Rising artist Rawinked Born in Cleveland, Ohio known for his catchy hooks and dope lyrics has Been putting out albums independently and is on the Rise after a near death experience with a overdose on laced Marijuana in 2018. Raw came back fierce dropping back to back visuals speaking on all the Historical events in 2020 with Covid, Stimulus Checks and losing George Floyd as well as two Major Rap Artists Nipsey Hussle and Pop Smoke.
We recently sat down and talked with the emerging Cleveland artist about his residency, as well as his upcoming projects and more. (And if you’ve ever wanted to know more about Rawinked, we had him answer some fun questions that’ll help you get to know the man behind the name!)
When Did The Idea To Be An Artist Begin?
2014 was the year I be came a artist but always was love music since age of 10.
Who Has Been Your Source Of Inspiration In Making Music?
My inspiration was Michael Jackson as a kid.
Can You Roughly Outline Your Creative Process – From The Beginning Of An Idea For A Project Or A Collaboration To The Point Of Completion?
I Normally Write Down On Paper Than Visuals the location and than Record.
How Is The Reality Of Being An Independent Artist/Producer Compared To Your Expectations Of It?
Being Independent Artist you Have The Freedom To Work At Your Paste And release Music Wherever You want.
Which State/Country Are You From?
I’m From West Side Cleveland ohio.
What Do You Do To Stay Calm When A Project Is Not Going As Planned?
I Normally listen To Music To Calm me Down.
Do You Have Any Insights, Tips, Or Advice For Someone Starting Looking To Start Their Music Career And Looking To Get Into The Music Industry?
My tips I’d To be patient and Never Give Up.
What Are You Most Proud Of In Your Career So Far?
I Own My Whole Catalog.
What Do You Do When You Don’t Do Music (Creative Or Otherwise) And That You Are Passionate About?
I Play Basketball.
What Do You Wish You Were Told When You First Started Making Music That You Think Would Help Artists Just Starting Out?
Invest all the money in you.
Tell Us About Your Upcoming Projects…
New Project I’m Raw 7.
Any Last Words For The Readers?
Keep going no matter how hard it gets.
To hear more from Rawinked and stay up-to-date on his latest projects, you can check him out at the following links:
Website: https://www.rawinkedshop.com/
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/7dj9bXBTAFmHENNQBfF8Gh?si=Wx_jPlTUSRObUOPur0yg0Q
Youtube: https://youtube.com/c/rawinked
Instagram: @rawinked
Twitter: Raw_inked