Meet Saint Chevelle

We recently connected with Saint Chevelle and have shared our conversation below.

Hi Saint, we’re so appreciative of you taking the time to share your nuggets of wisdom with our community. One of the topics we think is most important for folks looking to level up their lives is building up their self-confidence and self-esteem. Can you share how you developed your confidence?

First of all, let me just say thank you for having me on again. I believe this is my third time giving you guys an interview, and a lot has transpired since the first time we met. I truly appreciate your continued support.

That being said, I’ve gained my confidence and self-esteem from understanding one simple truth: no matter who we are or how we feel, at the end of the day, we’re all human—we all bleed the same color red. So why should I fear being my true self? The person I am today won’t be here forever, and that’s exactly why I’m grateful to make music—because it allows me to leave something behind that will outlast me.

For anyone struggling to find confidence, just remember: one day, this life will no longer be what you know. So why not make it heaven on earth while you can? Take that risk, chase your dreams—because I’d rather see you become a millionaire first than just a name on a gravestone.

And if we’re all the same on this planet, why should I let someone else’s opinion dictate how I live my life?

Thanks for sharing that. So, before we get any further into our conversation, can you tell our readers a bit about yourself and what you’re working on?

These days, I write for a major label—but it took me at least five years to get to this position. For any first-time artists reading this, I know five years might sound like a long time, but trust me, you’d be surprised how fast time flies when you’re chasing an impossible dream and truly enjoying the journey.

I’ve been making music for a long time, and it’s the one thing in my life that has only become more addicting the more I do it. And now, after all my hard work—and, of course, by the grace of God—I can finally say that music isn’t just my passion, it’s my profession. It pays my bills.

For years, I was focused on getting exposure as an artist, constantly navigating the back-and-forth of social media. But now, I get to focus purely on my craft. Don’t get me wrong—I still love making music I’m passionate about, and I know I have fans around the world who are waiting for more. But right now, my priority is making sure everything I create is top-tier before I give the world another classic.

Looking back, what do you think were the three qualities, skills, or areas of knowledge that were most impactful in your journey? What advice do you have for folks who are early in their journey in terms of how they can best develop or improve on these?

I’d say the three most important things I’ve learned—or things I wish I had put more effort into—are production, experimenting with my sound, and understanding the importance of putting myself first.

First, for anyone who makes music but doesn’t produce their own records, always show love to the people who create your beats or play instruments on your tracks. Don’t take them for granted—without them, all we’d have is our voices and a microphone. I truly wish I had spent more time learning how to produce my own music, but regardless, I give full credit to every producer who has ever worked with me. I tip my hat to all the geniuses behind a desktop.

Next, if you’re anything like me and constantly have beats or lyrics running through your head, don’t ignore those moments. Take the time to think outside the box—get creative and weird with the sounds in your mind. When you’re in the studio, don’t be afraid to bring those ideas to life with your engineer. Sing, experiment, make requests—put yourself out there. There are 8 billion people in the world, and you’ll never know who will connect with your music unless you show it to them.

Lastly—and most importantly—you’re going to meet a lot of people who claim they believe in you, who say they see your vision and want to be part of your journey. Sometimes that works out, but more often than not, you’ll come across people who secretly want to see you fail, all while smiling in your face.

The world is full of people too scared to take risks on their own, so don’t let someone latch onto your dreams just to hold you back. It’s great to want to put your people on, and if you make it, of course, you want them to make it too. But remember—if you don’t put yourself first, nobody makes it.

Don’t let a friendly face be the one that stabs you in the back. Trust yourself, move with purpose, and if you ever need advice, only take it from those you truly trust.

Who has been most helpful in helping you overcome challenges or build and develop the essential skills, qualities or knowledge you needed to be successful?

To be fair, I wouldn’t say there was one specific person who inspired me to reach the level I’m at today. If I’m being completely honest, my parents hated the idea of me becoming a musician at any level. They never really showed me much love or support—and to be real, they still don’t. That used to bother me because all I ever wanted was to make them proud. But at the end of the day, I have to follow my dream first, because I only get one life to live.

Outside of my parents, my biggest support system has always been my best friends and my brother. On top of that, the producers and engineers I’ve worked with have consistently reminded me that I’m one talented motherfucker—and that kind of encouragement always puts an extra pep in my step.

I remember my younger brother once told me not to stress about reaching a certain level because once I got there, there’d be no turning back. And now that I’m here, I can honestly say he was right—I have no intentions of looking back. That just goes to show that sometimes, the support you need doesn’t always come from the people you expect. Love and encouragement can come from the most unexpected places, and my advice is to embrace it and run with it.

So, I want to send a big shoutout and much love to everyone who’s been part of this journey—whether good or bad. Just know, this is only the beginning!