Oct 04 2022 44 mins
In this episode, Yonny joins me from Lynnwood, Washington. Despite only just starting to commercially release music in August of this year, Yonny has been under wraps and working on his craft for the better part of two years and has already garnered some significant local buzz with his thoughtful approach, commitment to the process, unique visuals, and his genuine and grateful nature. He will undoubtedly be a notable name in the coming months and years.
00:00 - Intro
01:06 - What separates Yonny's hometown of Lynnwood from the greater Seattle area, and what he appreciates about it
03:38 - Yonny's dreams and aspirations prior to making music
07:40 - The people in Yonny's life who inspired him and pushed him to take music seriously
12:30 - How Yonny's family has contributed to his life as an aspiring artist and a person
14:24 - Yonny's biggest improvements as an artist from when he started to the present day, from his perspective
18:18 - The story of how "NAH" came about, and how his assistance with the visual turned it into something really special
22:17 - How a film festival, a TikTok post, and the city's response to his song brought in more love than Yonny could have ever imagined
24:41 - The process behind his "Ghetto Sunset" EP and the message/emotions behind the tape
28:56 - What he was most proud of about the project, and what he's looking forward to bringing to the next one
33:15 - A comprehensive list of Yonny's dream collaborations
36:44 - What Yonny wishes to achieve in the years to come
39:27 - Where you can follow Yonny and support him on his journey
40:55 - What make Yonny cutting edge
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