Ethan Troy
Meet Australia-born UK Open Mic performer, Ethan Troy:
Hi Ethan Troy, thanks for joining us! Let’s get into it:
Do you play solo only, or also in a group?
Solo
How old are you?
21
Where were you born?
Australia
Where did you grow up?
Australia
How did that place influence your music? (if at all!)
The hip hop culture in Australia isn’t too big, getting inspiration from literally any and everyone to blend multiple styles of hip hop.
Where are you based now, and why?
London
What got you into making music in the first place?
I love rap, it’s as simple as that. Music is also a great way to express yourself
What instrument/s do you play?
Rapping
Who would be in your top 10 musical influences, and why?
Eminem for sure, he is the gold standard for rappers.
Do you write your own songs?
Yes
How many years have you been writing songs for?
5 years
What process, or processes, do you often find yourself using when you write songs?
I like to browse for instrumentals and hear the story in the music before I put words to it
Why did you get into playing them in the first place?
To grow my brand and get better exposure
What advice would you give new performers who are just starting out playing their first open mics?
Everyone starts the same, the most seasoned musicians were once in your shoes and you one day will be the veterans
What’s the hardest thing, for you, about playing open mics?
Adapting to the crowd, especially being an Aussie in another country
What’s the most bizarre, or fun, open mic, or gig, you’ve ever played, and why?
I played a open mic in a coffee shop full of old people but I was preforming rap, very different sound to what the elderly were expecting
If it’s not already, are you hoping to make music your full-time career?
Yes
What do you currently find the hardest and biggest obstacles to moving your music career forward?
Exposure and bookings, I feel no one wants to take a chance on the lesser name acts like myself
What’s the one truth about you that people often find surprising?
That I’ve gotten props from some big-name artists in my home country
What’s the most exciting project you’re working on at the moment?
An ep I’ve been working on for 2 years, super keen to get this project out
Do you have your own music video, channel or playlist you’d like to share?
Do you have music on streaming? What’s your main streaming channel to send people to?
Where is the main place should people go to find out more about you?
https://instagram.com/__ethantroy__?igshid=MzNlNGNkZWQ4Mg==
We’re done! Anything else you want to share before we go?
No thanks!