Snazzy the Optimist
It is our pleasure to introduce the next Artist Snapshot feature, including Snazzy the Optimist. Including a heart felt track Seluna. Starting off on the track with a vocal snippet female “Hey I know i’ve been meaning to call , there is something I gotta tell you that I can’t …. I don’t know how to say this, I’ve met someone else, and I love him.. goodbye” tough thing for any man to hear. a Track expressed with melodies, optimism and celebration. have a listen as we jump into the snapshot feature from rareflavr.com “detach from the masses”
1. what is your main goal you wish to achieve in your process to make music
Snazzy: I hope my music saves lives and people get to understand my story through my music. I want to make music that connects with people, and when people hear me sing about happiness or sadness or heartache, they can identify because they know it’s real and it’s authentic. To be able to put all the emotions of life into music, where you can hear it and feel it.
2. How do you record your music currently; as far as studio, beats etc. How has the process evolved
Snazzy: Firstly I take a cup of water, listen to my heart and connect to the beat with it, the first melody that comes to my head is what i will work with, it could be the chorus, the hook, the 3 or even the second verse. Where it would work best and fit in is where i would take it from.
3. Do you play any instruments if so which ones what is your favorite
Snazzy: Yes, i play the guitar and it has always been my favorite instrument.
4. how do you stay motivated to keep expressing yourself
Snazzy: I stay motivated by remembering who I am and what are my intentions for what I’m doing at all times. I always have to keep reminding myself why am I’m doing something and what I’m doing it for. That motivates me in itself, it’s like a fire inside of me it drives me to do everything I’m always doing, if it comes to the music or if it comes to community work I always remind myself why am I doing it and what am I doing it for and it brings me right back whenever I’m feeling down.
So one thing I would tell people is always remember why you’re doing something, always remember who you’re doing it for, what you’re doing it for and that will make answers a lot clearer. I see a lot of people are confused in a sense of what am I doing? or being hard on themselves and trying to figure out, what am I going to do next in life? Is this it for me? Am I doing what I’m supposed to be doing? Just don’t shy away from those feelings of what you feel like you need to, what you feel like should do. Always put yourself before a lot of people and you should be good to go. The world is crazy so you definitely have to be personally equipped to take on the world. People go at themselves all day before they even enter the world, just in their own minds. They use their own minds as a prison sometimes and they just get trapped in there, and I know that very well so….
5. What sort of community work do you do?
Snazzy: Man, doing community work is part of the agenda, back home or anywhere i find myself and i know anyone who does a lot of community work i get with them, it would be a tool for me to get to know the people that are in the same lane as I’m, go out and do something great, community work is very positional. I do anything within the community, weather it’s giving back to the less fortunate or going to speak at study grounds, speak to the kids about creativity or graduating e.t.c. Or going out to the beach with loved ones, or talking to the kids and rendering to people what they need that i have. I love helping people.
6. Are there any modern, past, or present musicians, bands, singers, you appreciate, who is your favorite musician?
Snazzy: Drake is my favorite artist but there are a lot of them I appreciate, they’re all amazing, legendary and most of them left a legacy which has helped in unifying and differentiating today’s sound which has been a great experience.
7. In life what is your purpose and mission within music creativity and life in general
Snazzy: Musically, i have things I want to express through music because I understand how music is such a great way and the best language to cope with any feelings – good or bad.
8. Who are some main influences in your life and why?
Snazzy: I’m influenced musically by almost everything i hear, music is art and art is communication and it speaks to me but there are some artists who influences my sound, the likes of Burnaboy, Drake, Kanye West, Kendrick, Wande Coal, Kranium, Bryson Tiller, Oxlade and few others.
9. What is your daily life like, what have you been up to?
Snazzy: At this point I’ve accepted that I’m a product of all things creative, looking through the things that makes up my spirit, whatever that be, music, learning everyday, or anything else I’m just going to continue to showcase who I am and living freely as an artist in hopes to help the next person and making art that heals.
10. What do you appreciate most in working with others?
Snazzy: Their creativity.
11. Are there any goals you have right now working towards you'd like to share?
Snazzy: I have got so many goals I’m working towards presently which I can’t disclose right now because i think it needs to be practical, i hope that answers your question as clear as my intentions towards my art and my daily life.
12. what is the one Item you must have at all times from the store grocery store, clothing store, any store?
Snazzy: Definitely my guitar because I’m always with my guitar.
13. Who do you want to shout-out, anyone special who you want to shoutout?
Snazzy: Shout out to you Angel, I appreciate you and i love you so much, and I want to shout out to those who has shown me even an ounce of support, you guys fuel me and inspire me to keep going, I appreciate y’all.
14. Do you have any advice for anyone pursuing a career in music or any creative career.
Snazzy: My biggest advice would be don’t stop pushing, keep getting better everyday, work hard and Always remember that is all about the passion. Be passionate about what you’re doing and grow with it, don’t be worried about what people may say or think. Stay focused, be consistent, be dedicated to what you love and what you’re passionate about. With this you would conquer the world.
15. What can we expect from you in the next 12 months?
Snazzy: Expect more music, more content and more community work.
Overall Snazzy the Optimist has a unique talent and musical background with interesting vocal patterns and melodies to express. Please feel free to follow on instagram or visit SnazzyTheOptimist.com for all details and latest releases.
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