To start off- How would you describe the light of your talent? When Do you find yourself you are creating at your best of the best?
“The light of my talent comes from my vulnerability. I find that I create better when I ignore the fears and focus on what I love to do.”
Awesome- When You are dialed-in what do you primarily focus on the most? Your Pitch? Energy on the Track? Tone? Or just nailing the lyrics?
Also, how do you typically come up with lyrics?
“It depends. Sometimes I’m trying to capture the essence of the song by moving around and willing the emotion to guide the rhythm. Other times I hear the riff or the run or melody and build from there. I honestly take what ever raw material God gives me and work with it until I’m satisfied (or as close to satisfied as I can get). It can definitely be a lot of trial and error.”
What song have you made do you feel captures the best version of yourself the most?
“These are some of the best questions that anyone has ever asked me lol. I’m thinking in between my responses . Theres’s a few so let me really think. I’ll narrow it to four: Dark Side of the Moon/ Unsaid/Where' I’ve been. There was a time- kinda where I’m at Last song: Where I’m going and working my way to be. My songs are extensions of me and they represent my range and my truth but these came out evenly with very little effort on my part. These songs feel like gifts to me and when I get to perform them it doesn’t feel like I’m singing but more so like I’m simply breathing. These songs feel like magic to me.”
Thank you. When you perform live do you focus more on catering to the audience typically, or do you internally focus on performing at the highest level?
How would you yourself describe your live show?
“Quite honestly I love to perform live. Recording is great and it serves its purpose as fas as distribution and allowing my artistic expression to be showcased but for me at least I come to understand that recordings can be quickly consumed and forgotten. My live shows however can’t be ignored and can’t be forgotten. What I bring to my live sets is something that cannot be denied or replicated. I am my real self when I get up there.”
Nice- by the way the Name Apollo Mighty is phenomenal. How did you get lucky enough to be named that?
How did your name come to fruition?
“Apollo was a nickname I gave myself when I was a kid and I insisted everyone call me that. It eventually stuck. Haha. I added mighty when I was living in Chattanooga and I was describing what I feel when I sing. I feel powerful, capable, connected, vulnerable, worthy… Mighty!”
Awesome where do you currently reside? Where else have you lived throughout your lifetime. Has any of the places impacted yourself artistically? If so how so? And/or What does your ideal recording set up look like? Anything you need to have on your “recording rider” or rider in general? What is something that you need to get through a session?
“I’m currently in Chicago. I’ve only ever lived in Tennessee. Memphis for most of my life and Chattanooga for three years. I’m definitely influenced by the vibrancy of Chicago. Artist have definite sense of who they are and what they need to say and they don’t hesitate. Art and the community around it are respected here. I like that. I attribute my soulfulness to Memphis of course but it’s more than that. Memphis was the first place I was given the opportunity to be heard and gain confidence. That has influenced my music more than anything. It gave me the courage to come to a new city and step into booths and onto stages. The recording situation I’m in now is my ideal setup. It’s a studio ran by a group of truly dope creatives. They’re all friends and they run this amazing studio here in Chicago. Honestly the space itself embraced me the first time I went there. They have everything I need and they’re professional which I absolutely have to have. The space is kinda hippie (ish) with tapestries on the walls and conversations about tripping happening all around but when it’s time to work they go in. The film each of your sessions so you can have that for promo and they’re just great guys. I was searching for a space for so long and I’m glad I was brought there. Huge shout to the guys over at Honey Jam Records. “
Amazing how do you feel about your music where it is at now? See you just released Solid Gold. Is that a single or a project for future release or just a single? How did you come up with Solid Gold?
“My plan right now is to release an entire EP at top of next year. I’m really inspired right now and I’m also ready to work. I’m probably more focused than ever right now.”
That’s awesome. Do you plan on performing any of your music live in the near future? Also how long have you been making music for? Do you have music in your family history?
What are some of your main influences in and outside of music?
“Yeah I’m adding a bunch of house shows and open mics to my schedule. My goal is to really build up a strong following in Chicago Right Now and I think it’s cool to do that with a GrassRoots Vibe. My faith influences my music as well as my day to day life and struggles. I’ve been making music since I was 7 and there are a few singers in my family as well.”
That’s great what do you typically look for as characteristics in other people either when building a team or collaboration with others?
“Absolutely. I go off vibes and natural chemistry. When I’m building with people I look for people who can do things that I can’t and who I can respect When collaborate it’s the same things but there has to be a fluidity in the energy that we share and vibe during conception.”
Great what is something we should know about you? Anything else you want to have that we have not covered? What ar eyou looking to accomplish or do in the near future with outgoing projects? What can we expect next?
“There are actually a couple of things I’d like to say to the future me when I read back on this. I know this isn’t exactly what you asked but hey. Lol. My response is as follows:
Right now and over the last few months you’ve hidden from. I know I scare you just like you know I’m your only real power. I’m your truth I am your freedom. Right now at this moment I can see you. I’ve seen you lie in bed until it’s time to go see people and you begin to put the mask on. I know that even though you make bomb music, have an amazing family and have finally fallen in love you still feel inadequate.
I can only say one thing:
It’s not about you. It’s never gonna be about you (like ever) And that it changes when you do. Love you homie”
We are grateful to have featured this next artist snapshot featuring Apollo Mighty. The Art and Music out of Chicago is truly passionate and talented. There are some common threads and lessons we can learn from other artist’s experiences and are happy to have learned more about music, creating, and listening to more quality content.
Apollo Mighty has released a very musical track Titled, Solid Gold- (Listen Below).
PROJECTED RELEASE DATE OF THE NEXT PROJECT IS 11/11/2019- STAY TUNED AND FOLLOW (@APOLLO_MIGHTY) FOR FULL PROJECT RELEASE!!!!
![NEW RichFTP " Iffy " (video) live at @rareflavr [Link in bio]](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5807c69f579fb39e1dd70de9/1584207517999-2003UPOG343GXC5GLK9R/image-asset.jpeg)
![[D.f.t.m] find new music releases at rareflavr.com](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5807c69f579fb39e1dd70de9/1582602115336-9PIOOT8IVRZLYDPTE57M/image-asset.jpeg)
