Welcome to the exclusive interview with Muskegon's very own rap sensation, Big Church. With a raw talent and a captivating presence, Big Church has been making waves in the music industry with his electrifying performances and thought-provoking lyrics. His latest single, "Demon Time," is a testament to his ability to blend gritty realism with poignant storytelling. Today, we explore Big Church's journey in the music scene, and gain insight into what drives his artistry.
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INTERVIEW
Before becoming a rapper, what are some careers you've always considered?
Big Church: Well, before I took my rap career serious I worked in the health field. I worked in hospitals, nursing homes people with dementia and old timers. I have my associates degree in criminal justice. I went to college for a minute, but always been something that I wanted to do, I always have the talent to make it.
What year did you decide to take rap seriously and why?
Big Church:I’ve been rapping my whole life since I was a kid. But I wouldn’t decide to take my rap career serious until the year 2020. It changed everything for me.
You go by "Big Church (King of the City)", how do you think this self proclaimed title make other local artist feel?
Big Church: Growing up in Muskegon I always look at myself as a king even in the environment that I grew up in the king of the city mentality was always in me far as local artists go I know coming up in the music industry. A lot of artists are not going to like it, but once they hear me rap, they respect it.
Have you ever been involved in rap beef? If so, how do you utilize the tension to your advantage?
Big Church: I wouldn’t necessarily say that I’ve been involved in rap beef. But I will say that along the way of my rise to the top that I have had. Rappers that have tried to copycat my style and the way I rap. But I have learned to utilize what they try to do to me. And feed off of it and turn it into energy.
Having the right manager is crucial, how did you know P.Wood was the perfect match for you?
Big Church: You are so right when you say having the right managers crucial, I have had a lot of ups and downs because I did not have the right people in my corner, but patwood king has been seen my hunger and progression with my music and he is loyal and hungry himself to see his artist make it in the industry so it was only right to make him my manager. He is genuinely making sure I make the right decisions with my career I’m grateful.
There's a list going around about the top 50 rappers from Muskegon. What are your thoughts of this list?
Big Church: I understand that there is a Muskegon rap list going around and I understand that they have never mentioned me or put me on the list, but I never paid attention because of Muskegon list is not to getting me to the music industry however I never forget where I came from because part of that pain is why I go so hard with my music now I care about being on the BET hip-hop achievement Award, not a Muskegon Hometown list.
If you were invited to the BET awards and allowed to bring two people with you, who are you bringing and why?
Big Church: If I was invited to the BET awards, I mean, I like to look at it as when I am invited to the BET awards, I will bring my music manager and probably one of the guys from MBK. I like to make sure I keep the people around me I started with.
What's your overall goal and purpose of being an artist?
Big Church: My overall goals and purpose of being an artist is very simple to show my city to show Michigan to show my family to show any kid in the Midwest that if you continue to chase your dream you will make it. They are going to be times when you feel like, giving up, but I am a living testimony that if you continue to chase your dream, you will make it.
How do you handle constructive criticism from your fans and peers?
Big Church: I grew up in an environment, where I was not the most popular in high school so in a way that has helped me with my music. I understand that not every song the world is going to like, but most will. I understand that fans will not like everything I do, but I maintain my composure at all times.
What's one of your biggest regrets in life?
Big Church: One of my biggest regrets in my life was not spending more time with my family when I moved to Kalamazoo and also giving the wrong people my energy with my music who tried to use it for their own personal game but regrets to me I like life learning lessons, so I learn from it.
As you grow within your career, how do you plan to give back to the community?
Big Church: As I grow with my music career, my ways of me giving back to the community is simple. Muskegon made me Kalamazoo raise me. I promise to brighten Muskegon inside music are talent and entrepreneurship with people with their personal businesses as well as doing the same for Kalamazoo.
What advice do you have for other upcoming artist?
Big Church: My advice that I have to any up-and-coming artist is genuinely understand the people around. You don’t just go off of the first look people tend to show their true colors after a while. Secondly, never give up on your dream no matter how hard to get the hard of your dream get the closer you are to your goal of making it in the music industry.
Sincerely BigChurch KingOfTheCity
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