We caught up with the brilliant and insightful Chris Robinson a few weeks ago and have shared our conversation below.
Chris, thank you so much for joining us today. Let’s jump right into something we’re really interested in hearing about from you – being the only one in the room. So many of us find ourselves as the only woman in the room, the only immigrant or the only artist in the room, etc. Can you talk to us about how you have learned to be effective and successful in situations where you are the only one in the room like you?
As a black kid from the Texas suburbs – it ain’t nothing new. We’re raised being told we need to be twice as good as a white person to shine and even if you get that shine – they love to tear a black man down. Just look at the headlines.
Let’s take a small detour – maybe you can share a bit about yourself before we dive back into some of the other questions we had for you?
My name is Chris Robinson and I front a hip hop band called Sweet Limb. Our sonics are reminiscent of that old school boom bap 90’s shit. That feel good music. We also blend alternative R&B and Neo Soul into our sound. Our message is love and of course to kick dope shit.
sweetlimb.com
@sweetlimb on IG
If you had to pick three qualities that are most important to develop, which three would you say matter most?
Be Tenacious. – If you have a dream hold onto it for life and don’t let anybody tell you you can’t do it. Not even your own mama.
Be Real – People can detect bullshit from a mile away bro. Who are you trying to be? Be You!
Stay Hungry – Never be complacent, but practice gratitude daily.
Is there a particular challenge you are currently facing?
Depression. It’s a life challenge and one that apparently mad people are dealing with. More than I even realized. We need community. We don’t got 3rd places anymore. Live shows should be seen as safe places where people can catch a vibe, sing and shake that ass.
Contact Info:
- Website: sweetlimb.com
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sweetlimb
- Other: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3C8rr9DpiOCQxrKeef6dJc?si=H-PuPsWCS0y4_lnMGIwuqw
Image Credits
Kristin Gamel, Austin Mesch, Chris Robinson
