RESPECT. Interview: Breezepark Speaks On The Success Of Virginia Music Artists & Their Upcoming Album

RESPECT. Staff — Thu, 11 Jun 2015 22:55:31 +0000

We recently sat down with Virginia-based collective Breezepark. We talked about Virginia’s music scene, success, their recent visual for “Stay Up Late,” and more. In case you never heard of them, the four-member collective has received a cosign from VA’s finest, Pusha T, so they’re well on their way.

RESPECT.: A lot has changed since we premiered your “Stay Up Late” visual a few months ago?

BP: “Yeah absolutely! We’re coming off the release of our debut project “Strangers EP” and definitely enjoying watching it move and reach new ears.“

RESPECT.: Do you think the video allowed the fans to really anticipate your latest release in the time between the video and project?

BP: “For sure, the visual for “Stay Up Late” gave fans a peek at the energy we were going for and gave them a taste of what to expect somewhat. As much as it could at least, the project is really intricate and has a few layers to it as far as sound and concept, so we hope to have surprised everyone with it, but “SUL” definitely was that first glimpse for everyone and got people really excited.“

RESPECT.: Fast forward the day the album drops, are you guys excited? Nervous?

BP: “Beyond excited. We were looking forward to seeing how people were gonna react to that first project from us. After all the work we put into it, it was a huge day for us to be able to hand it over to the fans. Definitely a rewarding feeling and we already can’t wait for the next project.“ (Laughs)

RESPECT.: Word, how did Martin $ky become a part of the project?

BP: “We reached out to him through email actually and he was down to work with us, so over a few weeks we put together this crazy beat with him back and forth via email, next thing you know we had an even crazier song!“

RESPECT.: Was the project recorded in Chicago or anywhere else outside of Virginia?

BP: “Well we were down here working on the final layers of “Strangers'”and he was doing some shows up in Chicago at the time, so he made the beat up there and we recorded it in our home studio in Rye’s house in Suffolk.“

RESPECT.: On the topic of Virginia, how do you feel about the success of Goldlink, D.R.A.M., Young Money Yawn and Kali Uchis?

BP: “Virginia has always been a home to artists. Great ones at that. What’s happening in VA now is that people are finally giving it the credit that it deserves because there’s so much talent here, man. It’s really crazy right now especially with those names you mentioned and more. We’re happy to see artists make strides and put on for VA because the talent out here needs to be recognized for sure.“

RESPECT.: In addition to rap, are you guys also going to be acting or modeling?

BP: “We wanna do everything to be honest. Once we establish the music and take our steps musically, we’re always down to expand our horizons and express ourselves in any way possible.“

RESPECT.: Biggest influences?

BP: “On a current note, we’re always watching new artists, so we’re super into what artists like Goldlink, Mick Jenkins, Hurt Everybody, and Alex Wiley are doing right now.“

RESPECT.: Do you all individually have projects coming out in the near future?

BP: “It’s funny you ask because we do actually have some individual things in the works at the moment. Ty Safari is working on his project ‘Transactions” and that should be coming soon. Some other things are in the works too, so be on the look out.“

RESPECT.: How can people get in contact with y’ll?

BP: “Hit us up via Twitter @breezexpark or email breezeparkinfo@gmail.com.”

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New Music: BreezePark Delivers Their Highly Anticipated “Strangers” EP

RESPECT. Staff — Thu, 16 Apr 2015 20:48:33 +0000

Waisting no time after the release of their buzz-worthy “Stay Up Late“ single with accompanying visual, Virginia collective BreezePark unload their highly anticipated debut EP, “Strangers.” Equipped with a co-sign from G.O.O.D. Music recording artist Pusha T, some top notch instrumentation from in-house producer Mike Carey, as well as a few guest sound architects including Chicago’s own Martin $ky, the 12-track project is sure to be fan favorite. Take a listen to the fresh body of work after the jump and be sure to catch the gang in Virginia Beach April 24th performing alongside Father!

Peep the dope production by Esta., TreezLowkey, and more. Definitely worth a listen.

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Premiere: BreezePark – “Stay Up Late” (Official Video)

RESPECT. Staff — Wed, 04 Mar 2015 16:00:32 +0000

East coast collective BreezePark brings to life their latest Mikey Carey produced audio contribution, “Stay Up Late”. These talented artists make a statement on this track & the visual serves as a great back-up to that message. Watch the Viz Ink directed visual after the break and be on the lookout for The Strangers EP coming soon!

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RESPECT. Interview: Breezepark Speaks On The Success Of Virginia Music Artists & Their Upcoming Album

New Music: BreezePark Delivers Their Highly Anticipated “Strangers” EP

Premiere: BreezePark – “Stay Up Late” (Official Video)