Today we’d like to introduce you to Kj Finesse.
Hi Kj, we’d love for you to start by introducing yourself.
I wrote my first song when I was 7 out of anger. I used it as a form of therapy at first; when I was upset with home life or school situations, I just wrote. I continued rapping into high school with my homeboys and got into freestyling. I had a small buzz going for myself, but I was shy, so I couldn’t really do what I wanted with rap at the time. Eventually, I started coming out my shell and started recording in studios once I graduated. These past few years I’ve been taking my music more seriously and been dedicated to perfecting my work. I’ve started releasing albums and singles, collaborating, and shooting music videos. I’m currently working on an album to release in 2024.
Can you talk to us a bit about the challenges and lessons you’ve learned along the way? Looking back, would you say it’s been easy or smooth in retrospect?
I’ve had ups and down, as everyone has. Nothing is perfect, and I knew that from the beginning, I would have to overcome challenges once I came upon them because I really wanted to make music. What I didn’t know is that challenges I had to face would be more internal than external. I dealt with a lot of self-doubt because I have high expectations for myself and at times, I can be hard on myself. People can tell me my music is good, but I’m second-guessing myself and wanting to scratch the whole project. I don’t deal with these internal issues as often anymore, because I’ve learned to work on my confidence and self-assurance.
As you know, we’re big fans of you and your work. For our readers who might not be as familiar, what can you tell them about what you do?
I’m known for my music. The connections I’ve made and people I’ve met within this industry are what I’m most proud of. Creativity and aggression are what set me apart from others and allow me to continue to make music that people want to listen to.
We’d love to hear about how you think about risk-taking.
Without risks, there isn’t growth. I think this is true, especially in the music industry because you have to invest in yourself and take risks from the beginning. You are your own manager, promoter, and team until your get those opportunities. In the beginning, you don’t know if your time, effort, and funds are going to pay off until you take the risk of putting yourself out there, for better or worse.
Contact Info:
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gnbkjfinesse/
- Youtube: https://youtube.com/@kjfinesse9107?si=4OiNTNMfGevHS05m
- Other: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/kj-finesse/1490781262
