Enfnts Terribles

You must be crazy excited because you just scored your first big record deal. In what way do you think it’s an advantage to be signed to a big label?

This is a super exciting time for me. I think the advantage comes from the amount of support I have in executing my vision. It feels good to have an entire corporation believing in what I have to offer.

Your first release with Red Bull Records is called “Recognize”. What’s the song about?

“Recognize” is really about my life story and how much hardship I faced while following my dreams. From my car accident to being turned down from labels, I’ve encountered so many downfalls, some might say I shouldn’t be here. No matter what I’ve been through, I made it to this point. I had to trust myself. But it’s important to note that before they recognize you, you have to believe you are worth the recognition. I thought it was an important piece of music to share with my fans who in their own way might have dealt with challenges along their journey.

In 2016 you were involved in a near-fatal crash. Did that experience change your perspective on life?

Man, that car accident is the whole reason I’m here today. I shouldn’t be alive, let alone walking. I spent two years unable to walk unassisted. God wanted me to slow down, to plan out my life and to follow his word. Before the accident, I was a totally different person: more afraid, less authentic. I’m a firm believer that everything happens for a reason. God gave me a second chance at living, so that I would be able to share my purpose with the world. There’s somebody out there that needs the encouragement and the motivation I am now able to give; because I got up from my lowest point and survived. Now, I’m living testimony. And for that reason alone, I can never ever let fear dictate my life or my decision-making ever again.

We know you don’t limit yourself to only singing or rapping, because you do both, but is there a (musical) secret of yours we don’t know about?

A musical secret that no one knows about is that I love watching musicals and I always sing along. Back in high school, I was in a choir where we went around the country singing medleys of different musicals. I never had any major roles or big parts, but that’s actually where I started to get the confidence to sing in the first place. I also learned to play recorder in 4th grade.