He battled addiction before he turned 18, carried childhood trauma, faced legal trouble, lost the person he thought would be with him for life—and turned it all into music that helps other people feel seen.

On Episode 48 of Sculpt N Create, Trea Da Fit Artist sits down with independent hip-hop artist and Snakepit Entertainment co-founder Big Mooky.

Ranked No. 1 on On Dummy Entertainment and 24HipHop’s “Top 10 Artists to Watch in 2025,” Big Mooky has opened for artists including NASCAR Aloe, THOUXANBANFAUNI, Wifisfuneral, and Mac Lethal.

This conversation goes far beyond music. Big Mooky opens up about addiction before adulthood, growing up without a consistent father figure, being kicked out of college, wrestling with faith and his inner demons, and why writing became his version of journaling and therapy.

We also unpack the “Island of Misfit Toys” he is building for listeners who never felt like they belonged, the difficulty of finding the right therapist, the difference between being physically fit and mentally healthy, the hidden pressures facing independent artists, and why he walked away from film and television opportunities that were damaging his mental health.

From hip hop and fitness to filmmaking, stand-up comedy, redemption, grace, and creative purpose—this episode is raw, reflective, funny, and real.

🔑 KEY TAKEAWAYS

✅ Authentic art can help people feel seen and less alone.

✅ Music can help you process pain, but healing may require more than one outlet.

✅ Looking physically healthy does not always mean you are mentally healthy.

✅ Independent artists must protect themselves, their money, and their peace.

✅ Small “net gains” in fitness, creativity, and self-care still count.

✅ Sometimes protecting your mental health means walking away from an impressive opportunity.

✅ Create for yourself before chasing trends or outside approval.

✅ Give yourself more grace than you think you deserve.

🔥 BARS FROM THE EPISODE

🎤 “Music is me being in therapy with myself.”

🎤 “Physically, I was healthy—but mentally, I was running from something.”

🎤 “Give more grace than you were given.”

🎤 “What would I do today to be proud of myself, given my circumstances?”

🎤 “Love is the legacy.”

🎤 “You don’t have to know where you’re going to eventually end up in the right place.”

🕰️ EPISODE CHAPTERS

00:00 He Fell… But Did He Really Fail?
00:54 How Do You Turn Trauma Into Something That Saves You?
07:00 The Island Where Misfits Finally Belong
17:00 Would You Rather Fall—or Never Try?
19:45 When Music Becomes Therapy
22:22 Addiction Before 18—and Three Felonies?
28:42 Therapy Is Expensive… Trust Is Harder
33:41 Why Hip Hop Let Him Be Himself
39:12 Going Viral Wasn’t the Win He Expected
45:05 The Music Video a Hurricane Erased
49:51 Shredded Outside, Running From Pain Inside
54:19 No Time to Work Out? Do This Instead
58:44 The Film Career Nobody Saw Coming
1:05:35 When the Dream Starts Damaging You
1:10:41 Turning Trauma Into Stand-Up
1:21:01 Net Gains, Grace & Finding Your Way
1:25:51 You Don’t Need the Map to End Up Right

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Male modeling is more than looking good for the camera. It is staying ready, knowing your brand, building the right connections, and performing when your moment comes.

On Episode 47 of Sculpt N Create, Trea Da Fit Artist sits down with Don Lee, a runway model and fitness trainer who has modeled across multiple states and built his lane by staying in shape and prepared.

Don breaks down casting calls, photographers, social media as your portfolio, protecting your brand, knowing when to say no, and why every “no” is not personal. We also get into how he keeps his physique together while driving trucks, raising his daughter, training on the road, and using simple habits like walking, jump rope, water, coffee, boiled eggs, and planning.

If you are a model, artist, entertainer, creator, or fitness lover trying to build your body, brand, and presence, this episode has game for you.

💎 Key Takeaways

✅ Male modeling is connection-based.
✅ Social media is your portfolio.
✅ Every “no” is not personal.
✅ You can be introverted and still perform.
✅ Protect your brand and boundaries.
✅ Fitness does not need perfect conditions.
✅ Staying ready is part of the opportunity.

