About this episodeMilkyz discusses his journey from a difficult past to becoming a successful independent rapper with over 130 m…AI summary
Milkyz discusses his journey from a difficult past to becoming a successful independent rapper with over 130 million streams, highlighting the influence of Nipsey Hussle on his mindset regarding wealth and authenticity. He reveals that despite achieving significant financial success, he experienced profound emptiness until finding fulfillment through creative expression and disciplined living. The conversation also covers his upcoming 'Blanco Six' tour, his unique approach to singing via freestyling, and the importance of community in sustaining his career.
Key takeaways 5
The psychological impact of sudden wealth: Milkyz experienced 17 days of depression after receiving his first large check, realizing that money does not equate to happiness and can even add to unhappiness if internal voids are not addressed.
Community as a motivational anchor: Milkyz emphasizes that his motivation shifted from personal ambition to responsibility for his crew, many of whom have backgrounds in the justice system, creating a 'family' dynamic where he cannot afford to have off-days.
Authenticity in artistry: Milkyz distinguishes between being 'real' (genuine, empathetic, forged in adversity) versus performative 'realness,' noting that Nipsey Hussle was a key influence for balancing artistic integrity with material success.
Singing as emotional release: Unlike his rapping which is often written, Milkyz freestyles all his singing parts, using melody as a medium to express emotions that rap cannot capture, influenced by R&B artists like Luther Vandross and Boyz II Men.
Discipline and decompression: Milkyz practices fasting and discipline regarding drinking/smoking to maintain focus, but recognizes the need for decompression, citing a visit to a strip club as a way to feel the 'fruit of his labor' and reset.
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“Money doesn't heal that... I got the first money of my life like real money... I was so depressed for like 17 days... I thought it was gonna be it... I just felt like super empty.”
▶ 12:11Milkyz describing the emotional void he felt after achieving financial success, challenging the cliché that money brings happiness.
“You can't learn to be real you gotta be [ __ ] in you man... Real is genuine... have empathy for others... forged in the fire too.”
▶ 10:14Milkyz defining what 'real' means to him, contrasting it with performative behavior and linking it to genuine character and adversity.
“I think like when I was young I was just motivated... but as I started having some like stature in the game then sometimes now I wake up like damn I got people depending on me so that's I can't really you know have an off day.”
▶ 7:09Explaining how his motivation evolved from self-driven ambition to a sense of duty towards his crew and community.
“I've never wrote any of my singing stuff I just go in front of them like that anything I've ever sung on is a freestyle.”
▶ 22:32Revealing his unique creative process for singing, which relies on instinct and emotion rather than written lyrics.
“That's how you measure life that means I grew up on the meds all right no longer take I said no longer seeking knowledge no longer giving knowledge to the ones that who won't accept advice.”
▶ 19:12A lyrical excerpt from 'Double Oven' highlighting his transformation from seeking knowledge to providing it, and rejecting those who won't accept advice.
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