The Introduction:
A.E. born Alexander Edwards. -"My name is me. No stage name. I don't become somebody else. Music, Life, & Love is my passion. That's all I am. I am fueled by Energy and Life. I am a Vampire." Realizing his talents and dreams ran parallel, A.E. followed his heart and beliefs at a young age, dropping out of high school at age 15 to pursue his soul calling full time. Through pursuing his ambitions, garnering luke warm success in 2004 by releasing an independent album entitled 4Nomenon, and having a 1 single on the ranked 3 radio station in the nation (KMEL), A.E. was exposed to much deceit and darkness. "We are all born as one. We are all the same. Once we take our first breath we are open and exposed to different energies and experiences, and we accept and become what we are destined to be through experience and divine intervention. Things in which we can not explain nor control."
The Crave: Thirst for Life:
There are many different people from all walks of life. Describing A.E. is much easier than imitating or duplicating A.E. The origin of Alexander means Intelligent Leader. "I like God do not play with dice nor do I believe in coincidence." Words like: Intense, Vibrant, Confident, Alluring, and Passionate describe A.E. His intensity is heard and felt consistently through his artistic delivery. Connecting with every soul through every pair of ears laid upon his voice through the universal language of music. A.E's vibrant style is simple yet complex, poetic yet edgy. Comfortable in his own skin which is covered in permanent pictures and scriptures. His confident presence is strong and alluring. Upon eye contact, anyone can become a victim of A.E's charisma. You will become intrigued and feel a magnetic force embrace you. This is what A.E. considers "The Bite". "The Bible uses blood to symbolize Life. If you lose a lot of blood you will become unconscious. If you lose too much blood, you will die.This is why vampires are portrayed as blood drinkers, we crave life. Its why I am more comfortable on a stage in front of thousands, than I am in a room with just a few people. The energy of the crowd feeds me. It strengthens me." One encounter with A.E. and you will feel his passion to lead this nation to a life of self knowledge and freedom. "Life should be one big celebration until its over."
The Bite:
Studies show Vampires have always existed among us, Jesus Christ told his disciples to drink from a cup which held blood from his body. How does one become a Vampire? " Love of life. Everything else only exists because we allow it to. Once you experience loving life ,every moment of it, and enjoying everything life gives you, you become a Vampire. A rich soul, biting every one you encounter through eye contact or physical presence, infecting your victims with the same appreciation and hunger for life. My music is my bite on the neck of this planet. Oakland, Ca is the place where my piece was placed on the board of this game called LIFE. However, I am the world. We are the world". Are you ready to get bit?
