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With very melodic hooks and the ability to write all types of music genres, Esinchill has wrote and sold R&B lyrics to names such as Dave Hollister among others.

With an interesting background in drama, Esinchill is currently shopping a TV show he has created to different markets and stations.

Be sure to visit Esinchill on MySpace at http://www.myspace.com/rceasonmusic

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Interview: We’re here with Esinchill in the house right now! What’s going on with you?

Esinchill: Oh, nothing much man. To tell you the truth, I’m on my way to pick up my daughter (laughs).

Interview: Ok, he’s multi-tasking people! Going to get his little girl and doing an interview at the same time.

Esinchill: You got to do it! Multi-tasking is a must (laughs).

Interview: Absolutely. We want to start off by getting some background information. Why did you name yourself Esinchill?

Esinchill: Esinchill! I wish I could come up with a clever story to tell you. I just started thinking of names. The first name I came up with was Immaculate but I thought it was too many syllables. My real name is Erick for one, so I wanted something that started with an “E”. “Essential” was the third or fourth word I came up with it.  I thought about it and didn’t like the way “Essential” was spelled. I wanted to add some flavor to the spelling. It’s E-Sin-Chill really, because sometimes I sin and sometimes I chill. That’s how I put together “Esinchill”.

Interview: I really like that right there. It may not be clever in your opinion but I like the “sin” and “chill” part of it.

Esinchill: Well thank you! You about to make me crash because I’m flattered (laughs)

Interview: (laughs) Moving on from that, tell our readers a little bit about your background. Where are you from and where did you grow up?

Esinchill: Born and raised in Oakland, California; Specifically East Oakland that is. I just moved out to Atlanta about a year and a half ago. I’ve lived no other place accept for when I went to college for a year in Sonoma, California where I went to Sonoma State University. I hated school. I never went to class. The only class I went to was drama class (laughs). I have a little acting under my belt in case you care to know about that as well. I’m multifaceted. I’m here to win (laughs).

Interview: Now that you’re living in Atlanta, what are the primary differences from a musical standpoint between Oakland and Atlanta?

 Esinchill: The hip-hop scene in Atlanta is close knit. It’s difficult for me to get into certain circles because of where I’m from if that makes sense. It’s not all bad out here. As with a lot of places, it’s who you know and what kind of network you have. My music specifically is so much different than what’s accepted out here as banging music. I don’t know if I’m coming across to you in the way I’d like to. My music isn’t like the music that’s out here; nor is it like the music that’s quote on quote from Oakland. I’m sticking and moving though. I’m going to get in where I fit in and I refuse to compromise my sound or my talent. I’m just going to keep pushing.

Interview: I like that answer. For our readers who are unfamiliar with you, you just gave a pretty interesting answer regarding Atlanta and your music not fitting in Atlanta or Oakland. If you could pick one word to describe your sound, which would you pick?

Esinchill: Eclectic or collideoscope (laughs).

Interview: Why?

Esinchill: Because I do hip-hop as you know, but a lot of my hooks are very melodic on occasion. I write R&B music and I’ve sold some R&B lyrics to the soulful Dave Hollister, La Toya London of American Idol fame, and the legendary Lenny Williams. I’m also dabbing into country music. I’ve written about three country songs that I’m trying to place. I’m also writing pop and rock music right now. That’s why I say eclectic. I’m all over the spectrum (laughs). I’m trying to win out here. I enjoy all kinds of music, which is probably why it was easy for me to tap into most of the genres. I listen very closely and I’m so deeply immersed in music that I want to be versed in each genre.

Interview: With you writing, selling and listening to all types of music, which artists from any genre were your primary influences growing up?

