people’s that just passed and y’all shooting a video here “ I was like I already spoke to the owner and I’m sorry for your lost I didn’t know but I couldn’t stop the video shoot cuz somebody just got killed there or died there, I sent my condolences and told my video man to start shooting “ So yea I can’t forget about that, that was crazy.
3. Can you share an interesting fact about you that your fans don’t know yet?
Ans: I got shot 4 times in the backseat of my car. I got hit by a mausburg pump. It was a lot of beef in the streets around that time. Somebody told me I got caught Up cause my car looks like the foes they were looking for. My homegirl got hit with a 38special in her left leg and that’s when it dawned on me that it was two people shooting at me that night. The doctor said I’d be dead if I were 10more minutes late than when I arrived. I have a metal plate in my left arm and a hollow slug in my chest, two in my right arm however I’m here. I survived.
4. When did you know that music is the career you wanted to pursue?
Ans: I was in Haiti kicking it with a lot of New York, California, New Jersey, and even Boston adolescents. I saw a rap session from afar. I posted near and was feeling the whole aura. The passion took over me then and I knew I wanted to make, compose, articulate, and entertain not just the world but my own heart. It was an outlet for me in Haiti. It saves me. I love music.
5. You have already lined up two releases back to back. After that what’s next?
Ans: After both projects are released I’ll continue with my plans at hand. I connected with DjSmackSilly a profound Dj out of Florida and firm ties with MMG. We had a few conversations about getting me and “GUNPLAY/Don Logan” on a track. While working on my mixtapes I’ll be handling interviews and shows keeping my foot on the gas. I’ve even written 8 urban Novels soon to be published so most definitely working.
6. If you are given the chance to work with any musician of any time, who would you have chosen?
Ans: I would have chosen “Nas “ because he’s always have inspired me to be a better writer and thinker. To really spread my message more factual and firm. Plus my liven legend “Rick Ross”. I love that wealth talk.
7. Tell us something about your label company?
Ans: ZoeMilitia Entertainment Was originated when I was in prison. I created like 10 logos before I settled for that one. It’s based on loyalty and helping families. It’s all about progressing to further levels.
8. What is the thing that kept you going through the hardest times of your life?
Ans: My inner resilience and affirmation quotes. I learn to meditate alone. I learned that you can’t change anything around you until you change yourself. It’s not an overnight process at all because in the blink of an eye you can return to the old you. Aligning my energy with the universe has truly allowed me to be happier within them faking my happiness.
9. Can you provide any tips for budding musicians?
Ans: Never do bad business with people in this industry or life. Karma comes in different forms and when it comes you have taken it to the chin ., especially if you know that you’ve done something wrong to somebody.
10. Benzoe is an interesting name. Why did you choose this name? Any stories you have about that?
Ans: My original name is “Ben Joseph” I just connected ZOE which means “Bone” in the creole language. Not really because it’s a lot of Zoe’s around me. I’m used to these top shottas.
11. According to you which song is the best that you have ever made and also share why?
Ans: I keep a lot of favorites however selecting one out of all is an impossible task cuz I embrace all of them with the same passion for perfection and perfecting a classic song or a potential hit. I can’t wait till the album drop.
12. Any particular messages for your fans?
Ans: Stay tuned please, I will not fail you guys I promise. I’m here to make sure theirs more quality music Y’all can vibe to you feel me. Remember you are what you think you are.
Please follow me on all social sites Benzoezme, thank me later, Salute
