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WHOSFLYY's real name is Erick Johnson, born on June 6^th, 1989 in Manhattan, New York, USA. He was raised in the gritty streets of Brentwood, Long Island. WHOSFLYY started music at a young age but never really took it seriously until he got older and actually could find his sound. What inspired him to do music was the fact that he listened to all types of music growing up, and a lot of friends around him are either rapping, dancing, or were involved with some sort of music.

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Questions:-

1. Can you tell us a story about what brought you to this specific career path?

WHOSFLYY: I really want to say that when I was younger, I used to try and rap the alphabet lol … I always was trying to rhyme something just to make a flow but I never really knew how to rap. I would always mimic what I saw on tv and as I got older I started really putting pen to paper. Then time and time went on and I just really learned my sound and I just rapped about things that pertain to my life .. women, fun, money, sacrifice, and plenty more lol .. but I'm just happy I'm on the path I am now

2. Can you share the most interesting story that happened to you since you started this career?

WHOSFLYY: Most interesting story? "Hmmm" I don't really have one .. oh! Actually, when I was performing at SOB, you can see me in the video kind of slurring words and really looking out of it .. more so, I was just nervous. So I have been drinking all night then when it was time to perform I slumped lol, but I still pushed through!

3. Can you share a story about the funniest mistake you made when you were first starting? Can you tell us what lesson you learned from that?

WHOSFLYY: "Hmm" One of the first mistakes I made was drinking too much before a show and also holding the mic way too close to my lips. Everything was just blurry when trying to rap .. Sounded extorted lol.. but you learn as you have a rehearsal so you can be able to really hold the mic a certain distance way .. "pole just think u grab the mic and rap when it's more to it".

4. What are some of the most interesting or exciting projects you are working on now?

WHOSFLYY: Right now I'm just releasing single after single. I want to have an EP but I feel is that I'm not as big yet I should just keep dropping singles .. but I do have enough new unreleased music that I was considering putting together as an EP.

5. Who are some of the most interesting people you have interacted with? What was that like? Do you have any stories?

WHOSFLYY: "Tbh" I haven't interacted with any big names yet but I know when I get the chance I'll be able to learn and get advice from ppl that's been doing this for a long time

6. Which tips would you recommend to your colleagues in your industry to help them to thrive and not "burn out"?

WHOSFLYY: Just stay consistent. Even if you're not dropping a new song every week or every month, just keep recording because you never know who you can run into your work and would say OK let me hear all the music you have and can take it from there. Also need to stay relevant with music that's going on now .. just not all that "mumble shit".

7. You have been blessed with success in a career path that can be challenging. Do you have any words of advice for others who may want to embark on this career path, but seem daunted by the prospect of failure?

WHOSFLYY: The only advice is - don't listen to what everyone has to say. Not everyone will like your music but also not everyone hears the same thing that you do. One may like your music and someone else might not, that doesn't mean stop making music. You keep making it .. haters are a good thing, it means you are doing something right.

8. Can you share with our readers any self-care routines, practices, or treatments that you do to help your body, mind, or heart to thrive? Kindly share a story or an example for each.

WHOSFLYY: "Shiiiiittttt" lol, I wish I knew things that I can have self-care.. and treatments lol. Just wash your ass and eat good food and don't lose yourself in the process because once you lose yourself it's over lol.

9. What are your "5 things I wish someone told me when I first started" and why. Please share a story or example for each.

WHOSFLYY: (a). Don't do any popcorn rap because that's corny lol.

(b). Make sure you stay fly in every video.

(c). Make sure your song has a meaning and not just random stuff.

(d). Stay consistent because the minute you stop you won't go back.

(e). And the 5^th, I really want to say just love what you do, treat it as a job, just a job you like lol.

10. Can you please give us your favorite "Life Lesson Quote"? Can you share how that was relevant to you in your life?

WHOSFLYY: Favorite quote is "tomorrow isn't promised"

The reason I say that is because I been in my share of car accidents to where it could have really been it for me .. I had a friend who had a real serious leg injury .. and "tbh" we both could have died that day. One of the scariest nights of my life .. started off amazing .. almost ended badly.. almost didn't see my kids again.

11. None of us are able to achieve success without some help along the way. Is there a particular person who you are grateful towards who helped get you to where you are? Can you share a story about that?

WHOSFLYY: "Umm" I would have to say my family .. and friends, not just one specific person .. my mother supports me but she just be worried lol and my cousin oaks push me to record more .. some friends motivate me to go harder in this game because they say you have the image you have the talent don't waste it.

