Rap artist coming into his own
“My dad was a drummer for a band in the early ’90s called The Allisons, and then later for Carl Hayn and the Holdouts. From a young age, I was sitting in recording sessions and practice sessions in his garage. He always wanted me to play the drums. I was more interested in the singing side of things, but I couldn’t really sing.
“When my cousin started introducing me to artists like Tupac, Master P and Bone Thugs-N-Harmony, I really liked it. Then in the early 2000s in Houston, you started seeing more Hispanic artists come out like Lucky Luciano and Baby Bash. I was maybe 13 when I thought, you know what, they look just like me. I think I could do this, too.
“At the lunch table at school, other people would be freestyling and just making music right there on the spot. Then I started doing it. And it got to a point where somebody said, ‘Hey, that’s pretty good. You should do something with that.’ So I bought a cheap, little microphone and interface, and I started making small freestyles or little songs.
“Looking back, I guess that’s where I got my start. Now I’ve put out four self-made albums and a bunch of music videos. I can see my progression as an artist, where you kind of find yourself, your sound, your style. I’m having fun with it. But I’m always looking to expand my fan base and reach a wider audience.”
— Blaine Tate
After pursuing a degree in audio engineering and music production at Lee College, Blaine worked at Dope House Records in Houston. Opportunities there helped launch his music career. His latest album, “Misfit,” was released in January. It’s available on Spotify, Apple Music and other streaming platforms.
The video for the new song, “Absolute,” was filmed in Baytown. It features Blaine’s cousin, Chris Martinez, also known as Cursedout. Chris is a vocalist for the band, Positive Disturbance.
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