What Made This Rapper Leave the Streetlife | Mike Squires & Friends Podcast #85

Meerzy is an artist and engineer who made a powerful choice early on: music over the streets. What started as freestyling turned into a mission built on passion, discipline, and purpose. Now engineering for others and creating music with meaning, he also works as a school bus driver, using every opportunity to inspire the next generation. Meerzy’s story is proof that staying focused and betting on yourself can change everything. Mike Squires & Friends is proudly sponsored by Distrokid. To get 30% off your first year’s membership, check out: http://distrokid.com/vip/mikesquires Crazy Merch: https://lifeismerch.com/ Join The Squires Squad (Early Access): https://app.grouped.com/mikesquires Connect with Mike Squires: https://set.page/mikesquires/ Stream Mike Squires & Friends: https://pods.to/mikesquires 00:00:00 Finding Motivation and Discipline 00:02:00 Lessons from Youthful Mistakes 00:03:38 Introduction to Distokid App for Musicians 00:05:45 From Freestyling to Passion: My Music Journey 00:07:43 Transitioning to Pro Tools: A Gamechanger at First Class Studio 00:10:00 Unveiling the Origin of Meerzy's Name 00:12:00 Balancing Personal Well-being and Reliability 00:13:27 Following Your Heart: Aligning Dreams with Reality 00:15:14 Finding Passion in Unexpected Hobbies 00:17:00 Inspiring the Youth as an Artist and Bus Driver 00:18:46 Navigating a Life of Uncertainty and Choices 00:20:47 Spreading Positive Messages Through Music 00:22:29 Creating a Hit Song: Behind the Scenes 00:24:20 Nostalgia for Florida: Fishing and Childhood Memories 00:26:18 The Power of Prayer and Affirmations for Personal Growth 00:28:34 Overcoming Shyness and Finding Confidence 00:29:49 Embracing Authenticity Over Metrics in Creativity 00:31:37 Overcoming Negative Influences to Achieve Success 00:33:13 Surrounding Yourself with Greatness 00:35:06 The Importance of Creative Freedom in Music 00:37:29 Overcoming Creative Blocks in Music Production 00:38:51 The Importance of Honesty in Music 00:40:36 Reflecting on Musical Evolution and Loss of Early Works 00:42:21 The Nostalgia of Music and Life Experiences 00:44:00 The Impact of Food on Mind and Body 00:45:48 Starting a Running Routine 00:47:46 The Power of Mindset 00:49:41 Finding Purpose and Making a Difference 00:51:38 Achieving a Win-Win Situation in Business 00:53:35 Upcoming Album and Collaborations 00:55:32 The Power of Reposting Videos for New Audiences Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices