Epic Beats and Mindful Rhythms: Vo Williams’ Journey Through Art, Music, and Innovation
In Season 3, Episode 1 of the **Alter’d Life Podcast**, artist and musician **Vo Williams** shares his journey in creating “epic hip hop,” a unique genre blending orchestral rock and hip hop, often featured in film trailers. Influenced by **Hans Zimmer** and **Jay-Z**, Vo describes his music as a mascot for relentless pursuit and mindfulness. He also discusses his background as a visual artist from the Ringling School of Art and Design and introduces his cryptocurrency project, **Dreaming Giant**, featuring an animated film and video game.
Vo reflects on his upbringing in Sarasota, Florida, where he faced identity challenges as a Black artist but found strength through parental support from his mother, Demita, and father, Emmanuel. A pivotal moment was his participation in a local MC battle at 16, which set the stage for experiences like performing on **106 and Park**, showcasing his resilience and growth through freestyle.
Vo emphasizes perseverance and encourages innovators to pursue unique ideas without waiting for validation, drawing inspiration from figures like **Blind Fury**, **Malcolm X**, and **Martin Luther King Jr.** He also touches on balancing work with his music career, overcoming emotional challenges, and how a significant financial loss in his youth taught him to rely on inner resources to achieve success.
The conversation delves into scientific approaches to love, the power of human connection, and fostering emotional depth through art and communication. Vo highlights how solitude fuels his creativity and reflects on the impact of meaningful interactions, from letters received during military service to heartfelt notes from his son.
This episode explores how music influences emotions and provides comfort during tough times while celebrating the complexity of human relationships and expressions of care. Vo urges young people to find empowering ways to connect and thrive through creativity and self-expression.
Alter’d Life Podcast: Season 3, Episode 1 - Show Notes
Main Theme: Epic Hip Hop and the Journey of Vo Williams
Epic Hip Hop Creation: Vo Williams discusses his unique music genre, “epic hip hop,” blending orchestral rock with hip hop, often featured in film trailers. Influenced by icons like Hans Zimmer and Jay-Z, Vo describes his music as a relentless and mindful mascot for large audiences.
Artistic Background: With roots as a visual artist from the Ringling School of Art and Design, Vo shares insights into his artistic journey, including his innovative cryptocurrency project, Dreaming Giant, featuring an animated film and video game.
Identity and Resilience: Growing up in Sarasota, Florida, Vo faced identity challenges as a Black artist. He credits his resilience to his parents’ support and pivotal experiences, such as a local MC battle at 16 and his growth on 106 and Park.
Inspiration and Perseverance: Vo emphasizes perseverance for dreamers, encouraging the pursuit of unique ideas without waiting for validation. Influences like Blind Fury, Malcolm X, and Martin Luther King inspire his message of innovation and resilience.
Emotional and Creative Balance: The episode explores scientific approaches to love, balancing work with creativity, and prioritizing solutions over problems. Vo discusses how solitude fuels his creativity, using alone time for deep thinking and idea generation.
Human Connection and Communication: Vo highlights the power of diverse communication styles, from personal letters to art and music, to foster emotional connections. Anecdotes about receiving letters during military service and a note from his son underscore the emotional depth of written communication.
Music’s Emotional Influence: The dialogue reflects on music’s role in shaping emotions and providing solace, emphasizing the complexity and richness of human relationships and the expressions of support and care.
Join Vo Williams in this insightful episode as he navigates the intersections of music, art, personal growth, and the power of perseverance.
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