MusicsWeek: Can you tell us about your earliest musical memory?
Wreckless_: I remember hearing 50 Cent a lot on the radio when I was about 11 years old. I was always singing his songs, and my favorite was Best Friends. However, it wasn't until later in high school, about the age of 16, that I began my career in music production, writing and performing full songs.
MusicsWeek: Who were some of your musical influences growing up, and how do they impact your sound today?
Wreckless_: I would say The Game. He had a big influence on me growing up - how I acted, and everything. He was a real one so I watched that and became like him. He also taught me to be myself and keep it real so that's all I am in music - a real one.
MusicsWeek: Was there a particular moment or experience that made you want to pursue music as a career?
Wreckless_: I would say when I was 16, I had dreams of being a famous rap star but as the years went by not so much. It was when I met a famous rap star recently that I wanted to pursue a career full-time. He told me I should and that I was good enough to do so. He was really encouraging.
MusicsWeek: How would you describe your musical style, and how has it evolved?
Wreckless_: My musical style would be that of hip-hop, R&B, and trap music all mixed together. I love making mixtapes of all different styles. It's awesome to be able to do that and I also just recently learned how to mix and master so my sound has evolved tremendously.
MusicsWeek: Are there any non-musical artists or creative fields (like visual art, literature, etc.) that influence your music?
Wreckless_: I’m passionate about creating album and song covers, where I can blend my love for art and design with my creative vision. I also enjoy crafting brand logos that capture the essence of a message or identity. In addition to visual art, I have a deep connection to poetry, using words to express emotions and ideas in unique, artistic ways.
MusicsWeek: What’s your typical songwriting process like? Do you start with lyrics, melodies, or something else?
Wreckless_:I always start by listening to the beat to see if I can do it or not. If I like it, I'll begin freestyling over it till I find the flow to go with it and where it sounds good then I'll begin writing. I always write my ABCs across the top of my notebook. This is to help me rhyme words together.
MusicsWeek: How do you overcome creative blocks or moments of self-doubt when working on new music?
Wreckless_: I'm glad you asked that, creative blocks can be tricky at times and they can slow or stop progress. I usually take a break by breathing and finding something else to talk about or inspire me by listening to another artist. Then I'll take from my life events and finish the song.
MusicsWeek: Do you prefer working in a studio or creating music at home? What’s your ideal environment for creating?
Wreckless_: I prefer my best work to get done at home. At times, I will go out to the studio with other fellow artists and hang out. I do features that cost 45$ an hour through a studio so I usually try to get my part out the way as quickly as possible.
MusicsWeek: Can you share a story about a song that came together unexpectedly or one that was particularly challenging to write?
Wreckless_: A song that came together unexpectedly I would say would be my song "Highlife". I was in a motel when I heard that beat and I thought I really like that beat I'm in a hurry and do a song to it. I wrote it and recorded it right then and there it came out good. It got a lot of views on Facebook to me.
MusicsWeek: How much do personal experiences shape the music you create? Do you draw directly from your life or your imagination?
Wreckless_:I would say a lot of personal experiences shape my music but not always. I like to use friends around me and their lives and the hardships they have been through. I've never used imagination but I would like to give it a try one of these days and see what I come up with. For me, "a good song is a good song". Thank you for asking.
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