We recently connected with Cameron Williams and have shared our conversation below.
Cameron, thanks for taking the time to share your stories with us today When did you first know you wanted to pursue a creative/artistic path professionally?
I first started freestyling around 12 years old and recorded my first song around 13. For the next 4 years I experimented with music on and off but it never truly felt representative of who I was at the time or what I stood for. Around 18 years old, I began to find more of my voice and style as a rapper, transitioning into a much more confident artist. It was in the summer of 2022 that I knew that pursuing a creative path professionally was what I wanted to do. Music has always been an extremely important part of my life. Since I was born, my parents always played different genres of music around me, allowing me to develop an extremely well-rounded taste for music. That being said, Tupac and Biggie never failed to spark a sudden burst of energy and dancing in me, one that my parents found adorable at the time. Fast forward 20 years later and that dancing and energy has turned into a passion, one that will hopefully inspire countless others for years to come.
Cameron, 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?
What got me into my craft was having access to Garageband and SoundCloud when I was younger. Both of these served as vital tools that introduced me to creating music. Before I had access to these tools on my own, I would always use my uncle’s equipment at his house, creating the typical songs you would expect from an 8-year-old. Once I had independent access to creating music, there was never a moment where I wasn’t making music, including during school. My creative work allows me to not only have fun but also express myself in ways that I hope others can relate to. My goal is to create music that others can use to enjoy, explore their minds, and ultimately feel seen. I believe that this is what sets me apart from other artists in addition to my unique style. Similar to artists like J. Cole, my style utilizes quality production with unique structure and lyricism, further setting me apart from others. I am most proud of my last album, Oak., which focused on my growth as a young man and on some of the hardships I had faced. The album resonated very well with my fans and new listeners as well, who felt that their struggles were understood by someone else. This is truly my proudest moment as a musician, and I hope that I can create more projects that not only entertain but help people in every way possible.
Is there a particular goal or mission driving your creative journey?
My mission is strongly driven by the fact that I want to create quality work that impacts others. Sure, making money and being seen as a celebrity is cool, but to me, connecting with others greatly supersedes that time and time again. As a young teen, artists like Logic, J. Cole, and Kendrick Lamar helped me feel understood. Their music spoke to me as a young biracial boy trying to find his sense of identity. To say that they have been impactful in my life and journey is an understatement. I feel that our society has placed the wrong values and people on a pedestal, giving priority to things that are just wrong. With that being said, I hope that I can use my platform to promote positivity, especially regarding taking care of one’s mental health. Of course, my other goals involve achieving prestigious accolades, but at the end of the day, if I can impact even one person’s life for the better, then I can truly say I succeeded as an artist.
How can we best help foster a strong, supportive environment for artists and creatives?
I believe that as a whole, society needs to adjust how people communicate with one another and how they view success. On social media I constantly see people being negative in the comments to one another, and it’s frustrating to see. I believe that everyone deserves the right to freely do what makes them happy, and not everything is deserving of some disheartening critique. To cultivate a thriving creative ecosystem, I believe that there needs to be less comparison and more enjoyment of the art for what it is. There are so many passionate artists out there trying their absolute best to put their content out, and to me, that is the bravest and most vulnerable thing that anyone can do. A lot of art comes from within, representing that artist whether they realize it or not. I find that constant negativity and comparison are like poison to the creative ecosystem. Taking this idea of an ecosystem a step further, if artists are like seeds, then society needs to do its part in ensuring they are responsibly watering those seeds rather than leaving them out to dry. I believe that allowing artists to build their confidence is a crucial aspect of being creative, one that many on social media attempt to tear down just because. I also believe that the bigger stages need to promote more diverse and real artists, as opposed to those who are easily molded to fit into their mind-numbing agendas.
Contact Info:
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/noaxisunknown/
- Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cameron-williams-84342423b/
- Twitter: https://twitter.com/Camthejedi08
- Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@noaxisunknown
- Other: Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/unknown/1560946796
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6TvIfvV9la7tEufpQSiFmr?si=0MXXQ_NGTvSqXB8OUV845w
