24hourhiphop.com sits down with upcoming Houston rapper Eliot “Hydro” Ness. The Texas raised rapper tells us about his new music, upcoming projects and more! Check it out below!
24HHH: Intorduce yourself to everyone that doesnt already know who you are?
EHN: What up world! I go by Eliot “Hydro” Ness from Houston Texas I’m a young dude out of South Acres straight out the hood. Just trying to turn my dreams to reality. Spiting real music that all ages young and old people can feel are relate too.
24HHH: Before we get into your music, can you describe your history about how you got into the music business and what inspired you?
EHN: Well, first off I always loved music. Music to me is as much as apart of our culture as any other theme that’s in black history. Meaning to me is cause it gives us a chance to come from bottom to make it to the top. Music basically gives all kids and young adults n every nationalities a chance to believe that they can make it and besides that it gave me a chance to witness people I know personally to make it in the industry. So that’s what really made me to believe that anythings possible. Especially when all you have to do is determined and just believe in your self .
24HHH: What was the hip hop scene like for you growing up where your from?
EHN: The hip hop scene was booming in Texas. Houston was the city that everybody was expecting new acts to from. At that time we had Scarface,Ghetto Boys, Paul Wall, Lil Flip,Swisher House, Z Ro, Screwed Up Click, Lil Ke Ke, UGK can’t forget Beyonce n Destiny Child just to name a few. They all was getting it in, And everybody wanted to know what the south had. Looking forward to the next big act. So I was like shit if I keep pushing I can be the next big act.
24HHH: What makes you Unique as a artist and different from other rappers out now?
EHN: What makes me different is me just being me. Being the hustla the street dude that I am off top thats gone set me aside of everybody. When u hear my music u can relate not just my life. But because of what I spit. so that when u hear me, you can say damn I can relate or if you don’t you would at least no somebody in the same sense that you could feel there situation. I spit for the streets I have all types of bars. So no matter who you are you will feel it.
24HHH: Tell us about what you are working on?
EHN: Well right now I’m working on a few projects. I’m working on my Solo Album which will have a few different features on it. Local and out of town artists as well. So be on the look out for my new single called When Money Calls featuring Scotty Boi of MMG, T Berry n Dj Sky High. But right now you can catch the hit single Winning featuring Yung Redd, Jo Jo, n N!Q of Grit Boys. Plus the video to that is hot. So be looking for me to be the next in line. I also have a Mixtape currently in stores now tittled Hustlaz On Tha Block vol.1 in stores now. In all major online stores. But u can get your free download on freewaymixtapes.com for the time being. I’m also working on a collaboration Mixtape with Jo Jo and N!Q titled Criminal Elements. And a neighborhood project called S.A. Fools. For those that don’t know I’m from the same neighborhood that Scarface is from. So u know good music comes from the hood. But just be on the lookout for me and more videos to come from the kid.
24HHH: What producers have you worked with and who would you like to work with in the future?
EHN: Well right now my main producers I work with are Worm, E Digitul, T Berry, n Young B Seal. Very hot talented producers that’s out here in Houston. So if you ever out here and want some hot shit they who you need to get with. But I work with different other producers and willing to work with more. I would like to work with the likes of Scott Stitch, Dr Dre,Big Krit, Pharrell hell its too many to name. If you like the kid shit reach out and come holla atcha boy. I’m open n willing to work with anybody.
24HHH: Are you happy with the feedback you have been getting from people on material you have released?
EHN: Yes. I’m proud of all the feedback. I’m really gratefully n honored to know that they dig the kid. So imma make it my best to keep making good music for y’all to jam too. So I thank my fans and thank the new ppl to my music for there support. With out fans your nothing.
Check out the video for Eliot “Hydro” Ness – Winning Ft. Yung Redd ,Jo Jo,N!Q below!
24HHH: In todays free download age, what do you need to do to make your self a household name?
EHN: you just gotta keep pushing good music and to make them more available to downloads. Well in my opinion you just gotta try to stay relevant.
24HHH: How do you feel about the current state of the hiphop scene?
EHN: Hip hop now is a lil watered down to me. So if thats what’s jumping and people like them cater to them. We in it to make music for not only for ourselves but for our fans.
24HHH: Outside of the music what else are you currently working on?
EHN: Right now I’m doing a little promotions. Promoting this club I’m doing Every Thursdays in Houston called Turn Up n Poe Up Thursdays at the Manor on Washington in Houston Texas, also promoting my Event party hosted by Freeway Ricky Ross n Seven the Poet. So if your ever in Houston come holla at ya boy.
24HHH: Where do you see yourself going in 2012 and how do you plan to separate yourself from the other artist out today to get the recognition you feel you deserve?
EHN: Well all I can say is to keep pushing and doing me. People love when you do you and not follow the pack. So im going to strive to just be the best I can be.
24HHH: How can fans go about contacting you?
EHN: y’all can find me on Twitter @eliotness5026 Facebook: eliotn2 Instagram: hobent email me at eliotness5026@gmail.com I’m in all online stores or just Google me. Google Eliot Ness or Eliot “Hydro” Ness and you’ll find me.
24HHH: Thank you for providing 24hourhiphop with this exclusive interview, do you have any lastwords for your present and future fans?
EHN: To my present and future fans just keep rocking with a G feel free to hit me up anytime and if you have any ideas for songs that you might want to hear from me let me know I’m here to make good music for me and my fans!
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