Exposed Vocals just sat down with Rapper Earl Lee Allen for an exclusive interview

Rapper Earl Lee Allen was born—and raised—in Hammond, Indiana, but currently resides in San Antonio, Texas, a city ripe with hip-hop talent and history. While he enjoys his work a supervisor at a juvenile treatment center, making music is his ‘true’ passion. “I believe the music I create is relatable and can make a positive impact in someone’s life,” he says. He describes his music as having a therapeutic approach to it—it’s conscience, thought provoking material.

“I enjoy writing and performing spoken word,” says Earl, who began with poetry base before transitioning into writing hip-hop over soulful instrumentals. He initially became inspired by his younger brother, Rico Loso—an artist who has been crafting material for years. He’s quick to acknowledge that his biggest influences and motivating factors, though, are his adoring wife and daughter. “My aim is to make music my kids can be proud of–[music] that will make them proud to say that’s my dad.”

To date, the relatively new artist has released numerous songs, most notably, “More Than Life,” “LOVE ME,” “Piece Of Heaven’,” “Make it Okay” and “Going Nowhere.” He’s currently working on a collaboration with his brother.

Exposed Vocals: So tell us your story. Where did you grow up? What made you decide to become an artist?

My Name is Earl Lee Allen born and raised in Hammond IN. I’M 28 years old. I’m a father to a beautiful 7 year old daughter.

I love to write and perform spoken word which inspired me to become an artist.

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?

I encourage bands to build relationships with other artist, support each other and create music with substance.

Exposed Vocals: Do you ever make mistakes during performances? How do you handle that?

Absolutely. I tend to look down and dance around a bit to much at times.

Exposed Vocals: Do you tour? Anything interesting happen on tour that you think our readers would enjoy hearing about?

I’m not touring at this time. Im seeking venues for performances and artist with a similar sound to collaborate with

Exposed Vocals: Any planned studio upgrades? What are you working with now?

 I’m current working on a new song titled save Me  produced by Danson l.’m also shooting a video to a song off my EP On My Way titled Love Me

Exposed Vocals: How do you find ways to promote your music? What works best for you?

 I network with other attist, utilize blogs supporting independent artist, radio airplay, reverbnation artist ads

Exposed Vocals: If you could perform anywhere and with any artists (Dead or Alive) where and who would it be with? Why?

I would love to perform in new York with 50 cent who is my favorite artist. 50 cent album get rich or die trying was the first rap album I purchased.

Exposed Vocals: So, what’s next? Any new upcoming projects that you want to talk about?

I’m currently working on new ep titled Young man old soul.

Exposed Vocals: If you weren’t making music, what would you be doing?

I enjoy working with juveniles in a residential treatment center.

Exposed Vocals: What should fans look forward to in the next year or so?

Fans should look forward to album titled Full Of Love

Exposed Vocals: Any Shout-outs?

shout out to my Bother Rico Loso and hip hop artist Lil Dee aka @rapmonster