IV4 on Breaking Into Rock & Metal: Why She Left R&B for Heavy Music

Rock and metal music is for everyone, truthfully. It always has been from the authenticity of the sound, to the connection each song has to us, all the way to the impactful live shows that never die in our minds. This authenticity is why many artists gravitate to the genres.There are also artists out there in other genres that grew up loving rock & metal, as well as still loving it to this day. So what should we do as fans when those artists try and find their sound in rock & metal? We do what we should do, embrace it and give them a chance to show us who they are.IV4 joins the Chord Progression Podcast, after reaching out to us via Instagram DM. This is how we bring you some great new artists in the rock and metal word. Discover IV4 as we talk about:IV4's backstory of how she hustled & grinded her way into the music industry, created an alternative R&B sound, only to discover her true sound in heavier music.Why IV4 went against the wishes of label experts in regards to going into rock & metal, doing it slowly while not purely chasing clout, and how staying true to herself resonated with new fans to her music.Her new song "Let Us Pray," how it speaks to her authenticity, and what Kevin sees in this song for the future.A story too incredible not to share, and an artist you will want to get into is right here. Tap the subscribe button because a lot more is coming.Find IV4 Online:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ivthe4/Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@itsivthe4?_t=8mm9k70twiq&_r=1YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOm6wFW83-efGY04S6cliDgLinkTree: https://linktr.ee/ivthe4Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/7z1y0PfVnWsyNGLUsY0EtG?si=gay1qI-RRPqPj5BalsjITQApple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/iv4/1454564649Check out our sponsor: DarkFusion Systems!Use code "CPPOD" for $100 off of your computer build!https://darkfusionsystems.comFollow us on social media!Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/chordprogressionpodcastTwitter:https://twitter.com/cppodofficialInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/chordprogressionpodcast/YouTube:https://youtube.com/channel/UCqRKZCDMcFHIYbJaLQMfDbQChord Progression Podcast (Spotify):https://open.spotify.com/show/53XWPGrIUvgavKF5Fm6SLkChord Progression Podcast (Apple Podcast):https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/chord-progression-podcast-the-gateway-to-new-rock-and-metal-music/id1454876657Chord Progression Podcast (Amazon): https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/b8dad803-444c-4a73-8aa5-67b4fc43f4baChord Progression Podcast (iHeart Radio):https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-chord-progression-70632531/Podcast Webpage:https://mysongoftheday.com/my-song-of-the-day-rock-2000-today/chord-progression-podcast/Welcome: (0:00)Sometimes, Promoting via DM's Works: (1:02)IV4's Story Through Music to Rock & Metal: (4:47)An Invitation to be Authentic in Rock & Metal: (13:16)IV4 Getting Friends into Rock & Metal: (19:57)Why IV4 Wants Longevity over Quick Success: (22:12)IV4 Doing Rock Music Live Proved It Was For Her: (28:34)"Let Us Pray" & Showing Her Rock & Metal Side: (35:45)What Was That About Screaming?: (46:40)What's On Tap in 2025: (50:06)New Artists to Check Out: (50:57)Kevin's Final Thought; Rock & Metal is for Everyone: (55:26)