Today we’d like to introduce you to Eddy Bose Music.
Hi Eddy, it’s an honor to have you on the platform. Thanks for taking the time to share your story with us – to start maybe you can share some of your backstories with our readers?
I am Edward DeBose Also known as Eddy Bose Music . Before we get started I would like to take the time to thank you for allowing me to share my story with you. From an early age I had big shoes to fill. My parents divorced when I was 9 years old and I had to step up and become the man of the house. By the age of 13 I began running the streets and learned how to survive by selling drugs, living a fast lifestyle and making quick money. I witnessed gang violence, drug trafficking, high levels of poverty and crime and many of my friends were killed by the police. I have even had loved ones take their own lives trying to find an escape from this rough lifestyle. I learned the hard way that the streets can only get you so far. Music was introduced to me at a young age . I began writing music in middle school at the age of 12. It became a habit for me.
As I gotten older , I started listening to artist such as Boosie Bad Azz and Master P who played a major influence on my life when it comes to being a recording artist . As the years moved forward , In 2005 I enrolled into Seminole High School and joined the football team as a linebacker. I later switched into the defensive tackle position. Becoming a part of this team was a way for me to release my anger in a positive way. I had dreams of going to the National Football League and taking care of my grandmother. In 2008, while riding a bicycle on my way home, I was struck by a car which almost ended those dreams.Thankfully I only suffered from minor bumps and bruises and I was able to return to school. My life took a turn my senior year when I received news that my grandmother was diagnosed with cancer. My grandmother played a significant role in my life, she raised me and taught me everything from having faith to respecting my elders. She even spent time with me and we would watch Jimmy Walker on Good Times and she made sure I knew how to get on my knees and scrub the floors. As her condition deteriorated I lost focus and let my academics fall to the side and was kicked off of the football team.
I was accused of touching a young lady bottom and took the blame for a relative because he was a star football player that later went off to college for his talents. I never said anything. They went on to win the state championship and I did not receive an opportunity to even play. I still congratulated them and eventually moved on. The relative who I took the blame for we no longer speak. My grandmother was the one who encouraged me to keep my head up. She passed away 2 months before I graduated in 2009. Despite being kicked off of the football team my senior year, I was still being recruited by a couple of small schools. I chose to try out as a walk-on student athlete at Florida A&M University but was unable to fulfill those dreams. I traveled back to my hometown, Sanford, FL and enrolled in Seminole State College to take the courses I needed to bring my grades up and potentially transfer. Shortly after that I was recruited to Minnesota West College in Worthington, MN. Moving to Minnesota was a huge culture shock. I was given many privileges as a college football player that I had never experienced.
I threw parties, became a DJ and had various jobs that gave me a surplus of income and I became a very popular guy on campus. Life can throw you curveballs and I learned this lesson 4 days before our first game of the season. I dislocated my knee during practice and the head football coach decided to release me from the team. After being released from the team things started to crumble, coaches started to vanish, and opportunities walked away. I needed to figure out how I was going to get back home to Florida and with no family support I found myself homeless for three months sleeping in the snow. During that time period I survived by eating snow and fishing in the local lakes by using my shoes strings as fishing lines. I would use melted snow to bathe and find vacant buildings in which I could rest. Eventually I reached out to some of my former teammates who offered to help me try to get back home. Embarrassed and ashamed I had one of my teammates drop me off at the airport in Minnesota under the impression that I already purchased an airline ticket to go home.I didn’t have a ticket.
I ended up at the airport with no means of transportation and nowhere to go. With only a bit of change in my pocket to buy a candy bar I hoped that things would fall into place. By the grace of GOD a complete stranger saw me counting my change and offered to buy me a one way ticket to Florida. Thanks to the values my grandmother taught me this stranger and I had a conversation about my good manners, respect, the future and GOD which led to her crying. I was so thankful for the kindness from this woman. Once I was back in Florida I was faced with a lack of family support and I became confused and was not sure which way to turn. I lost focus because I was not in school and I battled with depression, anxiety, frustration, and lost hope. I got involved with drugs and stealing and was running the streets again doing all sorts of things just to survive. At young age I found out I was adopted and battled with issues of identity. In 2011 I was able to accept that I was adopted but to this day my adoptive parents will not give me any information about my biological parents. Between the years of 2011-2012 I hit my lowest point. I found out I was born with type 2 diabetes, family members passed away and I was tazed 14 times by the police and baker acted 5 times due to depression and thoughts of suicide.
