The Inner Work of An Artist: Healing Through Vulnerability, Creativity and Self Care | 6LACK
Artist and musician 6LACK opens up about mental health, meditation, and the power of music to heal. He shares his journey of becoming the renowned rapper he is today and how by prioritizing his well-being he has evolved both inside and out. He gives a deep look into his creative process: from overcoming creative blocks and expectations to entering a 'flow state' while creating music. He discusses how turning vulnerability into art has shaped his music, revealing the emotional depths behind his lyrics. As he explores the responsibilities of being an artist in today's world, he highlights the evolution he has undergone with each album, illustrating how they mirror his personal growth. 6LACK concludes with a poignant reflection on a life-altering accident that reshaped his perspective, leaving listeners with a powerful reminder to make every moment count.
“While you are here, on this earth...
be true to who you are and things will just start to open up for you.”
- 6LACK
KEY TAKEAWAYS
Tap Into Your Inner Artist
In this episode 6LACK opens up about his personal creative process: from overcoming blocks and expectations to opening yourself up to something greater. Here are some key takeaways:
Overcoming Creative Blocks
6LACK shares about how he moves past blocks: revealing that the best thing to do is take a pause, go do anything but your art, release expectation, and wait for the spark to come back.
Letting Life Create Through You
Something beautiful happens in the creative process when our art no longer comes from our mind, but rather moves through us from someone unknown mystical place. 6LACk shares the moments that this has happened to him.
Making Something Meaningful
Artists have the unique responsibility of impacting millions with just one song. 6LACK shares how he uses his platform to express himself vulnerably and to inspire and connect with his audience.
