We’re excited to introduce you to the always interesting and insightful Christopher Smith-green. We hope you’ll enjoy our conversation with Christopher below.
Christopher, thanks for taking the time to share your stories with us today Can you share an important lesson you learned in a prior job that’s helped you in your career afterwards?
I’ve worked over 50 jobs and I’ve hated all of them. Most of the time I would work just hard enough to keep the job. Other times, I would work hard until I burned out, or got more workloads. It’s pure slavery.
Even if you do well, they push you to go even harder and raise the quota. If you fall to do so, your hours can be cut, etc. People are comfortable working regular jobs (for stability), but even that can be taken away from you. An escape plan is paramount.
Why not put the same energy into your own business (on the side) until you’re eventually free? Treat it like a job by clocking in/out the same way. You have nothing to lose!
Christopher, love having you share your insights with us. Before we ask you more questions, maybe you can take a moment to introduce yourself to our readers who might have missed our earlier conversations?
I grew up in Houston TX with my mom, brother, and grandma (born 1993). I was always into Basketball and music. With so much musical influence, it became a part of me. I also have a very musical family.
One day I seen a kid my age rapping on TV (106 & Park) and that pushed me to create my first rap verse (at the age of 10 years old). Something told me I had potential and always knew it would be my back up. I wrote lyrics here and there, but it wasn’t until high school (when I met real rappers my age on a school field trip) that I began to pursue it seriously. I was 16.
15 years later (now) I make music (rap/rnb) that represent energy, vibes, and manifestations in order to inspire other dreamers. My level of consistency with quality lyrics and melodies separate me from other artists. Every time I create I’m trying to make your favorite song.
I’m proud to have endured the challenging journey of making my dreams come true. I have yet to get back what I’ve put into it. Though, I’ve been gifted with an impeccable level of patience and drive to eventually get where I want to be.
How can we best help foster a strong, supportive environment for artists and creatives?
Supporting us artists doesn’t always have to be financial. When you see an artist that’s consistently releasing content focused on adding value to your life, just hit the like button. It’s free and effortless! This is your way of giving back.
Is there something you think non-creatives will struggle to understand about your journey as a creative? Maybe you can provide some insight – you never know who might benefit from the enlightenment.
Success is subjective (to each person) so don’t assume someone is a failure because they haven’t reached the numbers you think success is. The number of followers doesn’t determine the quality of the product, or success an artist/business has. Because most of society doesn’t understand this, the world ends up with followers who only “follow” a brand if others follow. Therefore, with no followers, you end up with no followers haha.
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Ivan Jurado
Eddie Kalavera