Today we’d like to introduce you to Candy Cane.
Thanks for sharing your story with us Candy. So, let’s start at the beginning and we can move on from there.
I got where I am today pursuing and growing in a music career by sting faith and trust in God, through hard work and sacrifice. Also, by not worrying about how others felt or thought about me or my craft, although I’m not where I fully desire YET, I’ve come a very long way in a short time. There’s were days when I would ask myself can I do this will I actually succeed but I put my fears and doubts aside and pushed through my supporters. My family always reminds me of my full potential. I have to push through every single day because I’m in an industry that’s not easy, very judgmental and competitive, but none of that stopped or will stop me, it pushes me.
My passion in life has always been music. I grew up on various artists that I look up to and many genres that I love. My late mother’s passion was music that she absolutely adored and my two only siblings my older brothers were pursuing music, rapping, writing and producing until unfortunate circumstances took them away from that dream so watching them as I grew older I looked up to them, so music was a part of me through my family that’s how we bonded that’s how we spoke that’s how we loved sharing music, music that described anything we felt. I remember one day ten years old I was freestyling with my brothers at home and in the car that’s when I knew okay there’s a gift there for music plus me always singing and dancing around the house with my mother there was potential in my voice then. So the dream and vision came to me as well; it’s something I do for my whole family. It’s a family dream I’m the voice, but we all apart of if. In high school I grew a desire to write poetry , stories and songs that’s when the gift of writing manifested . I didn’t know I was going to pursue a music career until two years ago ever since then I’ve taken it very seriously and haven’t looked back. I began doing remixes to popular songs but as I’ve advanced with writing and finding my voice as an musician I started releasing my singles in preparation to release my ep. I’ve worked with a CSP music group at the beginning with Award winning producer Mr. Christopher Starr and his team. Still, now I’m on a different route just following and doing what’s best for me he has helped me with artist development in a great way I enjoyed my time working with them I thank them. I am currently preparing to release my full project expected by this summer of 2020 and many performances and interviews.
Has it been a smooth road?
It has not been a smooth road. Monetary issues were a big struggle. Following any dream or vision is going to be expensive, especially if you want to be taken seriously, and I’m not a person that acts as they have always had it all, so there were many setbacks because Of money. Having money but not enough because people try to take advantage to the maximum, that’s why it is important to build your own team that you can trust.
Another struggle was some of my own non-immediate family and friends not taking me seriously or not even supporting. That didn’t stop me and won’t stop me, but it’s a struggle because you know you want all the ones you love and support to be in your corner and to believe in you more than anything. It’s sad and heartbreaking when a Total stranger can share, listen and buy your music before your own family and friends.
A big struggle was fear. Me growing up so shy, I never would’ve thought I would even be pursuing this career. I started off worrying about if people will like me or not, or is my voice and style unique enough, or just fearing being in front of a crowd. But when it’s something you want to do, you’re going to do whatever it takes without caring what others think. I had to realize that a shy girl is not me. I’m a different person than that shy girl. The more I let go of the shyness, the more I found and is still finding my true self, but it wasn’t easy letting that go.
As a female artist, it’s a struggle being in a male dominated industry regardless of its not people trying to take advantage of you monetarily. They try to take advantage of you in other degrading ways. But before I even started pushing my dream, I made a promise to myself I will not take the easy way out, and I will not be that girl. Honestly, I could stay, I could be much further along if I didn’t have morals or standards. I’ve been put in positions with very well known people and celebrities and could have taken the opportunities to cheat my way to the next level, but that’s an absolute no for me, so it is going a bit harder because of that. Also not fitting in with this generation’s music, it’s very hard. I’m a different type of artist and I serve God. I desire to please him. So I can’t do or talk about what everyone else is doing. Of course, I get overlooked and underestimated because I will not sexualize my image or lyrics. I just don’t fit in with the music of this generation, but that’s just fine. That’s what makes me unique and set aside. All of these struggles motivate me to go harder.
We’d love to hear more about your music.
I am my own business. I am an independent rapper, singer and songwriter . I don’t only write songs and lyrics for myself but I’m open to many genres and styles. I specialize in releasing my truth through my music using much versatility. I am not am hip hop / r&b artist. I’m an artist. There are no limits I’m most proud of my determination and hard work and discipline. I’m very proud since I’ve started releasing my singles I’ve gained the attention of two major record labels that are closely watching me that’s big to me Rather I work with any of them in the future or not that’s something I’m proud of. I’m also proud that I’ve written lyrics for an upcoming artist for an independent record label based here in Atlanta. My debut I worked with a Grammy nominated producer. I have a lot to be proud of, but I am still humble of all of these blessings I’ve had and all that’s yet to come. What sets me apart is just how I carry myself, my style as an artist, my versatility and my personality.
Is our city a good place to do what you do?
Atlanta is definitely a good city for independent artist although it is so many its still a good place because of the networking opportunities here, coming here to pursue this type of dream you will have to work super hard and be very dedicated and determined to not give up if you have and keep that mindset there is a strong possibility to make it.
Contact Info:
- Website: lawsoncandace.wixsite.com/candycane-1
- Phone: 6787882939
- Email: lawsoncandace@gmail.com
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iam_candycane/
- Facebook: https://facebook.com/prettigirl.candy
Image Credit:
illusionsoflight
csp music group
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