Upcoming 100: What inspired you to pursue a career in music, and how did you initially discover your passion for creating music
Young City: I’ve always had a passion for music ever since my biological father bought me a drum set when I was six years old. Through elementary, middle, and some high school I was in chorus and band classes. There were nights I couldn’t sleep, and I would just spend time in my room listening to music and reciting the lyrics to my favorite artists. I got inspired by the movie Hook with Robin Williams, and The Jacksons: The American Dream.
Young City: I’ve always had a passion for music ever since my biological father bought me a drum set when I was six years old. Through elementary, middle, and some high school I was in chorus and band classes. There were nights I couldn’t sleep, and I would just spend time in my room listening to music and reciting the lyrics to my favorite artists. I got inspired by the movie Hook with Robin Williams, and The Jacksons: The American Dream.
Upcoming 100: Can you describe your artistic process, from conceptualization to completion? How do you maintain consistency in your work?
Young City: My process is that I find a beat or beats. If I like it, I will write to it, and if I think it’s fire, then I will freestyle to it. My concepts come from what’s on my mind, what I have been through, or from my heart. I may exaggerate at times, but it’s still apart of my creative process. I maintain consistency by creating the music I love to hear and rap too.
Young City: My process is that I find a beat or beats. If I like it, I will write to it, and if I think it’s fire, then I will freestyle to it. My concepts come from what’s on my mind, what I have been through, or from my heart. I may exaggerate at times, but it’s still apart of my creative process. I maintain consistency by creating the music I love to hear and rap too.
Upcoming 100: How do you collaborate with other musicians, producers, or songwriters to create your music, and what have been some successful collaborations?
Young City: I have not had a lot of collaborations. My collaborations come from the beat already made with that artist on it. Whomever they may be. With my producers I reach out to them, or they reach out to me, and then we have an authentic conversation. We then link up, and we create magic.
Young City: I have not had a lot of collaborations. My collaborations come from the beat already made with that artist on it. Whomever they may be. With my producers I reach out to them, or they reach out to me, and then we have an authentic conversation. We then link up, and we create magic.
Upcoming 100: How do you handle writer's block or moments of self-doubt, and what strategies do you use to overcome them?
Young City: I turn the other cheek to the negativity. I always stay motivated. There is always something for me to do. I don’t doubt myself at all. If I think about doubting myself, I look up at talk to God. Then those thoughts are gone.
Young City: I turn the other cheek to the negativity. I always stay motivated. There is always something for me to do. I don’t doubt myself at all. If I think about doubting myself, I look up at talk to God. Then those thoughts are gone.
Upcoming 100: What do you hope listeners take away from your music?
Young City: I hope that listeners get good, quality music. Music that they can relate to.
Young City: I hope that listeners get good, quality music. Music that they can relate to.
Upcoming 100: Tell us about a challenging project or song you've worked on and the lessons you learned from it.
Young City: Every song that I have done was a challenge. Because from my past to my present time and even for the future times of my life I must capture the reality of what is happening at that time. Gathering all my thoughts and instances to find ways to let them out on paper, through feelings, or speaking my mind to a rhythm of melodies and words, I find this very challenging.
Young City: Every song that I have done was a challenge. Because from my past to my present time and even for the future times of my life I must capture the reality of what is happening at that time. Gathering all my thoughts and instances to find ways to let them out on paper, through feelings, or speaking my mind to a rhythm of melodies and words, I find this very challenging.
Upcoming 100: How do you balance your artistic vision with the expectations of your record label, management, or fans when creating new music?
Young City: I’m myself through all of it. I don’t know any other way, then by being myself every day. Whether it be at work, school, at home, in the studio, or on stage. I am hard on myself, so expectations of others don’t phase me because what I expect of myself will only make me stronger in creating the music that we all love.
Young City: I’m myself through all of it. I don’t know any other way, then by being myself every day. Whether it be at work, school, at home, in the studio, or on stage. I am hard on myself, so expectations of others don’t phase me because what I expect of myself will only make me stronger in creating the music that we all love.
Upcoming 100: How do you stay motivated and focused on your goals as a new artist, especially during times of rejection or setbacks?
Young City: I always follow my dreams. If I want it, I go get it. I only have on life to live. I will make it a successful life that I’m happy with living. I know where I came from, and that helps me stay focused.
Young City: I always follow my dreams. If I want it, I go get it. I only have on life to live. I will make it a successful life that I’m happy with living. I know where I came from, and that helps me stay focused.
Upcoming 100: How do you navigate the balance between staying true to your artistic vision and adapting to the expectations of the music industry?
Young City: Business is business. Art is creativity. A little bit of both is a good match to have in the music industry. I must know the difference between these concepts. I must stay focused on my goals.
Young City: Business is business. Art is creativity. A little bit of both is a good match to have in the music industry. I must know the difference between these concepts. I must stay focused on my goals.
Upcoming 100: In your opinion, what are the most important qualities for a new music artist to possess, and how do you continue to develop these skills and attributes?
Young City: No matter what continue to be yourself. Stay creative. Absorb knowledge. Stay committed to your goals. Think before you act.
Young City: No matter what continue to be yourself. Stay creative. Absorb knowledge. Stay committed to your goals. Think before you act.
Upcoming 100: Can you share a valuable lesson you've learned during your journey as a new music artist, and how it has impacted your approach to your career?
Young City: A valuable lesson I learned is beware of the scammers. Don’t be stupid. Ask yourself, can this really happen in my situation? This has made me a smarter artist. It’s made me open my eyes and be aware of surroundings. It translates to my creative style because the world is forever changing. I don’t want to get left behind, so I adapt when necessary.
Young City: A valuable lesson I learned is beware of the scammers. Don’t be stupid. Ask yourself, can this really happen in my situation? This has made me a smarter artist. It’s made me open my eyes and be aware of surroundings. It translates to my creative style because the world is forever changing. I don’t want to get left behind, so I adapt when necessary.
