Salloum - Correct Tale
Exclusive Job interview
Inform us about where you are from and exactly how you got to this placement today.
I was born in Charlottesville VA inside the late 80s. Increasing up I used to be into sports activities. Drums as well. However there was not any place, nor the power for my parents to purchase a real drum established for me, they acquired me a pair of drum sticks which i played on the house furnishings (laughs).Developing up my parents constantly had music actively playing. From classical and Opera overtures like Beethoven, Mahler, Strauss waltzes, to pop and rock & roll hits like Neil Diamond, Beatles, Bee Gees. Pretty much hits of any given year, some of which was played on cassettes in the car. Not to mention the Arabic tunes & songs. On TV they would watch performances by Andre Rieu, Andrea Bocelli, Metropolitan Opera performances and other classical concerts. And VH1. Once I reached middle school I performed percussions while in the school band and marching band. At age 18, I moved to Richmond for VA Commonwealth University, and thats exactly where I began rapping, around the Winter of 2006. A few people on the hall were doing it. After a couple of years I left Richmond and moved to the DMV area. I continued to write, and really got into reading books on spiritual traditions, philosophy, too as books on success and achievement. Eventually I graduated from George Mason in geographic information systems.
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Explain to us more about the current song you are promoting to everyone.
The song is called True Tale featuring John Lennon. This song has been my most critically acclaimed thus far to my pleasant surprise. The first verse deals with the tug-of-war of love, both with the self and with another. Somehow you find yourself in a hole, by being in love. The turmoil that accompanies love, and the downside effects of experiencing vulnerability, which oft times can lead you to depression and even suicide. Then comes the chorus where John Lennon speaks on finding the light and lifting yourself up. The second verse begins with me rationalizing the effects my joy for rap has experienced in overcoming certain situations I used to be going through; something that serves as a sort of therapeutic lighthouse for my inner self, and having the courage to move beyond a dark past, toward peace, which is the narrative of the second chorus by Lennon. The third verse reflects having reached the point of self-actualization in fulfilling that purpose and inner potential within. And then from that perspective, once youve changed yourself, then you can change the world - which is what John Lennon speaks while in the outro of the song. Readers can check out the song on YouTube (Salloum - Accurate Tale), and the projects website too,
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Inform us about one of the hardest challenges you experienced to face within the industry?
Having blogs and sites give grant me their light and platform currently is my focus. Another has been having people take an initial listen to the audio. At certain points, you realize youre not quite ready yet to make that next move; that it happens when the Creator plans for it to happen, rather than when you want it to. I realize that is how it is for everybody. There is a lot of potential in an industry like tunes for people to live the American Dream. Thats what makes it the most competitive industry to break into. But if you know what youre capable of and keep knocking, doors eventually open.
What was one of the biggest established backs in your career and just how did you bounce back?
Not really a established back as much as circumstance and that was learning to balance doing my songs while attending university. Throughout that time period, something within motivated me to hone my rap skills, and read a lot of books on spirituality, philosophy, and achievement. Self-knowledge. My jewel is my heart and my mind. If I can translate that into the songs, it feels right. Eventually, Epitome Perennial was completed at the cost of me taking a semester off from university. Plus I am grateful for the education opportunity at the same time. It has provided me a solid platform to launch from financially speaking. Since day one, its been non-stop; writing rhymes, marketing, doing open mics, recording, organizing goals and promotional plans. The best part is I have learned so much along the way,- from what it takes to succeed in creating a project from scratch, to persisting through frustrations and doubt, to actually seeing the discipline and determination pay off. It took me five years to hone my rhyme skills and construct my first project, which took even more time and energy to actually finalize and release (Epitome Perennial, 2013). Whats kept me going is the fact that no more than 50 years from nowthe only part of me that will be to show on this earth are my thoughts. It is important for people to understand the full picture I am trying to paint. In reality it is limitless. For them to come near that, it is up to me to present my creations in a way in which they comprehend, and have it resonate within themselves. That is the reason why I create a unique website for each project. I think the basic theme of the songs will usually reflect an aspect of what it means to stay accurate to self and really be confident. At the end of the day, thats what defines success in life.
What are some things artists need to be careful of?
What I learned early on is to not take the easy road. Do the legwork yourself. Promote, create, and own all of your aspirations. That way you have no regrets. The onus of success and failure is up to you completely. Another, for aspiring rappers would be to not chase radio and TV. The only actual validation is the rhymes you kick. Hip-Hop itself is founded upon peace, love, unity, and having fun. With that said, its important to be cognizant of what one is actually creating because what I say about myself has the potential to happen in true life. Salloum is my rap name, which derives from my actual name Suleiman, which comes from the root word Salaam, which is peace in Arabic. So for myself, I represent Hip-Hops first principle in my own unique way.
