Daily Inspiration: Meet TRMNDS MLDY

Today we’d like to introduce you to TRMNDS MLDY.

Hi TRMNDS, so excited to have you with us today. What can you tell us about your story?
(Tremendous Melody) Pretty much came up in private school and homeschooling….I’ve always had a passion for music since about 8 years old. My parents got me some piano lessons and you know I had recitals and performances and I pretty much always did well.

I practiced because it was just in me and eventually I started writing poetry and things in school. I then moved on to composing my own music and writing lyrics and I co-produced a song with my sister and we performed it when I was about 15. I noticed I was more driven about music than most people but I didn’t think much about it though. Around 17-18, I finally started listening to hip hop and other music. It was new because I wasn’t able to listen to it at first due to my parents wanting me to be older before being introduced…I see that as an advantage because I grew a hunger for it. But to be honest I still only saw myself as a producer the majority of the time until my mom heard me doing solo music and strongly encouraged me to put it out. At that point, everything I did solo was more of a secret and among my friends. After meeting more people who kept pushing me to perform I took music seriously and I’ve been putting in effort ever since.

Can you talk to us a bit about the challenges and lessons you’ve learned along the way. Looking back would you say it’s been easy or smooth in retrospect?
You live and learn….I could say I wish I marketed myself the way I was supposed to but I did some things right and obviously wrong. But there will always be mistakes and you’ve gotta learn how to get around them or not let them stop you. Artists often worry about the wrong things early on and looking back, most of the things I was concerned about were not even super important. I’ve had my ups and downs with finding my path, writing my best music and my worst but I never stopped and I’ve always sought to get better. Once I pretty much got the lock on quality music it became a lot more important to connect with people and learn how to work with others. The biggest thing I dislike about the industry are people who are there to waste your time. Time-consuming things can be draining especially when the goal still isn’t reached. Everything I’ve been through is just a reminder that I’m on the right path and sometimes it comes with a little difficulty. It just depends on how bad you want it.

Thanks – so what else should our readers know about your work and what you’re currently focused on?
I’m a songwriter, filmmaker, and media director as well. I started out making raps, taking pictures, producing beats and it eventually grew into me being a singer. I never saw myself as the lead in anything but when I realized nobody else had my vision for music or at least could make what I wanted to make, I had to step up and bring my visions to life and what better way to do that than to do it myself? People started reacting to my music and made it my goal to drop a project every year since 2017. I’ve released a total of 4 albums and 3 eps with about 19 singles since then and I’m about to put out my best R&B work so far. I’ve also been getting into shooting music videos for other artists and I put out motivational content for growing artists.

Any advice for finding a mentor or networking in general?
Mentorship is cool but I don’t mind finding my own way and trusting my instincts. Go outside! Networking is easy….keep your ear to the streets…pop out to music events and make good friends with professionals…you’ll attract who you need to meet. But definitely constantly work on your vision and take time to stand back and look at your work so you can harness your best. Pay attention to people who are telling you how they feel about your work and notice the simple nuances that can propel you to a higher level of execution. Don’t sleep on your older music either, sometimes you’ve already made the thing that will push you to the next level and just didn’t give it the time it needed. It’s also a great advantage to learn a few other skills other than being an artist. It can get you in the door for certain things. My Next Project will be called “Roses In Spring” and it should be coming out sometime 2023.

Pricing:

• I do documentaries and film work for $750 to start and I mix and master for $150

Contact Info:

• Website: https://www.4thhousecreatives.com/simeon-j
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TRMNDS?mibextid=LQQJ4d
• Twitter: https://twitter.com/officialtrmnds?s=21&t=4VN8Q6wn3S-UAnaS9xeM1g
• Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@trmndsmedia8693