We’re excited to introduce you to the always interesting and insightful Freddie Muneaux. We hope you’ll enjoy our conversation with Freddie below.

Freddie, thanks for taking the time to share your stories with us today Can you tell us about a time that your work has been misunderstood? Why do you think it happened and did any interesting insights emerge from the experience?

I feel like this issue has plagued me my entire life, from school, to sports and to music and film in general.

When I played basketball no one really took me seriously, I was 5′ 7″ and skinny but once I was able to show what I could do, the talking ceased.

Such is the case with music and film, I don’t have formal training and everything I make comes from what I hear and see in my head. I use the skills and tricks that I have acquired along the way. Its funny because the music I make is multi-genre so I use hip hop, rock, r&b and I’m from Texas so there’s a little bit of country in the music I make but I do not fit the mold of what each individual genre says I should be. That being said, I just create whatever I’m feeling and if people gravitate towards it and it strikes a chord with someone, then I have accomplished what I set out to.

It’s difficult sometimes because when I tell people I rap, they immediately have this picture of what I should look and sound like and they’re almost put off when they hear my music. I say that because with rap, it’s not as common to speak about or comment on the things that I talk about in my songs but I try to put it together in a way that still has the feel of rap, I am just talking about subject matter that I feel is important and should be talked about.

Freddie, 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?

My name is Freddie Muneaux (Muñoz) and I am an award winning film maker and award winning musician. I have been writing and producing music since I was about 12-13 years old. I have performed all over the country as a solo artist and with my band “THE LOST”. I basically have just been working on the art form ever since I was a pre-teen and acquiring skills as I go. My most recent short film “The Cowboy’s Eyes’ written by Jon David Capraro has won several awards as well as a Best Director Award and is available on Amazon Prime.

I feel like what sets me apart in both film and music is the non-conventional methods, subject matter and production in which I use when creating. We use creative and non-expensive ways to get a high production value look and feel without breaking the bank. One of my most favorite things to shoot are music videos. I only take on music video projects when I am really loving the song first and foremost. There’s nothing worse than trying to create something profound when I am not liking the song. I feel a freedom when brainstorming for music videos because they are short and to the point and I try to come up with a great concept that will elevate the song and attract more listeners, it’s a win-win for me and the artist!

What can society do to ensure an environment that’s helpful to artists and creatives?

I feel like this is should be a simple answer. When building a following it starts just like any other grassroots movement. It starts with the people around you. And to be quite honest it really costs them nothing. Sure you would like them to purchase and support your work financially but that isn’t always the case.

However, all they really have to do is LIKE SHARE FOLLOW COMMENT!! It costs them nothing but maybe 30 seconds to a minute. Treat each of your posts, songs, videos as if it’s the best thing in the world. Comment underneath the video about something specific that you liked about the content. For that matter comment something you didn’t like about the content, that gets a conversation going. You don’t have to say “hey, that line you said about yada yada sucked”. Instead maybe ask a question like “what inspired you to incorporate such and such in your song?”. Whatever it may be just don’t ignore it. Let’s just say that you have 200-500 friends/followers on any one of your social media pages and half of them commented and shared your content then you’d be on to something. I try to do this whenever I see a fellow creative posting something I always comment, share and like it. The last thing when you share the content, give the share some context, say “This is my buddy so and so and he’s amazing in the kitchen, I’ve tried this recipe myself and it’s to die for, give him a like”. Now, not only have you edified him in the next potential viewers mind but you have also shared his content with you co-signing him, so anyone of your friends will be see that Jim likes this guy and I like Jim so let me give it a try. Boom zero dollars spent but you’ve made a world of difference.

I think this is what people need to understand that could better support artists if they are unable to financially purchase something.

What do you think is the goal or mission that drives your creative journey?

My particular goal with my creative journey is to be able to get as many eyes and ears on whatever I am creating. I feel like everything I make needs to be seen and heard. I feel like what I am creating will touch people in very specific ways and inspire them to move and be great and help others achieve.

Contact Info:

• Instagram: @freddiemuneaux
• Facebook: facebook.com/directorFreddieMuneaux
• Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/freddiemuneaux

Image Credits
Photo Credits Chris Mega Photography Kaz Canning Fine Art Photography