Meet Idrise Wardel of Inspire M.E. in North Hollywood

Today we’d like to introduce you to Idrise Wardel.

Thanks for sharing your story with us Idrise. So, let’s start at the beginning and we can move on from there.
I started singing when I was a child, in the car seat. I grew up to perform in a few choirs and develop my skill a bit. At 19, I joined the Air Force, traveled the world, fought terrorism and became an R&B artist on the side. I had some club chart success in Germany (8 times) and I was cast for a television show called The Voice. I was unable to participate due to military restrictions and have had to pass on multiple music industry opportunities throughout my military service years (10). I decided that I had given enough of my service to the world, and it was time for me to chase my own dreams. I moved directly to LA and enrolled in music-related classes at various schools believing that the more I know about the industry I want to be successful in, the better chance I have of achieving that success.

Great, so let’s dig a little deeper into the story – has it been an easy path overall and if not, what were the challenges you’ve had to overcome?
Nothing worth having ever came easy. Of course, it’s not a smooth road, most of the struggle, other than the obvious financial one, is the internal battle you have with yourself. The battle you have with doubt, self-assurance, motivation, inspiration; also questing your decisions to take certain risks, “going against the grain” is harder mentally than materially.

Alright – so let’s talk business. Tell us about Inspire M.E., L.L.C. – what should we know?
I am an R&B artist at the core, but the financial struggles lead me to broaden my skill-set. So now, I am a studio engineer, songwriter, vocal producer, journalist, independent artist consultant, graphic designer, music video director and D.P., and anything else I need to be in order to be of service in the industry. I am most proud of the fact that I have learned to do most of this on my own, and become highly skilled at them all, not just average.

I think what sets me apart from others is that I know myself. I know what I am capable of, I don’t over-sell and strive to over-deliver. I am a realist, not an optimist, so my risks are calculated. I am a dream-chaser, not a dreamer. I value accomplishments, not activity. I say that to say, it’s not about what you’re doing, it’s what you’ve done… by looking at things in this way, I can confidently say that I have accomplished great things in my military career; and now I am in the next phase of my life where I am “striving” to accomplish great things in the music industry. Until I have accomplished something great in this industry, I am still MAKING IT… but I want to have MADE IT.

Is there a characteristic or quality that you feel is essential to success?
Resiliency is essential to one’s success.

Contact Info:

• Website: www.idrise.com
• Phone: 313-687-4263
• Email: idrisemusic@gmail.com
• Instagram: www.instagram.com/idrisemusic
• Facebook: www.facebook.com/idrisemusic
• Twitter: www.twitter.com/idrisemusic

Image Credit:
Main Design, StayWithAction, Digital Deezign, De Los Photo

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