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What did Norco Music mean to you?

Norco Music means so much to me. I got sent to JFK for my last couple years of high school because I had gotten into some trouble elsewhere. At the time, all I really wanted to do was rap. My mom ended up signing me up for a summer class called MUC-3, and that’s where I met Brady Kerr and Kim Kamerin—who literally changed my life. Being a young kid getting into the studio for the first time left a permanent mark on me. I never stopped after that.

Favorite memory from your time there?

My favorite memory has to be that first semester when I was 16. That’s when I met lifelong friends I’m still close with today—like Shaka D, Tru Lee, Tychi, and others. They taught me so much. Watching them freestyle and create music opened my mind and inspired me to level up. I needed that to become who I am now, and I’ll always appreciate it.

What are you doing now?

I’m still going hard. I got into making R&B music a few years before COVID, and now I also produce and record myself. I opened my own little studio and I’m still working every day to make the best music I can.

What’s the biggest challenge you’ve faced?

I lost my motivation in 2021. I felt like I didn’t have it in me anymore. Not finishing an album I spent years working on—it was a heavy feeling, and definitely not a good one.

Was there a moment you knew you were on the right path?

I got to open a show for Sean Paul two years ago. He was my favorite artist as a kid, so that moment hit different.

What project are you most proud of?

I have an album called Feel the Funk, still in production. I produced every track myself, and it just sounds good—it’s a whole movie from top to bottom.

How do you stay inspired?

This ties back into my biggest challenge. Sometimes, to stay inspired, I have to live life a little. I need experiences, something real to talk about. I like making music based on real things that happen in my life. Sometimes, it’s like an inner voice just tells you to create. Other times, I’ll watch a movie, eat some good food—it’s strange, but all of that is feeding your artist self. That usually keeps me going, along with chasing that finish line.

What advice would you give current Norco Music students?

Work. Get better. Learn your flaws and improve as much as you can. Create something new and fresh. When things get tough, it just means you’ve got to go even harder at what you want. Be consistent—if you want to take music to the next level, it’s a must.