We recently connected with Septimius The Great and have shared our conversation below.
Hi Septimius , thanks for joining us today. We’d love to hear the backstory behind a risk you’ve taken – whether big or small, walk us through what it was like and how it ultimately turned out.
After searching for a purpose or next level in life and experiencing a relationship break-up – I decide to re-invent myself as a music artist. This was a huge risk being that I had no knowledge of the music industry except to urge to be creative. So I jumped into learning the business and performing life of music.
Septimius , love having you share your insights with us. Before we ask you more questions, maybe you can take a moment to introduce yourself to our readers who might have missed our earlier conversations?
In my early life, I was asked to be a fashion runway model for a show but was afraid and an introvert but I decided to do it anyway as a risk. It was a great move because I then peeled back a layer of my life and began to show my personality and break out of my shell. This modeling experience led me to runway model for various designers on the east coast of the USA. Then, transitioned into a Fashion Show producer and a fashion designer and talent manager. Next, dive into the world of stage entertainment as a performer of oldies but goodies music. In 2010 I then suffered a relationship break-up that led me to create the brand – Septimius The Great
What do you find most rewarding about being a creative?
The most rewarding part of being a creative is when something that you created is recognized by the public. Now, this can be good or bad recognition. Good recognition comes in a way of applause, social media likes and comments, for me it was awards – Grammy award, 3 grammy nominations, 19 indie music channel awards, 9 radio music awards, Hall of Fame awards etc. Bad recognition comes with negativity which makes you strong, resilient and competitive to succeed.
Can you share a story from your journey that illustrates your resilience?
In my journey, I was told that that my style , music and persona does not fit in the usa market of what was being played on the radio and tv and that I would do better in Europe. So that’s what I did, I took to the internet to promote and market my brand in Europe.and my own self tour in Paris, Milan, Rome, Barcelona and Dubai. Then built A name for myself and then forged my own lane of style and music
Contact Info:
- Website: https://www.septimiusthegreat.com/
- Instagram: https://instagram.com/septimiusthegreat
- Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/septimiusthegreat
- Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/septimius-the-great-765b3731/
- Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/septimiusmusic
- Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/blkmodelboi
- Yelp: https://www.yelp.com/user_details?userid=oEYuqNn8Bfdwu3jyXzVIag&utm_source=ishare
- Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/septimius-the-great
- Other: TikTok – https://www.tiktok.com/@septimiusthegreat
