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

Beami, appreciate you joining us today. Are you happy as a creative professional? Do you sometimes wonder what it would be like to work a regular job?

I believe art is what brings the artist joy. We should all be comfortably walking toward what makes our heart sing. For artists, that’s art. Of course, the “comfortable” aspect is what is often challenging. Do I wonder what it would be like to have a “regular” job? No, I do not wonder that. I, personally, don’t know an artist who hasn’t, or doesn’t, have a “regular” job. Multiple, actually. How wonderful it might be if we were all able to be born and achieve basic livability and sustainability through the contributions we give to society based upon our strengths, passions and individual talents. Imagine that! A cohesive and productive community of people all working together to do their part to support everybody feeling and being well. Of course, there isn’t a city or town in America, or most of the world, that is affordable or that pays a high enough wage in relation to the outrageous explosion of the cost of living in every corner, for every good or service. The dream is to be able to live off of my art, to live off of what I’m most naturally gifted at and what I enjoy doing. To be a useful and beneficial aspect of society through the art and the message that I can provide and deliver. I believe I will achieve that dream in the not-so-distant future. I work hard at making that my reality every single day. But I am not blind to the reality of the starving artist, the musician living in his van because that “regular” job treated him like an object, or a number, and didn’t result in him paying off any bills anyway. The woman scraping to get by because her degree didn’t get her a career and her “regular” job dehumanized her to the point that there was only one clear choice: Follow your heart, accept the challenge and the setbacks and the disparity – and find a way to bring that dream to reality. Artists know quite a lot about “regular” jobs, I would say.

As always, we appreciate you sharing your insights and we’ve got a few more questions for you, but before we get to all of that can you take a minute to introduce yourself and give our readers some of your back background and context?

I have been around music my entire life and writing poetry and short stories as a kid is what eventually lead me into writing my own songs. I loved rhyming and the word play that is possible when putting words to music. I went through a very challenging and intense few years, as many have since 2020, and my experiences made me a much more patient, well-rounded and grateful person. I think those elements can all be evidenced in my sound as a musician and voice as a writer. I recently launched a new short story series on Channillo.com entitled “Rooted” that recalls true moments from my life that I can never forget. I have released several songs in the last year on all platforms, multiple music videos on my YT and have an album in the works, along with multiple other projects. I need to challenge myself to be become a better dancer and I’m going to try out stand up soon! All of my content and socials can be easily accessed on my website – beami.earth.

I record, produce, write and edit all of my own content, but I look forward to some special collaborations in the near future. I come from a place of honesty, empathy and truth that can be felt through everything I ever do. I try to release material that can be received by all, from any background and any age. I believe Humanity, and our Earth, has the most potential for beautiful change that we have ever held and we are living through what will ultimately become the greatest lifetime ever lived on our wonderful planet. Thank you for being here and for hearing me!

We often hear about learning lessons – but just as important is unlearning lessons. Have you ever had to unlearn a lesson?

I was born into and raised by some extremely abusive and manipulative women who also exposed to me to dangerous and inappropriate environments. I spent the first years of my life slowly and painfully unlearning that women, and men, were hurtful, scary monsters who couldn’t be trusted. I struggled to function from moment to moment for many years and the idea of safety and comfortability, let alone creativity and expression, were largely evasive over my first decade+. Eventually, I began to trust the positive and loving people in my life, most notably my father, and began to grow not only my confidence, but my identity, as well. Being a 28 year old man that writes very direct and open pieces, makes very unorthodox and expressive art, and lives happily with my 2 dogs and the life and beauty around me – is a reality that took an unreasonable amount of unlearning, deprogramming and struggling. I’m just recently starting to feel like a decent, strong, balanced human being and I find that very exciting and encouraging in regards to my future as a writer and public artist.

Do you think there is something that non-creatives might struggle to understand about your journey as a creative? Maybe you can shed some light?

I’ve had many people listen to a song of mine and say “Man, I wish I could make music. I’ve never been any good.” and I always tell them ANYBODY CAN MAKE MUSIC! I’m probably the most unmusician-y musican around. I’m like the Shia LaBeouf of music. I never took lessons, I didn’t study anything, I got into music because of WORDS. I didn’t have confidence in my voice so I wrote rap and I didn’t even listen to rap. I grew up on Classic Rock. Zeppelin, Hendrix, CCR, Pink Floyd, Talking Heads, Styx, The Who, Joe Walsh. Plus, the first songs I made in high school were CRAP! I learned how to mix, master, record, produce by doing and doing poorly. Over 14 years later and I’m just now finding my sweet spot and starting to feel like I’m alright at some of this stuff. If you like something, do it. If you have a passion for something, start it. I made music for myself and for free on SoundCloud for 10 years before I ever once considered actually trying to make professional content to release on all platforms. Quality doesn’t spark overnight, but talent and passion were always there and they never disappear. We just have to do whatever it takes to get out of our own way and let our heart shout from the rooftops who the heck we are and what the heck we’re here to do. Lemme hear your heart scream for the first time. Yell loudly in love.

Contact Info:

• Website: https://beami.earth
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beaminotyou
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100093018871977
• Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKrPCQ9Xe73tXCT7BbmLCwg
• Email: [email protected]
• Number: (747) 777-2438
• Snapchat: @beaminotyou

Image Credits
Photo by Edgar Arturo Martinez