Today we’d like to introduce you to Christo Amp.
Christo, we appreciate you taking the time to share your story with us today. Where does your story begin?
I was born into a family of four (at first, I met my sister at 15). My parents are mixed foreigners in America, so they knew how cruel the world can be. My family tried their hardest to shelter me from what could expose me to a life outside of our church teachings. My curiosity eventually drove me away to find my own path- that wasn’t so mundane. I know now that without my faith in God, I couldn’t have made it to where I am. Period.
I’m lucky enough to have found something I loved to do at a very young age. I loved catching attention. I’d had a good grasp as a kid that you had to be busy to make money. But, when I would dance, or sing, or write and rehearse a rhyme, and draw something appealing, I could suddenly draw peoples’ attention. I’ve always aimed to be a well-rounded person, so whatever I was bad at I wanted to get good at. I’m definitely not perfect, but getting better everyday. That’s the goal.
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?
I remember growing up in school, they labeled me dyslexic. I had a profound love for music but, I didn’t want my peers’ to make fun of me for my lack of vocabulary. Soon that thought haunted me enough to want to prove myself wrong. And I did. That same feeling came back later on. I was comfortable with writing, but the reason why I love music in the first place was how the beats would make me feel. I’d confess this to my peers I’d rap with but, they may have seen it as I’m thing to do more than them. The ghost of regret paid me a visit, and I wasn’t welcome to it. Again, I did what I thought I couldn’t. Or what other people thought I couldn’t- even when they were my own people.
Then by the time I felt like I had the most going for myself, I realized. I was and am still my biggest obstacle. Doesn’t matter where you’re at in life. We’re all just people on earth. Your wins or losses shouldn’t defy you. Your triumph should be how you’re defined.
Can you tell our readers more about what you do and what you think sets you apart from others?
I wanted to be a dancer because that’s what people told me I was good at. But I loved to draw. I was singing since a child but I was a troubled child in middle school, so they took me out of choir. When all students hated/hated on, but I enjoyed it haha. But, I had more free time compared to my other classmates. So, I picked up skateboarding. This soon became my newfound love. My friends I skated with were more advanced than I was, but I love it so much I never wanted to put it down. I eventually did when I picked up the microphone. Build a little weight on my name, then over the years got comfortable with my audio production and engineering. Then started experimenting with a handful of programs to advance myself. And still in the process of plenty more. It’s about mastering one thing at a time.
Some people know me as a good dude, some people know me as a bad guy. I know myself pretty well enough to say that I’m not on a mission to please anyone unless I feel are generally a kind person. But I define “good” and “nice” as two different things. I thank God everyday for blessing me with the ability to do with I do. But with that blessing people tend to be “nice” with bad intentions. That’s why I most proud of every single good person God as blessed me to be around.
And God made us as individuals, there will never be another me. Just like there’ll never be another you. It’s up to you how you set yourself apart. You can label yourself as a black sheep but, if your surround by black sheep, does the term “black sheep” have meaning?
Risk taking is a topic that people have widely differing views on – we’d love to hear your thoughts.
I can’t necessarily discuss all of my risks I’ve had to take. But, I will say without risk, you will never know to true meaning of reward. Just note that there’s a fine line between risk and jeopardy.
Pricing:
- Beat Leases – $50
- Studio Sessions – $50
- Artwork – $100
- Christo Amp Merch Shirts – $15-20
Contact Info:
- Email: christoampmusic@gmail.com
- Website: https://christoamp.tumblr.com/
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/christoamp/
- Twitter: https://twitter.com/christoamp
- Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/officialchristoamp
- SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/christo-amp
Image Credits
Christopher Amponsah
