If you held a gun to my head and asked who my favorite artist is the answer would be easy. Eek-A-Mouse… I think everybody remembers the first time they heard a Eek-A-Mouse song right? It’s almost a rite of passage to be an Eek-A-Mouse fan… I think it’s a rule that you cannot have a bad time while listening to Eek-A-Mouse… Is that confirmed?
Have you ever seen any of Eek’s album covers? Legendary type ish… Eek A Mouse is a str8 up legend.
Eek-A-Mouse, born in Jamaica, emerged during the late 1970s and early 80s, capturing fans with his unique blend of reggae and dancehall. He garnered fame with his distinct vocal style, often using a high-pitched, melodious stoney tone that set him apart from those around him. His career took off as he worked with more notable producers, creating classics that have been played for 40+ years. Eek-A-Mouse's playful lyrics, flows, and cadences made him a g in the reggae scene, earning him a cult following. Have you seen footage from him at the 1982 Sunsplash Festival in Jamaica?
Eek-A-Mouse always seemed to maintain creative control on the majority of projects he has been on for decades. His artistic vision was always so beyond the imagination of every human being alive during the years of his album’s creations… Nobody was like Eek-A-Mouse… Nobody will ever be able to replicate Eek-A-Mouse’s imprint on the early 80’s culture… His music being played in Cali was major in the 80’s and 90’s… Seeing somebody flex an Eek-A-Mouse CD or cassette was always such a flex… still a crazy flex in my eyes too…
Eek stayed down in San Diego for a while too. Most of my friends have stories of kickin it with Eek at house parties back in the day… My homie said that Eek-A-Mouse might have played their prom back in the late 90’s? Eek was in these streets… Eek was one with the peeps which I thought was always cool.
Weekend mornings you can find me trying to rely on Alexa to give me some good Eek-A-Mouse radio… Alexa fell flat on her face so I had to put an Eek A Mouse playlist together on Spotify… This started as a straight Eek-A-Mouse playlist but I will welcome more positive vibes onto the mix over time. Give it a follow… Give it a spin… Chill out with Eek this morning.