Make It Happen (with Mike Champion)

Episode 90 - We talk to R&B Sensation, Mike Champion. He talks about his beginnings in music and how its important to be truthful in your art. He also shares some new music as well as his experience as a creative overcoming self-doubt and anxiety. Show Notes: 0:00:00 Introduction 0:03:16 Origins 0:04:15 Micky C - 8 year old rapper 0:06:40 the love of R&B 0:07:50 meeting your idols 0:08:00 "people are just people" 0:09:10 Music and Artist is one thing - “if you sing about a certain topic, I expect you to be about that” 0:10:00 "let the music speak for you" 0:11:00 Don and Mike remember growing up together 0:13:00 how would you describe your music, what do you try to bring out in your music? 0:15:05 being an 8 year old performing in nightclubs 0:16:20 R&B group with sisters - Sensitivity feat. Micky C 0:17:30 writing poetry and lyrics 0:18:37 recording first 3 songs 0:19:35 first song written 0:21:00 transition from Micky C to Mike Champion 0:22:13 Is champion your real name? 0:23:49 Strong Support Network 0:25:00 the Champion family 0:26:45 Being a creative in LA 0:28:00 Raising children to be better than you 028:50 "With music, you have to be in it for the long run.." 0:29:30 which place gives you the most creative vibes 0:30:40 Making things happen in Japan “Vibin my energy" 0:32:16 getting music licensed in Japan 0:33:50 “Don’t hold onto your music..”  0:34:40 Intermission song: Bend The Rules - Mike Champion 0:38:30 experiencing self-doubt and anxiety as a creative 0:40:20 dealing with anxiety  “you’re focusing on trying to be someone instead of just being yourself”  “Live in this moment”  0:42:45 where do you get the most inspiration?  0:43:45 going back to basics to overcome anxiety 0:49:00 how to “make it happen” - visualisation “I really pushed my energy towards wanting it to happen”  “you will do whatever it takes to make it happen”  0:52:00 Headlining a show in London 0:53:45 Exploring a different sound 0:56:30 Challenging yourself to evolve and learn 0:58:55 Mike Champion’s creative process 1:03:25 Slam poetry / spoken word 1:06:35 Mike Champion as an actor 1:08:50 Advice to aspiring artists 1:14:15 Future projects 1:15:03 Plugs and Socials  1:16:15 The Cheatcoders Stash  Outro