By Michelle Woo  

 

So what’s so odd about you guys?

DJ Steady P: Our music and the style we bring. We bring a new perspective, which is shaped through the challenges that we face in life. We send a feel-good message while staying in touch with our roots.

Surrilla: We don’t rap about your typical rims and stuff. We try to promote self-awareness and mind expansion. It’s good, fun, socially-conscious hip-hop.   

C-Spills: We make music that gives people good vibes, music that you wanna clap to, boogie to, cruise to, make love to.

 

How would you describe your performance style? 

Surrilla: Very energetic. Very hyped. Before, a lot of guys knew us as the guys who rap really fast. I honestly didn’t know how to slow it down. But we’ve been learning how to control our speed. The results have been beautiful.

 

Peter, how’d you get the name DJ Steady P?

DJ Steady P: I originally went by the name DJ Steadfast.  Through the years, it became condensed to Steady. Through all the trials and tribulations and the chaos that the world can sometimes bring, I remain constant. 

 

How do people respond to Asians in hip-hop? 

DJ Steady P: Most audiences will underestimate us when they see us step on stage. People think that all Asians are kung fu masters, rice rocket racers, or doctors and lawyers. Honestly, I love being underestimated. It only adds fuel to my fire to perfect my craft. Let the music speak for itself. 

C-Spills: I haven’t felt negative vibes from other races when we’re doing own thing. Real recognizes real and dope recognizes dope, regardless of color.

Having day jobs, how do you juggle it all? 

C-Spills: I’m a full-time ninja, so I don’t sleep much (laughs). Everything is demanding, but I guess that’s just life.