EKOH: The Hip Hop Artist Quickly Gaining Traction with Rock & Metal Fans!

We have seen some hip hop artists cross over and connect very well with rock and metal fans. We have seen it from Tech N9ne, Wu Tang Clan, and more. But why are some able to make that crossover?The sound and genres may not be the same, but there is something in the music that connects with fans across all genres. So what is that something? SUBSTANCE.We are pleased to have EKOH joins us on the Chord Progression Podcast today. On today's episode, EKOH goes deep with us on.Why the substance in the music has allowed him to successfully cross over his music from the hip hop world to rock and metal, with inspiration from AFI.The reason EKOH will not ever stick with the same style of music, always looking to expand his songwriting and storytelling abilities.EKOH's connection to shoes during live shows, and how that lead to a VANS collaboration on a signature show.EKOH crossed over well to rock and metal, touring twice now with From Ashes To New. Cross over to new artists with us today by subscribing to the Chord Progression Podcast.Find EKOH Online:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ekohmusicTwitter: https://twitter.com/ekohmusicInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/ekohmusic/Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ekohmusicYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBLZeU9hBJ12LgdexUdOjpAWebsite: https://ekohmusic.comMerch: https://ekoh-heart-hop-merch.myshopify.com/?_gl=1*mk8oo5*_ga*MTczODkxOTMyMi4xNzA5MTQwMTkz*_ga_LDDMT7Y7N5*MTcwOTE0MDE5My4xLjAuMTcwOTE0MDI0MC4xMy4wLjA.Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/5lC7N2Mm9i92KSfW4opawO?si=tEWQnqWMSlad8Pzjtkbn7wApple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/ekoh/551929795Check out our sponsor: DarkFusion Systems!Use code "CPPOD" for $100 off of your computer build!https://darkfusionsystems.comFollow us on social media!Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/chordprogressionpodcastTwitter:https://twitter.com/cppodofficialInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/chordprogressionpodcast/YouTube:https://youtube.com/channel/UCqRKZCDMcFHIYbJaLQMfDbQChord Progression Podcast (Spotify):https://open.spotify.com/show/53XWPGrIUvgavKF5Fm6SLkChord Progression Podcast (Apple Podcast):https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/chord-progression-podcast-the-gateway-to-new-rock-and-metal-music/id1454876657Chord Progression Podcast (Amazon): https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/b8dad803-444c-4a73-8aa5-67b4fc43f4baChord Progression Podcast (iHeart Radio):https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-chord-progression-70632531/Podcast Webpage:https://mysongoftheday.com/my-song-of-the-day-rock-2000-today/chord-progression-podcast/Welcome: (0:00)EKOH's Crossover Into Rock & Metal Beginnings: (1:06)Crossover Success Due to Strong Song & Substance Connection: (6:58)Why EKOH Won't Stick to the Same Style in Music: (10:45)EKOH's Reason for Writing Mayday: (18:55)The Positive Reciprocation of Live Shows: (24:00)EKOH & Shows, A Winning Combo: (27:29)More New Music?: (31:21)Kevin's Final Thought; Great Substance Will Hit ALL Fans, Regardless of Genre: (34:43)