Bio
Saidu Ezike (Say-doo E-zeek)
Staten Island Hip Hop Artist Saidu Ezike (pronounced Say-doo E Zeek)
musical influences range from legendary Big L (RIP), Nas, Jay-Z to
Kinetics, Nitty Scott, Soul Khan, and rising star Kendrick Lamar. For many
reasons, but above all else, their work ethic and grind to success.
A humble admirer of the entire culture of the Hip Hop culture and genre of
music, his love affair with Hip Hop is fairly new but pretty intense. While
living in North Philadelphia Saidu co-founded an educational program whose
very curriculum was dedicated entirely to the Hip Hop lifestyle and
culture. Appropriately named Cypha 101 the program sought to enrich
youthful minds in the ways of lyrical composition as well as recording and
battle rapping, all the while enforcing the importance of understanding the
History of Hip Hop and its founding fathers.
While facilitating, his passion for the culture and music grew. The
offering of an opportunity to express oneself rhythmically, sharing stories
of ones life and experience captivated his attention.
From the conscious approach of KRS-ONE, and PUBLIC ENEMY to the reality
raps of the late greats’ TUPAC SHAKUR and BIGGIE SMALLS Saidu was indeed
galvanized. At the precise point in time, he knew that music, more
specifically Hip Hop was his calling.
Beginning in the summer of 2010, Saidu took to penning rhymes, leading up
to taking the craft very seriously in 2012. Investing in recording
equipment, Saidu put in countless hours perfecting his flow and delivery.
Fall of 2012 has seen the release of his debut project, The Essence, which
has brought widespread acclaim and has become a reassurance for Saidu that
he is destined for stardom. A B-side of his debut is available as well
titled The Stash comprised of material that did not make the official EP.
Recently releasing, Clockwork and The Generation, Saidu has maintained a
healthy touring and appearance schedule as he gears up for the recording
and release of his sophomore effort, Progression.
“ I am currently about 4 songs into my next project, and I foresee
myself taking the same approach as I did before, which works for me,
cultivating the sound and direction of the project. I am looking to work
with some new artists, those who are very gifted and dedicated.”
A product of the home of the legendary Wu Tang Clan, Staten Island,
Saidu’s objective is to unleash his brand of music on the entire
industry, at all costs. A teacher in ways and passion, his message is
positivity and very much still-education.
“ it is imperative that the youth know the history of this great culture
and genre”
Real Hip Hop vs (unreal) Hip Hop."
My greatest goal is to bring back the realism in music. Not everyone shares
a common paradigm and I want to represent for the truly unique. That will
be my greatest contribution: Everything from the way I dress, to my pursuit
of my career, while maintaining my role as a teacher, to approach a
recording and all.
With the great feedback and support that Saidu has received from his
releases, as well as show dates and social media interactions, the ceiling
is very high for this ecelectic soul.
FOR MORE ON SAIDU:
VISIT:
www.saidu.bandcamp.com
FOR VISUALS:
www.youtube.com/saiduezikemusic
Facebook: www.facebook.com/saiduezikemusic,
Twitter: www.twitter.com/saiduezikemusic
~Saidu
