The Dark Room | Part One: SEAN
The Comeup
Created by: Melissa Gonzalez
How did this Young Champ find his way into the mainstream?
I'd like to put the spotlight on someone who I've admired the moment I had the opportunity to meet him. Sean Lawrence, professionally known as SEAN, has been on the music scene maneuvering his way up the industry ladder, putting his meticulous producing skills to the test. This young New York talent is just tasting victory’s beginning as he graces us with his swell beats.
Upon completion of his last year of college soon approaching, this young fellow will be ready to jump in full force to deliver. With the world is in the palm of his hands, we can't wait to see what he brings to the table.
With that being said, we formally introduce you to SEAN.
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Q & A
How has music influenced your life? What are your passions?
Music is definitely my number one passion. It's the reason I wake up in the morning really. I definitely wanna use my music to hopefully one day have my own imprint at a record label. Or my own record label.
Before making a song, or a beat, what process or rituals do you follow to flow with the moment?
There isn't really a specific process when I'm making music. There was once a time where I had to be inspired to create something. But now I've gotten to a point where I can spark creativity just by sitting down and messing around with different sounds. One thing that is constant though is that if I spend too much time on developing an idea I'm scrapping it cause then I'm forcing it and I've learned that nothing good can come from that.
What or who inspires you to continue reaching further?
The people who influence me to keep going are artists who stay true to themselves, and are successful as a result of that. I think of people like Flying Lotus and Kendrick Lamar as the blueprint. For years they've been doing what they see fit creatively and have benefited from it. I aspire to do the same.
Do you feel any competition or encounter any struggles (or is it all support?)
That's actually a really good question. I don't really try and compete with anyone honestly. I feel like New York right now has an immense amount of talent but there hasn't always been enough collaboration, which is why Atlanta and almost every other region is destroying us on the music front. I definitely see a change now and it's getting better. But personally, I think New York could run circles around Atlanta with the people we have. In terms of support, my parents are supportive for the most part but they still remind me about plan B, which I try my hardest not to think about cause that's just setting myself up for failure.
Are you ready to walk into the limelight full time?
I think if I had to, I definitely would be. At the same time my parents did a good job of making sure I have a good head on my shoulders so I wouldn't let anything like that change me.
Do you feel content?
Not at all. Right now, I feel like I'm very slept on. But at the same time, every time I think about how "slept on" I am, I think about how much more work I need to do. That's one thing I'm slowly realizing as I get older. It's really up to me whether I succeed or not. So if I'm not putting in the work to be the best, that's all on me.
What advice or tips do you have for colleagues or others interested in getting into this field?
The only advice I have for anyone trying to get into music is just be yourself. Make whatever you wanna make and be confident in it because if the past year or two has been any indicator, that'll get you a long way. That's also not a shot at anyone's music cause admittedly I like a lot of the stuff that hip-hop elders describe as"mumble rap." Also use social media and don't let it use you. It's there for a reason and can be used to your advantage. It can just as well get you in a world of trouble.
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‘Our youth, who we are responsible to shape, are it. They are who we desire our society to transform into. The sole entrepreneurs of the future of their existence. They keep the world maintaining on its axis. They are us, We are them, One kind, One race'
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Featured Soundtrack: Surf
Produced By: SEAN
Released: August 2017
Link to Soundtrack: Soundcloud.com/yungsean4/surf
Link to Soundtrack Visuals: https://www.youtube.com/SURF
“We only play the platters that matter” my friends. - Samuel L Jackson in Do the Right Thing
