A metamorphosis is characterized as a process of changing from one state to another. The process often has its own set of discomforts, but once it’s over, the results will make all the sacrifices worthwhile. For upcoming hip-hop artist MASS DEMP, his metamorphosis shaped him into the man he is today and with the changes came the confidence to share his talent with the rest of the world. This 2021, the rapper intends on dominating the music industry.
“Both of my jobs were harshly curtailed during the COVID-19 pandemic. Taking this setback as a silver-lined opportunity, I thrust myself into taking the leap toward a full-fledged effort to create my own artist and brand: MASS DEMP,” shared the rapper. 2021 will be a big year for the artist as he plans on dropping his third and fourth albums.
“As an avid fan of the hip-hop genre, I have immersed myself in the intricacies, details, and background of the art form and its artists. All of my favorite and most esteemed musical heroes are artists who have achieved commercial success and have become a household name,” said MASS DEMP. Additionally, he has listened to the works of Michael Jackson, Kanye West, Bob Marley, Marvin Gaye, Lauryn Hill, Lil’ Wayne, and many other icons that helped him master his craft even more and grow as an artist.
Today, he is ready to dominate bigger stages and amaze music lovers, one album at a time. Together with his fellow collegiate alumnus and producer, Banger Beats, the rapper dropped his first song called “Wintroduction Make Way,” containing the story of where he came from. Furthermore, seeing how many people lost hope and joy because of the pandemic, the artist to action and launched his inspirational single called “Goodtimes” to lift people up.
MASS DEMP was born Masterson Ursem Dempsey on November 18, 1992, in Cleveland, Ohio, home of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. His hometown takes an iconic seat in the evolution of music, and the rapper intends to play his part in adding to its rich history. But circumstances did not allow him to stay in Cleveland. After his father’s passing, whom passed due to addictions, the artist and his mother moved to Tampa, Florida.
Despite the changes in his environment and living conditions, MASS DEMP never lost his passion for music, saying that the art lives deep within his DNA. Luckily, he grew up in a musically-inclined household who supported him every step of the way. Since age three, the now rapper has been performing in live stage theater. Throughout the years, he has proudly showcased his talent in merging and developing his unique take in various genres, producing a sound that appeals to more than one generation.
Asked about one of the most pivotal points in his music career, MASS DEMP shared that seeing the legendary Carlos Santana live in a concert in the year 2000 impacted him as a child and fueled his desire to capture thousands of audiences as well through music. Besides hip-hop, MASS DEMP was also exceptional in sports. He became part of the Berkeley Preparatory High School football team and was also a member of the track team. Simultaneously, the artist was harnessing his music as a DJ.
In his high school and college graduation, MASS DEMP was tasked to deliver a valedictory speech. Being the unique person he is, the artist used hip-hop instead of using the traditional form of giving a speech. With his amazing rhythm and meaningful lyrics, the rapper commanded the stage and even received compliments from the keynote speaker, Tampa’s then Mayor, Bob Buckhorn.
“I aim to have young listeners such as infants feel and sing my music; all the while as elders respect my sound and enjoy it as quality music as well. The goal is not to have a niche or narrow audience as I want to have a huge population know the name and sound of MASS DEMP music,” said the aspiring pop-star. Mass appeal is the desired goal as “MASS” is quite intentionally in his name. In five years, he also plans on expanding his brand by launching his clothing merchandise and other accessories.
To learn more about MASS DEMP, visit his Instagram.
