Erik Ratka

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I'm an artist from Houston, Texas who has had the pleasure of traveling around the U.S. and Mexico. I started out being played local but thanks to Marquis Trill's decision to feature me along with Sauce Walka, Doughbeezy, Fat Pimp and others on IndieNation the mixtape Volume 2 in 2015 that reached over 200,000 downloads worldwide and since has gained worldwide recognition, from fans and having my music consistently being played from Mexico, Brazil, UK, Phillipines, Australia and more. I am an instagram influencer and run campaigns for companies from Lays, Coca Cola, etc. Follow me on social media and check out my movement #CatchAPositiveWave. I have worked with Renegade of S.U.C., Dbottz of Country Rap Tunez, Marquis Trill of OVO, Clay Perry of SwishaHouse, Michael Clarke (VP of SwishaHouse), Playboy Huncho of OvO and Huncho Gang (VLive Empire), Dbando, Shakeem Jamal, and the list keeps growing. Twitter: @RatkaWreckz Instagram: @erikratka

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What is music to you? What does it give you?

Music to me is unity. It gives me peace of mind and the freedom to be who I am and express myself how I want to and tell my story.

What is your music dream?

To be able to be heard worldwide and connect with people across the globe with my original music and help people get through their daily situations or even just have a good tune for them to listen to.

If you could change the world - what would you start with?

I would start with creating a more positive, peaceful world.

Which is the most memorable song from your childhood?

The most memorable song from my childhood would probably have to be "La Macarena". Haha that song was everywhere in the 90s.

Who are your favorite musical artists or bands?

I have a lot of musical influences ranging across different genres but I would have to go with SuicideBoys and a lot of Indie Artists that I have come up with.

What inspires you to make music?

My life and my drive to want to connect with people across the globe. To create a more peaceful, united, and positive situation on Earth.

What is the message you want to send with your music?

Positivity and storytelling.

How do you feel when you perform in front of an audience?

I feel like I am in my zone. A feel that is one in a million. Simple as that.

How do you see the musicians’ reality nowadays? What could be improved?

Its like a rockstar lifestyle. To be improved, artists need to put to better use the platform that they have.

What do you think of Drooble?

No comment.

What frustrates you most as a musician?

When I can't make an idea reality. (Which is rare)

Do you support your local scene as a fan? How?

Yes I do. By going to shows, reposting music to my fanbase and running marketing from a lot of artists from the Houston scene.

What qualities should a musician nowadays have in order to get their music heard by a larger audience?

It seems like what they need now is a catchy rythym even though it may not have much substance and some kind of persona to entertain the masses.

Share some awesome artists that we’ve never heard of.

There is plenty but to name a few: New Trill, Tvbuu, Trill Gods, 9MM, Danii Land, ChroniCartel, Nem. Like I said there is many!