​Artist On The Rise: What inspired you to pursue a career in music, and how did you initially discover your passion for creating music?

Lil Nico: What inspired me to pursue my music career would have to be the love that I have for music cause without that it wouldn't be possible, And I found my passion for making music at the age of 9 years old from the moment I got behind the mic.

Artist On The Rise: Can you describe your artistic process, from conceptualization to completion? How do you maintain consistency in your work?

Lil Nico: My creative process isn't really too complex. Honestly I usually just pick a beat that I like and record, I let the beat talk to me. What it makes me feel like is how I approach it. And a way I"ve been trying to maintain consistency is just everyday work on a new song or beat or whatever it is I'm doing just making sure I'm being productive with my music you know make sure to get things done.

Artist On The Rise: Your style seems to be a unique blend of various influences. How have these influences shaped your artistic identity and how do you continue to grow and evolve as an artist?

Lil Nico: I feel like the people I look up to in the music industry have influenced me to learn how to make good music by studying their art, they also influenced me to find my own voice in music.

Artist On The Rise: As an up-and-coming artist, how do you balance your creative vision with the need to appeal to a wider audience or potential patrons?

Lil Nico: I just keep my focus on the music because if the music is good then the audience will eventually come with it.

Artist On The Rise: Social media plays a significant role in promoting artists today. How do you use these platforms to showcase your work and connect with your audience?

Lil Nico: I use instagram the most to promote my music. You can follow me @officiallilnico, Everytime I post a song I post it on instagram to promote it and get my fans take on it.

Artist On The Rise: Collaborations are becoming increasingly common in the music world. What has been your experience with collaborating with other artists and how do you believe it has impacted your growth as an artist?

Lil Nico: I honestly don't mind collabing with other artists. My experiences haven't been the best but I don't mind collaborating with other artists.

Artist On The Rise: Financial stability can be a challenge for many artists. How do you manage your finances while pursuing your artistic career and what strategies have you implemented to ensure long-term sustainability?

Lil Nico: I budget when it comes to music videos and promotional purposes but I also got a job that I use to invest in my music career.

Artist On The Rise: How do you handle criticism or negative feedback on your work? Can you share a time when you faced such a situation and how you responded?

Lil Nico: I take criticism and negative feedback pretty well. I think it's crucial that people are blunt when giving feedback so people can work on their own craft.

Artist On The Rise: Music can be a powerful tool for social change and addressing important issues. How do you incorporate these themes into your work and what messages do you hope to convey through your music?

Lil Nico: I try to just push the message of love, Love can go a long way and it's something that is  very needed.

Artist On The Rise: Lastly, what advice would you give to aspiring artists who are just starting their journey in the world of music?

Lil Nico: I would say to keep working on your art, don't let people bring you down, keep your head up and chase your dreams no matter what.

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