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

Punk, appreciate you joining us today. How did you learn to do what you do? Knowing what you know now, what could you have done to speed up your learning process? What skills do you think were most essential? What obstacles stood in the way of learning more?

Singing and writing was already in me.I learned more and honed in and sharpened my skills by soaking up as much knowledge as possible. I listened to so much music from Gospel, R&B, Hip hop, country, etc. and picked up on what the greats like Prince, Michael and Whitney were doing and practiced everyday after school growing up.

I think listening, actually listening and applying what you’ve learned is the best way to learn. It’s not about the speed in which you learn it’s just about getting better and applying yourself.

The only obstacle that can stand in the way of your progression is 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 back background and context?

Growing up I always felt like an outcast or someone who didn’t belong, almost like I stood out too much. It made it hard for me to solidify a lot of friendships and so I built a brand around standing out. I used to always bleach and get creative with my clothing and used expressions in my clothes as a way to communicate who I was, not only to show it but to say it.

I didn’t let my surroundings or where I grew up dictate who I was as a person. I never think you should hide yourself. Be you no matter where you are.

That’s the thing I’m most proud of, I found a way through music to reach out to others who have felt like me, outcast, not “allowed” to be different or expressive and to hear those people tell me that my music and experiences have inspired them to be who they are freely and without fear, it’s the best feeling in the world honestly.

Is there something you think non-creatives will struggle to understand about your journey as a creative? Maybe you can provide some insight – you never know who might benefit from the enlightenment.

As a creative it’s always hard for others who don’t do what I do to understand the financial part of what it is to be a creative. I remember my mom always saying “save money for a rainy day” but I’m an artist, it’s always a rainy day. To be an artist cost money, you have to pay for studio time, mixing, mastering, promotion and marketing, paying to upload your song/project to streaming services etc. That’s why I’m todays world creatives are experimenting and finding new ways to be heard without breaking the bank.

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

Support who you like and stop putting artists against each other. Stream your friends music, buy a t-shirt.

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