THE ARTIST

The Pioneer-of-Trap-N-Blues

Semaj Lee is so different from the normal sound, he literally created his own genre of music. A sound he affectionately calls Trap and Blues.

The artist attributes his distinctive style to his childhood which was spent moving all around the country. Self-described as “sort of a hippie-nomad,” Semaj has spent time in Philadelphia, New York and Long Beach California but he considers Houston his hometown. “I’m from the Southside of Houston, I can’t be nothing else,” the artist raved.

The Houston influence in his music is certainly recognizable with the “chopped and screwed” sound playing a large role in the overall vibe of his music. “I love chopped and screwed R&B and it’s something I want my listeners to get used to with me.” The songwriter started. “I want the expression of using the chopped and screwed sound in a whole song and make it mainstream and notable.”

Semaj also listed some legendary producers and writers as influences for his music. Aaliyah, TimbaLand, Ginuwine, Rico Love, & Pharrell are among the artists he referred to musical Geniuses and his personal Idols. The combination of his eclectic tastes and his experiences with various regional musical cultures makes his sound amazingly distinctive.

When listening to Semaj’s unique sound, hearers will notice his uncanny ability to make his listener feel exactly what he feels. His audience vicariously experiences his hopes, heartbreaks and desires through his carefully crafted lyrics and soundscapes. “I feel like every song has its own vibe, its own life and I give life to songs.” The singer explained, “Whether that’s a dark song, light song or a weed song, I want y’all to take a journey.”