Today we’d like to introduce you to Semaj (B.M.O) Trice.
Hi Semaj (B.M.O), we’d love for you to start by introducing yourself.
I grew up in Tupelo, Mississippi. I started making music in 2018 with my childhood best friend Holley Boy — he went by Holleywood at the time — in my aunt’s attic. It started as a joke, I was going by ItzBMO back then, but the more songs we released over time, the more I started taking it serious.
After I moved with my mother to Killeen, Texas in 2020-21, that’s when I really found my passion for music. In 2022 I booked my first studio session at Dream Big Studios in Killeen. A year after that, I moved Holley Boy and our mutual friend Kaution into my mother’s house and we created a group called ELEM3NTZ. We performed as a group through 2023 and 2024, and in 2024 life changed and we all split ways.
After that, I had to learn how to become independent and make it on my own. I released my first album *EVOLUTION* in 2024, my second album *Writer’s Block* in 2025, and my third *Sincerely, B.M.O* in 2026 — that’s also when I officially changed my name from ItzBMO to B.M.O.
What made me take music as serious as I do is connecting with people through it. Seeing people be able to relate, dance, and enjoy my music is one of the best feelings in the world. I don’t care about becoming famous, I just want people to enjoy it. What keeps me going is my family — I want to create a better life for my kids while still living my own as well.
Since 2024 I’ve been on multiple stages like The Preroll ATX, The SmokeOut ATX, Made2MakeIt, and SXSW, and I’ve traveled to different states like Illinois to perform. I’ve made a name for myself in Austin, TX to where I get recognized just by going to a music event out there.
We all face challenges, but looking back would you describe it as a relatively smooth road?
No, my journey hasn’t been smooth and I’m still learning till this day. I’ve had to learn to watch out for scammer, how to manage myself as an independent artist, how to balance my personal life from my artist life. Ive had to learn how to take constructive criticism without insult, how to better myself as a performer, and how to network even when I’m not feeling upbeat. Each year is a learning lesson on how to better myself and each year after is a year to year what I’ve learned from the year before.
Can you tell our readers more about what you do and what you think sets you apart from others?
I’m a hip-hop artist and live performer. I specialize in making music people can actually connect to — songs people can relate to, dance to, and just enjoy. That’s what my music is for.
I’m known for my live performances and for building a real name for myself in Austin, Texas. Since 2024 I’ve performed at The Preroll ATX, The SmokeOut ATX, Made2MakeIt, SXSW, and other stages in and out of state, to the point where people recognize me just from showing up to music events in Austin.
What I’m most proud of is learning to do this independently. After ELEM3NTZ split in 2024, I had to figure out how to stand on my own, and since then I’ve released three albums on my own path — Evolution in 2024, Writer’s Block in 2025, and Sincerely, B.M.O in 2026, when I officially became B.M.O.
What sets me apart is that I’m not doing this to become famous. I do it for the connection. Seeing somebody relate to a song, dance to it, or just enjoy it is one of the best feelings in the world to me. I’m family-driven, I’m independent, and everything I put out is sincere — that’s literally why the album is called Sincerely, B.M.O.
Where we are in life is often partly because of others. Who/what else deserves credit for how your story turned out?
The people that deserve the most credit are the ones that help me grow as an artist every year. Shoutout to J. Mill, Sam Hinds from Three Hound Sound, Nico from SpittinBARZ, J Soulja, Anthony from Cre8tors Network, Underground Voices Live, and last but not least Holley Boy.
Each one of these individuals has made HUGE impact on me as an artist. J. Mill was THE first artist I met at my very first show who’s opened NUMEROUS doors for me, especially when I first started. He’s became a mentor to me not only in the studio but also in my personal life as well.
Sam is one of the best engineers that I have ever met and he’s helped me turn my craft into what it is today, ALL of my songs are engineered STRICTLY by him.
Nico taught me how to be a performer, even though he doesn’t know how much of an impact he’s made — he’s the reason why my performances stand out so much because his platform/competitions are SOLELY based on your performance.
J Soulja has one of the biggest platforms in the city of Austin and I’m blessed that he’s allowed me to apart of multiple events he’s hosted. His platform has given me the recognition that I have today and I truly thank him for that.
Anthony was the first cameraman to actually get to know me as a person and help me build my portfolio early on in my career for FREE. I am forever grateful for Anthony and I’m proud of how his career has taken off since then. Now he’s traveling to interview Pro Athletes, Streamers, and Famous Entrepreneurs across the globe.
Underground Voices Live is an Austin based community that has a show every Monday and shows nothing but support and love to each artist that hits their platform. Each one of community members love and respect each artists the same no matter what. Poetry, stand up comedy, country, rock, rap, you name it they love it.
Holley Boy, my brother, my best friend since the 6th grade. He’s been my backbone throughout my career and started this journey with me. From dancing in an apartment, to making music in an attic, all the way to performing together on stage. He will always have the BIGGEST impact on my journey as an artist and I thank God for allowing him and I to grow to together and be able to see each others success.
Pricing:
- Features: 100 (Pays for the studio time)
Contact Info:
- Website: https://link.me/official_b.m.o
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/official_b.m.o
