Today we’d like to introduce you to Sean Ware.
Sean, can you briefly walk us through your story – how you started and how you got to where you are today.
I was born in Freeport, NY. I moved to TX at the age of 14. I’ve always been into art of all mediums, but music gave me a tool to express myself. I became apart of Dallas collective/ turned house label The IRAS. First as an artist, later becoming a songwriter and artist developer.
I took a hiatus from music due to some life issues. I had become homeless and needed some time to get my shit together. I remember dealing with so much anxiety and hopelessness. Desperate for an outlet to vent my anguish, I decided to pick my artistry back up.
Overall, has it been relatively smooth? If not, what were some of the struggles along the way?
Definitely not, haha. I’ve struggled with everything from financial to spiritual to mental health. Losing my older brother the same year, I became homeless really took a toll on me emotionally. At the time, I felt like I had to keep it all in because I had a lot of other things going on. It wasn’t until years later that I realized that I became detached. I lost touch with all of my feelings and in turn, lost a lot of myself.
I also remember struggling with who I thought I wanted to be as an artist, instead of embracing who I actually am.
I’m proud of the mental growth I made. I think when you stop expressing how you feel, you become cold and out of touch. I’m getting back to my center and I think it shows in my music.
What do you do? What do you specialize in?
Sean Alxndr is my music alias. Inspired by the likes of Kanye West, Donald Glover, Otaku culture, Betty White, and Frank Ocean; I fuse my relaxed yet boastful nature with my eccentric style and witty humor to reveal an introspective diary. Full of sticky melodies, personable lyrics and a moody vibe that grips.
The underlying message in my music is to heal. I think we don’t spend enough time with our traumas and because of that, we tend to remain hurt. When we do that, we become toxic to ourselves and those around us. It’s a long road through the healing process and truth be told, I still have to grow to do. My music is my path to my Nirvana.
Any shoutouts? Who else deserves credit in this story – who has played a meaningful role?
I would say everyone that has ever been apart of the IRAS had definitely acted as silent mentors.
My friend Ezra is one of my biggest supporters. I love that man like a brother. All of my past relationships, whether it’s romantic or business. They’ve shaped the person who I am today and I’m extremely grateful for their roles in my life
Contact Info:
- Website: https://linktr.ee/sean_alxndr
- Email: [email protected]
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sean_alxndr
Image Credit:
Eduardo Robles, Jeremiah Sabado, Alexander English
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