Hip-Hop artist Eddie Wayne chats about his debut EP, ‘From YBOR with Love’
After dropping his Reggae-infused Trap track “Instant Connection” earlier this year, Texas-born, NYC-based artist Eddie Wayne released his highly anticipated EP From YBOR with Love.
As the “unexpected, real, and true angelic demon from the Bayou”, Texas-born Eddie Wayne has definitely been making a name for himself on the Hip-Hop scene. The artist has successfully merged southern and East Coast Hip-Hop flavors together in a way that makes for one tasty music gumbo.
Recorded mostly during the pandemic, his seven-track debut EP, From YBOR with Love, is full of bops from start to finish! We had a chat with Eddie Wayne to discuss his latest project, and the journey that he went on to find his sound.
Kyle Jackson: What has the journey been like leading up to this release?
Eddie Wayne: I have been on a journey for a while trying to find a sound that was honest to me and who I am as an artist. I am at that point now where I’m ready to share what I created. I have made hella songs but never have put out a project that I was proud of until now.
Hopefully, everyone else will fuck with what I’ve put together as well. Being a Texas-born dude raised in a hyper masculine environment caused me to be a late bloomer in a lot of aspects, but I am ready for everything that is about to come — and y’all should be too.
KJ: So, is this your first EP?
EW: Yes, this is my first EP release and a muhfuckah is excited as fuck, and nervous at the same time. (laughs)
But, open them ears and enjoy the vibe!
KJ: Did the pandemic affect your music or creative process in any way?
EW: During the pandemic, I took some time out to make sure that I was productive, and this project is a result of that. I literally went through a rollercoaster of emotions during that muhfuckah, and here she is — good, bad or indifferent. I tried to show some versatility when it comes to my music as well.
KJ: What’s the story behind the title?
EW: I spent most of my time during the pandemic in Tampa, Florida recording this project. In that time, I fell in love with Ybor City, which is a dope ass district in Tampa where I recorded. This is my postcard to let y’all know what ya boy was up to.
KJ: So, is the title also a bit of a play on words with a double meaning? — “Ybor” also equals “Ya Boy”?
EW: It’s not really a play on words, but that’s what the title is, though — Because it is coming from “Ya’ Boy”, ya’ dig? (laughs)
KJ: What’s next for Eddie Wayne?
EW: Well, after the release of this project, I still have more music already in the chamber! Be on the lookout for lots of visuals coming at you soon, as well.
From YBOR with Love is available now on Apple Music and all other streaming services!
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Check out the title track, “From YBOR with Love”, below!
