We recently connected with Cameron Williams and have shared our conversation below.

Cameron, looking forward to hearing all of your stories today. I’m sure there have been days where the challenges of being an artist or creative force you to think about what it would be like to just have a regular job. When’s the last time you felt that way? Did you have any insights from the experience?

I am thrilled to be a musician. Growing up I was always a big fan of music, taking my headphones, iPod Switch, and eventually my first phone, everywhere I possibly could take them with me. Of course, being a musician requires having the finances to promote your work, upgrade studio equipment, and all the other aspects of the art that have a price tag attached to them. For me, the thought of having a regular job is common in my mind, as I am a full-time college student working toward my Bachelor’s degree, with the end goal of obtaining a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology. I believe it is important to have both avenues in my life available to explore and truly enjoy myself. Music allows me to focus on expressing myself in creative and unique ways, challenging me to use my brain to put together a piece of music that others can feel and see, a piece of art that reaches the soul. Psychology allows me to work closely with others, using my brain and intelligence in a way that serves the community, providing many with a level of support and care that reaches them in a different way than my music. Of course, my ultimate goal is to find a way to utilize aspects of both areas within one another. Where others may be all about fun or all about work, I believe that a healthy mix of both is truly necessary to enjoy life to the fullest. Too much fun and eventually the thrill goes away, too much work and eventually, you forget to stop and smell the roses. As long as I have a healthy mix of both in my life, then I know I will accomplish anything my heart desires.

Awesome – so before we get into the rest of our questions, can you briefly introduce yourself to our readers.

I first began rapping around 12-13 years old, freestyling to “type beats” on YouTube using my Logitech speaker and the cord from my Beats headphones as an AUX cord. From there, I began to learn how to put together beats on Garageband, making a lot of my early projects on my phone until my later years in high school. It took me a while to learn how to use Ableton Live, but once I got the hang of it I began to experiment more, eventually becoming the artist I am today. My style has been created through countless hours of practice, freestyling, writing, producing, and most importantly, studying. I am a huge fan of J. Cole, Logic, and Kendrick Lamar, three of the many artists who inspired me to become a musician in the first place. I believe that I stand out from other musicians today because I don’t follow what’s “trendy” or produce music simply for popularity or money. I deliver quality pieces of music with intelligent and hard-hitting punchlines and intricate beats that utilize heavy bass, samples and sample chopping, and unorthodox verse lengths (with far more that is better experienced than read about). Overall, I am most proud of the man I have become on my journey as a musician, and the connections I have made with countless people across the world through my music. In the end, my ultimate goal is to connect with others, using my music as more than just entertainment, but also as a piece of art that inspires others, sparks the minds of many across the world, and allows me to connect with people and enjoy the divine gift of music.

What’s the most rewarding aspect of being a creative in your experience?

The most rewarding aspect of being an artist is receiving messages from fans who share how impactful my songs have been for them. As an artist who puts so much effort and time into my craft, the ultimate payoff is knowing that the audience received the message I worked so hard to send out to them and that they were able to feel seen and find comfort in the reliability of my music. While high stream counts and chart rankings may be nice, nothing beats knowing that the art you spent time creating has successfully made its way into the hearts, minds, and souls of your audience. I will always feel successful as long as my work is connecting with people on a higher level, inspiring them to heal, or making them see that they aren’t alone after a rough breakup, or whatever else the case may be.

Is there mission driving your creative journey?

My journey is driven by a few different goals. In all honesty, one of my biggest goals is to collaborate with J. Cole and a few of my other favorites. I am also driven by the desire to meet and connect with others across the world, whether it’s making music, appreciating music, or simply just sharing life experiences and enjoying the beauty of the moment. I would also like to create a large enough platform that could be used to improve mental health awareness and care, not just in the United States, but in as many different places as I possibly can. In my mind, being successful and having such a strong influence isn’t something to take lightly, nor something that should be used only for personal gain. I believe that it is my duty to utilize what I have been blessed with and give back when and where I can, providing others with the same blessings, if not more, than those I am fortunate enough to have in my life. Lastly, I want to live a happy life, one without regret, so whether that is through my journey as a creative or in some other field of work, as long as I am happy, loved, and loving to those around me, then I believe I will have truly won in life.

Contact Info:

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/noaxisunknown
• Youtube: https://youtube.com/@noaxisunknown?si=DEoXkQDVv9G1Puv8
• Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/cameron-williams-221
• Other: Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/unknown/1560946796
  Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6TvIfvV9la7tEufpQSiFmr
  Latest Release: https://lnkfi.re/TeeDrills.