Upcoming 100: How did you get started in the music industry, and what were some of the key moments or experiences that helped shape your career?
Breezy BRG: I started writing music when I was 9 years old and hit the recording studio for the first time when I was 12 years old. I knew back then that music would be a huge part of my life. My first single “What They Not” was released in 2017, and I haven’t looked back. Opening for Atlantic Records artist Kali a year ago was definitely a highlight of my career. I love performing in front of large crowds, so anytime I’ve done a show with a large audience was a key moment for me.
Breezy BRG: I started writing music when I was 9 years old and hit the recording studio for the first time when I was 12 years old. I knew back then that music would be a huge part of my life. My first single “What They Not” was released in 2017, and I haven’t looked back. Opening for Atlantic Records artist Kali a year ago was definitely a highlight of my career. I love performing in front of large crowds, so anytime I’ve done a show with a large audience was a key moment for me.
Upcoming 100: Who are some of your biggest musical influences, and how do they impact your music?
Breezy BRG: Definitely Doja Cat. I love her creativity and the fact that she can go Hip Hop, Pop, or R&B and kills it every time. Her impact has been incredible for me because it has helped to shape my creativity. I love making music that can reach across several genres, Hip Hop, Pop, R&B, House, or even Rock. I also like Cardi B, Beyonce, Megan Thee Stallion, Gunna, and Michael Jackson.
Upcoming 100: What do you think sets your music apart from others in your genre?
Breezy BRG: My versatility and ability to cross genres with my music. My cadence and my ability to affectively switch up flows in the same song has become recognizable to fans because my sound is unique. Because I am so passionate about music, you can hear it in my songs. I want fans to feel my passion and love for music with every song I write or perform.
Upcoming 100: Can you walk us through your process for writing and arranging songs, and how do you decide on the final structure and melody?
Breezy BRG: I have always been very creative, and I am very visual, so the process of song writing has already been pretty easy for me. Writing music for me is about telling a story, and most of my songs are intended to motivate people but arranged in a way that make people feel the vibe. I want people to dance and bob their heads to my music. Music for me is about positive vibes, rhythm, fun, motivation, and connecting with my fans and listeners. Every aspect of the song and the timing of when something happens in a song is critical. The intro has to capture the attention, the beat has to drop at the right time, and my delivery has to be on point. I am very picky about the producer beats that I use in my music. It helps to set the tone for the song.
Upcoming 100: How do you balance your creative vision with the needs of the music industry?
Breezy BRG: I am an artist, so I try not to think about what the needs of the industry are. I just try to focus on making really good music. If artists continue to make great music and not get caught up in just the temporary fads and trends, we can shape the industry and make sure that great music will always be around.
Upcoming 100: What are some of your proudest accomplishments in your music career so far, and what have been some of the biggest challenges you've faced?
Breezy BRG: In 2020, I received my first Billboard plaque from my single “Steppin”, which was featured on a collaboration album “Predicted Platinum”, which hit number 12 on the Billboard Charts. That was a proud moment. Also, opening for Atlantic Records artist Kali was definitely a highlight of my career so far. Seeing multiple songs reach 100,000+ streams is definitely a key moment. One of the biggest challenges I’ve faced was just getting people to hear my music. Picking the right marketing strategy and when and what songs to release can be challenging as well.
Upcoming 100: What are your goals for your music, and how do you see yourself evolving as an artist in the next few years?
Breezy BRG: I want my music to be heard around the globe and I want to perform it in front of lots of people. One of my top priorities for the next few years is to find the right strategy and platform that will allow me to share my music with millions of music lovers across the globe. Also, I love performing my music in front of large crowds. I feed off the energy of music fans. To perform at one of the popular music events like the BET Awards or Rolling Loud something similar would be a dream come true.
Upcoming 100: Can you tell us about some of your favorite live performances or shows that you've played?
Breezy BRG: PTL Night Club and Tangra Night Club in Tampa, FL was definitely a vibe in 2022 and 2023. Opening for Atlantic Records hip hop/R&B mainstream artist Kali was definitely the most fun time I’ve had on stage.
Upcoming 100: How do you handle stress or pressure in the music industry, and what are some things that help you stay grounded?
Breezy BRG: Usually, the stress of the music industry makes me write a good song, so it’s not necessarily a bad thing. I have written some of my best songs because I was stressed or anxious about something that did not turn out the way I thought it should.
Upcoming 100: How do you stay connected with your fans, and what are some ways that you engage with them online or offline?
Breezy BRG: I enjoy doing shows and that is one of the ways I try to stay connected. I am also active on social media most of the time, so I try to respond to some of the comments. I am working with my management team on finding new ways to stay engaged like starting my own podcast. That sounds like it could be really fun and engaging.
Upcoming 100: How do you balance the need to promote your music with the desire to maintain a sense of authenticity and connection with your fans?
Breezy BRG: Sometimes it’s a fine line. Authenticity is a huge thing for me, which sometimes gets in the way of how I choose to promote my music. I don’t like dealing with any fake promotion so I can be really picky with how we promote. My manager handles most of the promoting, so that I don’t over critique promo strategies.
Upcoming 100: How do you think the music industry can be improved or changed to better support artists and their creative work?
Breezy BRG: I’ve always felt like the industry is looking more for artists with tons of followers than artists with great music. There is a happy medium in there somewhere, and I think the music industry should continue to look for it. I have seen many talented, but undiscovered artists in recent years.
