The willingness of one’s will to not only survive but thrive when faced with constant hurdles only makes them stand taller. With that, Insyde is one of the tallest artists out there. From his time in foster care to his Asperger’s syndrome diagnosis at a young age internet trolls, Stephen Emrich (stage name Insyde) has overcome them all and is still shining bright with his single, “Something Real” featuring Hennest and Tot.
To date “Something Real” has been streamed almost a million times. Which is a surprise to no one as his debut single, “Sometimes,” has been streamed over two million times. But with all the love, came the inevitable internet trolls. Their vicious comments towards Insyde’s wonderfully crafted soulful pop meets hip hop track made the young artist shy away from social media for a while. However, no stranger to adversity he decided not to let anyone’s negative demeanor overshadow his dreams.
That has always been the case in Insyde’s life, overcoming the odds. He was adopted and at a young age learned he had Asperger’s syndrome. As he got older, he didn’t want to let anything hold him back and knew early on he wanted to see his name in lights. It was hard at first because Aspergers does tend to hold people back socially but Insyde pushed himself. Joining both the Cross Country and Rowing team in high school, he broke out of the box. He believes being involved with sports truly helped him overcome the social barriers of autism.
After the success of “Sometimes,” Insyde signed a distribution deal with AWAL, a major independent label who distributes music for the likes of Lauv and deadmau5. Now he’s focused on “Something Real” reaching the same levels as his debut single to get fans and critics alike stoked for the release of his upcoming EP in 2020.
Insyde is a rapper/singer who has overcome every obstacle thrown his way. From being in the adoption system to breaking barriers with his Asperger’s syndrome diagnosis. Every step of his life has been more than the average person could handle, but Insyde has taken on the challenges head-on to rise above and inspire those around him with not only his story, but music as well.
