Up & Coming Mississauga Artist "Imadh" stops by to tell his story. Great discussion.
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0:20 - Imadh's First Hometown Interview
0:40 - Introducing Imadh
1:10 - Meeting after Campfiyr Performance
1:40 - Growing up in Mississauga
3:00 - Mississauga being it's own thing
4:50 - Imadh's Music Being Inspired by Mississauga/Toronto
5:20 - S/O PND
6:10 - Musical Beginnings ; Parents Influence
8:30 - Making Music as a Kid
9:00 - 50 Cent/G Unit Influence
10:35 - Recording First Song at 13
12:00 - Embracing Your Own Story
12:50 - Jack Harlow Throwback Video
14:15 - Having Life Experiences
16:10 - Being Self-Taught with Music; Studying
17:20 - Growing from Mistakes
18:10 - Vigilante Status
18:20 - Relationship with Yourself
19:00 - Time Being a Theme in Imadh's Music
20:00 - Taking Philosophy in University
23:00 - Understanding that Time is Not Negotiable
23:45 - Making the Most of Your Time
24:40 - Can't Rely on Status Quo
25:00 - Importance of Having this Conversation
25:45 - Addressing Issues Instead of Ignoring
26:50 - Introverted Style in Imadh's Music
28:10 - Inspiration for "Outside" Track
29:00 - Listening to Yourself ; Solo Moments
30:00 - Developing Social Skills
31:15 - Being Good Company for Yourself
32:00 - "Outside" Being a Relatable Song
33:00 - Simple vs. Complex Lyrics
34:35 - Making an Impact with Limited Words
36:00 - Respecting Somebody's Growth and Style
36:50 - Dropping Music in High School as "Bonafide"
39:50 - Doing First Performance in 2009
41:20 - First Anniversary of First Song
41:40 - Taking a Break from Making Music
42:40 - Being Unsure About a Career at 18
44:00 - Paying Attention to What you Really Love to Do
44:40 - Writing/Recording a Verse Every Day for 30 days
45:35 - Seeing Improvements in Music
46:00 - Covid Impact
47:10 - Reading Russ' Book ; Learning About Music Business
49:45 - Hip Hop Starting to Embrace Older Artists
51:10 - Using Older Artists/Influences for Guidance
52:40 - Kobe Bryant ; Help Me Help You
54:10 - Balance of Knowing Our Strenghths and Looking for Help
55:15 - Getting a Manager Way Too Early
56:15 - Kobe Being a Student
58:20 - Figuring It Out For Yourself
59:30 - Understanding What You Are Talking About
1:01:40 - Scotiabank Sponsorship
1:02:20 - Versatility
1:02:40 - Play Ball or Rap?
1:03:50 - Being All-in With Music
1:05:15 - Making Music for the Rest of Your Life
1:05:45 - Working with Different Artists
1:06:30 - Meeting Producers Online
1:08:30 - Establishing the Artist/Producer Relationship
1:09:10 - Working With Creative Minds
1:09:45 - Touring Plans
1:10:15 - Performance Rehearsal and Preparation
1:12:20 - Maximizing the Music
1:14:00 - Enjoying the Hard Work
1:15:30 - Loving What You Are Doing
1:17:10 - Support From Friends & Family
1:18:20 - Keep Dropping Music/Content
1:19:00 - Building Momentum
1:19:10 - Jay Z Predicting 50 Cent
1:21:00 - Touring Plans Continued
1:21:30 - Shoutout Morocco
1:22:00 - "Imadh Squad"
1:22:20 - Building Core Audience
1:23:00 - Performing at Celebration Square
1:24:00 - "Would You Rather" Quiz
1:24:10 - Jay Z or Drake?
1:25:10 - Hot or Cold?
1:25:45 - Dixie Outlet or Erin Mills?
1:26:05 - Shoutout Winners
1:26:20 - Burgers or Hot Dogs?
1:26:30 - Drinking or Smoking?
1:27:16 - McDonalds or Wendys?
1:28:15 - J Lo or Ashanti?
1:28:45 - Ashanti Being a Legend
1:29:40 - Classic J Lo
1:30:00 - Early 2000's Nostalgia
1:31:35 - Taking Your Time With Music
1:34:00 - Noticing New Details About Songs
1:34:30 - So Much Music Being Released
1:35:15 - Like What You Make
1:36:00 - Staying Consistent
1:36:20 - Don't Fold
1:37:00 - Consistency is Key
1:40:20 - Patience ; Small Steps
