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Music of Thursday, 15 May 2008

Source: ghanamusic.com

E. & T. Productions - the youngest producers in the game

Terry (a.k.a. Hot Sauce) and Eric (a.k.a. Scrappy) have formed the youngest Ghanaian based record label in the United States of America.


One thing that makes them stand out tall is the signing of the newest sensation, Realyz. After the release of Realyz album, E. & T. will be adding more artistes to its music rooster.


With all two members of the E. & T. Productions involved in various outside projects and schooling, they still have a taste for music to which they were doing formerly.


The boys are new on the scene but have promised to make a mark on the scene. Wanna know more about Terry and Eric, then read on.


Ghana Music.com: Who is Eric?

Terry: Terry is a very talented and outgoing person who is very passionate about music.  Terry is known by many people as Hot sauce.  Terry was born and raised in the motherland, Ghana.  I later moved to the United States to further my education.

Eric: I was born Eric Adjei Addo to Mr. Moses Addo and Mrs. Diana Asamoah on January 13th in Sunyani, B/A. I am the youngest in my family. I am also known as Scrappy which is my show biz name.


Ghana Music.com: What’s your music background?

Terry: Well, I began rapping and writing music during middle school.  Since I have always been passionate about music, I decided performing with my boys at several parties.


Ghana Music.com: Take us on a trip through your career?

Terry: I am undergraduate student working toward my medical degree.

Eric: My career started out in the United States of America back in 2004 after graduating from High school with Electronics and Computer Networking background.  I have always wanted to be a musician and an Electronic Technician and by his grace I have achieved one part of my career as an Electronic Technician.


Ghana Music.com: Who were some of your music influences?

Eric: I grew up when the hiplife movement started; some of my influences were Reggie Rockstone, Obrafour, Buk Bak, Agya Kwame Obomofour, Nkasie, and etc.

Terry: I would say, Terry Bonchaka, Jay Z, Lil Wayne and many more.


Ghana Music.com: I hear you have a record label that you run with another partner?

Eric: Yes, that is true. The record label is called E. & T. Productions, based in the states. My partner, Terry also known as Hot sauce and I founded it.


Ghana Music.com: What prompted you to sign Realyz?

Eric: My partner and I were watching raglife videos on ghanamusic.com and came across one video entitled Mama Africa by Realyz. After watching the video we saw one talented young man who is ready to share his knowledge with the world.

Terry: I am confident that Realyz will make a difference, indeed he is one of a few.  I also see him to be a good artiste who has the ability to sing.


Ghana Music.com: What do you see in Realyz?

Terry: He is a natural talented brother who has a unique duty to contribute to the world.


Ghana Music.com: What was going through you when you watched his video premiered on Ghana Music.com?

Eric: I was very happy and excited to see one talented young man trying to share his talent with the world.


Ghana Music.com: With Realyz on your team, what more can we expect from you?

Terry: With Realyz on our team, expect big things, because we grease the engine, we run things, things don’t run us.


Ghana Music.com: Besides music, what keeps you preoccupied?

Terry: I’m also a full time student pursuing my degree in medicine.

Eric: Besides music, I get busy with working full time at my job as a Transit technician.


Ghana Music.com: At least give us a sneak preview into your album?

Eric: All I can say is that keep your ears open to the airwaves across the country, and watch out for E. & T.  Production.


Ghana Music.com: What has been your best accomplishment in the music scene?

Eric: I will like to say that the game is about to begin.


Ghana Music.com: What advice do you have for up and coming artiste?

Terry: Follow your dreams and never give up, regardless of how tough the road may be because life is what you make not what others make.  So do not let anyone discourage you and just follow your heart.

Eric: I would like to tell all the up and coming artist that no matter what you do in life do not let anybody tell you what you can and cannot do, just follow your heart.