Name: Myke Grymz
Location: Born in Hinesville GA, Raised in Bronx, NY
How long have you been into music and what was the attraction? Since i could remember growing up with my siblings and cousins we had like our own radio shows, we would write freestyles and perform, I started writing poetry at the age of 11 so around the age, it was nonstop ever since. The attraction was more like destiny. I was born to be an artist. I just feel i am at my highest true self.
What other talents do you have? Poet/ Actor/ Model/ Songwriter
Tell us about your recent projects and events: I recently dropped my first official mixtape “GRYMZ...A Grimey Point of View” March 2016. Just working on self promotion and hoping to get back out there on the Atlanta scene and perform some shows soon.
What do you enjoy most about music and creating it? Music I feel you can’t hide behind it, it exposes who you truly are. I just feel a true connection, like i didn’t choose music, music chose me. I can express things i wouldn’t normally express in my everyday life. It’s something that’s not right or wrong, and nobody can take away from you.
What is your short term Goal? My short term goal is to be known in the Atlanta Independent market as a dope MC/Rapper, networking with the best in their field, and my name being known and respected.
What is your long term goal? My long term goal is to be compensated for my art, evolve as an artist, do more than art eventually, invest in businesses, travel, gain fans, touch lives and become a household name.
Who are some of your favorite artists and producers? My favorite musical geniuses and inspirations are Lauryn Hill, Nas, Slick Rick, Foxy Brown, Mint Condition, Floetry, Donell Jones, India Arie, Dj Premier, The Alchemist, and Rapsody, just to name a few..lol.
What adversities have you had to deal with during your endeavors? Some people thinking my music and art being wack, boring and cliché. Performing at venues and not feeling support or love, Pretty much kind of doing it on my own with no team.
What has been a highlight moment of your career? My standout moment was dropping my first studio recorded project, which was my pre-mixtape called “Incognito”. My first music video from my single “Walk Up On Me”, from the pre-mixtape and seeing it on DatPiff for the first time.
What makes you stand out among other artists? We as artist are all unique and different in our own way. I am a true born artist, it’s more to me than fame and money, I more than just a rapper. I want to use this platform to open other doors, to ultimately change lives positively some way.
What are some facts about you? I started out writing poetry at the age of 11 years old, which later on transitioned into rapping and songwriting. I have six siblings, four sisters and two brothers, out of the bunch, a sister and a brother also raps as well.
B.o.s.s Code Stands for Business over social stress, how can you relate with this in your career goals? My goals and aspirations will always come first before what society feels is acceptable and hot for the moment. I am a soldier, I am a fighter, I am resilient, and I will see the finish line regardless.
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