June 2021

22 23 a chance to work with someone that connected. Can you expand on how that partnership happe- ned for you? Well, lots and lots of networking through LinkedIn, Facebook, and Instagram seems to work for me! If you’re trying to make it far in this business, you must meet the right people, so I try to reach out to a lot of people and make great personal connec- tions with them! Well said, because so many people just don’t un- derstand that simple truth. Be nice and network. Now 15 Candles is a great track as well. Is there a story behind that one? It seems personal like a message to someone. You’re correct where that’s concerned. my father left the household when I was 12 and ended up not speaking to me to me for a couple of years af- ter that. The “15 Candles” comes into play becau- se it was my 15th birthday when I saw him after all those years and he turned away from me when I said “Hey, Dad”... I decided to write a song that could potentially reach any person who has had issues with having an absent father. I want to write things to help people see that they are not alone. Well, we are sorry to hear that happened. Nobody should go through that. But you are awesome for putting that out there to help others. Anyone who loses out on family love is just missing out. Their loss. Now I know you want to be strategic on your releases, but can you give us a hint on what track and video we may see next? I agree and thank you. Family is especially impor- tant to me so yes, anyone who WANTS to miss out, their loss. I just released Come Alive on May 14th, so no definite plans on exactly which song I’m going to release next, but I know that it will be a song that I have been working extremely hard on perfecting! So, I’m hoping whichever one it is, you guys love it! Ok so let’s say money is not an issue. So now you can put on a show with ANY artists at any venue, who would make that bill with you and why and where would you have it? Ahhhh! I love questions like these ha-ha! I abso- lutely adore Billie Eilish...another one of my favo- rites is Lana Del Rey! Lol I think us three would make a great trio. I would love to visit France and have it maybe in Paris. That’s a strong bill!! Hopefully, that happens for you one day. Well Chesney thanks so much for speaking with the Ryze-Fam today and letting us get to know you a bit better. Is there anything else you would like to say before we go? Thank you for having me! It’s been a pleasure and thank you to all my listeners who have gotten me this far! Much love!!! Check out the video for “Come Alive” below.