Alright – so today we’ve got the honor of introducing you to Mike Pilart. We think you’ll enjoy our conversation, we’ve shared it below.

Alright, Mike thanks for taking the time to share your stories and insights with us today. The first dollar you earn is always exciting – it’s like the start of a new chapter and so we’d love to hear about the first time you sold or generated revenue from your creative work?

The first dollar I earned was selling beats directly through Instagram. I inboxed everyone in my followers list searching for buyers like a salesman 😂. Finally landed my first sales, a few beats for a little under $500

Mike, before we move on to more of these sorts of questions, can you take some time to bring our readers up to speed on you and what you do?

I got into music as a kid, always having a fascination for sounds. I learned to play keys, sang in a choir, and played in a band. I never wanted the passion to go away so I started making beats.

I like to make custom beats based on familiar music. I pick songs that everyone already knows and then I make an original-remix so that all the credits can remain with me and the artist. I also taught music through the city of Los Angeles in the library. Currently working on another round of my beat making class with the city, which will combine both industries I work in. This one is for the kids.

I’m most proud of the way I can bring in dollars from people that aren’t my initial clients. My biggest dollar amounts weren’t from artists, but other business owners, podcasts, non-profits and even pending with the city of LA.

Alright – so here’s a fun one. What do you think about NFTs?

I love NFT’s and I think they can be a great tool for ownership. Investors can have a chance to earn through digital sales. This is an good way to get to passivity. The fact that you can support your favor artists directly while earning from their work is a clear way to form community earn a living if you’re completely submerged in the space.

Is there mission driving your creative journey?

I’ve always felt like good music can save people. When I was younger music was something that kept my emotions in tact through down moments. Music motivated me during hard times. Music lead me to pursue passivity, and learn how to eat off my passion. Now with all that in mind, I want to make sure I provide that outlet for others. Save someone who might be on the verge of suicide/ depression. Give someone creative expression through something they’re passionate about. I want someone to translate that same feeling I had as a kid, to someone else.

Contact Info:

• Instagram: @youngmyk
• Other: Everything is in development and will be updated through Instagram.

Image Credits

Southside 808 Mafia (shaking hands)

Hillfield Mike Crack House (Zoom Recording Studio)

J Stone, CMH Retro, J Nikki (Music performance)