Rfnmayne is a Columbus, Ohio artist whose song "My Baby" went viral after he was considering stepping away from music. In this episode, he talks about going viral, making $3,000 to $8,000 a month from one song, ownership, label conversations, family, perseverance, Columbus, and what success means to him.

Rfnmayne

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rfnmaynee/

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/5bYDwoRDQ3R4a76BgSY0Ri

Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/rfnmayne/1453988669

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOHGEfgtUp9zzXpoZ_Njzxw

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@rfnmayne

"My Baby": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q14MQ_dzwn4

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Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chaesarvideos/

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Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/chaesarvideos

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Threads: https://www.threads.net/@chaesarvideos

Look at the Water Hole is a long-form interview series documenting underground artists and creatives from Columbus, Ohio and beyond.

0:00 Intro and Rfnmayne's background

3:15 "My Baby" going viral and changing his life

11:16 Ownership, labels, and the Columbus music scene

18:13 Perseverance, relocating, and what comes next

30:21 Success, family, and the person behind the music

41:26 Advice, football, and final thoughts

48:49 Friends and family on Rfnmayne

#Rfnmayne #ChaesarVideos #LookAtTheWaterHole #LATW

Jay Mills is a Columbus artist, producer, engineer and videographer who has spent more than a decade learning every side of music.

In this episode, Jay breaks down the business behind being an artist, why making a good song is only the beginning and how his bedroom recording setup became a recognizable part of Columbus rap. He also talks about the mushroom experience that strengthened his belief in God, finding his God-given talent, building a legacy after loss, staying coachable, refusing to rely on presets and why he does not want to release music without a real plan behind it.

FOLLOW JAY MILLS

Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/_jaymills/

YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/@millsmedia5188

Book a studio session:
https://columbusbestsounds.schedulista.com/

Spotify:
https://open.spotify.com/artist/5HT9suoMXI0aNzZrD4J2mn

Apple Music:
https://music.apple.com/us/artist/jay-mills/1562491931

Look at the Water Hole is a long-form interview series documenting underground artists and creatives from Columbus, Ohio and beyond.

Listen on every platform; watch on YouTube.

CHAESAR VIDEOS

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@chaesarvideos on every platform

#ChaesarVideos #JayMills #LookAtTheWaterHole #LATWH

Years ago, MIMIC deleted his childhood Minecraft channel because he was worried about what other people might think.

What started as a story about old YouTube videos turned into a conversation about creativity, insecurity, perfectionism, faith, identity, and learning to accept the parts of yourself you've spent years trying to hide.

Look at the Water Hole is a long-form interview series documenting underground artists and creatives from Columbus, Ohio and beyond.

00:00 Introduction

00:07:32 The Lost Minecraft Channel

00:20:15 Seeking Approval

00:36:24 Identity & Creativity

00:55:03 Embrace Your Freckles

01:09:56 Closing Thoughts

Follow MIMIC

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/artsmimic/

Linktree: https://linktr.ee/artsmimic?utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio

Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/mimic/1679467776

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/42YNSZpfNUUvxgaDa6jDfe

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@artsmimic

SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/tobi_hill

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Custom Vinyl Records

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#MIMIC #LookAtTheWaterHole #ChaesarVideos #ArtistInterview #IndependentArtist #Creativity #Music #Podcast

An independent artist living in his mom’s basement says he’ll build a music empire — and he refuses to sign with anyone to do it.

In this episode of Look at the Water Hole, we talk about certainty before success, self-engineering, long-term vision, refusing deals, and why he believes independence is the only path forward. This isn’t about hype. It’s about conviction — and whether that conviction is enough.

00:00 Introduction00:02:18 Living in His Mom’s Basement00:08:47 Refusing to Sign Any Deal00:15:32 Building a Music Empire Independently00:22:10 Self-Engineering and Full Creative Control00:30:45 The Three-Disc Vision00:38:12 Why He Believes It’s Inevitable00:46:05 Long-Term Strategy vs Quick Fame00:54:20 Closing Thoughts

Follow Kayy Whyy

Beacons: https://beacons.ai/001kayywhyy?utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio
SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/byrie2ballout
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/2k.yrie
Even: https://www.even.biz/artists/kayy-whyy
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKStNQgC-pl18WKRBxGisgg