In fall 2012 with the influence of Nick Collins, a professional retired football player, I made the decision to attempt to attend Bethune-Cookman University. My adopted dad dropped me off nearby the entrance of Lefevre Hall where he told me he didn’t support my decision to attend Bethune – Cookman University and that he would not be there for me and he drove off. To this day we do not have a relationship. With only $40 dollars in my pocket, a transcript, ID, birth certificate and bag of clothes I did not know how I was going to pay for school. Because of my grades in Minnesota I did not meet the academic requirements to attend school. It was at this moment that I realized I had hit rock bottom. Thanks to Mr. Don Averett who is no longer with us today, I was able to register for classes with all Fs as a transfer and the promise that I would make a 3.0 gpa in my first semester. I kept that promise. My first semester I made over a 3.0 gpa and things were starting to look good for me . I always remember a scripture that I heard while in a mental facility that my adopted mom encouraged me to memorize:
Isaiah 54 verse 17: No weapon that is formed against thee shall prosper; and every tongue that shall rise against thee in judgment thou shalt condemn.
While attending Bethune – Cookman University, I received many scholarships and was apart of many great organizations that have helped me each step of the way. I made a name for myself because others knew that I made music. One of the most important lessons that I have learned is that nothing is given for free and we are to be good stewards and help others. I also learned that GOD only puts his toughest warriors in the hardest battles. I faced many altercations even getting arrested for the first time my senior year in college . I caught two battery charges . I still ended up graduating . I submitted my senior paper the day I was released from jail . I received an A on the paper . I cried tears of joy because I was able to graduate. It took me five years to graduate after getting back enrolled into school . All it takes is for you to believe in yourself and most importantly leave your burdens to GOD man I’m telling you. He may not come when you want him but surely he’ll be right on time. Since graduating from college, I had many job opportunities and was able to find a job in my field of study.
As I reflect upon my life I realize that if it had not been for the grace of GOD and me not giving up, I would not be here. The path to Bethune-Cookman University was one that was filled with homelessness, hunger, and helplessness. With the guidance that I was given and provided from my grandmother, prayer, and angels along the way I made it to where I am at today .
I speak for the overcomers 
As I started becoming more serious with my music, I practiced networking. since 2016, I have worked with many artist that helped me break my name such as Amanda Perez, Acehood, T – Rell, Yung Bleau, and many more. it’s crazy how faith moves mountains. it’s like when you start believing in yourself the more confident you become. I had no ideal that people gravitated to my music until the blogs started posting and tagging me. I’ve been featured in many articles related to ABC News , Wesh 2 News, and many more. With faith? I was even confident to audition for MTVs Making The Band, Americas Got Talent, and even Americans Idol. Although I did not make it past the first round I have the people back in my hometown hope to follow their dreams. collaborating with icons like Dj SMALLZ, Bigga Rankin, and Dirty Glove Bastard showed me that anything is possible!
I didn’t come this far anything. I am on a mission show the world that I am him, the worlds greatest!
I’m sure you wouldn’t say it’s been obstacle-free, but so far would you say the journey has been a fairly smooth road?
It hasn’t been smooth at all. I had to go through trials and tribulations to get where I am at today. Losing friends, dealing with breakups, being broke, losing faith… nothing came easy!
Can you tell our readers more about what you do and what you think sets you apart from others?
I am a social worker that helps children and families reconnect with themselves helping them to make the right choice to be successful in life. I am also the owner of EliteVisionzGraphicsLLC specializing in graphic designing. I am known for music. Many people know that’s always been my passion since a little boy. I’m known for always helping people and being goofy. I am most proud of graduating from college. I didn’t know how much of an impact it would make. I’m truly thankful for the experience and doors that it has opened for me to be where I am at today. What sets me apart from others is my faith walk. Sometimes people look at me crazy because of how much confidence I have with life itself. I’m confident in me and everything I do and I am okay with people giving up on me. I am okay with struggling knowing that it’s always a brighter day at the end of the rainbow. Also, my smile. When I smile it shows the world that I am good and happy with my progress. I don’t give up. That’s the best thing about me that many people admire.
Let’s talk about our city – what do you love? What do you not love?
What I love about Sanford is the talent and entrepreneurs that has a lot going on with impacting the community. What I don’t like is, it’s hard to see the community come together to make impact. It’s too many crabs in a bucket. If everybody holding each other back, nobody will ever see success past the city. It’s too many kids that has people showing them that the streets is the first choice to go to instead of showing them ways to be different and successful. I just hate seeing my city not be there for each other when needed and the negative impact gets more views and support than what’s actually needed to improve community.
Contact Info:
- Website: www.eddybosemusiccollection.com
- Instagram: www.Instagram.com/_theworldsgreatest
- Facebook: www.Facebook.com/EddyBoseMusic
- Twitter: www.twitter.com/DatBoseBOI
- Youtube: www.YouTube.com/EddyBoseMusic
- SoundCloud: www.SoundCloud.com/EddyBoseMusic
