Meet Gary Smith | Hip-hop artist

We had the good fortune of connecting with Gary Smith and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi Gary, we’d love to hear more about how you thought about starting your own business?
Being able to express myself freely through my music without having the pressure of meeting major label expectations. Also being able to own all the rights to my creations.

Let’s talk shop? Tell us more about your career, what can you share with our community?
A chef by day and artist by night . I have been a head chef for 8 years at a thai restaurant( thai fresh ). I have worked their for the last 10 years . While doing music when i can to provide for my family. Living in austin in the increase of rent made music or pursuing the dream almost impossible . With a steady career i have made more strides in the last 3 years than i ever have .

If you had a friend visiting you, what are some of the local spots you’d want to take them around to?
We have to start out with some sushi. My favorite spot is Yanagi. If we are in the downtown area we could hit RA both very good restaurants. Drinks why not hit 6th street , will leave before it gets to crazy . Theres always the domain up north. Live music capital so why not catch some local music . Flamingo catina , Indpedence brewery, Antones , and The yard to name a few always show love to the art form.
Who else deserves some credit and recognition?

My supporters and fans . The few , the proud lol . The messages in my inbox, coming out to shows , sharing music , videos . I could go on everytime i thought of quitting someone has messaged me. The reason im taking the next steps in making my brand completely offical.

Website: Www.G-smithraps.com

Instagram: @Gsmithraps

Twitter: @G_SmithRap

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LostSoul525?mibextid=ZbWKwL

Youtube: https://youtube.com/@G-smith?si=13Y2qh6zbj5EAe5B

Other: https://open.spotify.com/artist/4uMezgRVKLWIf21FSi9XWF?si=iN0FgoQFQT-ODqeMJf3V0Q

Image Credits
Kevin Bocanegra