Q. Good day, Omehc! We appreciate you taking the time to speak with us. The first thing we want to know is, how did you come up with your artist name, and what does it represent to you?
A. My artist name wasn’t always Omehc. I originally went by Kidd Chemo and even released a project called Reflections under that name. As my career started growing and I received support from Maybach Music, we realized there was a problem. When people searched for “Kidd Chemo,” they’d find my music, but they’d also find information about children undergoing chemotherapy. It wasn’t the best representation of who I was as an artist or the message I wanted attached to my work. I wanted to keep a connection to the music and identity I had already built, so instead of completely changing my name, I reversed “Chemo” and became Omehc. It felt fitting because Reflections was such an important chapter of my journey, and reversing the name almost felt like looking at my reflection in a mirror.
Q. What has your journey as an artist been like up to this point?
A. My journey as an artist has really been a process of documenting my life in real time. Every song I create feels like another page in an ever-expanding book called Josue Mattei-Vega. Some chapters are about growth, some are about failure, some are about love, faith, fatherhood, loss, or redemption, but they’re all honest reflections of where I was mentally and emotionally at that moment in my life. When I first started making music, I was focused on finding my voice. As the years went on, I realized my greatest strength wasn’t trying to be someone else—it was being myself. That realization shifted everything. The music became more personal, more intentional, and more meaningful. Instead of creating songs just to make records, I started creating songs to leave behind pieces of my testimony. The journey hasn’t always been easy. There have been setbacks, mistakes, and moments of self-doubt, but every experience gave me something new to write about. Looking back, I can hear my growth from one project to the next. The music has become a timeline of who I was, who I am, and who I’m still becoming. As long as I’m living, there will always be another page left to write.
Q. What makes your music different from what listeners might hear from other artists in your genre
A. What makes my music different is that I’m not trying to convince people I’m something I’m not. A lot of artists tell stories, but for me, the music is the story. Every record comes from real experiences, real mistakes, real victories, and real conversations I’ve had with myself, with God, and with the people around me. I’ve always viewed my catalog as an ongoing testimony. When you listen, you’re hearing the thoughts of a father trying to build a better future, a man wrestling with his flaws, and someone constantly searching for purpose and growth. I don’t hide the ugly parts just to protect an image. If I were wrong, I would talk about it. If I am hurting, I talk about it. If I learn something, I talk about it. Musically, I can create records that hit hard, records that make people move, or records that make people think, but the common thread is honesty. My goal isn’t to create a character for people to follow. My goal is to leave behind a genuine record of who I was at every stage of my life. In that way, every song becomes a timestamp, and every project becomes another chapter in the story of Josue Mattei-Vega.
Q. What was the moment that made you realize you wanted to pursue music seriously?
A. There wasn’t one single moment that made me realize I wanted to pursue music seriously. It was more a series of moments—every time someone told me a song helped them get through something, every time I performed and connected with an audience, and every time I found myself returning to music, no matter what was happening in my life, it became clearer. Eventually, I realized music wasn’t just a hobby for me. It was something I felt called to do, and I owed it to myself to take it seriously.
Q. What message or energy are you trying to bring to listeners through your music?
A. More than anything, I want people to know they’re not alone. Life gets messy. We all carry regrets, fears, dreams, and battles that most people never see. Through my music, I try to bring honesty, vulnerability, and hope. Even when a song comes from a dark place, there’s usually a message about pushing forward, learning from mistakes, and finding purpose through struggle. If someone listens and feels understood, then I’ve done my job.
── Omehc is an artist shaped by authenticity, reflection, and personal growth. From his early days releasing music as Kidd Chemo to rebranding his identity out of both creative intention and practical necessity, he has built a career rooted in real-life experience. His music serves as a living archive of his journey—capturing moments of faith, struggle, fatherhood, and self-discovery. Despite challenges and setbacks, he remains focused on honesty over image, using his work to document his evolution while encouraging listeners to find meaning, resilience, and understanding through life’s ups and downs.
