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Lyric Harmony Perspective on They try

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We are excited to share Lyric Harmony's new track "They try"! Our goal at SongBlog is to highlight outstanding new music and give you a peek at the artist’s world behind the music. In this blog we get a chance to sit down with Lyric Harmony to learn all about the inspiration, concepts, and creative energy that it took to create and produce "They try". We hope you enjoy and please feel free to ask Lyric Harmony anything!
Who are you and what do you do?
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I'm Lyric Harmony, an established R&B rapper in my mid-40s. I blend classic East Coast rap lyricism with soulful R&B depth, focusing on commanding rap verses and timeless, melodic hooks.

How does your background play into this song?
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My background is built on a foundation of East Coast rap's lyrical mastery. This song reflects the wisdom gained from the hustle and the authority that comes with building a lasting career.

What is your earliest memory of listening to music?
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Trying to decipher my father's extensive vinyl collection—mostly classic R&B and foundational '80s and '90s rap records—and being mesmerized by the storytelling.

At what moment in your life did you decide to become an artist / performer?
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It wasn't one moment, but the first time I heard my lyrics quoted back to me in the street. I realized my words had resonance and power, and I embraced the role of the voice.

What genres does this release play into?
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Classic Hip-Hop/Rap and sophisticated R&B, focused on combining intricate, East Coast-influenced rap verses with classic R&B hooks.

How has your sound and style evolved in the last 3 years?
Answer:

My sound has become more authoritative and polished. The focus has shifted from the initial hustle to exploring themes of legacy, maintaining success, and philosophical storytelling.

What themes do you explore throughout your music?
Answer:

Legacy, the wisdom gained from the hustle, maintaining success, balancing career with maturity/family, reflections on the past hustle, and mentorship.

If you could go on tour with any artist, who would it be and why?
Answer:

Jay-Z, because he understands the business, the artistry, and the legacy. It would be a masterclass in commanding a stage and an empire.

How would you describe your favorite artist's music to someone who has never heard them before?
Answer:

Authoritative, sophisticated, and deeply resonant. It's the soundtrack to success and the wisdom you gain once you’ve reached the top tier.

If you could attend a performance by any artist, dead or alive, who would you choose and why?
Answer:

Miles Davis. To witness that kind of improvisational genius and cool, commanding presence on stage would reinforce the power of creative authority.

What is your favorite song you have made, and why?
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"A track called ""royalty,"" because it details the philosophical process of building a successful legacy over decades, with both lyrical mastery and emotional depth."

If you could only listen to three artists for the rest of your life, who would you choose and why?
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Nas for the complex lyricism, D'Angelo for the raw, soulful R&B depth, and The Notorious B.I.G. for the effortless, commanding delivery.

What does your dream performance look like?
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Headlining an arena, dressed in tailored streetwear and a designer coat, with a sophisticated visual production that complements the music, showing a commanding and focused presence.

What is your overarching goal as an artist?
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To be regarded as one of the most authoritative and sophisticated R&B rappers of all time, known for my enduring catalogue and my high-end contemporary image.

Do you have one main reason driving you to continue making music?
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To cement my legacy and prove that true authority in the game comes from wisdom, not just flash.

What is the most significant lesson you've learned through being an artist?
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That legacy is earned not just by what you create, but by how long you sustain excellence and protect your peace.

Name three artists you’d like to be compared to.
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Jay-Z (for the business and legacy), Maxwell (for the classic R&B soul), and Rakim (for the authoritative, foundational lyricism).

Which mediums of art do you most identify with?
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Music, primarily the lyric and the melody, and tailored high-end urban fashion. They both embody the blend of classic form and contemporary style.

What is your favorite work of art?
Answer:

A perfectly tailored, luxury coat. It symbolizes the sophistication and polish that I strive for in my music and my overall image.

How would you define having an artistic outlook on life?
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It's viewing every challenge as a narrative arc and every success as a chapter in a long-form story—always looking for the sophisticated meaning behind the moment.

Has being an artist made your life lonely? How do you counteract this?
Answer:

The higher you climb, the smaller the circle gets. I counteract this by prioritizing time with my family and using my music to connect genuinely with my audience.

How have your other passions reinforced your process of making music?
Answer:

My interest in architecture and design reinforces my music process—it’s all about creating something enduring, tailored, and structurally flawless, whether it's a building or an album.

If you could alter the music industry in any way, what would you change and why?
Answer:

The structure. How you going to tell me how my song is supposed to sound. There shouldn't be no restrictions or guidelines on art.

What do you want people to feel when they listen to your music?
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I want them to feel authority, aspiration, and the peace of mind that comes with wisdom. I want them to resonate with the legacy I'm building.

How do you plan on being a game-changer within your genre?
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By proving that rap and R&B lyricism only gets sharper and more sophisticated with age, using my veteran authority to push the boundaries of what is expected.

What has been your scariest experience while pursuing music?
Answer:

The internal pressure to maintain the high standard of work after years of success—the fear that my intricate lyricism won't be able to top the last project.

What has been your most embarassing moment while pursuing music?
Answer:

Early on, during a major interview, I tried to sound profound and ended up tripping over my words, proving that true authority comes from being simply, confidently prepared.

Name a song that best represents success to you, and why?
Answer:

Family Business by Kanye West. It represents the ultimate success—the realization that true wealth is the people and the legacy you build and protect.

What role do you believe the artist has in our society?
Answer:

We are the historians and the philosophers. Our role is to articulate the journey of success, legacy, and wisdom for those who are currently hustling to achieve it.

What is your definition of success as an artist? How do you measure this success?
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Success is the protection of my artistic legacy and the ability to mentor the next generation. I measure it by the quality of the music and its enduring relevance over time.

What is the most memorable response you've had to your work?
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A long-time fan telling me that they're now teaching their kids my lyrics because the themes of legacy and wisdom have become their own family blueprint.

Do you practice? How has your practice changed over time?
Answer:

My practice is now about refinement—it's less about quantity and more about quality. I focus on lyrical economy and maintaining the authoritative, versatile vocal delivery.

What three words would you want your fanbase to use to describe you?
Answer:

Commanding, Polished, and Insightful.

What is your favorite way of sharing your music?
Answer:

Through polished, high-production music videos and high-end live performances, where I can best display my commanding and focused stage presence.

Do you prefer working alone or collaborating with others? How does this influence your sound?
Answer:

I like to collab I mostly collab on bandlab. I don't have my own bandlab account yet haven't took the time to set one up, but since my producer introduced it to me we've been using that the collab with other artists.

What is the best advice you've received to improve the production quality of your music?
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The question is what needs to be improved? I'm satisfied and content with how it sounds also knowing that I don't even release the final mix. The final mix is my personal that I can use to re-release 30 years from now when the copyrights expire or however many years is it is that expired.

How many beats do you produce per month?
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I don't make these they're provided by our publishing company, in-house and beat maker

When did you being using social media from an artist perspective?
Answer:

About 2 months ago maybe

What social media platform do you think your content performs best on?
Answer:

I would say tick tock within sometimes Facebook

If you could choose one of your songs to go viral, which one would it be and why?
Answer:

I can't answer that question I want all of them to go viral right now I got over 70 songs that's listed under my top songs on YouTube music . That's a lot of songs to be listed under the top song section.

How do you stay up to date with new trends and/or platforms? Do you find this necessary to keep your music relevant?
Answer:

I don't, I'm not focused on keeping up my focus is to wake people up. 

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