"You An Extension of The People You Was Raised Around." An Interview With Saeed

Plan for Success, Grind, Live Well and Enjoy Life…That's the motto, right? The Bay Area has always had deep hustler roots not to mention an independent spirit and our next artist is definitively living up to the entrepreneurial way of life bred there. Of course, money isn't everything but it sure helps make one’s lifestyle of choice a lot more accessible and comfortable. The beauty of taking a dream to reality, a concept to conception, something from nothing is not just about a finished product but enjoying the journey along the way. One cannot control every aspect of the journey, but let us celebrate the fact we can push forward to current and future greatness! Our next artist is the living embodiment of exactly what we have been talking about so without further ado...Read up and get motivated with this next interview!

In this ever so changing music industry most artists struggle to find their identity, often riding the vigorous wave of what's "in" instead of staying true to their God-given talent and enhancing from whence they came from. Others can't bear to deal with the harsh realities of everyday life's ups and downs obstacles and adversities problems and solutions. This is in fact is not the case for Richmond California artist Saeed.

Saeed is making his music and making it count! With a strong work ethic, Saeed never takes his privilege to do music full time for granted. Constantly reminding himself of the journey and where he wants to go next in his vision! Check out Saeed's most recent EP "Consistency" in the link below and read more from our interview with him!

What city are you from/Where are you based now? Saeed: Richmond, California. Currently based in Southern California. What is your artist name? What is your real name? How did you get your artist name? ​ Saeed: My artist name is my real name. When I was younger I used a few different aliases or music monikers but ultimately I was just me at the end of the day. Just Saeed! At what point in your life did you decide to pursue a career in music? ​ Saeed: I started taking my passion for music seriously around 2015. But I’ve been writing music since 7th grade. Has your upbringing played a role in shaping who you are and defining your sound today? If so, how? ​ Saeed: My upbringing had a lot to do with defining my sound. I think my environment both good and bad, was able to shape who I am not only as a man but as an artist as well. It put a lot more emphasis into the positives and negatives that I was exposed to. Which allowed me to touch on a lot of different topics. How would you describe your sound to readers who may not be familiar with you? ​ Saeed: I think my sound is described in a lot of different realms of sound. I never want to put my sound in a box. However I will say it all incorporates soul and realism. What ultimately inspired you to dedicate yourself to a music career? ​ Saeed: I think growing up listening to so many different artists from different regions of the country as well as different genres inspired my passion to create. What’s one reason you are passionate about music and what inspires you? ​ Saeed: Music is my soul’s outlet to vent or praise. Some people go to church. Some people go to the gym. Some people go to the library. I

go to the studio. My family and children inspire me to want to be a better artist as well as a better man. Do you have hobbies outside of music? What do you do to stay creative? ​ Saeed: I listen to audio books and I read. I try to keep learning in every way possible. I've also been learning Real Estate, Stocks and Forex. Who are some of your main musical influences? ​ Saeed: Growing up I listened to alot of the Bay Area artist such as Mac Dre, Messy Marv, E-40 Jacka and The Mob Figas,C.I.N, Fatal Konnection etc. But I also listened to artist like Jadakiss/The Lox, Jay Z and State Property, Dip Set, Twista,Cash Money, Scarface and Outkast. What are some of your music career goals for the future? Saeed: ​I just want to work with dope artists across the world and for my music to be heard by the masses. I want my message and stories to translate to the listener who wants positive form of inspiration. Tell us about the project that you are promoting. What is it about? is it a single or EP? Also, what is the name of the last project you released? ​ Saeed: I'm dropping a EP January 29th that I drop annually called #All4Siah this will be the 4th installment of the series. The project is a tribute to my younger cousin Josiah Shabazz Lightfoot who was innocently killed in a drive by shooting in San Francisco in 2017. My last project was called “Consistency” fully produced by Larrie Lawson you can find it on all streaming platforms. What has been the response been like to that project? Saeed: The response for that project was crazy. The love was nothing like I expected. Im still getting the kudos from that project. What are some projects you’ve done in the past that you are most proud of and why? ​ Saeed: I think I'm proud of all of my projects. Each project receives a bigger response each time I drop. Especially each #All4Siah project I gain more fans and supporters. But I think #WriteNow fully produced by Christiamentalz with one song produced by Trey Parker “Right Now” is my most complete body of work. I think we covered all bases on that project. What’s next for you? Are you working on any upcoming projects we should be on the lookout for? Include some dates if you have them. Saeed: I have over 7 or 8 new projects scheduled to drop this year as well as few surprise drops and singles. I don’t have specific dates but I promise to keep dropping consistently throughout the year. What message do you hope fans take away from your music? Saeed: I just want fans to feel good and enjoy the message. I appreciate the listener coming to me and telling me they are inspired and listen to the content daily. Where can we follow you on social media? Saeed: ​@saeed4music on all social media Instagram, and Twitter. All digital media outlets type in Saeed #All4Siah and I should pop up. Youtube search $aeed.