Florida’s presence in rap is without a doubt felt throughout history. With artists like Trick Daddy, Uncle Luke and others paving the way the movement still exists with those like Rick Ross and even DJ Khaled carrying the torch. One thing that does lack is the scene in Orlando, as they have largely been overlooked today. With an impressionable stature of over 6’9, Pressure Dommer is hard to be overlooked.
Furthermore than his physical appearance is a sharp style of rap rooted in the streets and overcoming the failures that can come with that. This musical ability has Pressure Dommer rising rapidly not only in Orlando, but nationwide as evident by the 20,000 plus plays on his latest single “Mula” in little over a week. With the single still doing numbers we caught up with the rising talent to find out more about what makes him tick and what’s soon to come.
To anyone who is being introduced to you could you tell us more about yourself?
I am Pressure Dommer. Born and raised in Orlando, Florida and one of the hardest working artist you’ll ever meet. A real fan of all types of music and a student in the game. My music reflects my experiences and aspirations. God is always first before action.
And you hail from Orlando, Florida which is a town known for a lot of tourism mostly. What is it like growing up in the area?
Orlando is one of the most diverse places. Growing up in Orlando is an experience you really have to live first hand in order to fully understand. For me it was rough. I grew up on the West Side of Orlando which is known for violence and drugs. I’ve had my share of the good and the bad but overall it made me the man I am today.
How do you feel about the music scene in the city?
The music scene in Orlando is very talented but also very isolated as far as artist working. The day all isolation is compromised is the day the music scene here goes global.
You have a background in football, correct? What have you learned on the field that you apply to music.
Yeah. Football was a sport that was almost…I don’t want to say forced on me, but when your a 6’6 300 pound freshman your gonna play football. My real passion was basketball. But the football ultimately taught me discipline and mental toughness. With music the two are needed in being successful.
How did you make the jump from football to rapping?
I was rapping before football so it really wasn’t a transition. I just dropped football.
Was anyone ever skeptical when you first started?
No one ever told me or showed me they doubted my rapping that i know of.
You recently released your latest single Mula. That’s definitely one that captures that hustler’s energy. What can you tell us about the process of making it?
Yeah Mula is the single. The process was actually motivated by the beat which I stumbled upon in a late night session. The energy put me in a hustling mode and the magic was created.
It’s been taking off a bit too I see quite a few blogs picking it up and things like that. Did you think it would catch on so quickly when you made it?
It most definitely is catching flame, I record with the intention of making hits, but I didn’t really think it would move so fast.
Is it possible that we are getting a video for that one?
Absolutely. There will be a video soon. We were actually coming up with concepts and story lines the other day.
What’s next on your schedule following Mula? We are approaching a new year and I know you have some goals for 2017.
For 2017 were gonna make a run for the XXL freshman cover.
What’s the most common misconception you think people have of you?
Probably that I’m just a angry big dude. Really I’m an intelligent, poetic hustler.
What is the one thing you’re most proud of to date?
I’m most proud of myself and where I came from and all the obstacles I’ve overcome.
Any last words before we conclude?
I wanna thank God, my family and S/O to the whole team dommer nation. All the believers. Thank you guys for interviewing me. Follow me on twitter @PRESSURE88 and on instagram @iampressure88.
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