Whats good everyone at Steemit, I'm actually so excited to join you guys and share my journey with you all. I was introduced to this through my good friend @kamalee. For my career I have to be on social media platforms constantly so I have Instagram, Facebook and Twitter - @butcharkas, but I have been waiting for the perfect opportunity to blog my journey and speak about some of the amazing things that I have experienced.
Now let me introduce myself,
My name is Butch Arkas. 23. Dreamer/Rapper from London. I always find it funny when people ask what I do.
Performance at London Wireless Festival 2017 (Instagram - @butcharkas)
I used to work at a shoe shop called Office shoes, study Media at Hertfordshire university and always pursued music since I was 13. From a teen I always wanted to be a rapper, a music star and live the dream... but obviously as a young chubby filipino kid born and raised in London, the doubt was immense, especially from my family.
During university I had made a group with my best friend, another killer rapper called @KyoteNoir. Alongside us joined @Daniellawizard, the vocalist of our group. Finally was the 16 year old assassin at the time @NKOK our producer.
We are The Age of Luna (Live Under No Authority).
During 2015 in my first year of University, we signed to an Independent Record Label called Believe Digital. That same year I told my dad that I'm quitting my job, leaving university and going 100% at being the artist I always wanted to be.
Today it is the 20th of August 2017, and I can say I have not regretted anything ever since. We have performed over 100 shows in the last year, including abroad shows in Croatia, Ibiza and even Gibraltar - opening up for huge acts that I always dreamed from likes of Public Enemy, The Pharcyde, DJ Premier and Anderson Paak. Performing at festivals such as Glastonbury, Wireless and Secret Garden Party!
Today my Dad pushes me to be who I want to be in my life, and I couldn't be more grateful.
It's been hard to do an #introduceyourself because there is so much I would love to talk about and there is always so much to my journey I would love to share, the trials and tribulations! However as I read the introduce yourself posts should be short so this is the shortest i could go. If this gets a good response I guess i will share everything with you all!
I haven't spoken about our music too much because I don't want to base this off of our music, but my journey. Everybody has their own taste if you enjoy our music then I'm glad to share!
My name is Butch Arkas and I am a rapper.
'Six Feet Deep - Age Of Luna' 2015
Our first big hit, with over 1million streams alone on Spotify.
**EDIT : A lot more people than I had expected are viewing this now, and its getting a great buzz on Steemit. I'm still fairly new to this, but honestly after close to 3 days in, I truly believe in what Steemit provides for us, the writers and artists platform to fairly make something from our creativity. I would love to be daily Steemit user and provide content regularly, and if you guys could support by Upvoting, following me and ACTUALLY reading my other posts. I promise this journey will be an amazing one,
Thank you all of you already.
- Sincerely Butch 'Crypto' Arkas.
Welcome to Steemit! Nice to meet you :)
Glad to be here thank you!
Good for you, my man. Keep at it and best of luck
Thank you@entity401 means a a lot!
I Upvoted your comment on a post. I enjoy learning about new people from different cultures. Any way if you and anyone reading this could Please Upvote and Resteem one of My [ isteemithard ] post I don't mind returning the favor.
Keep going dude. It will pay off.
Always chase your dreams, always
If you can percieve it you can achieve it!!
yes!!!
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and never stop!
@butchcrypto you rap very good, upvoted.....welcome to steemit, am sure that you will be a big success here. Feel free to see my posts on steemit and follow me for tips to succeed here on steemit. Steemit is a platform that rewards hard work, authenticity and great contents. Wish you success.
I Upvoted your comment on a post. I enjoy learning about new people from different cultures. Any way if you and anyone reading this could Please Upvote and Resteem one of My [ isteemithard ] post I don't mind returning the favor. Also as I am new and still a minnow any tips and help is appreciated I would like to be a whale shark some day soon.
Thank you for the confidence man!
you are welcome and success to you.
Awesome introductory post man, so inspirational... I look forward to listening to you later when I've got my headphones on!
And I love the name of your group.
Thanks alot @clintjunior
Welcome to Steemit!
Welcome to Steemit!
I felt challenged somehow going through your introductory post. One could feel your desire to succeed because the zeal was hot and your focus was in line as well.
Soar higher friend.
I'm glad you felt that way reading it.
Good luck! I hope your blog is successful.
Thank you @sepracore
Nice introduction ! Must have been a very difficult decision to tell your parents. But always chase your dreams, do what makes your happy ! All the best and enjoy your journey :)
It's always tough, but you just have to follow you.. thank you!
MY guy, powerful up load, and welcome to the ting !!! forward steps, nothing more!
Thank you my G.
@butchcrypto, there is NOTHING better than to see someone running after their dream! Glad you're here!
That is my exact feeling, thank you @karencarrens glad to be here as well!
Welcome to Steem @butchcrypto I have upvoted and sent you a tip
Thank you @bottmcbotface, don't worry i will!
Welcome to steem. I hope this platform will help you spread your art!
It usually takes a bit to gain some traction and followers, so keep that in mind. You initial post is actually doing very well. Congrats!
Thank you knircky, really in love with steemit and the community already. Il defo keep that advice in mind, hopefully I'm able to provide content people want to see about my life and journey!
Well, you've definitely got a follower in me. But I am the best rapper on STEEM, so I love to see new competition. Good luck on here.
