The impact hip hop made on my life can’t be measured. It started when J Dilla and Kanye West were redefining production and beatmaking, filling the airwaves with innovative sounds that sparked my interest. At that time, I bought a cheap Zoom MIDI drum machine, clueless about how to navigate its possibilities. My focus was elsewhere—immersed in visual arts and architecture, I simply didn’t have the capacity to devote to music.
Years passed, and after completing my licensing exams for architecture, I found myself with a stack of unfinished paintings and drawings. During my commute to work, I decided to experiment with GarageBand. This creative outlet became a form of exploration and expression that I hadn’t anticipated. With an iPad at home, an MPC, and an Akai MIDI keyboard, I started to piece together melodies. The final ingredient was my parents' vinyl collection, which provided a rich tapestry of sounds and samples to draw from.
This journey culminated in "Ewing Theory," a collection of instrumental tracks that reflects my evolution as both an artist and a producer. Each beat, every rhythm, and all the compositions embody the fusion of my architectural sensibilities and my newfound musical aspirations. Ewing Theory is now available for streaming on BandCamp, a testament to the profound influence hip hop has had on my life and art.