Smoke-E aka Payasa
..:::I'm 16...I been rappin since I was 6, makin beats since I was 10...I am trying to sell some beats...so If you want one of my pre-made ones or would like for me to make another one for you, just ask and we can negotiate a price:::..
Tell me about your history? How did you get where you are now?
I was in a group for about two years called OTC(One Twisted Crew)...we did a show at the boys and girls club, we also did a talent show at our school in 8th grade...
Have you performed live in front of an audience? Any special memories?
I do play live...I haven't been on stage in a while...but sometime in the summer if you live in Eau Claire and know my brother Mario(Rio) Hillman, you will see me and my cousin doing shows around town:::..
Your musical influences
Kanye West, Rakim, Aaliyah(R.I.P), Nas, Selena(R.I.P), My grandfather(R.I.P), Neptunes, Dipset, Bumpy Johnson(For all my Chi-City people), Jay-Z, Common, Eve, Persia(yea from the white rapper show, she is the shit, white or not), Shayla G(also from chicago), Lupe Fiasco, Just Blaze, Swizz Beatz, DMX, Dead Prez, Slum Village....etc
What equipment do you use?
I use fruity loops to make my beats...I am trying to get some money for different things to use...I use Acid Pro 6 to record my full songs...I do have a DR-880 Drum Machine that I use, but not often, just for ideas...
