In a candid two-part interview with Stephen ‘Steps’ Lowe on Today Radio‘s show The LunchBox, Master Peace delves into his journey, his frustrations, and his triumphant emergence with his latest EP, “Peace of Mind.”
2022 was a year of struggle for Master Peace. He grappled with feelings of frustration and disillusionment with the music industry, feeling overlooked and underappreciated.
The anger was so intense that he contemplated quitting music altogether. However, in a twist of fate, this anger became the catalyst for his latest EP.
“Peace of Mind” was born out of this frustration. Encouraged by his producer, Matt Schwartz, Master Peace channelled his anger towards the industry and reporters into his music.
The recording process was swift and unfiltered. He wasn’t “precious” about the album, and instead said what he needed to say. He “didn’t overthink and didn’t overcook” the music. The result was an EP that finally gave him the peace of mind he had been seeking.
Master Peace has learned not to chase success, believing in the adage, “what’s meant for you, won’t pass you.” He has found his footing in the music world, understanding that his only competitor is himself.
Despite his unique sound and niche, Master Peace has often been mislabelled as a rapper by reporters, a categorisation he finds both lazy and offensive. “I see ‘Punk – Rapper’ in articles, why does ‘rapper’ have to be there? I’ve never dropped a rap track in my life, just call it punk, because it IS punk!” he exclaims.
This mislabelling, he believes, is a result of stereotyping, with people struggling to see him as anything other than a rapper because he is a Black man in a durag.
Master Peace’s journey is a testament to his resilience and his commitment to his craft. His music, raw and unfiltered, is a reflection of his experiences and his unique perspective. As he continues to carve out his space in the music world, one thing is clear: Master Peace is a force to be reckoned with.
To hear more from Master Peace listen to part one and part two on RTL Play, or listen via the plavers below.
“My foot is not off the gas, I have always found a way to stay afloat, stay relevant. Now, I don’t need to compete with anyone....other than with myself”
“I see ‘Punk – Rapper’ in articles, why does ‘rapper’ have to be there? I’ve never dropped a rap track in my life, just call it punk, coz it IS punk!”
