Carnell Gwynn a 25year buffalo native who is better known by his Stage name of C.GWYNN. Carnell is a Hip Hop artiste who came from a very musical background. Music was expose to him as a young boy by his father who became a huge influence in his life. Although life wasn’t to easy for the young artiste he never stopped believing in himself and made life exactly what he wanted it to be. Konnected Magazine got a chance to interview with C.GWYNN
Q. What type of music do you create?
A. The music I typically create is like hustle motivational music, if you a hustler and like getting to some money my music is for you.
Q. When did your music career start?
A. I’ve been around music my whole life but this year I decided to take music more seriously. I actually play multiple instruments such as the saxophone, trombone, and the keys.
Q. Who is your musical inspiration?
A. My dad! He’s like Michael Jackson’s dad to me, being the musician he is I was basically forced into music.
Q. Who in the music industry inspires you the most?
A. Oh for sure 50 cent ! not only as a musician but a business man. I’ve read his books and keep up with all his business ventures. he’s definitely a big inspiration.
Q. If you had the chance to feature with any artiste who would it be?
A. Pop smoke, he was a real man and his upbringing reminds me of mine. I can definitely relate to him a lot.
Q. What single you believe has had or will have the most impact in your career?
A. Time ft Jaymarr, it hasn’t been released just yet but the reactions I’ve been getting from just the previews are great! Stay tune April 22nd we will dropping.
Q. Are you working on any projects? A. Yes, I’m working on my EP I don’t have an exact release date but for sure by the summer time.
Q. If you can say anything to those out there struggling to get where they want to be in life, what would you tell them?
A. I really came from nothing! My environment definitely had a huge impact on my life. From being a runaway to getting bullied for my appearance made me very rebellious. The smallest things felt very impossible to accomplish, I don’t even know how I got through school. Even as a young adult my life wasn’t too easy but became a father felt like my new inspiration. I wanted to make sure my son wasn’t exposed to the things I was, so I risked it all. I remember riding my bike for 2+ hours just to make ends meet but I never stopped believing in myself. Struggle definitely made me and this music thing has been keeping focused. So, to anyone out there who feels like life is getting in the way just know that hard times don’t last forever. Today I’m a hardworking man who hits all the goals I set myself up for. Find something that inspires you and go hard for it!
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Written/Interviewed by Abby Baez