This video features a sit-down interview on the Let’s Be Honest podcast with a rising Jamaican artist named Cali FR (0:18). Throughout the discussion, Cali FR shares insights into his background, creative process, and his approach to the music industry.
Key Highlights:
- Background and Beginnings: Cali FR discusses growing up in St. Mary and Portland (0:51-1:56). He talks about his family, his early interest in music influenced by his uncle (3:36-4:11), and his path from high school to pursuing music full-time.
- Breakthrough Success: The conversation covers his breakthrough track, Monument, explaining that it gained traction naturally through social media like TikTok (7:36-11:14). He also discusses his successful follow-up song, Bread (11:51-14:57).
- Industry and Morals: Cali FR reflects on navigating the competitive dancehall industry, managing relationships with other artists, and the importance of maintaining his own artistic identity and values (15:12-18:03). He emphasizes that his work is motivated by a desire to uplift others and act as a positive influence (18:43-23:18).
- Future Projects: He touches on his upcoming work, including an EP scheduled for December titled Dare to Believe (26:48-27:02).
- Creative Philosophy: Throughout the interview, the artist stresses the importance of being “intentional” with his music and believing in his path to create something unique and impactful (24:54-25:45).
Great interview 🙏
Cali Fr you ago reach far
Facts, the dawg humble