Today we’d like to introduce you to Mark Byrd.
Mark, we’d love to hear your story and how you got to where you are today both personally and as an artist.
My story starts in Chicago, IL. I’ve always loved music. My uncle was a producer and used to take me to the studio when I was like 8-9. That’s when I fell in love with creating music. I used to rap from then until. I started producing because I got tired of my homies rapping to the last 20 seconds of a song. I didn’t take it serious until someone heard my music and offered to pay me. From then it was on.
We’d love to hear more about your art. What do you do and why and what do you hope others will take away from your work?
I create MUSIC. It has no boundaries. I just like to be free with my creation. It’s a true gift because I can’t explain to you how I create it, that’s God! I just create what I’m moved to. My team is called GOD LVL… that perfectly sums up the inspiration and soundscape. I want to create music that is bigger than life and lasts the test of time!
What do you know now that you wished you had learned earlier?
The biggest lesson that I’ve learned over time is be you!!! I’ve been through the phase of supply and demand and chasing placements. It was the most miserable time of my creative life as well as the most unproductive time. Be you freely and unapologetically! Another tidbit is to find an artist that makes sense of your sound, and push that! Everyone else will catch on!
Do you have any events or exhibitions coming up? Where would one go to see more of your work? How can people support you and your artwork?
Well, my website is www.iammarkbyrd.com but you can also find me on Instagram as @iammarkbyrd and follow our team @godlvlofficial. My music is streaming on all streaming sites under my name MARK BYRD.
Contact Info:
- Website: www.iammarkbyrd.com
- Instagram: www.instagram.com/iammarkbyrd
- Facebook: www.facebook.com/iammarkbyrd
- Twitter: www.twitter.com/iammarkbyrd
Image Credit:
Stephen Payne and Alec Stanley (Black and white photos), Color photo: Blake Towns
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