Today we’d like to introduce you to Kordell Rashad.
Hi Kordell, we’re thrilled to have a chance to learn your story today. So, before we get into specifics, maybe you can briefly walk us through how you got to where you are today?
Sure I love the beginning because it was so off guard and unexpecting yet it has brought me here so that has to mean it was worth it. First, I would like you to know I was born May, 20th 1991 in mesquite, Tx. I have a total of 4 brothers and two sisters. I always would draw art of all types for as long as I can remember but it wouldn’t be until my last days in high school until I would stumble upon the studio.Around this time I would do shows at local nightclubs and get some experience into stage performance.At first i did not like performing but it begin to be my favorite part of this music world.The journey has been the most up and down, round and round experience one has probably ever been in and as I continue I believe I’m finally seeing the light at the end of the tunnel. I once had a 96 eclipse Mitsubishi that I would ride around mesquite, balch springs area on up into every area of Dallas just exploring the place. Going back and forward from the studio at first I had no passion for it. It was just something to do but later that would change due to life experiences that would cause me to use my voice as a way of therapy into solving issues that were beginning to take over my life. Now I am not one to live in a box as I’m somewhat of a poet I find myself being good at a lot of things outside of poetry like art, marketing and just being a creative person. I’m creative in my heart and always found unique ways of expressing it wether it’s through the clothes I wear or the styles of my hair and even maybe in the way I just live in general. Even in the worse situations I still find a positive way to look at it and to operate accordingly to that idea of the moment. It was having faith in everything I do that brought me this far and it did not come without battles and struggles from time to time. In fact as I regain my identity through these sessions I would like to thank you hidden gems for giving me this opportunity to tell my story.
Alright, so let’s dig a little deeper into the story – has it been an easy path overall and if not, what were the challenges you’ve had to overcome?
Definitely it has been a struggle. Have you ever had someone that you thought was a true friend to you? I mean like a brother! I’ve faced a lot of betrayals on this journey with it only getting worse by the day.I’ve put people into rooms with faces with big names and put them in situations with huge opportunities just for them to slander me and treat me like I’ve never did anything. I’ve had people attempt to take opportunities from me as well . I had to WAKE UP and realize that what I may not see as something so special others who may ENVY see it as if they’ve found diamonds through me. Right now we are going to post this here interview and instead of someone coming to me and saying “yo I checked this out and I want to be apart of it” to me they’ll just go behind my back and come to you and now want to interview as well. Like what happened to referencing information? Like why act like you didn’t see me? Which is not a problem because I understand it’s just business but be real and tell people that you actually checked this out because of your interest in what I’m doing these days.Yet they will not say oh “I seen Rashad apart of it so I decided to join in too”.No instead they will not give any recognition. This is also proof that I do motivate others even if that means they won’t mention my name to confirm it but the actions they take do.I hope my confidence is never mistaken for arrogance as I’m only just being aware of many years of this happening to me and I’m just finally addressing it and I appreciate this outlet for allowing me to do so.In the end I believe that would make me a trend setter of some sorts though right? What do you think? Or maybe that’s just my positive thoughts kicking in about this whole situation! Rough road or not struggle and all this is still insanely fun because I’m appreciated by those that matter and that is my only reason to keep going. One day they’ll look at me and they will be inspired by my “TRUE STORY” once all details unfold over the next few years. TRUST ME it gets deep we only at the tip of the iceberg! This topic has so much more to produce from but we will save it for future meetings!
Alright, so let’s switch gears a bit and talk business. What should we know about your work?
My specialty is Art and is the only word to describe me at this moment. The motivator as well as when I get the ball rolling I find that others gain the confidence to do the same. Even if we are at odds they seem to move when I decide to move so motivator it is. Music which I write, produce and publish on my own. The difference between me and a lot of others is I’m self- motivated and don’t need to feel like I’m in competition with others just create art. I do it naturally without looking for others energy to userp in order to be creative. I’m proud of having the chance to keep going just to see what’s next. I live fearlessly and I’m not an imitation but an original. I want to be like no other man but myself and when I rhyme all of my stories are real and come from the reality that I’ve lived in for the last 32 years.
How do you define success?
The impact that you’ve made on others as I have had a change of heart recently on this topic. You see people can win awards and not be a successful person. They just succeeded in getting an award but success is the impact you’ve had on others lives. Tupac never received a Grammy while alive but never a day goes by without his name being mentioned for his impact. The legacy is the success. When someone is down in the dumps and just can’t figure out life and what to do next but then they are able to look towards someone who is showing them the way to get up and keep going it has given an impact to them. Those types of impacts last forever and that’s true success. Looking down on others, belittling others and slandering others is the furthest things from success. Building up another and being genuine in relationships rather business, personal or intimate opens up that road to a successful life.
Pricing:
- I love drawing faces so Artwork $222 for portraits.
Contact Info:
- Instagram: Kordell Rashad
- Facebook: Kordell Rashad
- Linkedin: Kordell Rashad
- Twitter: It’s Rashad bro
- soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/user-501740064
Image Credits
Sylmanuel Kennon (the photo with my haircut in all black) The rest were taken by strangers just capturing the moments.
