Today we’d like to introduce you to Esper Supplice.
First of all, let’s refresh everyone’s memories; who is Esper Beats? How has the way you identify/introduce yourself changed since our first interview, if at all?
Yo! I’m Esper Beats, but you can just call me Esper. I’m a music artist; I do a little modeling here and there as well. I’m a home-grown talent, born and raised in Miami. 305 til I die, allat. I’m that dude you see everywhere and always wonder “how/why does he know everyone?” until you meet me and realize “oh, it’s cause he’s fuckin dope and his music slaps.” Yup, that’s me.
I made a conscious decision to emphasize my modeling less. I know in the last interview I gave a whole big thing about how I got into modeling and how passionate I am about it, and that’s definitely all still true, but I realized; my music is undeniable, whereas modeling, not so much. The look that photographers and agencies in South Florida gravitate towards isn’t a look that I have and I realized it would be an uphill battle against people who’d have to be convinced to give me a chance, despite me having a really strong portfolio. So, I decided to put my 100% in music. I’ve by no means given up on modeling; as soon as I’ve gained some prominence, I plan on jumping right back into the fray of things once people have heard my music and started thinking “you know, he’s really good looking too.” I’ll be right there, ready.
We should make this interview a yearly thing, ‘cause I have a feeling that by next year, the way I introduce myself will be very different. I feel like there are some labels/titles I’ve outgrown and am just about ready to shed, but I can’t say much more than that right now.
We first caught up with you in the middle of 2021. Now that the year is fully over, how did it treat you? Were there any significant changes/events that transpired?
Oh, man. What a year 2021 was. As tumultuous as it was, honestly I’m incredibly grateful for what that year gave me. And not in a “that sucked but I’m stronger because I went through it” way; I’m genuinely glad things turned out how they did. I know it might be a bit tone deaf to say that about a year in which there’s a global pandemic going on, but personally it was pretty great. I became friends with some amazing people, people who inspire me to think differently, work harder, and be more gracious. As artists, we’re always pulling inspiration from the art we consume and the world we live in, but having people up close that inspire us is much more pure. Through them, I’ve gained a renewed optimism and feel like I’m no longer reaching for the stars but rather ascending a staircase towards my goals. S/O 2021.
So, you’ve recently released your EP “Hedon” and threw your first event, a solo listening party/performance. Tell us about the process of creating Hedon. How did it come together? Have you learned anything through making it?
There’s so much to say. Hedon started out as a collaborative project that eventually grew to be more. It’s still largely composed of that collaborative material, which all came about very organically. It was a really low-pressure let’s-just-make-some-songs-and-see-what-happens type of thing. After studio sessions every other week for four months or so, I began to feel the project take shape, and that’s when I buckled down and got serious about things. And I think that that carefree mindset I had while I was making the songs is audible; for anyone who’s been listening to me for a little while, things are… I feel like a lot of my music has this air of seriousness about it, whereas Hedon feels very sporadic and off-the-wall in a way. Of course, an intrinsic aspect of my songwriting is that I’m very conscious of tone and atmosphere and song structure; I don’t want to make it sound like I was just there freestyling verses or throwing ideas at a wall to see what stuck. I think what was different here is that I wasn’t placing any pressure on myself to come out with a finished product, so I was really able to try out new personas, deliveries, and flows without worrying about “wasting a beat” or anything like that. And there are definitely cases where that might’ve backfired; those didn’t make the cut. All in all, Hedon was refreshing as hell to make, and it’s given me a renewed desire to make all kinds of music just for the fuck of it, you know, to lock myself in my crib and just make shit. Also, the process of actually releasing Hedon taught me one very important lesson I’d like to share with any and all creatives reading this: Always get it in writing. Even if you have to write it yourself or copy one from the Internet, get a contract and make sure everyone involved in whatever you’re working on signs it. Best case scenario, you’ll never have to rely on it. Worst case scenario, you’ll be thanking your stars you made one. Oh, and don’t work with anyone that refuses to sign a contract. That’s all I’ll say on that.
Now that you’ve released this body of work you stand behind confidently, what’s next for you? What can we expect to see for the rest of 2022? Do your plans extend into 2023?
Ah, looking forward is such a big bag. Of course, I’m going to do everything in my power to make Hedon as successful a release as possible. I’ve got multiple music videos coming, plans for a deluxe version with some very exciting features if all goes according to plan (fingers crossed), and I really wanna start doing shows. It was tough for me to really put myself out there for shows previously because I didn’t have a lot of songs you could listen to and easily imagine being performed, but now I do. I’m a great performer, always have been, but having a body of work to use as a foundation makes things a lot easier. Trying to convince someone to put you on a lineup when none of the music in your catalog sounds viable for performances is no easy feat. And actually, I think the idea of Hedon as a foundation is really applicable to every aspect of my artistry, really. Not to say this is how all of my music will sound from here on out, but I’ll be directing all the music videos for Hedon, I did all the marketing for it (I did a really kick-ass rollout for it if I do say so myself), I’ll be doing tons of performances with the songs (lil bit of manifestation there), and I made the songs themselves, of course, so I think Hedon is the start of me showing that I’m a creative heavyweight, and being able to branch out and get involved with other projects as well. Let me see if I can say that a bit neater: Hedon will be the springboard I use to get my name more well known and my hands in more projects. You’ll be seeing Hedon a lot more, and I’ll be inescapable. That’s my goal for the rest of 2022.
As for 2023, Hedon was actually a side project that grew into something great, but I’ve been on a years-long journey of finding and refining my sound and identity as an artist. Hedon was a detour on that journey, but I haven’t lost sight of the destination. I’ve got 40-50 songs in all stages of completion from completely mixed to 30 second voice memo, and I’m planning on fleshing out all of these ideas and different sounds to re-emerge with a much more versatile and cohesive sound than my current catalog. It’d be great to be able to release a full-length project like an album or mixtape in 2023, but at the very least, there will be some singles on streaming services or some songs hitting SoundCloud—the stuff that isn’t making the final cut. I want the transition to be observable, and I definitely never wanna go a whole year without releasing any new music again. So for these next few years, I got y’all. Keep your eyes peeled.
Any final message you want to leave the readers with?
Stream Hedon every night before bed for financial abundance. One of my homies did it, his credit score like 786 now or sumn. That statement is not FDA-approved by any means but trust me. Hedon is your path to financial stability, the sound waves got manifestational properties… On the real though, thanks if you actually made it all the way to the end of this. You’re on board very early, and I promise I won’t let you down. Thanks.
P.S. Stay far away from forex niggas and never buy a JPG of a cartoon monkey. Thank me later.
Contact Info:
- Email: EsperSupplice@gmail.com
- Website: https://esper.world/
- Instagram: https://instagram.com/EsperBeats
- Twitter: https://twitter.com/EsperBeats
- Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/esperbeats
- SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/EsperBeats
- Other: https://open.spotify.com/artist/0OG7KTist9Mqax1EIJQrYT
