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

Hi Ian, what do you attribute your success to?
Habits, routine and mindset. The results are normally based on how well I do those things. And God of course!!!!

Let’s talk shop? Tell us more about your career, what can you share with our community?
Music has always been in me, I just had to believe in myself. My journey to believing in myself is a daily battle but I’ve recently seen myself start to take control of that battle. That’s why these emotional songs mean so much to me. It’s about perseverance, resilience and overcoming! We all are overcoming our own internal struggles everyday and that’s so beautiful! I was sad as hell for a long time though! I talk about it a lot on my upcoming LP “Cry With Me”!

Let’s say your best friend was visiting the area and you wanted to show them the best time ever. Where would you take them? Give us a little itinerary – say it was a week long trip, where would you eat, drink, visit, hang out, etc.
The studio. My friend gon‘ leave the city with a hit! I got this method on Pro Tools. I can make a hot song for ANYBODY! Literally my homies sitting on hits they’ve recorded cuz I got bored!

Who else deserves some credit and recognition?
I know Juice Wood recommended me but if you haven’t interviewed her please do! If you have I think Taylor Alford or Prestige. would be perfect!

Website: theianmichael.com

Instagram: kingianmichael

Twitter: @kingianmichael

Youtube: https://youtube.com/channel/UCEleB7UZPZWdRzeoT_e_zBg

Image Credits
@outofpocketproject @elvonimages

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