Life, Values & Legacy: Our Chat with mtp408 of East Side

We recently had the chance to connect with mtp408 and have shared our conversation below.

mtp408, so good to connect and we’re excited to share your story and insights with our audience. There’s a ton to learn from your story, but let’s start with a warm up before we get into the heart of the interview. What is a normal day like for you right now?
A normal day for mtp408? Let’s see: I count a lot of money up first. Then, I put on some fly drip some real fly clothes in addition to my expensive jewelry I put on. After that, I jump into my red convertible sports car valued at 60 thousand US dollars and I smash through these streets. Lately, I been motivating others just by driving my car around. Many people see me out and about in my car and they give me a thumbs up and or they give me a big smile in traffic; especially the ladies. After all of that, I hit the studio to record some music. I make sure to create at least one song per day even if I don’t like it. Also, I go outside these crazy streets to record some new videos or shorts for my YouTube channel. I try to make some good quality content whether it be music or videos or new merch. Later on in the day, I take about 30 minutes to pray and meditate because I am very fortunate and blessed enough to live this surreal life that I live. I take some time in a quiet place just to find peace you know via prayer and thanking god for all of my blessings. Lastly, I might check my stats in the YouTube studio app to see how many views I get from my videos and music; maybe respond to some fan comments as well if I am in the right mood. So yeah: that is basically what a normal day is like for mtp408 right now. Nothing major!

Can you briefly introduce yourself and share what makes you or your brand unique?
Oh yeah, it’s your boy mtp408 mayne. King of the city. Untouchable MTP. Educated Killa. Top 100 iTunes charting music producer, songwriter and recording artist. The legend himself. You see it. If you don’t know, google mtp408. Just google me.

Amazing, so let’s take a moment to go back in time. Who were you before the world told you who you had to be?
Dang this is a very good question. Before, you know, well back in the day, I was just a normal dude just a normal guy. I never really cared to be this big-time famous person I am right now. I mean, I did always have some kind of feeling and vision that I would become who I am though; but I never knew it would be of this magnitude. I used to just sit around and study raps like all kinds of rap music on YouTube all day. I used to study my favorite rappers and music producers a bit and try to mimic them. I guess I was just a student of the game so to speak. I was a nobody on my way to becoming somebody. For the most part, I was just a big dreamer who was just dreaming of having all of the things I got now like the money, the cars, the fame, etc. However, even in my earliest days I always had potential, and I used to unintentionally motivate others to do what I was doing such as make music, without even trying to get them to do so. It is safe to say I always been a person of impact. I have always been an impactful person on society; one who others can follow and learn from.

What have been the defining wounds of your life—and how have you healed them?
There’s way too many brotha. It’s gon take all day explaining all my wounds I suffered in life. I do not want to go too deep because it still hurts and I am still trying to heal right now. However, I would say one of the most defining wounds I ever had was the feeling of heartbreak stemming from somebody I actually loved and who I believed had some type of love and connection for me. Well, especially since I rarely ever felt a true heartbreak like that before. I never truly got my heart broken like that as an adult before. I was in love with a very beautiful woman who I met some time ago. We vibed. We laughed. We kissed. We had some disagreements. We did all the little things you do while in a loving relationship or whatever. But what I didn’t know was that she had an ulterior motive that consisted of using me just to propel her lifestyle and career. further. She basically wanted a quick little situationship just so she can get something temporary. She was also too focused on old things of no relevance and some petty things I did and said in the past, which ultimately held us back. Like why be so immature you know? I learned a lot though from this little heartbreak. It made me a better person and a stronger man. I now know not to trust anybody; even the people who say they will always love you. I learned a little about forgiveness as well and to understand that people may have experienced some damage which I do not want to worsen. I hope she is doing well in life, and I wish her the best even though we were both too toxic to be with each other always and forever. I am starting to heal from our botched relationship now finally. To be honest, I still think about us though and what we could have been. It’s also amazing to see that she still listens to my music and watches all my YouTube videos. Who knows, maybe we might get back together or something! Lol. Nah for real, but I learned a lot though.

I think our readers would appreciate hearing more about your values and what you think matters in life and career, etc. So our next question is along those lines. Is the public version of you the real you?
Yes indeed. The way you see mtp408 on the outside is the same way you see mtp408 on the inside. I am just a cool chill guy ok? I like to have fun and make people laugh. I am not always this big bad cocky tough guy musician that people visualize all the time. I am still a human. I am only human. Although I do have my moments resorting back to my old gangster ways. But yes, for the most part the public version of mtp408 is the real mtp408. I don’t sugarcoat a thing and what you see is basically what you get. Just try not to piss me off and we’ll be good!

Before we go, we’d love to hear your thoughts on some longer-run, legacy type questions. What do you think people will most misunderstand about your legacy?
I think people misunderstand the authenticity I bring to the table. They do not understand that I am a genuine person with a big heart. I give my music all that I got. I lay it all there in the studio when I record. I do not hold back. I am just a person who does not care too much what other people think of me. In turn, I am always going to be misunderstood because not everybody is as genuine as me. There are a ton of fake people out here in this world and I am so glad I am not one of them. I do not have to fit in. I do not have to follow trends. I do not have to brown nose or ride the coattails of somebody else. I am me. I am mtp408. I do what I do. I am in control of my own legacy. This is my destiny. Can’t nobody or nothing stop me. Get with or get lost. Choose up before you lose up. This ride moves pretty fast. If you ain’t first, you’re last. I just hope I make it last; hope I can last. Let’s go.

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