LIL’ MIKE
Q: “Rollin’” has a very motivational message from start to finish. Was there a specific moment in your life that inspired that mindset?
Not a specific moment, that mindset was built through my life pieces by pieces and i felt like sharing it in my music. When i started, i knew it would be difficult so it’s also a message to myself.
Q: You talk a lot about pushing through obstacles in the song. What are some of the biggest challenges you have faced as an artist so far?
As an artist, my biggest challenge was to decide which style i should stick to at first. This is why i tried different things.
Q: The lyrics focus on growth and ambition instead of negativity. Was that an intentional choice while writing the track?
Yes, i believe words have power, and if people would sing the lyrics to my songs, they should sing something with good energy.
Q: Your lyrics feel very direct and honest. Do you usually write from personal experience?
Not usually, but my personal experiences are the roots of my inspiration.
Q: You started as a dancer before becoming a rapper. How has dancing influenced the way you write music?
I like to write the same way i could dance on a song, my flow is sometimes taken directly from dance freestyles i did previously if that make sens.
Q: Did artists like Travis Scott and Yeat inspire the energy and attitude behind “Rollin’”?
Yes ! Travis Scott specifically for Rollin’, but he and Yeat are my main inspirations.
Q: One of the strongest ideas in the song is turning failure into learning. Is that philosophy something you live by every day?
Absolutely ! Knowing what you did wrong is as important as knowing what you can do right.
Q: What emotions were you trying to create when listeners hear “Rollin’” for the first time?
A feeling of empowerment and motivation to get to achieve your dreams.
Q: The song has a very uplifting atmosphere. Do you see your music as a way to motivate people?
I do, I’ve always been a very supportive person in my life, so when i started music, this is what i wanted to put in.
Q: You mention aiming for the stars and raising the bar. What goals are you currently chasing in your career?
i wanna send good messages to people while making songs they can dance on.
Q: You recorded the song sitting down instead of standing in the booth. How did that change your performance and delivery?
It absolutely did ! Sitting down made me relaxed more than usual and the recording felt more like playing than working.
Q: The lyrics feel simple but powerful at the same time. Do you prefer writing in a more natural and accessible way?
Depends on the mood i am in when i write. Sometimes i like lyrics with deep meanings and hidden messages or references and sometimes i need to go straight to the point.
Q: What part of the lyrics in “Rollin’” best represents who LIL’ MIKE is as a person?
“Keep your goal on sight, you can always raise the bar” it means that you should always live for your dreams/goals no matter what because there’s always a way to get closer to it.
Q: How much of the song reflects your own journey of improving and discovering yourself as an artist?
The whole song i could say, mostly the hook, this is something i say to myself to keep pushing and improving as an artist.
Q: You mention ignoring negativity and staying focused. How do you personally deal with criticism or doubt?
I let it go, you’ll always get criticism for anything, i’d rather getting criticize for doing something i enjoy.
Q: Do you think confidence is something people are born with, or something they build over time?
Confidence is build, but we need to find the will to do so.
Q: What message would you like fans to take away after listening to this track?
To always look forward and get ready to keep pushing even through hard times.
Q: Looking ahead, what can listeners expect from LIL’ MIKE in the near future?
New styles and more affirmations about uplifting yourself
