Today we’d like to introduce you to C. Will.
Alright, so thank you so much for sharing your story and insight with our readers. To kick things off, can you tell us a bit about how you got started?
I have always had a great love for music stemming back to my band days in my hometown of Dayton, Ohio, however up until recently, I hadn’t taken serious consideration into becoming an artist myself. This was partially due to the fact that my main focus was running track, but also simply due to the fact that I didn’t want to be perceived as just another black kid who wants to be a rapper. Over time this feeling has shifted.
I started recording in October of 2019, bouncing between a small studio in Austell, Doppler Studios in Buckhead, and in the dorm room at Oglethorpe University where my roommate at the time had a put together a small desk studio. Early on my focus was on finding my sound, taking inspiration from some of my favorites, artists such as J. Cole, Trippie Redd, and Stevie Wonder. I like to think that experimenting with these different sounds helped me become a more versatile artist.
Would you say it’s been a smooth road, and if not what are some of the biggest challenges you’ve faced along the way?
I have definitely had my fair share of struggles, whether it be battling writer’s block or finding the right producer for me. Leading up to my debut project South Union I was not satisfied with the sound quality. It wasn’t until a week before the album was set to release that I was introduced to Brevin Ellis, an up and coming sound engineer who helped my vision come to life. We spent that 17 hours re-recording the album in its entirety.
Thanks for sharing that. So, maybe next you can tell us a bit more about your music?
I am a rapper and songwriter. Not only do I write all of my lyrics, but I also write for other artists and do cover art designs and graphics. I feel like a lot of the hip hop industry has lost the direction of what it means to make real storytelling genuine lyrics, as opposed to just following trends. I also feel that it’s important for me to help tell the stories that so many black people struggle to express in this day and age in the social climate we live in.
Any big plans?
Short term, I’m finishing up the last few songs for my deluxe edition of South Union. I also plan on finally getting some performances in. Long term, I want to be legendary, not only for my music but also for the impact I have on my community. I want to mentor young upcoming artists and provide them with opportunities to showcase their gifts. I also want to invest in black-owned businesses and neighborhoods to help keep money circulating in the community for future generations.
Pricing:
- $12.99 Album Hard Copy
Contact Info:
- Email: officialc.will.info@gmail.com
- Website: https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/cwill1/south-union-6
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chrilla_/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/chriswilliams.williams.77
- Twitter: https://twitter.com/chrilla_
- Youtube: https://youtu.be/i5oW1wnqy9A
Image Credits
Bonvoa Joshua Cammon Josh Stroud