12. You are a person of enormous influence. If you could start a movement that would bring the most amount of good to the most amount of people, what would that be? You never know what your idea can trigger. :-)

WHOSFLYY: "Hmmm" If I can start a movement? "Tbh idk lol" I can't really think of something off the top like that .. as time goes on I'll get a better idea

13. We are very blessed that some of the biggest names in Business, VC funding, Sports, and Entertainment read this column. Is there a person in the world, or in the US with whom you would love to have a private breakfast or lunch, and why? He or she might see this. :-)

WHOSFLYY: Honestly it would have been Kobe .. would have loved to have a convo with him about life and business and everything .. also other names I would love to speak to is Diddy, Hov, Russ, Shaquille O'Neal, Rick Ross, Meek Mill, and that's just off the top of my head lol .. anybody I watched growing up I would love to speak to .. pick the brain to learn things about the industry and business aspects? Always looking to grow!

14 How can our readers follow you online?

WHOSFLYY: Readers can follow me on all platforms under my stage name WHOSFLYY….

https://youtu.be/J-pabBiLwyo

https://music.apple.com/us/artist/whosflyy/1500147322

https://m.soundcloud.com/whosflyy-429443206

https://open.spotify.com/artist/4fkSc6FsYFEKgk5TVUfFxu

https://m.youtube.com/channel/UCR8LGZkf0P45k1QAKBbtjwg

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1. I will wake up (sorta) on time for class.

2. I will look decent for class.

3. I will go to the gym more.

4. I will go to the library and study more.

5. I will meet new people.

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5. In the words of Lorelai Gilmore "Coffee, Coffee, Coffee"

Oh, so done.

You need sleep, but also have 13 things due in the span of 4 days.

1. When it's December 1 and you have seven things due, three exams, and haven't slept in three days.

2. So you stress.

3. And cry.

4. Then call your mom to cry some more.

5. After the pep talk, you feel determined to get everything done.

6. But, now you're tired.

7. And really hungry.

8. Suddenly, it's 2 a.m. and you have only written three sentences and your paper is due in the morning.

9. You've made it to Friday... somehow.

10. Then Sunday hits and you find yourself back at the Lib.

11. So you cry some more.

12. But, you fight through the tears to get everything done because you're determined.

13. In the end, you feel on top of the world because you made it through the last week of class alive.

14. But, now it's finals week so good luck.

The ultimate list and gif guide to a college student's brain during finals.

What does the world outside the library look like?

Can I read this entire book tonight?

I should have gone to class more often.

Did the professor even teach this?

What is the lowest grade I can get on this exam and still pass the class?

Should I just drop out of school now?

Finals are ruining Christmas.

Just wrote three sentences so time for a break.

Need. More. Coffee.

What is sleep?

I'm too stupid for college.

Brain hurts.

Time for a Facebook Break.

I think I'm dying.

When will I ever need this information in the real world?

I can't read any of my notes.

I need my mom.

When was the last time I showered?

I need study snacks.

The struggle is so real right now.

"I want to thank Google, Wikipedia, and whoever else invented copy and paste. Thank you."

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4. The struggle is so real.

5. I'm so broke. SOS.

6. Stressed? Eat everything you own in your pantry and stuff your face with all your feelings.

7. "Did we have anything due in class today? Homework? Quiz? Test?" "Not that I know of..."

8. I need food. Where is the closest place to get food? I need it stat.

9. This is the longest day of my life. I need a drink, or two, or three.

10. Sleep? What is sleep? What a foreign concept.

11. When someone suggests going and studying in the library, let alone studying in general.

12. When the cafeteria or student center is packed and you can't find a seat anywhere so you literally have to sit in an abandoned corner.

13. When you see someone you used to hook up with. They see you, and approach you; so you have to pretend like everything is normal.

14. When you get your exam and realize you didn't study as much as you should have.

15. When you crush it on an exam or paper that you totally bullshitted.

16. I need a grande, extra strong coffee to get me through today.

17. When the professor announces you have a project due the following week with no instruction on what it's on and how to do it.

18. Is it Friday yet? Where's the weekend when you need it most?

19. It's freezing in here. I feel like I'm sitting in an igloo. I should have brought a jacket or worn long pants.

20. Did I remember my book? Damn, I forgot the book, and of course I need it for that quiz in class.

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24. Why is there never any parking? I pay thousands of dollars a year for one parking spot to be open.

25. When it feels like you've been in class for an hour and you look at your phone and it has only been five minutes (I'm crying on the inside).

26. When the professor asks if there are any more questions at the end of class and someone raises their hand.

27. When you get assigned the most incompetent group of people possible for a group project.

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