
LaTWH Episode 48: Interview with Quilly G – Uncut
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Quilly G's story is one of talent, growth, and tension between perfectionism and release. With unreleased projects stacked up, he's wrestling with what it means to put his name on something while staying consistent and true to himself. In this raw, honest conversation, he talks about:🔥 The meaning behind the "G" in his name🔥 Learning to rap from being around more skilled artists🔥 Fighting through perfectionism and self-doubt🔥 Why the "middle arc" of his music career mattered most🔥 What he wants his music to give young peopleThis is one of the most introspective interviews on balancing creativity, confidence, and personal growth.**Explore More:**🎧 YouTube: [https://www.youtube.com/@chaesarvideos]📸 Instagram: [https://www.instagram.com/chaesarvideos/]**Follow Quilly G:**📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/quilly.g/🎵 Twitter: https://x.com/QuillyGotMoves🎥 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@quilly.g🎵 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/1lYfcU04ccM7EVTMNFK3K0🎶 Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/quilly-g/1504802200**Timestamps:**00:00:00 - What the "G" stands for in Quilly G00:01:52 - When he started making music and what pushed him toward it00:04:02 - What music means to him now, and how his relationship to it changed00:06:01 - Letting go of outside validation and making music for himself00:07:09 - His "middle arc" and how experimenting helped him grow00:09:27 - Why his sound doesn't fit into a genre and what sets him apart00:11:47 - His work ethic, album backlog, and the challenge of releasing00:13:12 - His favorite song, favorite album, and why they matter00:16:53 - Struggles with perfectionism and the pressure of presentation00:19:18 - Holding himself accountable while learning patience00:22:29 - What brings him back to music when he wants to give up00:25:10 - Balancing studio time with life and responsibilities00:27:20 - Why originality and clever wordplay are his favorite parts00:30:56 - The mixtape that changed his life and early inspirations00:32:09 - Why he shares his reality in his songs00:34:25 - Transitioning from pleasing people to pleasing himself00:35:51 - Thoughts on media coverage and doing things alone00:36:58 - Views, likes, and the social media dilemma00:38:01 - TikTok vs word-of-mouth: modern problems00:40:57 - Standing firm on being different00:41:24 - Is he happy with where he's at?00:42:56 - First taste of success, algorithm discoveries, and TikTok debates00:45:04 - What does it take to entertain people?00:46:57 - How hard was the transition to authenticity?00:49:09 - How his environment shaped his music00:50:41 - His background in journalism and writing00:52:22 - Growing up in the North side00:53:12 - What new environments add to his music00:54:02 - Shower thoughts and nuggets of wisdom00:55:02 - Most deeply held values: faith, family, and morality00:56:55 - Final reflection on friendship and boundaries01:03:17 - Knowing he’s not perfect, but still striving01:04:19 - What will finally get him to drop his next project01:05:14 - Why this interview matters to him01:07:06 - Final question: 1 gorilla vs 100 men?01:14:05 - Final message to the audience01:16:01 - Where to follow Quilly G and closing remarks🔥 **Hashtags:**#ChaesarVideos #LookAtTheWaterHole #QuillyG #UndergroundArtist #ArtistInterview #IndependentMusic #CreativeJourney #ColumbusOhio #MusicPhilosophy #MiddleArc #Perfectionism #SelfGrowth #AuthenticArtistry