Meet Singer Eli Costello : Gritty yet smooth

This month we would like to introduce up & coming singer Eli Costello.

Through a partnership with Reverbnation, Unheard Voices highlights up & coming talent making a noise in the music industry.

In an industry that is so cut throat our goal is to find talented artists that often go under represented in an industry that praises mainstream success.

About Eli Costello

When I heard Eli Costello, I instantly said to myself how come he isn’t on the bills of the likes of the Jason DeRulo’s? His music is impressive and his sound is different and frankly in my opinion unmatched.

His music is a blend of hip-hop and rock. He definitely has something great to this industry and that is uniqueness.

A lot of artists and music today sounds the same, and Eli definitely defines himself as a league of his own.

Born Owen Elijah Brown in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania’s, checkered south side Hall Manor Projects, Eli Costello is the truly the definition of artistry.

With a vibe nurtured by living in the neighborhoods of West Philadelphia, he combines storytelling, wordplay, smooth yet gritty vocals, instrumentation and a slick delivery with a vibrant stage presence.

His music is a perfect blend of singing and rapping in a style he calls “Bohemian Hip hop” which is a memorable, urban, audible main course for the listener.

His first single “Superman” is currently blazing the college/internet radio scene and has been picked up to Coast 2 Coast Mixtape Radio after winning a national spot at the NYC C2C Showcase. With songs like “52nd Street” and “I Met the Devil’ currently building momentum, Eli Costello’s upcoming EP is poised to make some noise through 2016.

Interview

Get to know a little about Eli Costello below and stream some music.

UV: When did you fall in love with music?
Eli Costello: I’m not sure, ever since I can remember it has been in my spirit.

UV: How long have you been creating and performing music?
Eli Costello: Even in elementary school Orchestra i would rewrite parts of songs that i thought would sound dope, but im probably a jerk for try to improve upon Mozart and Beethoven. So i would say a long time.

UV:How would you describe your music and sound?
Eli Costello: I’m a huge fan of the 80s and 90s but I also love the sound of today’s music. I call what make Bohemian Hip hop its almost rap, but almost rock and r&b to. My music is just true, current yet timeless.

UV: Do you play any instruments?
Eli Costello: I play guitar and a bit of violin.

UV: What artists have the greatest musical influences on you and your music?
Eli Costello:I would say the heart of Nirvana meets Kanye West, with the spirit of Lenny Kravitz although people have compared me to Frank Ocean and Nico and Vinz.

UV: What do you think your greatest challenge has been as an indie artist?
Eli Costello: I tend to be a perfectionist so i always work and sometimes it can consume everything. Your personal life can suffer when your so focused. But i love making music and it never feels like work so maybe I’m a bit to in love with the music or at least that’s what an ex told me.

UV: How in tune are you with your fans?
Eli Costello: I always reach out to my supporters.

UV: Has anyone ever given you negative feedback on your music, if so how did you react to it?
Eli Costello: This is how I feel about negative feed back, not every body will like your stuff, people will always have something to say, i just have the Obama attitude, do the best you can, take advice, and don’t take yourself so seriously.

UV: How important and how difficult is it to support your career with your own funding?
Eli Costello: There are financial challenges in being an indie artist but fans are supportive and honesty that’s a car that i let god drive.

UV:To date, what has been your best performance? When was it, where was it and why is it your best performance?
Eli Costello: In Amsterdam when i made the decision to go solo and performed outside of a Ziggy Marley Concert as it was letting out, the environment was beautiful with the European buildings and the hint smell of concert gonja. The people were free, friendly, and vibrant, it was like performing for family and everyone is excited to see you. The entire vibe was a rush.

UV: Where do you see yourself in the next five years?
Eli Costello: Traveling, I have set my sights on performing at Coachella, so i have been building momentum towards that.

UV: Do you have any upcoming shows?
Eli Costello: I will be performing at SevFest August 29th in Long Island

UV: What` current projects do you have out or forthcoming projects in progress?
Eli Costello: I have a current project coming out Towards the end of 3rd quarter, and you can check out all the Music for free On soundcloud.com/pathofelicostello. Where’s this at me at my website Elicostello.com

UV: In closing, I would like you to leave the Unheard Voices readers words of encouragement and inspiration, especially for those pursuing a career in music and entertainment.
Eli Costello: If you know what you want go get it!

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