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Custom Vinyl Records
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#KayyWhyy #IndependentArtist #MusicEmpire #UndergroundArtists #LookAtTheWaterHole #ChaesarVideos

An interview with horror artist James Abyss about discomfort, interpretation, and why darkness keeps showing up in creative work. This interview isn’t about shock value—it’s about intent, control, and letting meaning exist without explanation.More episodes, archives, and projects:[https://www.chaesarvideos.com](https://www.chaesarvideos.com)Custom vinyl records and physical releases:[https://www.chaesarvideos.com/shop](https://www.chaesarvideos.com/shop)00:00:00:00 Introduction00:01:12:13 Letting the Viewer Decide the Meaning00:08:45:10 Early Influences and First Encounters with Horror00:17:32:06 Why Darkness Became a Language00:26:41:18 Discomfort vs Shock Value00:36:09:14 Control, Restraint, and Intentional Limits00:45:22:08 What the Work Is Actually Asking From People00:55:22:18 Closing ThoughtsFollow James AbyssInstagram: [https://www.instagram.com/jamesabyss/](https://www.instagram.com/jamesabyss/)Website: [https://www.jamesabyss.com/](https://www.jamesabyss.com/)Linktree: [https://linktr.ee/jamesabyss](https://linktr.ee/jamesabyss)TikTok: [https://www.tiktok.com/@jamesabyss](https://www.tiktok.com/@jamesabyss)Explore MoreChaesar Videos on YouTube[https://www.youtube.com/@chaesarvideos](https://www.youtube.com/@chaesarvideos)Chaesar Videos on Instagram[https://www.instagram.com/chaesarvideos/](https://www.instagram.com/chaesarvideos/)#JamesAbyss #HorrorArt #DarkArt #ContemporaryArt #UndergroundArtists #ArtistInterview #LookAtTheWaterHole #ChaesarVideos

With Trendsetter Wavy 🎙️

This is the full, uncut interview with Trendsetter Wavy for Look at the Water Hole. The conversation moves through background, mindset, business thinking, and long-term vision—documented without interruption as it happened.

Listen or watch the full archive and explore more releases at:
https://www.chaesarvideos.com

Topics Covered:

• Background and early influences

• Building a lane and long-term thinking

• Business mindset and storefront strategy

• Discipline, risk, and sustainability

• Reflections on growth and direction

Chapters:
00:00:00:00 – Opening & setup
00:03:45:00 – Background and early context
00:10:20:00 – Finding a lane and mindset shift
00:17:40:00 – Business strategy and storefront thinking
00:25:55:00 – Risk, discipline, and sustainability
00:33:10:00 – Looking ahead and long-term vision

Follow Trendsetter Wavy:
Links: https://linktr.ee/Trendsetterwavy
Instagram (Studios): https://www.instagram.com/trendsetter.studios/
Website: https://trendsetterstudios.us/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@trendsetterwavy
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/noblueprintz
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@trendsetterwavy
Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/trendsetter-wavy/1812037064
The Garbage Can Experiment (book): https://share.google/ba58RYIJXDUPnjbJG

Explore More:
Chaesar Videos website: https://www.chaesarvideos.com
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXPXsmI0QbSMcQHe8gH5sjA
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chaesarvideos/

Hashtags:
#ChaesarVideos #LookAtTheWaterHole #TrendsetterWavy #UndergroundArtists #Entrepreneurship #ArtistInterview #CreativeProcess #MidwestArtists

With Robinthacut 🎙️

This uncut conversation captures a full, uninterrupted interview with Robinthacut for Look at the Water Hole. The discussion moves through background, creative development, music-making, and perspective—preserved as a complete record of the conversation as it happened.

Topics Covered:

• Background and personal context

• Early creative influences

• Music and artistic process

• Navigating identity, growth, and direction

• Reflections and closing thoughts

Chapters:
00:00:00:00 – Opening & setup
00:04:12:00 – Background and early life context
00:11:30:00 – Finding a creative voice
00:18:45:00 – Music process and influences
00:26:10:00 – Perspective on growth and direction
00:34:20:00 – Closing reflections
00:38:37:02 – Interview end

Follow Robinthacutt:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/robinthacutt/?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet
Links: https://lnk.bio/ritc?utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio
Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/robinthacut/1491627544
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3FuiGRGZpAFAtHtGofn2tq
SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/2953333
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9HpYTeK6qd9aJMVgcVGGUQ