Esinchill: My favorite musical genre if I had to pick one would be R&B/Soul. Growing up, my mom and dad would play Stevie Wonder, Marvin Gaye, Gladys Knight, Phyllis Hyman to name a few. I was slightly influenced by Jazz too; Billie Holiday among others. I can’t pick one person that I was influenced by (laughs). In terms of hip hop, my favorite artist is Ceelo Green, he’s dope! On the country side of music, I like Brad Paisley, Shania Twain and I’m starting to dig the young chick that Kanye West dissed.

Interview: Taylor Swift.

Esinchill: Taylor Swift. I’m starting to dig her stuff. She’s coming real tight to me.

Interview: So if she won an award, you wouldn’t interrupt her acceptance speech since you like her?

Esinchill: I love her (laughs). I wouldn’t do the Kanye West thing. He was extremely out of pocket. I told myself I’m not going to buy any more Kanye West music because of that episode. It was ridiculous (laughs).

Interview: (laughs) that answer is hilarious

Esinchill: (Laughs) it was so sad. How did you feel about that?

Interview: (laughs) I wasn’t surprised

Esinchill: (laughs) I feel you, but still I couldn’t believe it.

Interview: (laughs) I must admit I believed it. I wasn’t surprised. I turn on award shows now expecting Kanye West to do some crazy shit.

Esinchill: (laughs) you know it’s always going to be something,

Interview: Exactly. Getting away from that, you said you attended Sonoma State University for one year. You didn’t attend class much but drama was your favorite course and that put some acting under your belt. How do you think that helps you musically?

Esinchill: In regards to any future videos I may do, acting, I think, is somewhat parallel to music. It gives the listener or viewer a visual of the type of song you’re trying to portray, which is teamed with what type of emotions or lyrical content you’re trying to convey. Acting, I’m glad I took that course. That’s the only class I went to and the only class I passed (laughs). My drama teacher actually told me that I should pursue something in acting. She thought I had some real potential as far as being an actor.

Interview: But music was your first love.

Esinchill: But music took over. I keep telling myself that I’m going to pursue some acting classes but that has yet to happen. I’m sure I will do it sooner or later.

Interview: Let’s give the fans some information on any upcoming singles you may be prepping to promote.

Esinchill: As you know, “Daddy was a Sailor Man” is active right now and it was produced by Jake One who is truly dope personified. Prior to that, we put out a single I did with Dave Hollister called “Soul of the City”. The internet took to calling me that due to my propensity to add soul to my hip hop. My manager likes to explain it as such: “Mary J puts hip hop in her soul and Esinchill puts soul in his hip hop”. He’s funny! (laughs) It was a real inspirational song about the struggles of life and overcoming those struggles. My next single, I’m uncertain about, but I’m sure it won’t really be for commercial consumption because that’s not what “Vigilante” is as a project. Speaking of “Vigilante”, it’s available at all digital stores. The reviews have been heavy and I’m just glad people are appreciating the music. Prior to all of this, I put out an album with a homie of mine named of King Beef. We collaborated on an album titled “Choice Cuts”, with the soundtrack being provided mainly by a talented producer named C-Dash. And before that, I had my first solo album called “Everything to Lose.”  The album that is available right now is my second solo effort. Everything will be available on my newly re-launching home site RCeason/DopeOnly

Interview: And that’s “Vigilante.” Why did you decide to name it that?

Esinchill: Because I was so disgusted with the music that I’ve been hearing. I decided to try and take the game into my hands so to speak (laughs). I wanted to try and eliminate all of the wackness.  That’s my mission. I’m so deeply involved in music that it almost hurts me to my core when I hear something that doesn’t seem to be from one’s heart. When I hear music where it doesn’t seem that the person whose music it is is passionate about music, then that hurts me. It’s like their getting over on the system and fans of music, which I consider myself first and foremost. (laughs). I felt like I needed to take matters into my own hands and speak on certain travesties.

Interview:  Ok. The album is available everywhere digitally. Are you signed to any sort of independent album?

