Today we’d like to introduce you to Paul Miller.
Hi Paul, it’s an honor to have you on the platform. Thanks for taking the time to share your story with us – to start maybe you can share some of your backstory with our readers?
I got started about a year after I arrived in Austin. I noticed there was a lack of inclusive hip hop and comedy. I started doing what I do because I wanted to make events that I wanted to go to. I was getting a little tired of going to a spot just to drink, so I wanted to provide an entertaining and memorable atmosphere for people that enjoyed music and comedy!
Can you talk to us a bit about the challenges and lessons you’ve learned along the way. Looking back would you say it’s been easy or smooth in retrospect?
Well, it hasn’t been smooth, that’s for sure. A lot of the struggles manifest themselves in different ways. The biggest problem has been finding a team. Thankfully putting positive energy out there has attracted the type of people who can really see something happening. Venues is probably the biggest issue. Unfortunately, since the pandemic, it seems like venues are a little sparse, but that seems to be changing. We’re always exploring and expanding into different spaces in different ways. Luckily over the past year, we’ve grown our team and reached exponentially so we’re not stopping any time soon.
Appreciate you sharing that. What else should we know about what you do?
Well, I specialize in organizing talent, producing music, and rapping. I also organize events, but that was more out of necessity than want. I’ve always thought it was cool to uplift people and show the world what they’re missing. I feel like there’s so much talent in this city, but it gets ignored because it doesn’t sound a certain way, and I think that’s a travesty. I know what it feels like to accomplish my dreams, and I want other people to feel the same way. Honestly, I”m most proud of seeing the improvements artists that have worked with me make over time. Everyone who’s performed at my shows has gotten exponentially better as a performer every time. It’s a great feeling.
Are there any important lessons you’ve learned that you can share with us?
Unfortunately, the most important lesson I’ve learned is. Talk is super cheap. There’s a lot of people who don’t say what they mean or don’t do what they say. For example, you’ll have people that want to work or get something started, but what they really mean is they want you to do a lot of the work. That’s alright though because ultimately, this isn’t for everybody. I used to feel resentment for people who didn’t have the same passion as I did, but ultimately that was holding me back from meeting the positive people who do. So I’m thankful I learned that lesson, and honestly, I wish the best for everyone who’s trying to make something happen.
Contact Info:
- Website: pmjams.com
- Instagram: /undergroundvoiceslive
- Twitter: @pmjams
- Youtube: pmjams
- SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/pmjams
- Other: https://open.spotify.com/artist/7vrTk4RhHiwUXvEOeOa8H1?si=8f5558948e2749be
Image Credits
Tre Blackman Photography
