We recently connected with BXMMY and have shared our conversation below.
BXMMY, looking forward to hearing all of your stories today. Can you tell us about a time that your work has been misunderstood? Why do you think it happened and did any interesting insights emerge from the experience?
For most of my life, I’ve felt misunderstood and that hasn’t changed-even with music. Being in the hip hop genre, you don’t see many people like me actually make it or we try so hard to be taken seriously. I’ve always had to prove myself more, especially being a female artist. My sound is different, but it’s something I’m proud of. People misinterpret how much work I’ve actually put into my craft. Everyone tends to think that I’m not active, but I work behind the scenes in silent and I’ve always been like that. I’m also misunderstood for the simple fact that I’m not doing this for the accolades. I don’t care about the money, flashy jewelry, luxury cars, or designer clothes. The materialistic things are not what I’m working towards. My entire mission has been to give back to my community, to inspire others, and to be a role model. These are values I stand on and that I think are very lacking in the industry today. Experiences like this brought me to the realization that I don’t have to fit the mold, that it’s okay to stand out and to stand on your own.
Awesome – so before we get into the rest of our questions, can you briefly introduce yourself to our readers.
I started in the arts as a competitive dancer and cheerleader for most of my childhood. During my junior season, I developed an injury and found that dance wasn’t suitable for my body anymore. I started to really dive into my other creative outlets after the big change, like my poetry. I participated in slam events to put my work out and eventually transitioned into songwriting. I first performed at Pub Rock in Scottsdale in 2017. That one show opened so many avenues for me and I continued to work and develop my craft until 2019, when I had to take a break from recording and working on music for over two years after being diagnosed with epilepsy. Following those two years, I started to get into the studio more and released 3 singles from 2022-2023. Taking this break made my progress even more difficult, but I put my foot to the ground and decided that I would no longer let my disability control me or my dreams. I started to chase other lanes of creativity such as painting, modeling, and cooking. I started my own business as a private chef in 2021 called “BXTE” and have gained recognition for my signature recipes. After taking seven years off from dancing, I finally started to get back into the studio and managed to book a professional job, so I am now making money to support myself just solely based on my drive and belief in myself. I want people to see from my story that although life may throw things at you unexpectedly, take those things and make something beautiful out of it.
Is there something you think non-creatives will struggle to understand about your journey as a creative?
I feel that non-creatives have a very big misconception of those who pursue creative careers. We are not lazy and we are not giving up on ourselves or futures. If anything, we are building the future we want for ourselves. An office job will never suit us, a 9 to 5 will never make us content. It may take longer for us to get to where we want to be, but that’s because we do it solely by ourselves. We refuse to give up on our dreams because we believe in the possibility of making it. We all strive to be successful, just in different ways. The best advice I could give is to have understanding that each person’s process to success looks different; we all pave our own ways. Offer support, understanding, and most importantly care for the creatives in your life.
We’d love to hear a story of resilience from your journey.
The word “resilience” is one that I carry with me on a daily basis, quite literally. Adversity has had a funny way of following me since I was a kid. At times, it did break me, but I would say that regaining my own power and autonomy has been a big part of my journey that has shown great strength and determination on my end. Whether it’s my disability, my trauma as a survivor of sexual assault, or my experiences as a child- I never gave up on myself. I had every opportunity to quit and say that I couldn’t do it anymore, but I haven’t. I’m hoping to show people that no matter your experiences, you are still worthy of living the life you want for yourself.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://linkr.bio/BXMMY
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/official_bxmmy/?hl=th
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kylie.renee.3914?mibextid=LQQJ4d
- Youtube: https://youtube.com/@officialbxmmy?si=EZB-vFydrbhptMDP
Image Credits
Whitley Myers Photography Audio Visual Cult