Sonny Daze is one of five members of The Hurricane Crew, also known as T.H.C and an up and coming hip hop artist out of colorado springs, colorado. Sonny is inspired by artists such as Tech N9ne, Rittz, Big K.r.i.t, wrekonize, ces cru, and many more. He started writing music in the winter of 2010, slowly getting more into music each year until he eventually broke into performing in November of 2015 when he opened for Jeff Turner. S.Daze began to receive offers to perform for more and more local shows around colorado springs. After he got runner up in “the bars over everything” challenge in a very close crowd based vote he got the opportunity to open for Twista and eventually Kutt Calhoun, Ces Cru, and Stevie Stone. With one more show booked for the year Sonny Daze plans on making noise for the mighty blunts tour stop in Colorado Springs with the hopes to finish out with the Arizona Music Festival. Stay tuned!
Exposed Vocals: So tell us your story. Where did you grow up? What made you decide to become an artist?
Sonny Daze: I grew up in Colorado Springs, Colorado with divored parents and seven brothers and sisters, myself being the second oldest. I found myself getting into writing after an argument with a guy in a line at a Tech N9ne concert which lead to me writing a cover to wiz khalifas black and yellow. I began performing the song at parties and people loved it so i continued to write music.
Exposed Vocals: How did you come up with that name? What was your inspiration behind it?
Sonny Daze: Honestly it was the result of a long trip in the sand dunes at Alamosa, CO. I was a little out of my mind and lost looking into space and it came to me. It was the night before easter so the name came as almost a sign that things were starting to change for the better and life was going to get brighter, hense Sonny Daze.
Exposed Vocals: What do you think about online music sharing? Do you ever give your music away for free? Why?
Sonny Daze: I think its an awesome way to get your craft out to a bigger audience than you could by just giving or selling a mixtape. All of my music up to date has been for free download, although i do charge for features. I think having my music so easily available for download lets me reach more people through word of mouth. Sometimes you have to just trust that people are playing your stuff and sharing it with their friends.
Exposed vocals: Since everyone was a start-up once, can you give any smaller or local bands or artists looking to get gigs and airplay some tips?
Sonny Daze: Talk to people! Dont be afraid to network! Chances are you’re bound to get in touch with people who can make that happen for you.
Exposed Vocals: Do you ever make mistakes during performances? How do you handle that?
Sonny Daze: I have once and it was one of the more embarrassing moments in my life. The key is to forget about it and move on and try to make sure you come back more prepared for next show.
Exposed Vocals: Do you tour? Anything interesting happen on tour that you think our readers would enjoy hearing about?
Sonny Daze: I havent yet but ive had offers to tour. Its important not to rush in to things, but i am currently getting merchandise for touring and my second cd ready for release so 2017 should be a good year.
Exposed Vocals: Where do you usually gather songwriting inspiration? What is your usual songwriting process?
Sonny Daze: The right instrumental always gives me my inspiration. I usually start off with a doobie to the head and then let the beat tell me what i need to write.
Exposed Vocals: Do you have a band website? What online platforms do you use to share your music?
Sonny Daze: I dont have an actual website dedicated to myself but i use facebook, reverbnation, youtube, twitter, and instagram to get my music out.
Exposed Vocals: What are some really embarrassing songs that we might find on your mp3 player?
Sonny Daze: I dont get embarrassed too easily haha music is an art in every form or genre. But with that said you may see anything from Kenny Chesney to Cold Play.
Exposed Vocals: If you were given half a million dollars and a year off, what would you do? How would you spend it?
Sonny Daze: Invest, invest, invest! I have four other artist in my group so id focus on getting our brand out and making sure we are touring consistently.
Exposed Vocals: Any planned studio upgrades? What are you working with now?
Sonny Daze: I let my DJ, pressplaydoe, handle all the studio changes haha but we have been using logic pro.
Exposed Vocals: How do you find ways to promote your music? What works best for you?
Sonny Daze: Any time i see restaurants with chalk boards i always write my social media info on there haha. I also always give my social media shouts after my sets.
Exposed Vocals: If you could perform anywhere and with any artists (Dead or Alive) where and who would it be with? Why?
Sonny Daze: If i could do any show id like to open for Tech N9ne at Red Rocks in morrison, colorado.
Exposed Vocals: So, what’s next? Any new upcoming projects that you want to talk about?
Sonny Daze: My next cd “Strange Daze” will be dropping by mid to late october. Also my group “The Hurricane Crew” is working on a group project that we hope to get done soon as well.
Exposed Vocals: If you weren’t making music, what would you be doing?
Sonny Daze: I cant imagine what i would be doing if i wasnt making music. I’d most likely be working concrete.
Exposed Vocals: Do you remember buying your first album? Who was it? What was going through your head?
Sonny Daze: I think my very first album i bought was Nelly’s Country Grammar. I just remember how smooth ride wit me was. That song always put me in a good mood.
Exposed Vocals: How do you juggle the rest of your responsibilities while trying to stay ahead in your music life?
Sonny Daze: Its definitely a tough task but i have a great boss at my day job. She allows me to take time off when i need to do shows and knows that music is my 1st priority.
Exposed Vocals: What should fans look forward to in the next year or so?
Sonny Daze: Fans should definitely look forward to seeing me reach out and do more out of state shows. I definitely want to show the country how hard my hype man deleon and I have been working. Shouts out to Deleon whos also a T.H.C artist himself.
Social media:
Twitter & instagram- thc_sonnyd
Reverbnation- www.reverbnation.com/
