My Story: Why I’m Here and Why I Create
Before you listen to my music, I’d like you to know a bit about who I am and why I’m on this journey. So, here it is: my story, honest and unfiltered.
I’m just like you. I live a regular life, work a day job, make mistakes, feel joy and sadness. I’ve known setbacks and triumphs. We’re connected by our shared experiences and dreams.
For years, I held back. I had a dream—a dream I never dared to fully pursue. Life kept moving forward, but I wasn’t reaching for what I truly wanted. Was I afraid? Yes. But after my dad passed away, something changed. I couldn’t ignore my passion anymore. It was time to go for it. Now, despite the fear, I’m happier being fully myself. I’m not hiding who I am anymore.
So here I am: an indie artist, with no label, no manager, no marketing budget. I don’t have an expert guiding my every move or making decisions for me. What I do have is my love for music and a commitment to my fans. Everything I create, I share with you, whether that’s nearly 200 songs from my early years or the latest music video. I make my work available for free because I want you to have it without any barriers. If you want, you can take what you would have spent and donate it to a cause close to your heart—that’s all I ask.
My YouTube channel is ad-free because I want you to watch my videos without interruptions. No ads, no pop-ups, no pressure to buy anything. My social media posts? They’re all written by me. I’m not selling anything or trying to fit into a mold. What you see is the real me. There’s no team crafting a marketing strategy in the background; it’s just me, doing what I love. When I give interviews, I don’t have a script. I don’t use a lot of filters or effects unless they enhance the art itself. My work is meant to be genuine.
I do things differently. I release a new song every month, and I plan to keep this up for life. Each song connects with a book chapter I’ve written, like two pieces of a story. I don’t record in a big studio—instead, I work from my family room on an iMac. I have to be careful about the timing, sometimes waiting for the birds outside to quiet down. I don’t use autotune, and what you hear is my real voice. Some people love it, some don’t, and that’s fine with me. I know I won’t appeal to everyone, and I’m okay with that.
I listen to your feedback, and it means everything to me. Your words shape how I grow as an artist and as a person. I’m here now to connect even more closely, to share more, and to stay open and vulnerable. I don’t expect everyone to connect with my journey, but for those who do, I’m deeply grateful. Honest feedback keeps me growing, and I want to keep getting better—better at my art, better at life, better for the world.
If you ever see me around, don’t hesitate to say hello. I’ll look and act just like you’ve seen in my videos or interviews. No airs, no fronts. Just a human, like you.
Life can get repetitive, so I try to keep things fresh: I switch up my music, my style, even my look. I’ll keep sharing new music every month—just 3-4 minutes of your time—to give you something real. And if you ever drift away from my music, my door’s always open. Come back whenever you like. I’ll still be here.
Yes, I have a regular job, just like you. I’m not rich, and I’ve faced real struggles. My parents came to this country to build a better life, and I was born here in Chicago. I do this as my passion, and it takes more than 60 hours of my week. I’m not complaining; I love it. One day, if I make it, I’d love to do more for charity and to tour, sharing my music with people worldwide. That’s why there’s a donate button—your support brings that dream closer. With enough interest, I’ll bring my shows to any place in the world that’ll have me.
Through everything, my promise is simple: I’m not going anywhere. Music, and especially words, are my life, my heartbeat. Even if I’ve already reached my peak, I’ll keep creating because I can’t hold it back. Every note, every lyric—I make them with you in mind. Thank you for reading this and for sharing this story with me.
So here it begins... our journey together.