Esinchill: Prior to two months ago, I was signed to Jake Records. They were based out of Seattle, Washington but now they moved to Las Vegas, Nevada. Since then, we’ve cut ties. I don’t want to talk bad about them and I wouldn’t. Simply, we couldn’t come together with a meeting of minds. What we wanted to do wasn’t matching with what they wanted to do. Initially, I had some issues with signing in the first place. I’m much more of a hands on person. All of our dealings were over the internet and over the phone. I had never met the CEOs in person. I was always worried about that because every time I tried to go out there and meet them, there was always something. That had my stomach upset at times. As I suspected, as time went on, we started to see that they weren’t who they appeared to be initially. We had to severe ties. There is no love lost but we’re onto new things.

Interview: Are you actively searching for a new label at this time?

Esinchill: If one happens to come along, sure. We’re shopping it but we’re doing it ourselves as well. My label is RCeason. That’s my record company and we’re enjoying the independent game.

Interview: What do you think are the pros and cons with staying independent as opposed to be signed to a label?

Esinchill: The freedom. Independently, the creativity musically is yours. You don’t have to answer to anybody. You have deadlines to meet but the deadlines are your own (laughs). With a label, it’s almost like you have handcuffs on or like your babysitting. You have to check on to see what’s going on with everything. With yourself, you know what’s going on with everything. What I like most about the independent aspect of the industry is the freedom aspect of it. I love it.

Interview: In terms of your album being available right now digitally, what are your overall thoughts on the digital age?

Esinchill: It’s a sign of the times. Technology is taking over. We have to run with it. We have to move right along with it. I’m not really a big fan of technology per say because I believe it takes the intimacy out of life but as I said, it’s a sign of the times. You just have to push on. If this is how we have to get the music out, then this is how we have to get the music out. If another way comes on, I’m sure will fall right in line with that. People aren’t buying albums out of the stores anymore like they used to. What must be done must be done (laughs).

Interview: No doubt. If we can give our readers the next step in Esinchill’s career in regards to what’s coming up in the near future, what is that step? What is up next?

Esinchill: Right now, I’m trying to shop this TV show. I’ve created a TV show. I would tell you the premise of it but then I’d have to kill you (laughs).

Interview: (Laughs) we don’t want anybody to steal the idea

Esinchill: (Laughs) it’s a real spectacle, man. I’m trying to tap into that and I have a few people looking at it. I just finished up an EP with DJ D-Sharp. He was voted the number one DJ in the Bay Area by The East Bay Express and we just did an EP together. I’m actually working on three EP’s simultaneously. I’m doing one with DJ D-Sharp as I said, about to put one together with DJ Toure from the Hieroglyphics crew, and a friend of mine I went to high school with. And I’m selling R&B, pop, country and rock music. I got it for them and its good (laughs). I’m just writing like crazy because this is my life. This is how I make ends meet. I’m immersed in music. I’m dripping in music (laughs).

Interview: Will make sure the fans remain on the lookout for the three EPs you’re working on. In terms of your TV show, we can relate that back to your history in drama.

Esinchill: Absolutely. I did initially think about being the starring character but I thought otherwise (laughs). I think I need to stay behind the scenes on this one and collect all the bread for being the creative mastermind behind the show (laughs). To give you a hint, it’s kind of along the lines of the hype around all of those VH1 shows that are about finding love and shit. It’s sort of along those lines but far more provocative. It almost needs an R rating.

Interview: I like that. We have Esinchill in the house right here. He’s talking about his upcoming R rated TV show and he would never interrupt Taylor Swift at the country music awards and he has three EP’s he’s working on right now! He’s working hard right now. We’re going to end it on that note. Do you have any last words before I let you go?

Esinchill: (Laughs) exactly. I’m in it to win. I’m here to win. It’s Rceason, 2010 and DopeOnly is the crew!! Be on the lookout for Esinchill. This was a lovely interview and truly I appreciate it. I hope everyone enjoyed the dialogue and thanks for taking the time, homie! Sinch Mob!!