We recently connected with Bae and have shared our conversation below.
Bae , we’ve been so fortunate to work with so many incredible folks and one common thread we have seen is that those who have built amazing lives for themselves are also often the folks who are most generous. Where do you think your generosity comes from?
This might sound like a corn answer, but for me it goes back to my roots. As a Black Native person, I deeply value the importance of tribes and community, where caring for one another is at the center. Practicing medicine and fellowship are not just things I believe in …they’re things I live every day with my friends, family, and peers, and sometimes even with strangers.
Great, so let’s take a few minutes and cover your story. What should folks know about you and what you do?
I’m focused on turning my dream into something that profits me financially instead of just spiritually. It’s very rewarding to relate, heal and inspire people with my music but now I want to monetize so I can increase my reach. My brand is the BlackEnigmatic. Someone who is unapologetically their own special self. A person who has broken barriers and fought battles to hold their head high and shoulders back wherever they stand. On October 23rd, I headline a show in DC, just in time for Howard Homecoming, which I am excited about! My website also is making a reappearance this month so look out for that too!
If you had to pick three qualities that are most important to develop, which three would you say matter most?
When I first started music I was essentially recording myself. I think that helped me find and develop my sound better because I had extra time to just mess around in the studio. Having some family involved in audio engineering as well as writing poetry with my best friend gave me the confidence to put my work out there. The final thing I would say helped me is being genuine with people I was meeting. If we all respect and admire each other it makes it really easy to work with others and form long term meaningful business relationships.
To close, maybe we can chat about your parents and what they did that was particularly impactful for you?
This might sound unexpected, but the most impactful thing my parents did for me was, in many ways, not being there. My father passed away when I was 15, and losing him left scars I’m still healing from. That absence, as painful as it was, shaped my character more than anything else. It forced me to realize that my path was mine alone to pursue something different, something no one in my family had ever done. In that journey, I’ve learned that sometimes the people who truly guide and uplift you are part of your spirit tribe, not just your bloodline.
Contact Info:
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/watersignbae?igsh=MTM1dTZhc2Uya25yYg%3D%3D&utm_source=qr
- Youtube: https://youtu.be/VUVCu1R2Jjw
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