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Exclusive Interview With Standish, A Fast Rising Artist Who Is Paving His Way Up In The Music Industry

Christopher J. Standish JR popularly known as Standish is a fast-rising indie talent artist whose musical expression has defied categorization in the music industry. His striking lyrical abilities and all-encompassing sonics distinguish him among the 2022 class of independent stars-to-be. His hunger for success has been the battery pack to his excelling music career.

Standish has achieved a lot in the industry over the years, he has worked with names such as MTV, A&ETV, BravoTV, NFL, NASCAR, Mac Miller (RIP), DMC, Three 6 Mafia, and many more.

 

Hello Standish, welcome to HONK! Can you tell our readers about what really inspired you to write music?

Standish – What really inspired me to write music began with the place I was born in, Kansas City, Kansas. Surrounded by so much talent & music at such a young age, it definitely inspired me to write myself. Also, my father being from Cali, was always listening to that West Coast rap, that got me!!!

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When did you realize you were going to make music professionally?

Standish – I honestly thought I’d never drop any music, but, with COVID hitting, it made me go crazy on another level. We are up now!!!

Tell us what is so unique about you and your music?

Standish – I’m different. It’s different. Give me an ear, I promise you’ll playlist me! Standish913.com

Can you tell us about your latest releases and what inspired you to create them?

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Standish – My latest release is called “Early in the Morning” (Leave Like This)… I was inspired by many things at the time I wrote this, but this one was just different so I dropped it.

Can you give us a brief insight into your upcoming projects?

Standish – My upcoming projects are absolutely insane! A whole new single & album are on the way… I also have an icon/legend featured on them! Stay tuned!!!

What do you wish you were told when you first started making music that you think would help artists just starting out?

Standish – Sheesh… SO MANY THINGS. But first and foremost, MARKETING & PROMOTION IS EVERYTHING! Spend Money To Make Money! Period!!!

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What do you do when you don’t do music (creative or otherwise) that you are passionate about?

Standish – I’m also an Entrepreneur with many different niches that flood income. I’m a graphic designer, label owner, marketing guru, published author, & more!

Any last piece of advice for those artists who just started making music?

Standish – KEEP PUSHING!!! Someone will recognize you, it only takes the right 1!!!!

How can our readers follow you online?

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Standish – You can all follow me on Instagram – @standish913

For more visit me on my official website: Standish913.com/

 

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