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Abstract's journey is a unique blend of small-town Wyoming life, music, and unexpected creative outlets. He started by hosting local music shows, using music as therapy after heartbreak. Along the way, his artist name became a reflection of his individuality. His freestyle rap battles led to the creation of "Neverland," a milestone track in his career. Mike Squires & Friends is proudly sponsored by DistroKid. To get 30% off your first year’s membership, check out: http://distrokid.com/vip/mikesquires Crazy Merch: https://lifeismerch.com/ Join The Squires Squad (Early Access): https://app.grouped.com/mikesquires Connect with Mike Squires: https://set.page/mikesquires/ Stream Mike Squires & Friends: https://pods.to/mikesquires Connect with Abstract: https://www.instagram.com/abstract307/ Merch: https://lifeismerch.com/ 00:00:00 - Intro 00:03:03 - Adapting to a Small Town Life in Wyoming 00:04:44 - Hosting Local Music Shows 00:06:15 - Musical Journey and Heartbreak Therapy 00:07:51 - Early Success in Music 00:09:26 - The Origin of the Artist Name 00:10:59 - Mountain Unicycling and Entertaining Videos on YouTube 00:12:35 - The Unicycle Performance Journey 00:14:10 - Freestyle rap battle experience and "Neverland" journey 00:15:45 - Collaborating with Ruth B Vine 00:17:23 - The Story Behind "Neverland" 00:19:04 - Journey of Releasing the Version On All Platforms 00:20:38 - Closure and Moving Forward 00:22:03 - Start of Music Production Journey 00:23:44 - Collaboration with Drumma Battalion and BluLake 00:25:18 - Collaborating Across Countries 00:26:55 - Connecting with BluLake 00:28:27 - Connecting through Social Media. 00:30:10 - The Roller Coaster of Artistry and Success 00:31:41 - Superhuman 00:33:24 - Creating a Visual Precedent for Storytelling 00:35:00 - Origins of Moon 52 Clothing 00:36:40 - Challenges in Product Development and Production 00:38:10 - The Importance of Proper Music Paperwork 00:39:34 - Nashville Rules for Collaboration 00:40:59 - Finding the Balance in Relationships 00:42:33 - The Importance of Creative Outlets 00:44:04 - The Impact of Music on Memory and Emotions 00:45:43 - The Value of Authenticity in Art 00:47:20 - Abstract Rapper YouTube Appearance Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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