I’m sibarez. A musical artist from Southern Indiana. I try to make music that is relatable.
Where are you based?
I am originally from Mexico but grew up in Southern Indiana right across the bridge from Louisville. In my music I always put on for Indiana because it’s the place that has shaped me into the person I am today. It’s a bittersweet place for me. I’ve had some of my best moments here, but also some of the worst. I found love and happiness here but have also hit rock bottom here with my alcoholism.
How long have you been making music?
I have been making music for over a decade, but only a few years ago worked up the courage to release it and take myself seriously. It’s a hard thing to do. Being an open book and creating something so personal is scary because not all opinions will be positive and that can hurt, especially when you read something hateful about something you worked so hard to make, but you can’t let this fear prevent you from doing something you love. Even if 100 people hate your music there will be at least one person who may like it and that is all that matters to me. Time will pass and I will get old. I want to look back at my music one day and be proud that I didn’t stop because of others’ opinions.
What genre would you consider your music to be?
Honestly, my music is all over the place. I make whatever I am in the mood for that day. I really try to stay grounded to my hip-hop and rap roots, but sometimes I like to experiment with new sounds. Sometimes I can push my creativity a bit too far and make something that I know is too out there, so I’ll have to bring it back. I just enjoy making music people can relate to on a human level.
What inspired you to pursue a career in music?
Music is a magical experience. Depending on what you are listening to, it can get you up and ready for the gym or make you cry like a baby by bringing back memories from a heartbreak. There is a lot of music that got me through times in my life that felt like I was stuck and thanks to certain artists and bands I overcame those moments. I decided to make music to express my experiences and hopefully help others who are going through relatable times.
What are your biggest musical influences?
My musical influences range all over the place. I love indie rock bands to trap rap to folk Mexican music. I don’t really care about the genre as long as the music sounds good. But I would have to say that artists that influenced my music directly are rappers like Hoodie Allen, Kid Cudi, Mac Miller and Childish Gambino. Their music was so relatable and was a big part of my youth. I want my music to one day resonate to my listeners the way these artists resonated with me.
Are you signed to a label or are you an independent artist?
I am an independent artist. There was a time where I wanted to be signed to a label but now, I think I want to stay independent. After a while, looking for acceptance gets exhausting. I don’t need group to decide for me on what I can and can’t do.
What have been the biggest challenges in your music career?
Being an independent artist is one of the most difficult aspects of making music. I do everything myself so that means it takes me a long time just to release a song. I have to make the beat, write the lyrics, mix and master the track, and finally decide if I want to shoot a music video. Don’t get me wrong, I love all this, but sometimes money and time can make this process difficult.
How many songs or albums have you released to date?
I have released five albums and a mixtape with a few singles here and there.
Can you tell us a few things about your latest release?
My new song is my most honest song. It’s called “Happiness” and it mostly revolves around the idea of giving up your life to a job where you don’t really matter. You work overtime and miss special moments with your loved ones until one day you realize it’s time you can never get back. It came to me because I’m no longer in my twenties and I regret giving up so many moments for a bigger paycheck.
Any plans for new music or upcoming projects we should know about?
I really want to release an album where I collab with more artists from Indiana. I really want to make something where we can put on for the state. There are so many great artists from here. I am happy Indiana artists like Freddie Gibbs and Screwly G have made it, but I feel like there is so much potential for many other artists from the area to make it big. We just need more exposure.
