Alright – so today we’ve got the honor of introducing you to Jeremiah Solomon aka Wreck. We think you’ll enjoy our conversation, we’ve shared it below.
Jeremiah, thanks for joining us, excited to have you contributing your stories and insights. What’s one of the most important lessons you learned in school?
Here are my top three takeaways from my college experience as a music student. The first of which being that it is very Important to be respectful yet firm. There were times where I truly had to stand up for myself and my beliefs, which sounds easy enough. However, the climate really shifts when you have to settle a conflict of interest with a mentor or friend you hold lots of respect for. In the end, this principle has preserved relationships and increased their productivity all at once.
The second being, that if you’re going to break rules, understand how and why you’re doing so. One of my professors gave me this piece of advice when I felt as if all of the theory I was learning was somehow stunting my musical creativity. His wise words emphasized the importance of understanding what you’re up against before confronting it. A foundational knowledge of something can make all the difference and allow you to make the calculated changes you desire.
Finally, you MUST take charge of your destiny. Even if someone has been appointed to aid you along the way, no one can value your vision the way you do. Family, friends, managers and countless others may support you with all they have, but that means nothing if you don’t make the decision to put those resources to work. Trust yourself and the vision that God has given you.
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 background and context?
I began my production career like most, broke with a dream. Originally, it was just me, a laptop, and a dream. Eventually, along the way I began networking, meeting mentors, and exploring internships. After years of studying the craft and self education, I began producing and recording my own records. Fortunately for me, people really enjoyed my music and were interested in working with me. At this point I began building a client list, some of whom I still work with today. The thing I’m most proud of is the culture my brand has created. A space of unity and opposition toward negativity. We may live in a non-perfect world but it’s our responsibility to birth light, despite the darkness we endure daily.
What’s a lesson you had to unlearn and what’s the backstory?
You don’t have to spend every second of your life hammering away to achieve your goals! I’m not saying hard work isn’t important, but without rest, quality time with loved ones and yourself, that fire and hunger for success only burns for so long. My greatest piece of advice to any creator is to take time and experience things. The work we do requires fuel and the things we encounter, that most overlook are just that.
Any advice for growing your clientele? What’s been most effective for you?
Networking has single handedly taken me to another level as far as the people I’m able to work with and how often. When you network, you get to market yourself like no-one else can. Making authentic connections and building lasting relationships is a very important part to my business strategy.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://linktr.ee/Wreck.em
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wreck.em/
- Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWDzGGzSs6sjXc6XLFgiT7w