🔥 Bars

🎤 “Your page is your portfolio. Keep it clean enough for opportunity to find you.”
🎤 “Exercise your right to say no. Your brand still belongs to you.”
🎤 “When the gym is not available, your discipline still is.”

🕰️ Episode Chapters

00:54 — Body, Brand & Presence
02:43 — Meet Don Lee
03:08 — Starting Over After Social Media Gets Snatched
05:26 — Why Male Models Are Harder to Find
06:43 — The Photo Shoot That Almost Changed Everything
11:42 — From a Hair Chair to a Casting Call
12:46 — Casting Calls: Opportunity or Money Grab?
16:50 — Protect Yourself Before the Spotlight
18:30 — They Had Him Walk Out in WHAT?!
20:54 — Quiet Offstage… Showtime Onstage
23:07 — Photographers Might Be the Plug
25:38 — Getting Called Across the South
28:24 — Photo Shoots Have Retakes… Runways Don’t
30:35 — Too Feminine… Or Part of the Show?
31:46 — When to Say Yes — and When to Say No
33:11 — Picked… Then Not Used
36:41 — Stop Taking Every “No” Personally
38:12 — Your Brand Decides Your Lane
43:46 — Instagram Is Your Portfolio
49:23 — The Road Diet That Keeps Him Ready
50:57 — No Gym? Map the Route
55:26 — Helping Before the Paycheck
1:00:51 — Who Do You Want to Train?
1:05:38 — Certification, Mobility & Training
1:15:30 — Modeling Opens Entertainment Doors
1:17:00 — Where Do You Network?
1:21:27 — Can Modeling Pay the Bills?
1:25:04 — Independent Models Move Different
1:30:22 — Take Care of Your Body
1:38:41 — Advice for New Models
1:39:31 — Say No When It Feels Wrong
1:40:40 — Connect With Don Lee
1:42:15 — Stay Creative, Stay Fit

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In Episode 46 of Sculpt N Create, Trea Da Fit Artist sits down with Dr. Len Lopez, a chiropractic sports physician, clinical nutritionist, strength and conditioning coach, inventor, author, and creator of Five Steps a Day.

This conversation goes deeper than workouts, meal plans, and gym routines. Dr. Len breaks down why your body may be telling you more than you realize—from digestion issues, stress, low energy, and poor recovery to the thoughts and habits you feed every day.

Trea and Dr. Len talk about recovering from injury, eating right, training smart, digestive health, cheat meals, strength after 40, and how busy artists, entertainers, creatives, and high performers can better support their body, mind, and spirit.

One of the biggest reminders from this episode: you are what you eat, but you are also what you think.

Tap in if you’re ready to move better, think better, eat with more intention, and stop ignoring what your body has been trying to tell you.

💎 Key Takeaways

✅ Your body gives feedback before it breaks down.
✅ It’s not just what you eat — it’s how you eat.
✅ You are what you eat, but also what you think.
✅ Busy creatives need systems, not just motivation.
✅ 5 S.T.E.P.S. tracks body, mind, and spirit.
✅ One bad meal does not mean you failed.
✅ Your mental and spiritual muscles need reps too.

🔥 Bars

🎤 “You are what you eat, but you are also what you think.”
🎤 “Just because you ate it doesn’t mean your body absorbed it.”
🎤 “The only thing you should feel after you eat is less hungry.”
🎤 “Sit, eat, and relax.”
🎤 “Home runs are great, but you can still win with base hits.”
🎤 “To neglect your spirit is like skipping a meal.”

