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

Hi CHRYS, what led you to pursuing a creative path professionally?
I first began pursuing music creation simply because I was blown away at the possibility of being able to make my own music at a professional level. After many years of experimenting and teaching myself how to record and produce tracks, I was still far from where I wanted and needed to be from a quality standpoint. Although I knew I wasn’t that good, I was still drawn to the process and had a passion for continuing to improve my skills of rapping, making beats and writing songs. Understanding that I control my own destiny as far as mastering the art of my craft allows me to be patient with the growth. The reward of sticking to the lengthy process of perfecting my sound until each song is complete is quite an amazing feeling. Art is truly a one of a kind experience and chasing the reality of being able to love what I created provides a fulfillment I can’t get anywhere else.

Alright, so for those in our community who might not be familiar with your business, can you tell us more?
I co-founded Hush Money Music with my business partner, Kubla Kahn. We have three modern recording studios in Koreatown and have built a strong client base of independent artists, producers, labels and companies. I am most proud of our story, we are self-funded and incorporated in 2018. We have been consistently growing and enhancing our services and have become a well-known, reputable company in Los Angeles. The road was not easy and still isn’t, and it requires a level of perseverance and positive mindset to weather the ups and downs of this industry. The biggest lesson is to look ahead as much as possible and never take any relationship for granted. Building strong relationships has allowed us to survive the typical cashflow challenges of any bootstrapped service-based start-up. The Hush Money brand represents quality, good vibes, professional sounds, and an authentic take on the music industry. Our slogan is “We Got You” because we take care of our community!

Any places to eat or things to do that you can share with our readers? If they have a friend visiting town, what are some spots they could take them to?
Every time I ended up in Europe I had an unforgettable time. Using public transportation, sight-seeing and checking out the new cultures is where it is at when you are traveling. Cannot go wrong with Italy, Amalfi Coast especially. Bali, Portugal, Thailand, the UK and Scotland. All these places are exciting to visit.

Shoutout is all about shouting out others who you feel deserve additional recognition and exposure. Who would you like to shoutout?
I want to dedicate my shoutout to my wife who fully supported me starting my recording studio and music production business and also consistently encouraging me to continue creating music. Having the support from my partner has been a huge positive factor in my growth and success.

Website: https://www.hushmoneymusic.com/chrysthompson/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chrysthompsonmusic/

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christoperwthompson

Twitter: https://x.com/ChrysThompson10/status/1895210024710152338

Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/chrysthompson

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@ChrysThompson

Image Credits
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Tadd Dorazio Photography

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