Amongst the wave of artists who proclaim to be different and unique, stands one who has actually convinced people that he truly is. Erick is heavily influenced by several genres of music, ranging from hip-hop, jazz, & electronic. He often states that there is always something to learn from something you'd normally skip on your ipod. Erick has always admired lyricism, but also stresses that strong songwriting is just as important as the poetic side of good music.