🕰️ Episode Chapters

00:00 Can You See It Before You Live It?
00:25 Track More Than Your Steps
00:51 Your Body Is Snitching On You
02:34 Meet Dr. Len Lopez
03:37 Fitness Was Never Just Physical
08:00 He Broke His Back… Then Found His Path
11:06 Are You Actually Absorbing What You Eat?
12:52 Your Body Is Your Meal Ticket
15:40 Should You Trust the First Diagnosis?
22:38 The Symptoms People Don’t Talk About
23:14 You Ate It… But Did Your Body Use It?
26:09 Do No Harm to Your Tummy
29:42 Your “Healthy Diet” Might Not Be Working
30:46 Sit, Eat, and Relax
33:19 Eating on the Go Is Catching Up With You
37:17 The Digestive Enzyme Conversation
40:08 Is Your Drink Messing With Your Meal?
43:16 Eating Less Hungry, Not Stuffed
45:24 Track More Than Your Steps
47:09 What S.T.E.P.S. Really Means
49:43 What Are You Feeding Before Bed?
52:23 Your Morning Self-Talk Matters
53:19 Are You Training Your Spirit Too?
1:03:29 What’s in Your Mental Shopping Cart?
1:06:20 The 5-Minute Workout After 40
1:07:18 Are You Training Hard Enough to Change?
1:10:23 Cheat Meals Without Falling Off
1:12:21 You Get 21 Chances Every Week
1:17:34 From Acting Dreams to Health Purpose
1:23:36 You Are What You Eat… and Think
1:26:00 Where to Find Dr. Len Lopez
1:27:16 Stay Sculpting, Stay Creating

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What if learning how to rap wasn’t just about music… but about finding your voice, building confidence, and expressing who you really are?

On Episode 45 of Sculpt N Create, Trea Da Fit Artist chops it up with Kiyoshi, a rapper, rap coach, musician, producer, and fitness instructor who helps people unlock their voice, confidence, and creative expression.

Kiyoshi has been rapping since the 90s and has coached beginners, experienced artists, speakers, performers, and creatives on how to freestyle, write, perform, count bars, structure songs, build confidence, and express themselves more fully.

In this episode, Kiyoshi shares how poetry, hip hop, performance, and creativity helped him find his voice after being shy growing up. He also breaks down how rap coaching goes beyond music, becoming a tool for stage presence, self-expression, public speaking, and personal growth.

The conversation also gets into Kiyoshi’s music, his Kiyoshi Movement project, fitness, yoga, Pilates, movement as medicine, originality in hip hop, artist evolution, and what it means to keep creating while staying true to yourself.

💎 Key Takeaways

✅ Rap coaching can build confidence, stage presence, voice control, and creative expression.
✅ Beginners often struggle with rhythm, rhyme, structure, and counting bars, but starting simple can unlock the process.
✅ Experienced artists can still grow by diversifying their flow, tightening their writing, improving storytelling, and evolving their sound.
✅ Studying other artists is not about copying forever. It can help you learn what’s possible so you can find your own lane.
✅ Rap can be creative public speaking because it teaches rhythm, presence, confidence, and audience connection.
✅ Movement and music are deeply connected through Kiyoshi’s blend of rap, fitness, yoga, Pilates, dance, and body awareness.
✅ Originality still matters. Trends can help you stay current, but your voice, story, and energy still separate you.

🔥 Bars From The Episode

🎤 “Rap is creative public speaking.”
🎤 “What does your soul want to say?”
🎤 “Music and movement — I do it, I teach it.”
🎤 “Movement and dancing is medicine.”
🎤 “Be original. Constantly create and find new innovative ways to create.”
🎤 “Move your body. Use your voice.”

🕰️ Episode Chapters

00:00 — Finding Your Voice Through Rap & Movement
01:01 — Rap, Confidence & Creative Expression
02:15 — Meet Kiyoshi
04:45 — What Does a Rap Coach Actually Do?
07:00 — Why Counting Bars Changes Everything
11:18 — Modern Flows, Cadence & Advanced Rap Coaching
17:51 — How Artists Find Their Own Sound
19:00 — How Kiyoshi Became a Rap Coach
20:26 — Rap as Creative Public Speaking
23:23 — Rap Coaching Beyond Music
28:32 — From Shy to Fully Expressed
33:23 — Is Modern Rap Losing Originality?
35:42 — Evolving Without Losing Yourself
39:49 — Where Fitness and Music Connect
40:56 — How Kiyoshi Movement Was Born
42:37 — Creating a Fitness Album That Moves People
48:28 — From Personal Training to Group Fitness
58:45 — Be Original, Move Your Body, Use Your Voice

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On Episode 44 of Sculpt N Create, Trea Da Fit Artist sits down with recording artist and writer Julian Argo for a conversation about lifestyle rap, finding your sound, creative growth, and the independent artist grind.

