We had the good fortune of connecting with 912 KEEM and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi 912, is there a quote or affirmation that’s meaningful to you?
My favorite affirmation is one that I built my brand on. I created this affirmation and live by it daily. I repeat the words “Know No Gates” whenever I’m going through a challenge or difficult times to remind myself that there’s no obstacle that I can’t overcome. There isn’t no limit to how far you can go in life as long as you believe in yourself. Know No Gates.

Alright, so let’s move onto what keeps you busy professionally?
My art is sacred to me. I think what sets me apart is the story behind my music. I sacrificed taking a safer route (working a great job) to pursue something that was keeping me up at night. I felt like my purpose was not being fulfilled because I was not living it. For years I was listening to everyone’s idea of me that I didn’t hear myself out. “What is it that you want for yourself Keem?” Is the question I never asked myself until later on down the line. Living my truth is what you hear in my music. You hear the experiences I go through. There’s no faking the funk in my lyrics. And that’s what I want to spread to the world. Realness and motivation to keep going. Stop at nothing. You have to sacrifice to succeed. I had to Self reflect to find me because I felt lost and had little knowledge of self.

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?
I’m still learning LA out myself lol but of course I would take my close partners to Hollywood, hit some bars on the strip. I don’t really club like that so a hookah lounge/ marijuana lounge would be on the list. And we definitely hitting the Improv because we don’t have comedy clubs back in Brunswick, GA. The homies prolly want to get fly so we got to hit Melrose for the fashion for sure. Couple weed dispenseries and that’s it.

Who else deserves some credit and recognition?
Big Salute to Ma dukes. She been supporting me in every way when it comes to my music. Whether it’s finding shows or hotels or just helping with my website she’s right there behind the scenes for it all. I love you mama.

Website: https://official912keem.com/?fbclid=IwAR2gHoXKq7bSAn6D3dkGz8VP3DHrXUdAgKnTJaYNoDxMc0CREtzwy_qTt94_aem_AUD69oTMU9rPTGO811y6mnKYtsunBFKtOnvQyNTEdDLsY4kc92oh9rn46vDRfBmDQeg

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Image Credits
Ariel Rooks

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