Rapper Delux wants to develop his career, so the hip-hop artist’s pursuing the world of social media to get his music out.

Delux is the stage name for Denver rapper Anthony Giometti — and this performer has a passion for his rhymes. That’s why he’s finding new ways to get his mixtape, The Final Frontier, and his CD, Pyramids, out to fans and promoters.

Fans can download Pyramids for free at myspace.com/deluxrap.

Giometti creates music with a positive message and he wanted tell Colorado Daily readers about his projects.

Q: What inspired you to be a rapper?

A: When I was growing up, music was my whole life. I had a lot of friends that were in bands and I played a few instruments, but I’ve always been more of a writer.

I started rapping and some of my friends said I should take this seriously. Now I’m more of a lyricist, but I’m trying to make more of my own beats.

Q: Why are your rhymes upbeat and positive?

A: My raps are definitely upbeat and uplifting. I talk about peace, fun and partying. I always try to have a good message.

There are so many rappers that are sarcastic or talk about money, but it’s becoming more acceptable to go outside those boundaries. Artists like Drake and Kid Cudi are taking their music outside the boundaries, and you’re hearing something not so typical.

I have a lot of soulful elements in my music and I’m trying to get more into singing.

Q: How are you developing your career?

A: I’m really concentrating on getting shows and getting my name out there. I put out two CDs and sent out press packs. I’ve been sending my CDs to venues around the state. I want to get people hearing my music.

I’ve already played three shows at the Deli Zone in Longmont and each time I’m gaining a larger crowd.

Q: How are you using social media to promote your music?

A: I’ve been handing out stuff to people, and getting on MySpace and Facebook to get the momentum going.

It’s a big element to get on Facebook and Twitter to promote yourself. That’s how people notice you — when you’re online. It’s also cheap and easy to do.

For just starting up, my MySpace site already has 1,800 friends and 3,000 plays.

Q: What is your mixtape and CD like?

A: My mixtape features re-mixes of other songs, but Pyramid is all original music. It has all original beats and tracks. I recorded 13 songs in all, and it’s a mixture of singing and rapping.

The CD’s designed to tell a story. It talks about how society tells you to go a certain way, but that you have to pursue your dreams. A lot of the songs are about my life experiences.

This CD tells who I am, what I do and how I love my life. It’s important to give people a sense of who you are, so they can relate to the music.

Q: What’s your musical dream?

A: I would love to focus on my music. I’d also love to travel and meet people.

I’d definitely like to get into production, too — and open a studio to work with young artists.

I would like my music to inspire people to do what they want to do.