Julian shares how he went from writing poetry and recording through an Xbox microphone to developing his own voice as an introspective hip hop artist. The conversation dives into authenticity, artist comparisons, mainstream saturation, collaboration, mentorship, and why independent artists need more than just talent to build something that lasts.

We also get into Julian’s fitness journey and how becoming a gym rat has helped shape his confidence and evolution.

💎Key Takeaways

✅ Your sound may not come right away — sometimes you have to live life before the music fully connects.

✅ Being relatable can be just as powerful as trying to sound larger than life.

✅ Hip hop does not have to be something artists age out of — the content should mature with the artist.

✅ Independent artists need more than talent; they need branding, collaboration, consistency, and strategy.

✅ Not everybody has to be the front person. A real movement needs different people playing different roles.

✅ Fitness can become part of an artist’s confidence, discipline, and personal evolution.

🔥 Bars From This Episode

🎤“Anybody can rap… but can you build a brand around it?”

🎤“I had to live, grow, and mature before my sound came.”

🎤“You gotta go live life to have something to write about.”

🎤“Everybody can’t be the rapper.”

🎤“Nobody is ever going to tell me I can’t rap, because I know I can.”

🕰️Episode Chapters

00:00 — Opening Hooks

00:48 — The Artist Who Started With an Xbox Mic

02:26 — Welcome to Sculpt N Create

02:59 — Where to Find the Music

03:47 — Making Music Without Chasing a Hit

05:00 — When Rap Becomes a Public Journal

08:11 — Are You Ever Too Old for Hip Hop?

10:50 — Why Some Songs Have to “Slow Cook”

12:22 — Flexing Regular Life Like It’s Luxury

14:21 — The Blog Era Sound That Shaped Him

16:38 — When the Beat Pulls the Pain Out

17:39 — From Poetry to the Mic

20:28 — The Long Road to Finding Your Real Sound

23:36 — Why Artist Comparisons Can Hit a Nerve

29:28 — Is Music Turning Into a Factory?

33:10 — The Independent Grind Nobody Warns You About

41:39 — Why Talent Still Needs a Co-Sign

46:34 — Everybody Wants to Rap… But Who’s Building the Team?

55:11 — The Delusional Belief Every Artist Needs

57:40 — When People Finally Hear the 10,000 Hours

1:00:06 — North Carolina Roots, West Coast Vibes & East Coast Bars

1:01:22 — Working With a Producer Connected to Major Names

1:20:57 — Sometimes You Have to Live Before You Can Write

1:22:57 — From Frail to Gym Rat

1:30:45 — Where to Tap In

1:31:46 — Stay Sculpting, Stay Creating

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On Episode 43 of Sculpt N Create, Trea Da Fit Artist sits down with independent artist Capital Ferg for a conversation about music, healing, creative courage, and his new project Unbreaking.

After personal challenges, heartbreak, and major life transition, Capital Ferg began writing poetry as an outlet. That poetry became songs, self-taught production, and a sound rooted in storytelling, emotion, growth, and transformation.

This episode is for artists, entertainers, creatives, and anyone who has ever felt like they started late, got counted out, or had to rebuild from a place they never expected.

In this episode, we talk about:

* Starting music later in life
* Turning poetry into songs
* Creating through heartbreak
* Finding your voice as an artist
* Overcoming fear and self-doubt
* Producing music independently
* Singles, EPs, albums, and storytelling
* Defining success outside of validation

💎 Key Takeaways

✅ Your hardest season can reveal a creative voice you didn’t know was there.
✅ Starting later doesn’t mean starting too late.
✅ Fear loses power once you survive what you thought would break you.
✅ A project can tell a bigger story than a single song.
✅ Independent artists can define success differently.
✅ Finding your sound requires experimentation.
✅ The real win might be realizing, “I can really do this.”

