If you ask a musical artist what their reason for getting into music is, many of them are going to point towards being famous, making money, and so many other things. And while these, let’s say, perks do come with the territory of being a successful artist, they shouldn’t be a driving reason for getting into the music world. However, not all artists are like that, and we tend to take a special interest in those bent on other things, such as using their songs to actually make a difference in the world. In the current troubling and chaotic times, we’re living, a change is needed more than ever to bridge the gap between people and annihilate the divide that has opened in society. And rapper Vigalanty might just be the musician to do that.
Vigalanty announced himself to the world at large as one of the most promising, exciting artists in existence today. Dominated by a killer track and beats and an obvious dexterity with words, his tracks rapidly rise through the charts. The sort of song that practically begs you to move your bones, dance, and just have a good time, “Haters Gonna Hate” is also a social message of overcoming adversity and triumphing when others expect you to fail.
“I think I wish I could change the lack of encouragement or inspiring people because that’s something that you seldom see in this industry nowadays. It’s just been so saturated with the same old damn thing.”
Interestingly enough, though, Vigalanty is an artist with a deep understanding of his own self, both as a human being, and as a musician. His main aim isn’t fame or money, but rather changing both the industry, his own style, and society at large in general. Even so early in his musical career, he’s set out to change the world for the better and help his community in whatever way he can, particularly through these strange, broken times we’re living.
“Through telling my stories of my ups and downs in life. Through my stories of having cancer going through brain surgery being near death so many times and with all that happening to me I can see the glory in all of that. That Glory goes all back to God, not even me.”
Vigalanty’s music, at large, is about being strong and learning to rely on yourself. And after all, that’s the biggest way to bring about a larger change in the world, by first changing and bettering yourself. What strikes you as impressive, when you talk to Vigalanty, is that he is a deeply humble and grateful human being, driven by good and the desire to help. And honestly, that’s what any artist should be about, not so consumed by the desire to succeed, but rather by the ultimately rewarding experience of bringing beautiful, unique art into the world.
