Wax Squanders Record Deal, Confronts Fears & Achieves Viral Hit Song

Wax, also known as Michael Jones, is a renowned American rapper celebrated for his sharp lyrics and versatile style. Hailing from Maryland, Wax gained fame in the underground hip-hop scene with his viral YouTube videos. His witty wordplay and insightful storytelling have earned him a dedicated fanbase. As part of the duo Wax & Herbal T, he continues to create innovative music, cementing his status as a respected figure in the rap industry. Wax brought his lyrical prowess to the Epic Rap Battles of History, where he portrayed various historical figures such as Quentin Tarantino, showcasing his talent to millions of viewers. Additionally, Wax teamed up with popular YouTuber Ray William Johnson in his musical comedy project Your Favorite Martian, where his charismatic flow and catchy verses contributed to the project's viral success, cementing his reputation as a versatile and skilled rapper in the digital realm.Join The Squires Squad (Early Access):https://app.grouped.com/mikesquiresConnect with Mike Squires:https://set.page/mikesquires/Connect with Wax:https://linktr.ee/bigwaxMerch:https://lifeismerch.com/0:00 Intro0:34 Early Life 3:34 About To Be A Dad9:34 Early Music Career11:06 Solo Career11:57 "Not An Achievable Dream"13:34 Transitioning Into Music 14:57 Game Changing Moment 16:38 Getting Signed To Def Jam Records17:46 Music Industry Mistakes20:57 Hit Song In Europe22:56 Mike's European Viral Song24:35 European Celebrity25:35 People Are Gunna Think What They Want26:55 Creating For Others27:48 Viewing Algorithms Like A Game30:46 "Get To Go"32:17 You Have To Be Happy Where You're At32:34 Squires End Goal34:13 What's Your Motivation35:35 The Creative Process38:08 Robocop39:40 Pursue The Crazy Ideas40:13 Vulnerability 41:39 Perception42:00 Can't Do Music If Your Just Money Hungry42:43 Failures & Discouragement45:55 Being A Good Person47:23 Living Your Truth48:11 A Star Is Born48:46 Find Wax49:21 Outro Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices