Today we’d like to introduce you to Lord Goldie.
Hi Lord , can you start by introducing yourself? We’d love to learn more about how you got to where you are today?
I’ve been writing ever since I was 9. I used to rap my poems (lol). When I was in high school, my friends & I formed a rap group. At first we were Ice Water Records. Then we got together with other groups as school & formed TFP (Thuggin’ For A Purpose). That’s when I first started recording in studios. I went to SAE after I graduated & started working on my solo albums. I caught a case in between time & spent 3 and half years in prison. I wrote a lot when I was locked up. So when I came home in 2011, I started working on my first album entitled “Built 2 Last” and released it in 2014. Over the years, I released numerous albums, EPs, and singles. I formed a group with another hip hop artist by the name of Foundation Mecca. We’re called Da’ Healerz. We put out an EP in 2024 called “Heal Talk.” We did a Heal Talk Experience that included sound healing, a reading by Psychic Marita, & a performance that led to therapeutic conversations. We also launched a podcast called “Da’ Healerz Circle” where we interview different healers about their practices. I also took the position as A&R at a membership based artist incubator called HOME (Helping Our Music Evolve. We’re keeping artist development alive & having members collaborate on songs for briefs & help artists with their career needs.
Alright, so let’s dig a little deeper into the story – has it been an easy path overall and if not, what were the challenges you’ve had to overcome?
It’s never a smooth road being an entrepreneur. Let alone being in the music industry. You have to believe in yourself wholeheartedly. People will think you’re crazy for not living as society does. They prefer the comfortability of certainty. And that’s ok. But not for me. You may lose relationships, friendships, & family members. You deal with hardships dealing with finances and terrible business deals. Sometimes it’s hard to put a price on your art because you deem it priceless. Sometimes you hold on to your art because you’re afraid to release to the world. You push through nonetheless because God gave you the talent. The saddest thing in the world is wasted talent.
As you know, we’re big fans of you and your work. For our readers who might not be as familiar what can you tell them about what you do?
I do it all. I’m a hip hop artist, songwriter of all genres, A&R, recording academy voting member, producer (at times), event curator, promoter, & I used to manage artists. Not my thing anymore. I also work with a non profit called Recycle Reinvest. We focus on bridging the gap between trash and crime in low income areas/heat islands/food deserts. I started off as a south side clean up captain. Now I’m the program director for a program we have called Soil Soldiers. We hire youth between the ages of 11 & 18. They learn about sustainability, environmental injustices, how to plant trees & garden. I’m known for all these things depending on who you’re asking (lol). I’m proud of it all. I’m proud of me. It’s not easy being me and doing all these things, but I hold it down!
We’d love to hear about how you think about risk taking?
I wrote a song called “Risks”. It’s two versions out, regular and live. I know all about it. I took risks in the streets that eventually led to my arrest. I take a risk putting a song out. I take a risk by having class with the Soil Soldiers in the library of one of the most dangerous projects in the city every weekend. Shoot! I take a risk by driving in Nashville every day! These people can’t drive! I never want to wonder what if. I’ll go for it. Full fledge! Nothing or no one will hold me back from taking risks. I fell like that’s how unlock a new level of life. So level up!
Contact Info:
- Website: https://linktr.ee/lordgoldie
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lordgoldie615
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LordGoldie615
- Twitter: https://x.com/lordgoldie615
- Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZ_DPoP44KNfdjUlnn_jUww
- Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/lordgoldie615
- Other: https://www.tiktok.com/@lordgoldie615
