Jude Barclay photographed by rascreativeco
Jude Barclay is a self-taught recording artist/producer from Midland, Michigan. He is 20 years old but really became active in creating music at the early age of 15. Below are some questions we asked him.
1. At what age did you realize that this was your passion?
“I found an interest for it at 15, but not until last year did it truly become my PASSION.”
2. When did you really start pursuing music with lazer focus?
“I’d say late 2020 & all 2021 was just me learning to make this a living.”
3. What advice do you have for someone who is beginning to pursue making music?
“Write a song EVERYDAY & don’t be timid to learn every part of the industry (writing, producing, singing, instruments, mixing/mastering, video, photo, marketing), cuz you can do anything with the right mindset.”
4. What is your favorite song that you’ve made?
“My personal favorite is either Stranger w/Jon Keith or Happy Ever After.”
5. How many songs did you make last year? (2021)
“I wrote probably around 200+, but only released 54 or so + features.”
6. If you could thank 1 person right now who would it be and why?
“rascreativeco for making the visual side of my music come alive. He is who truly makes me conceptualize and always has me thinking of the bigger picture. I’m beyond grateful for him!”
7. Who do you see yourself collaborating with next?
“Don’t have any specific person in mind tbh, I honestly worry more about how the song turns out than who it’s with.”
8. What has been your most memorable moment?
“Man this year was filled with so many, from making it on the radio for the first time to charting on Billboard from how much radio play I’ve had, getting verified, meeting dudes I grew up listening to… but I’d say probably releasing my mixtape at the end of the year and looking back on everything that had happened and just being so grateful for such an amazing year. And such an amazing support system.”