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TONY BANDZ STANDS AMONGST THE BEST KNOWN MUSICAL ARTIST

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Hello Tony Bandz, Thanks for coming to Honk Magazine to talk about your career.

What 3 things does anyone starting in your industry need to know?

First You Gotta Have Patience Sometimes It Takes Years Before Your Big Break I Say Always Stay Down Until You Come Up. Second Tough Skin Everyone’s Not Going To Like You Right Off The Back, Hell Some Won’t Never Like You But Always Remember To Keep Doing You. Third Networking, The People You Encounter The More Opportunities Appear.

What would you do differently if you were starting in your industry now?

What I Would Do Differently Probably Do Less Collabs And Focus On My Solo Career.

Which people or books have had the most influence on your growth and why?

My Biggest Influential People Would One Would Have To Be Gucci Mane, Coming From Similar Environments He Is A Prime Example Of How You Can Make Anything Happen No Matter The Obstacles Or SetBacks It’s Never Too Late To Achieve Your Dreams.

What would you say is the #1 key to success in your music career?

Number 1 Key I Would Say Practice And consistency. One Of My Favorite Artists Starlito Once Said It Takes 10 Hours To Perfect Your Craft. So You Gotta Keep Grinding Until You Make It.

Talk about the biggest failure you’ve had. What did you learn from it?

I Honestly Don’t Have Any Failures. But I Can Say Always Learn From Your Setbacks Because Your Comeback Will Be Major.

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What has been your biggest success story and why do you think it was a success?

My Biggest Success Story Would Be Now Because Of How Much Love And Exposure. I Know I’ll Have Many More But This Means A lot Right Now For Me.

What keeps you going when things get tough in the music industry?

What Keeps Me Going Are My Family And Friends And Especially My Fans Anyone That Likes My Music . It’s Definitely My Biggest Motivation.

What made you pursue being an artist full-time?

Honestly I Just Felt It Was Time For People To Hear What I Have To Say, And Nobody’s Going To Hear You If U Put Out Nothing. So You Gotta Make Music So They Can Hear What You Have To Say.

Would you sign to a label?

I’m Enjoying Being Independent Right Now But If A Label Comes With A Good Amount Of Money I Would Change My Mind On It Or At Least Think About It. They’re A Couple Of Labels I Would Sign To Out There 1017 Hmu.

What projects are you working on for the rest of 2022?

I’m Currently Working On My First EP Set To Drop Later This Year Called Product Of My Environment. So Everyone Be On The LookOut For It.

How can our readers follow you online?

Everyone Can Follow Me Instagram @Thank_Tha_Plug , Also My Spotify And Apple Music Are Tony Bandz Follow Me On There Too.

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