Thanks bro, and if you feel it, thats all that matters.. hahahaha.
LOL. Okay, I like that. Keep doing your thing. I hope you make a good presence on the platform.
Love it and following you right from Hackney well done Butch we got you full steem ahead. Keep on keeping on come by say hi while a follow you on your journey love n light to you.
#Morelife
Thank you @sheapureness , Appreciate the love from Hackney!
We've done a couple shows out there, maybe one day you could see a show!
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I Upvoted your comment on a post. I enjoy learning about new people from different cultures. Any way if you and anyone reading this could Please Upvote and Resteem one of My [ isteemithard ] post I don't mind returning the favor. Also as I am new and still a minnow any tips and help is appreciated I would like to be a whale shark some day soon.
Hey, @butchcrypto thanks for joining Steemit it's a great community where you meet a lot of great people! http://discord.me/adsactly
The way you comments is great
Awesome bro
Welcome to Steemit @butchcrypto, I have upvoted and sent you a tip. Check my blogs if you are looking for tips on how to earn more Steem and SBD.
Welcome to steemit,brother the journey only starts here!!!
My brother that put me on, thank you!
Awesome stuff mate. I'm a pianist that actually picked up rapping recently. I hope to see more stuff from you here on steemit!
I'm going to follow you :)
You can check out one of my first songs I did with a friend of mine:
https://steemit.com/life/@esecholo/jota-raindrops-feat-luchiano-life-inspirational-rap-music
I mostly play piano, but I recently opened up my YouTube channel, if you care to listen!
https://steemit.com/life/@esecholo/favorite-jazz-inspired-dark-piano-improvisation
Lovely stuff man, excited share stuff back with you!
Glad to have you here! Lets get some behind the scenes blogs. Looking forward to reading some of your posts.
Have many to come, thanks for letting me go what you want!
I'm glad I got to the end of that to hear that you are dope! Welcome!!
Glad to know you enjoyed the music as well.. !!
Good luck!
Very smooth sound. Loving it!
Thank you bro!!
Another star is signing on , on steemit.com. A Big welcome Mr. Rapper @butchcrypto ! Following you...keep on to your dream!
Thank you Josh, appreciate the support.
welcome mr butch! this is what I'm talking about, you're going to love it here mate, enjoy and post about your journey and or your works, wither way, your in it to win it bro.
Funny, I didn't have the balls to tell my dad I wanna leave school to become a music producer, guess life is different for everyone.
more of this needs to happen.
Thanks @traderdad for resteeming this to me.
Thank you @traderdad for resteeming and @destinysaid life is definitely different from everyone, but one initial thing is that we follow our life dreams!
I hear you mate, hopefully you have time out of your busy schedule to plan and promote steemit. Trust me gee, steemit could well be a major source of income for you if you utilize it well. . . . . .cryptos are amazing
Welcome on Steemit Butch! Cool song and cool post! Props to you my friend!
Thank you so much!
So much more to come!
Good to have you here @ to the steemit family. Here, you shall be meeting with great people like me to encourage you and putting you through some stages. In main time, I shall be following you to resteem and upvoting your posts with love to give you a reward for passion
With Love From @fingalenz
Wishing you a very success now and forever!
I like your flow. You need to check out the #rapchallenge
Thank you cuz, will do defo!
Rap is cool dude! Gimme five ;)
Five!
Hello, welcome to Steemit. I do hope that you have a wonderful time on this platform. Looking forward to your future posts!
Thanks for joining this beautiful community. I followed you. Wish you much luck! Have a great time.!
Thank you, Happy to join Steemit!
Great introduction post. I like how you wrote about yourself and how are living oh dream. It remind me to my own story. I wanted to become a professional football player and I made it. I wish you a really good time here.
Thank you bro, im all for supporting dreamers!
I like this.
the sky is the limit. ignore everyone who is holding you back. there can only be one captain on a ship. welcome brother
Thank you for your support man, the sky is truly the limit.
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Thanks bro, loving it already.
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Welcome to Steemit. :)
Thank you!
What up man !
The courage you showed to take a leap like that is admirable ! Power to you brother !! What were you studying at uni man?
Im also an aspiring Hip hop artist/University student haha however my journey is in it's very early stages compared to your own. Followed you man and looking forward to reading about your success.
I was studying media technology, I appreciate all the support man!
Love the post Butch / Going to follow you to see what direction your blog heads in.
Namaste
Thank you for that support man means so much!
Great post man! I am all about following onces passion! This is very inspirational and I look forward to following your journey. I also enjoyed the video and song six feet deep. I am a metal head, but trying to broaden my musical interests. I will be checking your group out further. Thank you! Don't ever give up!
Glad you enjoyed the music aswell
Nice vibes bro. Dope visual. Maybe we can collab in the future. Holler at me. One Love.
Welcome to steemit bro and never stop chasing after your dreams. Like it was said in pursuit of happiness by will smith to his son.."PROTECT YOUR DREAM!" :)
Protecting it!!
Welcome to steemit! :) And that's a really good song, you guys are really talented! Love the name to, creative and sounds good. Look forward to learning more about your journey! Good luck :)
Thank you for that, glad you liked the music too!!
Dope my ninja, welcome aboard to the community. Your song/video ...dope. Your flow on that verse was on point.
Appreciate that bro!