Creator to Creators S5 Ep 55 Jimmy McGee

Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/track/4l8rX8MTFyWwWegJGcaoMd?si=25lni2EURF254FtFM9ljzQ&context=spotify%3Aplaylist%3A37i9dQZF1EIXvDjPUh4EQk YouTube: https://music.youtube.com/watch?v=qkQY5tyKYq8&si=NZ7e3Iq5uXnfw9qn Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100010166292389&mibextid=ZbWKwL Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/jimmy_mcgee_music?igsh=MTM4a3p0N2tmbDEzdA==Born and raised in Ohio, Jimmy grew up on rhythm and blues and a household of music. Hispassion for song began as a young churchgoer listening to the vibrant gospel that echoed offchurch walls. At age 11, Jimmy picked up the guitar and mastered a new skill. Never finding joyin his schooling, Jimmy McGee turned to music for guidance. At 14, he joined fellow R&Benthusiasts and performed at local venues.“I am a soul music survivor,” tells Jimmy. From Bobby Womack to Johnny “Guitar” Watson,Jimmy immersed himself in all-things soul from an early age. Decades later, Jimmy McGeebrings his never-ending passion for music to the stage with a refined sound. His sound is asmooth blend of R&B, Southern Soul, and Neo-soul, with a spin uniquely his own.“Bottom Line,” Jimmy McGee’s latest single, opens with bluesy tones, drawing in listeners witha smooth guitar riff as the song takes on depth. Velvety vocals emerge, telling Jimmy’s story.“What inspired the song was an experience with obstacles. When a person is gifted with song,there is often envy and stuff that goes along with it—it’s only a matter of time. But I refused togive up,” shares Jimmy McGee. “That’s what inspired it—the rigamarole of being a musician.Standing my ground and being myself.”Jimmy wants listeners to feel encouraged by his song. “I want them to realize that there’sobstacles, but they aren’t the end all be all. People look for a higher power outside, but it’s inourselves. Self-determination is the key.”Jimmy sings in the key of determination. “Bottom Line” is life’s ballad. “It’s a reminder to nevergive up—have perseverance.” In fact, all of Jimmy’s songs are about life and life’s lessons.“Life’s a journey, and these songs are about self-determination,” he adds. “You can get help,but it’s you who has to do it.”Writing music usually begins with the music. “Usually, I write to the track. The process involvesthinking about life, and the words come along with the music.” For the single and many others,Jimmy let life guide his art.This year, Jimmy McGee is excited to release more music. Listeners can look forward toquarterly releases throughout the year. “I’m ready to get out, sing and perform,” he adds.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/creator-to-creators-with-meosha-bean--4460322/support.