And lastly, when I had been initially starting off, an important move was that I did not release any of my audio right away. If you keep your dream a secret, the potency of your desire to manifest it actually makes it happen. So even however Id been rhyming for 2-3 years, it wasnt about releasing something as soon as possible for people to see that I could rap. At that point in time, the skill level of my craft, between the first two years and the next two years, is like comparing a baby crawling to a kid running. While I had been crawling, I had already convinced myself in my mind that I used to be sprinting. Thats what allowed me to actually manifest the sprint, through continuous practice If I would have shown my raps to someone during my years of crawling, in my mind Im sprinting, but to them, they dont see my vision, so they see it for what actually is. But that is too vulnerable of a position to place oneself in, because you potentially allow yourself to believe while in the doubts others place on your talent. When youre still honing and practicing your craft, theres a greater chance of you doubting your abilities the first moment anybody tells you its not that good, because at that point you cease to see it from your vision point of view, but from the point of you theyre telling you exists. If you actually manifest the vision, or even a whole idea or theme project, at that level you already know what it is, and intuitively youre ready to share it with the world. And anybody who knocks you, you justify as them putting their own fears on you, or they just dont know what sounds good. So my advice would be, Focus on yourself completely.
What suggestions do you have for other artists like yourself?
Actually writing it down on paper- your visions, ideas, and goals is essential. With regards to making it in this game, if youre good, eventually youll get noticed. The first step is to create good songs. To create something that is unique; that automatically puts it above average. But only you can define that for yourself by discovering your unique ideas. There is no blueprint for what works or what doesnt work. With that said, it helps to have a system where you can execute your talent at the highest level. That helps create consistency. Discipline + focus = consistency, with an optimistic attitude, creates a continual renewal of desire = Persistence. And that word is pretty much synonymous with success. If you die tomorrow, but your mentality up to that point was aspiring toward your goals, then did you really fail? To the outside world maybe, but to yourself, until the point that you decide to give up, all the work you put in is moving you closer and closer to it actually happening.
What is one of your favorite ways to promote yourself and your songs?
I enjoy contacting magazines, sites and DJs via e-mail and phone, to deal with the business and networking aspect of my marketing and promotions. To connect with and build relationships with people who already have a base ready for lift in which I can support their grind, and likewise is exciting. It is also a valuable learning experience in dealing with different business models and sharpening my acumen. At the end of the day, the right vision and good communication will enable any deal to succeed.
Exactly where can people visit you?
To get a glimpse of my biography, music, photos, and to contact me, check out Www.TheSalloum.com
They can experience Epitome Perennial at Www.EpitomePerennial.Net.
Stay tuned to @TheSalloum for the release of HollowDreamz this summer 2014.
And lastly I want to thank WWS Magazine for the love. You guys are special because you share your water with artists who are sprouting from the soil. So thank you.
Exclusive Job interview
Inform us about where you are from and exactly how you got to this placement today.
I was born in Charlottesville VA inside the late 80s. Increasing up I used to be into sports activities. Drums as well. However there was not any place, nor the power for my parents to purchase a real drum established for me, they acquired me a pair of drum sticks which i played on the house furnishings (laughs).Developing up my parents constantly had music actively playing. From classical and Opera overtures like Beethoven, Mahler, Strauss waltzes, to pop and rock & roll hits like Neil Diamond, Beatles, Bee Gees. Pretty much hits of any given year, some of which was played on cassettes in the car. Not to mention the Arabic tunes & songs. On TV they would watch performances by Andre Rieu, Andrea Bocelli, Metropolitan Opera performances and other classical concerts. And VH1. Once I reached middle school I performed percussions while in the school band and marching band. At age 18, I moved to Richmond for VA Commonwealth University, and thats exactly where I began rapping, around the Winter of 2006. A few people on the hall were doing it. After a couple of years I left Richmond and moved to the DMV area. I continued to write, and really got into reading books on spiritual traditions, philosophy, too as books on success and achievement. Eventually I graduated from George Mason in geographic information systems.
rap
Explain to us more about the current song you are promoting to everyone.
The song is called True Tale featuring John Lennon. This song has been my most critically acclaimed thus far to my pleasant surprise. The first verse deals with the tug-of-war of love, both with the self and with another. Somehow you find yourself in a hole, by being in love. The turmoil that accompanies love, and the downside effects of experiencing vulnerability, which oft times can lead you to depression and even suicide. Then comes the chorus where John Lennon speaks on finding the light and lifting yourself up. The second verse begins with me rationalizing the effects my joy for rap has experienced in overcoming certain situations I used to be going through; something that serves as a sort of therapeutic lighthouse for my inner self, and having the courage to move beyond a dark past, toward peace, which is the narrative of the second chorus by Lennon. The third verse reflects having reached the point of self-actualization in fulfilling that purpose and inner potential within. And then from that perspective, once youve changed yourself, then you can change the world - which is what John Lennon speaks while in the outro of the song. Readers can check out the song on YouTube (Salloum - Accurate Tale), and the projects website too,
salloum
Inform us about one of the hardest challenges you experienced to face within the industry?
Having blogs and sites give grant me their light and platform currently is my focus. Another has been having people take an initial listen to the audio. At certain points, you realize youre not quite ready yet to make that next move; that it happens when the Creator plans for it to happen, rather than when you want it to. I realize that is how it is for everybody. There is a lot of potential in an industry like tunes for people to live the American Dream. Thats what makes it the most competitive industry to break into. But if you know what youre capable of and keep knocking, doors eventually open.
