Artist Spotlight
KEE RICHE$, THE RAPPER WHO IS MANIFESTING THE GOOD LIFE THROUGH HIS MUSIC
Hello KEE RICHE$, Thanks for coming to Honk Magazine to talk about your career.
Tell us a little more about when you first got into music?
I was in high school, I was big into sports, basketball mainly but I kinda fell off with it and fell into music. Then I realized how much talent and love I had for it and I just kept taking it to new levels.
If you could describe your sound/style in one word, what would it be and why?
My sound and style is LA, The Westcoast, I’m from Compton where a lot of this rap stuff originated and blew up, it’s all about the vibe and the lifestyle of going broke to rich.
What would you say to any aspiring recording artists who look up to your work?
You can follow my blueprint, the steps are there just do it your own way, and always have fun with it. The sky isn’t the limit because you can pass that.
What quote or mantra do you live by?
“Live by faith not by sight”
What is your hobby outside of music?
Basketball , Drawing , Creative direction , anything behind the scenes that has to do with music
Where do you see yourself in 5 years?
At the top , at the point I’m at now There’s no way that I can go backwards from here.
What are your “5 things I wish someone told me when I first started” and why.
Everybody isn’t your friend
Stay independent
It’s only as easy as you make it
The industry is about popularity
Longevity
Which tips would you recommend to your colleagues in your industry to help them to thrive and not “burn out”?
Focus on the future , not the now , pick a style that can last and just grow with the music and your fans
Do you have anything new or upcoming we can expect to see from you?
I have a new project in the making , a lot of new videos and shows coming too
What is the inspiration behind your latest song?
The inspiration behind my latest song “I$land” feat. $hesRare is just a dope trip vibe , hitting a island with a girl you really mess wit and just vibing
How can our readers follow you online?
Follow Me On All Platforms @Keeriches and “Kee Riche$” on all streaming platforms
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