DJ Lala spotlights Tucson rapper EFRESH in this episode of Bonus Tracks. From his early years, raised by a single mother and first recording sessions- to his breakthrough performance at Tucson’s Blue Moon Nightclub in 2013. E Fresh’s journey is one of grit, community roots, and lyrical authenticity.  His music reflects the challenges and hopes of everyday life.

Transcript:

0:03: From KXCI Tucson, this is Bonus Tracks.
0:05: I’m DJ Lala and I want to talk about EFresh, a local rapper and hip hop artist here in Tucson.
0:14: Yeah.
0:17: EFresh was born on January 28, 1989 in good conditions, but living in poverty and raised by a single mom.
0:25: In 1999, E.
0:27: EFresh’s first musical experience was when his stepfather’s friends took him to a recording studio where he recorded his first song.
0:35: You know me, I’m just working on life.
0:42: Yeah In my thinking about trying to dodge cops and I’m trying to dodge robbers on rap, but the rap getting harder lots on your shoulders when you do it for your daughter up all night hoping that I don’t fall apart cause I’m hoping I could reach your heart paint pictures that’s perfect.
1:07: After that, he had his first concert at the Tucson venue known as the Blue Moon Nightclub in 2013.
1:14: His connection with Tucson community and focus on real music suggests that his lyrics are authentic, relatable, and are likely reflected from his life experiences.
1:27: Knowing that they pray that I don’t come.
1:31: And I’ve got into the sun.
1:40: Today EFresh is still pressing the mic button and releasing new songs.
1:45: You can find his platforms on YouTube, SoundCloud, and Bandcamp.
2:01: shades on.
2:06: to get I gave up I’m just trying to stay sane.
2:18: Much for this game.
2:20: I am DJ Lala, and you just heard Bonus Tracks from KXCI Tucson.
2:25: For more information and episodes, you can visit the program page for Bonus Tracks at KXCI.org.