Alright – so today we’ve got the honor of introducing you to Kindal Tate. We think you’ll enjoy our conversation, we’ve shared it below.

Kindal, thanks for joining us, excited to have you contributing your stories and insights. Did you always know you wanted to pursue a creative or artistic career? When did you first know?

I would always watch music award shows with my family at a very young age. One night we were watching the country music awards and Garth Brooks was on tv and thousands of people were screaming and cheering. I believe it was the music, fans, lights, harmonies and sparkly outfits that really had me mesmerized. With my big bright 4 year old eyes I turned to my family and ran up to the tv yelling “I want to do that mom! I’m going to do that!” And of coarse they laughed and said ok but its going to be really hard and you’ll have to work hard and be tuff.I was always a stubborn strong willed kid and loved taking on a challenge. After days of me badgering my mother she put in singing lessons that next week, I never turned back since my decision and I am so happy I do music professionally still.

Kindal, 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?

At the very young age of 4 years old I knew exactly who I wanted to be. I remember watching the country music awards and running from the television yelling at my family I want to do that. My family laughed and said it would be hard but they were supportive and got me singing lessons the very next week. I had a lot of natural talent and worked really hard for years. I went through many music stages because I just wanted to learn every genre I could. I also performed on stages for audiences for years I would sing anywhere and everywhere I could. My first introduction to the music industry was when I got involved in an artist development camp at 18 called Hollywood launch. I didn’t have the money to be apart of their program so I ended up auditioning with 150 other kids and teens for the Wayne Brady scholarship. I was so nervous when I got there cause Wayne Brady was actually there watching picking the 15 scholarship winners. We had to sing, dance, and act out a monologue, once we were finished he had us all gather in the dance hall and started to call out names. I wasn’t the most confident teen but my name was called and I can still remember the shock and excitement of being chosen to be mentored by Wayne Brady himself. From there I started playing bigger stages like Hollywood House of Blues, LA County Fair main stage, and different industry events around Los Angeles. I learned so much about the industry by the time the program was over I was recording original songs and playing paid gigs all over the place. I ended up taking a break from music due to an abusive relationship I was in that inspired my first EP release called “Self-Care” from then on I have been an advocate for mental health on all of my shows and social media and in my music. Currently since covid hit I have taught myself to play ukulele, and music production. I am most proud of my recent singles I produced and finding my voice amongst all the chaos that has unfolded in the last 2 years. My music now is a mix of lo-fi, jazz, alternative and r&b. To think I was about to quit music after loosing my grandpa my number one supporter due to covid and now I just got off an Atlanta tour and I’m literally going on tour for Sofar Sounds in November is so wild to me. I’m really happy to share my story cause I want my fans and the world to see your dreams and gifts are given to you for a reason and if you work hard not only on your craft but yourself as well, that it’s possible to live the life you envisioned for yourself even if its not how you planed it would happen.

What’s a lesson you had to unlearn and what’s the backstory?

The lesson I had to learn was that I can’t please everybody and I still work on that lesson till this day. My whole life I was always giving too much of myself to other people to make them happy and sacrificing my own voice. Specifically in this industry I would be told my music is too slow, too sad, not with the current trends and I used to try and write and be who people wanted me to be or what I think would make me popular. I also was in an abusive relationship where my career in music was a problem for that person I tried for years for change myself and even considered giving up all of my dreams and ambitions. Even when it came to when money wasn’t consistent being afraid of disappointing my family and feeling guilty for pursuing my goals. All this to finally realize at 27 that me just existing is enough what I have to say and express is enough and people are going to love it or hate it but either way people will always have something to say and in the end in this world all that really matters is that I love myself, my music, my voice. Learning to follow my own voice has opened up so many new opportunities and I share these feelings and journey very openly with my fans and in my music because I want to spark change in others who are or have experienced everything I’m going through.

What do you find most rewarding about being a creative?

The most reward aspect is watching the art I create move other people. I’ve had people thank me at shows for my music because it’s so honest and comforting. Also when I’m on stage I loose myself in my own world I only sing about what I feel, it really helps me heal myself and appreciate how far I’ve come. There is no better feeling in the universe than creating and performing music that can leave an impression on a person. I truly believe that is my gift to help others not feel alone in this life by sharing my life story with the world.

Contact Info:

• Website: https://linktr.ee/Kindaltate
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kindaltatemusic/?hl=en
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Kindaltatemusic
• Twitter: https://mobile.twitter.com/kindaltatemusic
• Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/KindalTateMusic/featured
• Other: https://open.spotify.com/artist/1aMWrP65aXbLx9w8UQqpAy?si=kFiRUFWcRsGg2pVfHk1lyw https://music.apple.com/us/artist/kindal-tate/1461356047