Straight out of Brownsville, Brooklyn, 2uece is carving out his space in the music world with raw lyricism, heartfelt storytelling, and a passion rooted in family, struggle, and survival. Influenced by the golden era of ’90s hip-hop and inspired by personal battles and triumphs, 2uece opens up about his journey—from writing poetry in middle school to dropping full EPs in a week, all while carrying the weight of his past and the promise he made to his late mother. In this exclusive Q&A, 2uece speaks on life in Brownsville, how pain shapes his pen, and why he’ll never stop chasing his dream.
Q: 2uece, let’s start at the beginning—when did your journey into music begin?
2uece: It started at a young age. I was always around music—my older cousins, my mother and father, they used to play all that classic ’90s stuff like Gang Starr, Nice & Smooth, Mary J. Blige, Method Man, Redman, Biggie, Tupac, Warren G, Craig Mack… all of it. The instruments, the vibe, the storytelling—it made me fall in love with music and the culture.
Q: What inspired you to take that love for music and turn it into something real?
2uece: I always had a thing for words. I used to write poetry and short stories back in middle school. That kind of transitioned into writing rhymes. But Fabolous—that’s who really made me feel like I could do this for real. I listened to him heavy in high school, and one day I just said, “Yo, I can do this too.”
Q: Was your family supportive when you decided to pursue music?
2uece: My mom was my biggest supporter. She actually bought me a whole studio setup. I’ll never forget what she said—”I’m only buying this ’cause it’s gonna benefit us.” That stuck with me. Unfortunately, she passed the same year she got it for me. From that moment, I made a promise to her—and myself—that I would never quit. As long as I’m breathing, I’m chasing this dream.
Q: Growing up in Brownsville, how did your environment shape your style?
2uece: Brownsville is different. It’s gritty. It’s real. You see a lot at a young age. One day everything’s love, the next day there’s a shootout between buildings. It’s a place full of untold stories—and I’m just telling mine through music. My style is influenced by that reality. It’s raw, emotional, and honest.
Q: You mentioned you’ve been through a lot personally, including PTSD. How does that impact your music?
2uece: Music is therapy for me. I’ve been through so many ups and downs—some things I don’t even talk about with people. But when I’m in the studio, it’s just me and the mic. I let it all out. I know there are others going through the same things. My music lets them know they’re not alone. You gotta push through the pain—because it does get better.
Q: Let’s talk about your track *We Run It* with your cousin Lava. What’s the story behind that one?
2uece: Lava and I were going through similar situations at the time. He came to me like, “We need to turn this negative energy into something positive.” So we locked in and dropped an EP in a week. *We Run It* was the single from that project. It came from a real place and was about turning pain into power.
Q: You’ve got a new release coming—*Fast Food Freestyle*—dropping May 23. What’s that one about?
2uece: That one’s based on everyday life. Real situations I went through and saw coming. I’m big on reading energy, and time always reveals the truth. The song reflects that—how I navigate life based on instinct, vibes, and experience.
Q: Where do you see yourself in the next five years?
2uece: I see myself with a solid fan base. Not just fans though—family. I want to build real connections with people. I’ll never be too big to talk to someone who supports me. Some people just need someone to talk to, and I’ll always be that person because I’m human just like them. I’m not perfect, but I’m real.
Q: Any final words to the people reading this?
2uece: Don’t give up. No matter what you’re going through, keep pushing. As long as you wake up, your dreams are still alive. That’s something I live by every day.
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