🔥 Bars

🎤 “The pain didn’t end the story — it became part of the sound.”
🎤 “It’s not about being unbroken. It’s about the process of unbreaking.”
🎤 “If it never takes off, but it helped you discover yourself, that’s still success.”
🎤 “Your voice might not show up when life is perfect. It might show up when everything changes.”
🎤 “You don’t always find your sound by planning it — sometimes you find it by experimenting until something feels like you.”

🕰️ Episode Chapters

00:00 — Worst Season, Real Voice: Opening
01:38 — When Life Breaks Something Open
02:45 — Welcome to Sculpt N Create
02:56 — The Artist Behind the Rebuild
03:14 — Where to Find the Music
03:50 — Hip-Hop, Pop, R&B… or Something Bigger?
04:31 — Starting Music When Life Gets Real
06:02 — Songs as Emotional Snapshots
07:35 — When Poetry Turns Into a Sonic Journal
10:17 — How the Name Capital Ferg Came to Be
12:02 — The Fear Got Smaller After Life Hit Harder
13:58 — Why It’s Never Too Late to Create
16:02 — Why Singles Weren’t Enough for This Story
20:11 — The Heartbreak-to-Hope Story Behind Unbreaking
22:13 — Sitting With the Good, Bad, and Ugly
24:41 — Putting Your Pain on Display
26:06 — What an EP Teaches You About Yourself
28:31 — The Next Story After Unbreaking
30:00 — Why Albums Let Artists Go Deeper
32:37 — The Digital Era Changed Independent Music
34:10 — Why Mainstream Rules Don’t Always Fit
37:00 — The Childhood Clues Music Was Always There
43:24 — Building His Own Sound From Scratch
45:24 — “I Can Really Do This”
47:21 — When People Actually Feel Your Music
51:39 — Would You Still Create If It Never Took Off?
55:45 — Using Your Voice Like an Instrument
1:00:12 — Ludacris, Outkast, T.I., and His Roots
1:02:18 — Why Finding Your Sound Means Sounding Bad First
1:06:49 — Stop Boxing Artists Into One Genre
1:10:33 — Nicknames, Made-Up Words, and Creative Personality

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On today’s Episode 42 of Sculpt N Create, Trea Da Fit Artist sits down with Nineside, an international recording artist, sound engineer, and former NCAA All-American long jumper whose story blends music, sports, discipline, vulnerability, and reinvention.

This conversation goes deeper than songs and studio work. Nineside opens up about where his name comes from, the many sides behind his artistry, and how his sound blends hip hop, R&B, soul, alternative vibes, and cinematic storytelling.

He also shares his journey from elite athlete to artist, including being a 3x NCAA All-American, 6x conference champion, and school record holder. We talk about walking away from track, redirecting athlete discipline into music, building as an independent artist, protecting your health as you get older, and why growth sometimes means letting an old version of yourself go.

From recording and engineering himself to songs like “LaLa,” “Cinema,” and the Sto’ Run EP, this episode is for artists, entertainers, athletes, creatives, and anyone stepping into their next chapter.

In this episode, we talk about:

• The meaning behind Nineside’s name
• Blending hip hop, R&B, soul, and cinematic storytelling
• Why male vulnerability still matters in music
• Going from NCAA All-American athlete to recording artist
• Health, mobility, injuries, and longevity
• Independent artistry, fan connection, and creative growth

💎 Key Takeaways

✅ Reinvention sometimes means letting old versions go
✅ Vulnerability can make music more powerful
✅ Discipline from sports can carry over into artistry
✅ Artists need to protect their health and longevity
✅ Growth requires evolving without losing authenticity

🔥 Bars From the Episode

🎤 “I’ve died and lived many times. I had to kill old versions of me.”
🎤 “I want to be authentically hip hop, but I want to be authentically R&B too.”
🎤 “I just speak my mind. But you gotta find clever ways to say it in music.”
🎤 “The biggest transition was taking the drive I had for sports and channeling it into music.”
🎤 “Listen to music for what it is.”

