#32 - Rick Chyme INTERVIEW

(Go to 0:55 to skip the intro) Insight into the major label experience, and how to take action and overcome hardship is what Episode 32 offers, as we are joined with special guest, Rick Chyme. Rick is a rapper, radio/podcast creator, and creative coach from Michigan, US.  We first dive into a pivotal time in Rick's life, which forever changed the trajectory of his life journey (4:44).  Next, Rick discusses one of the key protective factors for him growing up and coping with trauma, as we talk about his collegiate career playing Division 1 basketball and the lessons he learnt from that experience that he still applies today (15:35). We then move to how he realized his true calling as a creator in hip-hop (19:39), and what his time working at Def Jam Recordings taught him about the music business, along with some very noteworthy experiences he had during that time (23:57). Related to his time at Def Jam, Rick was able to work as a Music Supervisor for Jay-Z's Fade to Black documentary and tells us about that unique time in his life (31:42). Next, Rick talks about how his #DailyPieces365 project unfolded, and how he linked up with producer Yelnam Evad (35:46). We get into the album creation process for Stones, the 2020 collaborative album by Rick and Yelnam (41:32), and discuss Rick's thoughts on white artists covering important socio-political topics in a black-centric genre of music, such as hip-hop (46:35).  As a staunch advocate for mental health awareness, Rick gives his thoughts on the potential reasons for the rise of mental health problems in today's society (58:04). Finally, Rick sends us off by giving us some true words of wisdom related to taking action and one's worth as a creator, which you will not want to miss (1:13:19)! Check out Episode 24 of the show for a full review of Stones. Connect with Rick, check out his music and other exciting projects here: https://linktr.ee/RickChyme  -- For music submissions and/or private feedback, DM me @rohview on Twitter and Instagram, or shoot me an email at [email protected] Let's stay connected! Find me here: https://rmpp.carrd.co/