We caught up with the brilliant and insightful James Aka Iampacifica a few weeks ago and have shared our conversation below.
James, looking forward to hearing all of your stories today. Are you happier as a creative? Do you sometimes think about what it would be like to just have a regular job? Can you talk to us about how you think through these emotions?
My soul is happier being an artist, its freeing in a creative sense.
Monetarily speaking being FT artist in music lacks the stability of a job and there’s no guarantee of ROI.
If you don’t find meaning in your career working a W2 kills the soul. The grass aint greener, it does provide more stability.
Both are stressful. I’ve spent a good chunk of life grinding for the man and creatively, no shame in it.
You have to endlessly believe in your craft and tune out the noise. The creative journey is for the brave, the highs are euphoric yet short-lived, lows are painful lessons that give you nuggets of wisdom to do better next time.
Do what lights you up, never stop getting up.
Great, appreciate you sharing that with us. Before we ask you to share more of your insights, can you take a moment to introduce yourself and how you got to where you are today to our readers.
My name is James, I make music and content as IAMPACIFICA.
The project released its debut album IAMPACIFICA VOL 1 in May and the deluxe edition dropped December 6th.
What sets the project apart is the energy, sound and visual aesthetic. Music is lacking creativity and passion in a landscape where artists are encouraged to make hits w corporate appeal PACIFICA bridges the gap between billboard catchy and left-of-center unique. The songs are not breakup anthems, more or less a journey of self-realization.
Is there mission driving your creative journey?
Im here to encourage others to be their most free authentic version of themselves. Its a fast-ride, make it count
Can you share your view on NFTs? (Note: this is for education/entertainment purposes only, readers should not construe this as advice)
Big fan of Web 3, digital collectibles are the future. I look forward to seeing them grow in my industry.
That said, have a plan for your NFTS, dont bet the farm- bear markets last years.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://open.spotify.com/artist/4ALMLb3wt9xULh1VFsxSZp?si=HBFArst_S0WlAD0qfiOErA
- Instagram: @iampacifica.wav
- Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@IAMPACIFICA/featured
- Other: @iampacifica.wav on TikTok
