Montez Brown-Mobley shared their story and experiences with us recently and you can find our conversation below.
Good morning Montez, it’s such a great way to kick off the day – I think our readers will love hearing your stories, experiences and about how you think about life and work. Let’s jump right in? What do you think others are secretly struggling with—but never say?
I believe a lot of people are struggling with being real with themselves. Many people are now hung up on social media so much that they lose themselves and find themselves comparing their lives to others lives. They spend all their time trying to convince others they’re happy instead of just being happy doing what they love instead of what’s trending.
Can you briefly introduce yourself and share what makes you or your brand unique?
For those who don’t know, my name is Montez Brown-Mobley also know as Young Tez. A little about me, I am a hip hop recording artist and videographer. I have music out with Rick Ross, Twista, Krayzie Bone, from the iconic group, Bone Thugs-N-Harmony, hip hop legend, KRS-1, and many more. I also am a tattoo artist, Author, and just all around businessman.
Appreciate your sharing that. Let’s talk about your life, growing up and some of topics and learnings around that. What did you believe about yourself as a child that you no longer believe?
I actually believed I was going to the NFL. I worked hard and earned a starting QB position on varsity my freshman year in high school and later earned a full ride scholarship to play football in college at Morehouse College in Atlanta, GA. I still somewhat believed that until our coaching staff changed going into my sophomore year and that’s when everything changed.
What did suffering teach you that success never could?
Suffering is a good teacher. You learn from your mistakes and if you never get that lesson from suffering or failing then you’ll never build character to drive you to the next levels. There’s nothing wrong with success but success without struggle or failure isn’t fulfilling. I’ve learned a lot from failing in music and struggling trying to monetize, but the lessons were in the suffering. I had to suffer through releasing music and not getting likes, clicks, views, or any money in order to make it where I am today.
So a lot of these questions go deep, but if you are open to it, we’ve got a few more questions that we’d love to get your take on. What are the biggest lies your industry tells itself?
You know I really can’t stand how people who’s had success in this entertainment industry tell other people to just believe in themselves and they’ll make it or just keep going and you’ll make it. Both very untrue statements. I say that because it’s so many artists or entrepreneurs that push and push everyday but never get the exposure they truly deserve. You really have to market yourself and get in front of the eyes of the masses.
Okay, so let’s keep going with one more question that means a lot to us: If you retired tomorrow, what would your customers miss most?
Funny thing about that question is, I truly don’t believe I will retire like most. I loved everything I do and my creativity just won’t allow me to call it quits. I’ll be doing everything that I can in some capacity just because I have a love for it all.
Contact Info:
- Instagram: @TheRealYoungTez
- Twitter: @YoungTez
- Youtube: https://YouTube.com/YoungTez
- Other: Snapchat: MartyMcPhresh
Tik Tok: @TheRealYoungTez
Spotify: Young Tez
Apple Music: Young Tez
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