🕰️ Episode Chapters

00:00 — He’s Got More Than One Side
01:20 — Welcome to the Creative Fitness Lab
02:37 — The Name “Nineside” Has a Deeper Meaning
04:27 — He’s Not Just Hip Hop… Not Just R&B Either
10:07 — The Music That Built His Ear
14:24 — Why Albums Don’t Feel Like Events Anymore
17:25 — He Learned the Studio Himself
20:00 — Artists Need to Stop Being Scared to Evolve
28:03 — Finding Your Lane Without Locking Yourself in a Box
31:08 — The Power of Vulnerable Male Music
34:29 — Why Cartoons Help Him Write Better R&B
37:11 — The Pandemic Changed His Direction
44:35 — Before the Music, He Was Flying Through Sand Pits
47:17 — Why He Walked Away From Track
48:37 — The Injuries Caught Up With Him
52:02 — How He Trains Now
57:25 — The Athlete Discipline Never Left
58:27 — Building Albums Instead of Just Dropping Songs
1:02:37 — The Song He Wrote for His Daughter
1:04:21 — “Cinema” and Male Vulnerability
1:06:11 — The Message He Wanted to Leave
1:11:24 — Stop Listening to Music Just to React
1:11:59 — Where to Find Nineside

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Sometimes the biggest glow-ups happen in silence.

On Episode 41 of Sculpt N Create, we sit down with singer, songwriter, entrepreneur, and The Voice alum Dia Malai to talk independent artistry, personal growth, and rebuilding while nobody’s watching.

From Queens, NY to Raleigh, NC, Dia opens up about her evolution as an artist, the story behind The Loop, surviving the lonely independent grind, losing a parent, finding purpose again, and learning to treat herself not just as an artist — but as the brand and business.

We dive into:

• Her 8-year project hiatus

• Working with John Legend on The Voice

• Independent music marketing

• Why friends & family may not be your audience

• Accountability, visibility, and networking

• Building a creative ecosystem for artists

• Turning pain, love, and growth into purpose

Whether you’re an artist, entrepreneur, creative, or someone rebuilding behind the scenes — this episode is packed with gems.

💎 Key Takeaways

✅ Independent artistry requires treating yourself like the artist and the business.

✅ Your environment may not be your target audience.

✅ Consistency and accountability matter more than motivation.

✅ The “silent years” can be where the real transformation happens.

✅ Pain, love, growth, and loss can all become creative fuel.

🔥 Bars From The Episode

🎤 “You are signing yourself up to be the product.”

🎤 “The people around you may not be your audience.”

🎤 “You can’t wait for people to discover you — you have to go find your listeners.”

🎤 “Three people should know your name every time you leave your house.”

🎤 “You have to become the resource you wish existed.”

🕰️Episode Chapters

00:00 – Your Friends Aren’t Your Audience

00:34 – You Can’t Hate People & Want Fame

00:47 – The Silent Glow-Up Nobody Saw Coming

02:35 – Meet Dia Malai

04:47 – Leaving New York Changed Everything

09:17 – What “Pop Soul” Really Means

15:22 – The Dark Meaning Behind The Loop

18:47 – Life After Toxic Cycles

21:02 – The 8-Year Silence Explained

22:47 – Losing a Parent Changed Her Perspective

25:32 – The Lonely Truth About Independent Artists

28:47 – Why Most Artists Stay Invisible

32:17 – Treat Yourself Like the Brand

36:02 – Stop Marketing Only to Friends & Family

39:02 – Building Her Own Creative Ecosystem

42:57 – The Truth About Auditioning for The Voice

46:47 – Working With John Legend

50:47 – How The Voice Became Her Resume

53:47 – From Poetry to Finding Her Voice

58:17 – The Artists Who Shaped Her Sound

1:01:32 – What’s Next for Dia Malai 

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On today’s Episode 40 of Sculpt N Create, we sit down with I Am Big Fit—artist, songwriter, and a true student of hip-hop culture.

From growing up in the church to developing his signature Southern Soul Boom Bap sound, Big Fit shares how life, music, and experience shaped his artistry.

We dive into:

• The evolution of hip-hop—from cassettes to streaming

• The difference between influence, homage, and biting

• Why some artists last while others fade

• The mindset of a creator who “can’t turn the stove off”

• Separating the art from the artist

• And what it really takes to stay authentic while evolving

  
  

This ain't just a music conversation—this is about identity, longevity, and creative truth.

