Tell us about your background getting to where you are today?
“To say music is a hobby for me would be an understatement music is everything for me it helped me grow into the version of myself that I love and it’s my expression outlet I’m not really an expressive person naturally but music made a gateway for me to let people know what’s on my mind and how I’m feeling.”
Where are you from?
“I’m from upstate New York a small city called Schenectady.”
When did you start music?
“I started taking music seriously about 2013 just learning the game learning more of the business side of music you know what they say the music game is 90% business but ever since I picked up on what I needed to know it’s been a nonstop grind.”
How did you get into music?
“Me and my friends honestly were just joking around one day and wrote some lyrics to a random beat I think it was Meek Mills Rozay Red at the time and we loved what we spit so our college at the time had set us up for a Red carpet party performance and it’s almost history from there.”
What is the most challenging thing you have overcome in your life?
“I’d say the most challenging thing so far is death for me I’ve lost so many friends and family over the last 5 years and it’s been taking a mental toll on me you know? Just to lose so much in such a short amount of time I wouldn’t wish it on my worst enemy but day by day it’s getting better for me I’m working on it.”
Are you currently signed or independent?
“I’m fully independent I would love to be signed but you know time place and work hopefully soon I use to be on an independent label but things didn’t work out and to any artist working I would strongly recommend learning the game on your own things just get way less complicated if you take it in your own hands.”
Who inspires you the most musically?
“I’d say Drake definitely inspires me the most almost everything he does I think in my head and then he puts it into reality lol Jayz too as far as building wealth and making the right business moves to elevate.”
Any new music coming out soon?
“Many many records coming out soon it’s a brand new year and I was waiting on it I finally have everything I need and I’m ready to go crazy expect many new Resaan Makai records and features.”
Do you produce your own music? If not, who do you work with?
“William Blanchard is my main producer that’s my #1 guy Mae beats is also a producer I’m extremely close with I shop around on beat starz and other websites you can purchase leases on though so I’m always open to work.”
Who is one artist you wish you could work with?
“Definitely Drake again anything this guy touches seems to go platinum lol.”
What does a day inside your shoes look like?
“A day in my shoes is just constant moving always thinking to your self “how do I take this next step and if I don’t know how who do I ask?” I’m always always looking to elevate and become better in my position musically and in life in general.”
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