What was one of the biggest established backs in your career and just how did you bounce back?
Not really a established back as much as circumstance and that was learning to balance doing my songs while attending university. Throughout that time period, something within motivated me to hone my rap skills, and read a lot of books on spirituality, philosophy, and achievement. Self-knowledge. My jewel is my heart and my mind. If I can translate that into the songs, it feels right. Eventually, Epitome Perennial was completed at the cost of me taking a semester off from university. Plus I am grateful for the education opportunity at the same time. It has provided me a solid platform to launch from financially speaking. Since day one, its been non-stop; writing rhymes, marketing, doing open mics, recording, organizing goals and promotional plans. The best part is I have learned so much along the way,- from what it takes to succeed in creating a project from scratch, to persisting through frustrations and doubt, to actually seeing the discipline and determination pay off. It took me five years to hone my rhyme skills and construct my first project, which took even more time and energy to actually finalize and release (Epitome Perennial, 2013). Whats kept me going is the fact that no more than 50 years from nowthe only part of me that will be to show on this earth are my thoughts. It is important for people to understand the full picture I am trying to paint. In reality it is limitless. For them to come near that, it is up to me to present my creations in a way in which they comprehend, and have it resonate within themselves. That is the reason why I create a unique website for each project. I think the basic theme of the songs will usually reflect an aspect of what it means to stay accurate to self and really be confident. At the end of the day, thats what defines success in life.
What are some things artists need to be careful of?
What I learned early on is to not take the easy road. Do the legwork yourself. Promote, create, and own all of your aspirations. That way you have no regrets. The onus of success and failure is up to you completely. Another, for aspiring rappers would be to not chase radio and TV. The only actual validation is the rhymes you kick. Hip-Hop itself is founded upon peace, love, unity, and having fun. With that said, its important to be cognizant of what one is actually creating because what I say about myself has the potential to happen in true life. Salloum is my rap name, which derives from my actual name Suleiman, which comes from the root word Salaam, which is peace in Arabic. So for myself, I represent Hip-Hops first principle in my own unique way.
And lastly, when I had been initially starting off, an important move was that I did not release any of my audio right away. If you keep your dream a secret, the potency of your desire to manifest it actually makes it happen. So even however Id been rhyming for 2-3 years, it wasnt about releasing something as soon as possible for people to see that I could rap. At that point in time, the skill level of my craft, between the first two years and the next two years, is like comparing a baby crawling to a kid running. While I had been crawling, I had already convinced myself in my mind that I used to be sprinting. Thats what allowed me to actually manifest the sprint, through continuous practice If I would have shown my raps to someone during my years of crawling, in my mind Im sprinting, but to them, they dont see my vision, so they see it for what actually is. But that is too vulnerable of a position to place oneself in, because you potentially allow yourself to believe while in the doubts others place on your talent. When youre still honing and practicing your craft, theres a greater chance of you doubting your abilities the first moment anybody tells you its not that good, because at that point you cease to see it from your vision point of view, but from the point of you theyre telling you exists. If you actually manifest the vision, or even a whole idea or theme project, at that level you already know what it is, and intuitively youre ready to share it with the world. And anybody who knocks you, you justify as them putting their own fears on you, or they just dont know what sounds good. So my advice would be, Focus on yourself completely.
What suggestions do you have for other artists like yourself?
Actually writing it down on paper- your visions, ideas, and goals is essential. With regards to making it in this game, if youre good, eventually youll get noticed. The first step is to create good songs. To create something that is unique; that automatically puts it above average. But only you can define that for yourself by discovering your unique ideas. There is no blueprint for what works or what doesnt work. With that said, it helps to have a system where you can execute your talent at the highest level. That helps create consistency. Discipline + focus = consistency, with an optimistic attitude, creates a continual renewal of desire = Persistence. And that word is pretty much synonymous with success. If you die tomorrow, but your mentality up to that point was aspiring toward your goals, then did you really fail? To the outside world maybe, but to yourself, until the point that you decide to give up, all the work you put in is moving you closer and closer to it actually happening.
What is one of your favorite ways to promote yourself and your songs?
I enjoy contacting magazines, sites and DJs via e-mail and phone, to deal with the business and networking aspect of my marketing and promotions. To connect with and build relationships with people who already have a base ready for lift in which I can support their grind, and likewise is exciting. It is also a valuable learning experience in dealing with different business models and sharpening my acumen. At the end of the day, the right vision and good communication will enable any deal to succeed.
Exactly where can people visit you?
To get a glimpse of my biography, music, photos, and to contact me, check out Www.TheSalloum.com
They can experience Epitome Perennial at Www.EpitomePerennial.Net.
Stay tuned to @TheSalloum for the release of HollowDreamz this summer 2014.
And lastly I want to thank WWS Magazine for the love. You guys are special because you share your water with artists who are sprouting from the soil. So thank you.