Mr. Envi’ – I’mma Boss

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Exclusive Interview

Tell us about where you are from and how you got to this position today.
I am originally from a small town in Alabama called Uniontown, but later moved to Bossier City, Louisiana, next to Shreveport. I’ve been on the grind for about 10 years now and a lot of pitfalls along the way. There were a few times I wanted to give up along the way, but I think I’m a bit too stubborn to let it go, you feel me. I’ve helped push a lot of people over the years, trying to get their careers started in the music business, but decided to start pushing myself for once. That’s how I got here. Most artist don’t understand how much work you have to put in to accomplish your goals and how much you have to stay on your grind to maintain that accomplishment.

What are you currently working on and what can we expect to see?
Currently I’ll be on tour with E1/Royal Bloodlines recording artist “Digit”, starting July 21st through August 13th, while preparing for the physical release of my street album “Rydaz Redemption” scheduled August 23rd. You can expect to see more of Mr. Envi’ and Southern Stisles Records in the near future. That’s a promise I don’t intend to back down on!

Tell us about one of the hardest challenges you had to face in the industry?
The hardest challenge I had to face in the industry is getting noticed. Like any other artist trying to make it, getting air play and most of all shows would be it. I did a lot of research until I found a way, took advantage of the opportunity and stuck with it. Haven’t quite made it to where I want to be in the industry, but I feel it’s near.

What was one of the biggest setbacks in your career and how did you bounce back?
One of the biggest setbacks in my career I think was not pushing me as an artist first. Like I mentioned earlier, I invested a lot of time, money and patience in other artist trying to establish my brand. Especially time! How I bounced back was putting that same time and effort into me.

What are some things artists need to be careful of?
One of the most important things I think artists need to be careful of is, being so dependent on others to promote you or your music. You are your best promotion tool. I mean, who knows your music and your potential better than you. And another thing is to be careful not to waste the time of others. Especially when you have someone that’s willing to invest in you.

What suggestions do you have for other artists like yourself?
My suggestion to other artists like me is to try investing in you more often. You’ll find more opportunities from other investors the more they see you invest in yourself. Especially when they see you’re making progress.

What are the best ways to sell your products as an artist?
Personally, I think the best way to sell your products as an artist is to create awareness that your product is available. Some artist thinks that since they’re signed, they don’t have to promote themselves. I mean, it’s a no brainer. Who is going to buy your album if they don’t know it’s there?

What is one of your favorite ways to promote yourself and your music?
One of my favorite ways to promote myself and my music is live and in person. Some people tend to respect the artist more depending on his grind. I mean it’s cool to have a street team on your side but, how do you expect to grab more fans when they never see you personally putting in work? I’m just saying.

Where can people visit you?
You can google search Mr. Envi’ or check me out on the following websites:
http://www.myspace.com/mrenvi1
http://www.reverbnation.com/mrenvi
http://twitter.com/#!/mrenvi1
http://www.facebook.com/Mr.Envi1