If you create in any form… this one will hit different.

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💎 KEY TAKEAWAYS

✅Authenticity is not claimed—it’s built over time

✅Your environment shapes your sound more than trends

✅Evolution is required if you want longevity

✅Creativity isn't forced—it’s something you get pulled into

✅Real artists don’t chase—they refine

🔥BARS

🎤“I can’t turn the stove off—I’m always creating.”

🎤“You shouldn’t need someone to tell me who you sound like.”

🎤“Your life experience shapes your sound more than anything.”

🎤“If you’re not evolving—you’re done.”

🎤“I wouldn’t change nothing… it made me who I am.”

🕰️ EPISODE CHAPTERS

0:00 – He Lived Through Hip-Hop’s Real Era…

2:05 – What Is “Southern Soul Boom Bap”?

5:00 – Why Sounding Like Other Artists Is a Problem

10:30 – The Truth About Creativity (You Can’t Force It)

14:00 – Jay-Z’s Blueprint for Longevity

18:30 – Influence vs Biting—Where’s the Line?

23:00 – Why Some Artists Fade After 3 Years

27:30 – Separating the Art From the Artist

31:00 – Rap Beef: Necessary or Toxic?

36:00 – Why Collaborations Hit Harder Than Diss Tracks

40:30 – The Moment That Made Him Start Rapping

45:00 – Selling Music Out the Trunk Era

50:00 – Leaving Music… Then Coming Back Stronger

54:30 – Why He’s Better Now Than Ever

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On today’s Episode 39 of Sculpt N Create, we sit down with rising hip hop artist EszJay — an artist who blends storytelling, vulnerability, and real-life experience into her music.

Her journey didn’t start with fame or a plan…It started with heartbreak.

From going viral unexpectedly on Facebook Live to stepping away from music to focus on her mental health, EszJay opens up about the real challenges behind chasing a creative dream — including depression, identity loss, and navigating relationships while trying to grow.

We dive into:

• How pain and heartbreak sparked her music journey

• Losing yourself in relationships and finding your way back

• The reality of balancing a demanding career as a nurse with building a music career

• The challenges of being a female artist in a male-dominated space

• Why she’s returning to storytelling with her upcoming EP “S.H.E.B.A.D.” (She Hustles Every Day Building And Dominating)

  
  

This episode is for creatives who are rebuilding, rediscovering themselves, and learning how to stay aligned while chasing their purpose.

🎯 If you’ve ever felt like you lost yourself trying to love someone else — this conversation will hit home.

🔑 Key Takeaways

✅Pain can be a powerful creative outlet when used intentionally

✅You can lose yourself in relationships if you’re not grounded in your identity

✅Growth requires stepping away sometimes — not just pushing forward

✅Discipline and structure are key when balancing passion and real life

✅Authentic storytelling will always separate you as an artist

🎤 Bars From The Episode

🔥 “I had to remember who I was before I could move forward.”

🔥 “If someone forces your creativity… it’s not creativity anymore.”

🔥 “You can’t create when your mind isn’t at peace.”

🔥 “Sometimes stepping away is part of the process.”

🔥 “I don’t want to just make turn-up music — I want people to feel something.”

🕰️ Episode Chapters

00:00 – This Started From Heartbreak 💔

01:45 – Meet EszJay: From Viral Moment to Real Artist

04:30 – Why She’s Moving Away From “Turn Up” Music

08:00 – When Pain Becomes Your Creative Fuel

11:30 – Battling Depression & Taking a Step Back

15:00 – Losing Yourself in Relationships

18:45 – The Pressure That Killed Her Creativity

22:30 – Being a Female Artist in a Male-Dominated Industry

27:00 – Why She Had to Change Her Name

30:45 – The Reality of Industry Bias & First Impressions

34:30 – Balancing Nursing, Life, and Music

38:30 – How She Actually Finds Time to Create

42:00 – The Meaning Behind “S.H.E.B.A.D.”

45:30 – Her Comeback Era & New Sound

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