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ZEAL IS MUSICIAN WILLIAM MILLAN STRONGEST WEAPON TO ACHIEVE HIS DREAMS

Tell us a little more about when you first got into music?

I first got into music in high school my sophomore more year. I’ve always loved music and sophomore year I decided to give it a go. I didn’t start taking it seriously until about 2019 but I had songs out before that. I was listening to a lot of Wiz Khalifa and Curren$y at the time so I was highly influenced by those artists.

If you could describe your sound/style in one word, what would it be and why?

I describe my style and sound as very chilled, smooth, and mellow vibes. I can also switch it up to making a turn-up song as well. But my sound is mostly chill vibes.

What would you say to any aspiring recording artists who look up to your work?

What I would say to any aspiring artists out there is to keep going and keep working no matter what anybody says. Anything is possible.

Do you have anything new or upcoming we can expect to see from you?

I do have a new single called “Ridin Clean” out now on all music platforms. The video is also dropping soon. Here is the link: https://smarturl.it/RidinClean

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