Juggling a communication science and disorders major, a part time job and diving headfirst into his rap career, junior Matt Edoho, who also goes by his stage name “Matt Good,” has many stories to tell.
“I try to be as honest and creative as possible, letting my work speak for myself,” Good said.
Classifying himself as a “lyricist,” Good’s passion for music has always been present. However, he did not start focusing on his artistry until one year ago.
Good released his first song, “Fine,” in late February. He said the “turn up” track was created in 20 minutes, being “very spur of the moment.”
This past year, Good has performed at several different venues, including Spanish Moon, located just minutes away from campus.
A friend of his, Baton Rouge native DJ Rae, allowed Good to go on stage with her to get his name out and build a following.
“The best way I can get my name out there is getting more content, be seen and being on the scene as well,” Good said.
He describes the Baton Rouge hip hop scene as varying. Supporting his fellow artists, he said it is “interesting” to see everyone follow their own vibes.
Transitioning from simply writing songs to actually performing his music is quite different, he said. When he writes, he lives in his own world, and his personal emotions spew onto the paper.
When on stage, however, Good’s feelings strike a different chord.
“It’s compulsive. It’s very hectic… Very hectic but very different,” Good said. “When I’m writing, it’s just the sound and [me]. But on stage, it’s a crowd.”
Comparing performing to going to a casino because “you don’t know what happens,” Good described the overall experience as “explosive.”
Already energized by his love for singing and dancing, Good said the beat and bass get him going. A visual artist, he feeds off his audience.
Operating under a varying creative process, sometimes lyrical composition comes first, while other times, the beat does. Though the song writing process can take weeks, it can also take hours.
Edoho is inspired by songwriters such as Sia and Kendrick Lamar. Good said Lamar’s album “Section 80” motivated him to write. Good describes his music as “alternative with a little bit of mood and hip hop.”
His song “Nobody 4 Me” focuses on letting go of the past and being comfortable with oneself.
While he plays his music, he raps along the lyrics and even when the music stops playing unexpectedly, he continues rapping.
Good said listening to his music is like “finessing inside the club, while [thinking] about the person who broke your heart…but you don’t care, it’s lit.” A song he played, called “Unreal,” features a catchy hook. An NWA-inspired song, Good raps about what is going on in the world, mentioning the horrors of police brutality.
With topics like “Black Lives Matter,” Good speaks on the oblivion present in society.
“We kinda don’t want to believe [the problems regarding race], but indeed, it’s real,” he said.
His plans for the future are to “create, create, create,” until he can’t anymore.
“I’m just having fun doing the thing I love and being able to showcase that,” Good said.

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Jake Bonin

LSU communication sciences and disorders junior and aspiring rapper Matthew "Matt Good" Edoho promotes his upmcoming joint project with Brandon Pari$ titled "Good Trip To Pari$" in the studio on Sept. 30, 2016.