Formula Indie Sessions Interview with Leedz Edutainment
What is your earliest memory connected to music?
Michael Jackson “Thriller” around 5 years old and it scared me to death!!
How did your passion for creating music begin?
By making mixtapes as a kid. Back then it was dual cassette tape players and I would put together these tapes of all my favorite songs and play them in the car for my mom and all my friends.
What’s the story behind your current music project?
Hard To Learn is a concept album inspired by the hardest chapter of my life. It explores work, addiction, divorce, anxiety, faith, and redemption through a complete narrative rather than a collection of singles. I wanted to make an album that rewards listeners from beginning to end while paying tribute to the storytelling tradition of classic boom bap.
How would you describe your sound to someone who has never heard your music before?
I’d describe it as cinematic boom bap. It’s lyric-driven hip-hop with soulful production, rock influences, and storytelling at its core. I’m less interested in chasing trends than I am in making albums that take listeners on a journey from the first track to the last.
What is one thing you’ve learned that completely changed the way you make music? Music can’t fix me, but I’ve learned that the power of expression can help me understand
myself, connect with other people, and turn pain into something meaningful.
What tools, instruments, or software are essential in your creative process?
I always start with a blank sheet of paper. Before there’s a beat or a studio session, I’m outlining concepts, themes, and how the songs fit together. From there, it’s about surrounding myself with talented collaborators I trust. The Bridge Sound & Stage in Cambridge has become home for many of these projects because it’s where those ideas come to life.
Which indie artist or song are you loving right now?
Outside of the artists I work with, I’d say DJ Premier, Ransom, and The White Buffalo. They’re all incredibly authentic artists and continue to create music on their own terms.
How have your personal experiences influenced your music and artistic vision? Life taught me that the hardest experiences often have the most to teach us. Recovery,
heartbreak, work, faith, and personal growth have all influenced my artistic vision. I try to make music that’s honest enough for people to see themselves in it. If someone walks away from one of my albums feeling understood or a little less alone, then I’ve accomplished what I set out to do.
What emotions or messages do you hope listeners take from your work? I want someone who’s struggling to hear this music and feel understood. That’s why I
make music. It doesn’t erase pain, but it can make carrying it feel a little less lonely.
What’s the most important lesson music has taught you so far?
Music has taught me that you don’t have to have everything figured out to create something meaningful. Sometimes the act of creating is how you begin to understand yourself.
What is a dream venue or festival you would love to perform at?
Rock The Bells Festival
If you could collaborate with any artist, past or present, who would it be and why?
DJ Premier for his timeless production, Bruce Springsteen for his storytelling and empathy, Nas for his lyricism, and The Roots because they’ve spent decades making thoughtful, album-oriented music without sacrificing their identity.
Where can our listeners follow and support your music? (Website,Spotify, IG, links)
Website:https://leedzedutainment.com/
Spotify:
https://open.spotify.com/artist/2c8BEXUqQfJWpDTBxpByob?si=AmHL3lICQAqpUwSU1 qJb6A
Apple Music:https://music.apple.com/us/artist/leedz-edutainment/1555501799 Bandcamp:https://leedzedutainment.bandcamp.com/album/hard-to-learn Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/leedzedu
Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/leedzedutainment
X (Twitter): https://x.com/leedzedu
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LeedzEdutainment
Thank you for listening and supporting independent music. Every stream, playlist add, share, and concert ticket helps make the next project possible.
Looking toward the future, what’s your dream for the next chapter of your musical journey?
My dream is to keep making albums without compromising why I started. I’d love to grow an audience that values complete bodies of work, collaborate with artists I’ve admired for years, and prove that independent music built on honesty can still find its audience.
What do you hope listeners will discover about you along the way? I hope listeners discover that I’m not interested in pretending to have all the answers. I’m
just someone trying to make sense of life through music. If they hear honesty, resilience, and a genuine love for the craft, then I’ve done my job. More than anything, I hope they walk away feeling understood and maybe inspired to keep moving forward through whatever they’re facing.
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