We caught up with the brilliant and insightful Keem a few weeks ago and have shared our conversation below.

Keem, thanks for joining us, excited to have you contributing your stories and insights. When did you first know you wanted to pursue a creative/artistic path professionally?

The moment I realized I wanted to pursue being a professional creative was when I recorded my first song. It was something about hearing my voice on a beat for the first time, I felt addicted and instantly wanted to create more.

You know how most people can’t stand hearing themselves coming through speakers but it was never like that for me.

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?

As a creative and lyricist, I’ve always prioritized making an impact with my words. We as people go through so many emotions, phases and thought patterns on the daily and yet a great percentage of us feel misunderstood. I make music to provide that safe haven for my listeners. A welcoming atmosphere that triggers your imagination is an atmosphere like no other.

My music is more than just some “good sounding songs” I really put all my efforts into giving the most vulnerable and relatable lyrics and messages to my art. Because If I can’t motivate the youth then what am I really doing?

Is there something you think non-creatives will struggle to understand about your journey as a creative?

In my personal opinion, one of the major disconnects between creatives and non-creatives is that non-creatives view the art form as strictly a business. In turn that takes away from the creative process and only emphasizes analytics and consumers.

Yes, while it is a business you’re also speaking to and for people who don’t have a voice themselves. Sacrificing vulnerability for the sake of mainstream appeal will result in losing some of your most supportive fans.

For you, what’s the most rewarding aspect of being a creative?

The most rewarding part of being an artist and creative is having a premeditated vision whether it’s a song or a visual idea and watching that vision unfold step by step.

The act of manifesting something from nothing, turning a pure thought into something you can watch or listen gives a feeling like no other.

Contact Info:

• Website: https://linktr.ee/iamkeem619
• Instagram: @iamkeem619
• Twitter: @iamkeem619
• Youtube: https://youtube.com/@Iamkeem619

Image Credits
@Atlashlyn – Ashlyn Baldwin @Serendipitys0uls – Caylee Powell @Shamelmclean – Shamel Mclean @Wavyyboogz