Grand Rapids Own Timothy Payn “Rising Higher”

Question: What’s your name?

“Timothy, but most people see as Timmy payn or payn music/”

Question: Where are you from?

“Grand Rapids, MI”

Question: How old are you?

“I am currently 34 until November.”

Question: When did you start making music?

“I started writing, rhyming, and singing at 8 years old. There were a lot of experiences that pushed me to that/ i never really had a choice.”

Question: How serious are you about your career?

“What career? this is my life!! I eat, think, and dream lyrics. I sing while I walk, while I shower, when I cook, and when I clean. There’s always music on in my head.”

Question: Have you ever thought about quitting music?

“A lot of other things yes. Never music though. I have to much to say.”

Question: Who inspires you the most?

“Oneal Croft, my grand father. He gave me music. It’s a shame I never got to show him what I’m doing with it.”

Question: What got you into making music?

“Well supportive family during traumatic times to be honest. I needed an outlet for frustration because before that I didn’t even know why I was here”

Question: Who is your favorite producer

“Definitely The Lokkz Music. He’s helped me with and through a lot. That’s family and you’ve heard his work”

Question: What is one of your best songs?

“My best song available right now on all platforms is Rising Higher. its motivation music and closest to what’s coming next.”

Question: Are you signed to a record or label?

“Not yet. everywhere ive dug it turns out phishy, or we aren’t a good match. we’ll get there though.”

Question: Have you ever performed?

“A few times local to where I was currently at. Billy’s lounge, the shelter, random parties.”

Question: Who would you most likely collaborate with?

“Well I’ve got a list that may grow but it won’t waiver. Dax and Joyner are in there towards the top. Work for what you need right?”

Question: If you could open for any artist who would it be?

“Eminem. Anyone else I wouldn’t feel comfortable calling it opening. I’m not sure how to explain that though so I’ll leave it..”

Question: What’s next for you?

“Me, finally! I’ve done a whole lot of what everyone else wanted or said. It’s time to get back to Timmy.”

FB: @itstimmypayn
Twitter: @PaynMusic
IG: @PaynMusic

http://www.timothypayn.com/stream

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