Today we’d like to introduce you to Brian Park.
Alright, so thank you so much for sharing your story and insight with our readers. To kick things off, can you tell us a bit about how you got started?
I started making music about 8 years ago for about 3 years. I got into making music from freestyling in college at Texas A&M. I ultimately quit because I was disillusioned after my last project and didn’t have the means to keep going on a college income.
Afterwards, I took a couple of years to find love, complete my education, and figure out my life. Fast forward to now where music found me again.
It took me a long time to decide what I wanted to share in my music.
The things I want to share are feelings and ideas that aren’t bound to tax bracket, race, religion, gender, or whatever. As long as you’re human, you can get down with my music.
The 3 biggest areas are:
Love – it doesn’t matter if you’re the poorest or the richest person alive, anyone can feel love (parental, partner, etc)
Struggle – whether it’s 1st world problems or 3rd world problems, everyone has a struggle
But it’s that struggle that makes us human and how we handle them that truly makes us human
Freedom – it’s a concept that’s not pushed and is often stifled in our society, everyone wants things, few of them go for anything, fear holds people back from dreaming for themselves and others around them, I want to promote the opposite, “the world is yours” type vibe
Above all, young ppl listen to my music and I want them to feel like they’re not alone in the way they’re thinking or feeling because that’s the least I can do for my listeners. I also want to prove to young Asians, and young people, that you don’t have to meet expectation to be successful or happy. You can have a record, fail out of college, choose to do something that doesn’t require a bullshit degree, and still make your own way. You don’t need to cave into social pressure and sell yourself to the people, the ghettos, or whatever for validation. Just believe in yourself and for the most part, that alone will get you far.
This is what I want to communicate by making music commercially.
Can you talk to us a bit about the challenges and lessons you’ve learned along the way. Looking back would you say it’s been easy or smooth in retrospect?
No, absolutely not. Even now, it’s a hard road. I think most people forget that, although this is a creative art, it’s still a business. Entrepreneurship is probably the closest relatable thing to making music commercially. There are deadlines, KPI’s, and metrics associated with this line of work. I think being able to treat this as a living or a livelihood or a job is important to be consistent.
When I started making music 3 years ago, it was for fun. But I quit because I didn’t see the results I wanted… which is COMPLETELY NORMAL. I didn’t understand it at the time, but this was something that would take time and love to nurture and grow. Having the patience now is important for me to continue seeing my music for what it could be and not for what it is.
Money. A lot of other independent artist would probably agree with this one. This commercial game is pay to play. Consider it capital costs to join the market. Growing up, it was a huge barrier for me in the form of buying beats, studio time, and promo. Now, I work a full time corporate 9-5 to support my music career, but even then sometimes it’s not enough. Despite, money continuing to be a challenge, I refuse to let it be the reason why I can’t make music. So, let’s beat the odds!
Appreciate you sharing that. What else should we know about what you do?
Aside from my corporate 9-5 side hustle, I make music, mostly hip-hop and pop, but I want to make music in every genre. I’m very invested in any creative art, but music truly is my calling. I would be most proud of my work to date, because at the end of the day, I made it and how could I not cherish something I’ve created. What sets me apart from others is that, I don’t want to sell myself out to this industry. Gimmicks, hood validation, societal expectation, I don’t care for any of it. I just want my music to be honest.
So, before we go, how can our readers or others connect or collaborate with you? How can they support you?
I am ALWAYS in need of more creatives.
I’m always interested in featuring or features because it’s a great way to connect with other upcoming artists.
I always have need for more beats because I consider it the lifeline for creating new songs. Especially because producers don’t get enough credit or love, I’m always looking to collaborate with them.
Videographers or photographers, because content is the medium on which my music travels. I think great film can make or break the music behind it. I’m not the best expert yet on capturing/editing great film or photos, so anyone who can help my music come to life visually is always a huge help.
Finally, YOU. You as in the fans or anyone listening, of course. Listening to, sharing, and using my music is the best way you can help me. Honestly, just knowing that my music can make someone feel something is the best feeling.
Contact Info:
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yung_byno?igsh=MWU2MzU3ajd1NTVoNA%3D%3D&utm_source=qr
- Youtube: https://youtube.com/@yungbyno?si=Bd64YU7qNWU8MDSO
- Soundcloud: https://on.soundcloud.com/qtNL5zsGoU91ytaTA
- Other: https://open.spotify.com/artist/15fgYeIeXlRZzOXb1b5IR3?si=V5sRdlQsQ9K6pl_igUuZNQ