Explore More:
Chaesar Videos website: https://www.chaesarvideos.com
Chaesar Videos YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXPXsmI0QbSMcQHe8gH5sjA
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chaesarvideos/

Hashtags:
#ChaesarVideos #LookAtTheWaterHole #Robinthacut #UndergroundArtists #IndependentMusic #ArtistInterview #MusicPodcast #CreativeProcess #MidwestArtists

8TheGoonie’s story is one of motion, discipline, and refusing to be boxed in. From working in silence to grappling with loss, from group loyalty to solo grind, this conversation covers the mindset behind the music, the lifestyle, and the work ethic that pushes it all forward. In this uncut interview, he talks about:🔥 The difference between artistry and popularity🔥 Learning how to move through life with more intention🔥 Group motivation vs solo drive🔥 Getting through loss and building emotional control🔥 Staying grounded and focused without social mediaThis is one of the most focused and layered conversations about music, grief, and real growth behind the scenes.Explore More:🎧 YouTube: [https://www.youtube.com/@chaesarvideos](https://www.youtube.com/@chaesarvideos)📸 Instagram: [https://www.instagram.com/chaesarvideos/](https://www.instagram.com/chaesarvideos/)Follow 8TheGoonie:📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/swamplagoon8/🎥 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@8thegoonie248🎵 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/1tywIWm9z0qp98f6vWMSJ3🎶 Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/8thegoonie/1272240520Timestamps:00:00:00 - Intro and sitting solo for the first time00:03:11 - Why he doesn't force his presence online00:04:12 - Life after high school and family00:05:14 - Loyalty, emotion, and mental control00:07:22 - Discipline, silence, and being misunderstood00:09:06 - Taking music more seriously00:10:04 - Difference between fame and real creativity00:14:20 - Learning to plan ahead and live with intention00:15:17 - Core values and what keeps him focused00:17:07 - What he wants his music to give people00:18:00 - Why this interview mattered to him00:19:09 - Final shoutouts and where to follow him🔥 Hashtags:#ChaesarVideos #LookAtTheWaterHole #8TheGoonie #UndergroundArtist #ArtistInterview #IndependentMusic #MotionAndDiscipline #FocusedArtistry #GriefAndGrowth #OhioHipHop

WITH BIG CHOWDAA 🎧Hear more interviews like this: youtube.com/channel/UCXPXsmI0QbSMcQHe8gH5sjAFollow Chaesar Videos on Instagram: instagram.com/chaesarvideosDISCOVER BIG CHOWDAA AND HIS MUSIC:📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/1bigchowdaa/🎥 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@1bigchowdaa🎵 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/4iOkKaFMgdTDx7SVZ3G7L3🎶 Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/big-chowdaa/1488241756CHAPTERS:00:00:00 - What Is This?00:03:03 - Full Interview With Big Chowdaa00:43:28 - Music Video Premiere🔥 #ChaesarVideos #LookAtTheWaterHole #MusicIndustry #CreativeProcess #IndieArtists

WITH HOODRICHDURK 🎙️🎧 Hear more interviews like this: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXPXsmI0QbSMcQHe8gH5sjA📸 Follow Chaesar Videos on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chaesarvideos/DISCOVER HOODRICHDURK AND THEIR MUSIC:📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hoodrichdurk/🎥 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxMhP2w0Zh6U_oBSwzjI9jg🎵 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/4iOkKaFMgdTDx7SVZ3G7L3?si=XUQaYNsvTbqIFPgUJkRT7w🎶 Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/hoodrichdurk/1507586934CHAPTERS:00:00:00 - Breaking Curses, Not Just Making Music00:05:40 - Building ShufflaCon and the "Batman Lifestyle"00:15:19 - Vision, Networking, and the Role of Faith00:24:02 - The Commission: A Structure for Empowerment00:25:15 - A Turbulent Upbringing Across States00:44:27 - College Ball, Survivor's Guilt, and the Collapse01:02:17 - Arrests, Wake Up Calls, and Recommitment01:06:03 - Finding Clarity Through Self-Investment01:10:37 - The New Era: Faith, Independence, and Vision🔥 #ChaesarVideos #LookAtTheWaterHole #MusicIndustry #CreativeProcess #IndieArtists