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

Hi SinClare, thanks for 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?

Ive always been involved with music since a baby. I taught myself how to play drums. My grandfather was a pastor so I played for our church choir, thats where I fell in love with music, at church. From there it spiraled into other things like Marching Band. I also enjoyed writing as a kid. Won a couple poetry slams. So when I got old enough to record, thats what I did. I dont think anything could have sped it up. If I could do it all over again though I would have put out a demo while I was in highschool. Many obstacles was in the way, but the main one was funding. Still is today.

SinClare, 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?

I’m an independent hip hop artist. I got started professionally in 2013. I took whatever money I had saved and made the best mixtape I could at the time. I sell merch that represents me and I do a lot of live shows. I think what sets me apart is my ambition to play big and not down. Ive always released and produced music in the most professional way I knew how. I like to come across as successful already. From the cover arts, to videos, it has to be the best product I can offer. The main thing im most proud of is my longevity. Ive put out ab 7-8 tapes, when initially i thought it would only take 1-2 to blow up. But i salute myself for still continuing the craft even though I havent all my goals yet. I just love to create. Rather its 20 fans, 20,000, or 20 million, Its my job to satisfy those listeners no matter what. Thats my aim.

Learning and unlearning are both critical parts of growth – can you share a story of a time when you had to unlearn a lesson?

One valuable lesson I had to unlearn was that everybody was going to rock with my music. Music is art, such a big world, different ppl, cultures, walks of life, its no way every one you encounter is going to be a fan. Instead I focus now on being respected for what I do. Theirs always room to grow. I’d like to just be acknowledged for the work I do in my lane of hip hop, and if it grows to be mega like Drake or something then thats cool. But if its more cult like then thats okay too. I grew up in a tough city, so thats what ppl like to hear: Tough music. But im not always on that vibe with things. I would get discouraged when I seen other artist get more support in my area. But as I kept releasing, ive carved out my own lane. And gain respect from ppl that typically dont listen to my type of hip hop.

Any insights you can share with us about how you built up your social media presence?

I built my following on social media by being vulnerable honestly. When I decided to let ppl in and see my creative process, hear my emotions outside of rapping, and see me physically putting things together, thats when it began to grow. My advice would be to be as transparent as possible. Let viewers see the real you. Be the real you. Nothing fake. Its more ppl like you than you think.

Contact Info:

• Website: Sinclareshop.com
• Instagram: Sinclare_rf
• Twitter: Sinclare_rf
• Youtube: @sinclarewavy

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