Music has had an inspirational role in my life, my actions, personality and friendships I have made have been nurtured and enhanced by music. I never fully indulged and understood music until I became a teenager. As I’ve gotten older my knowledge and appreciation for all things involving music has grown tremendously. The complexities and different dimensions each artist and genre of music presents me allows me to explore and remain intrigued at all times. Music has helped me create friends for a lifetime, the story telling and vibe it creates facilitates an environment and entry to a conversation. Music is very under-appreciated in its ability to relax the mind, in times of need myself and others across the world use music to find happiness. Music possesses the ability to influence or enhance your feelings and moods. In Middle and High School, before my club and school soccer games I would create a playlist of my favorite songs to get me energized and ready for the game. Pregame music eliminates all distractions and enables me to focus on performing at my highest capacity. There are many different ways to consume music, concerts, devices and production enable you to enjoy with others. Some of my favorite artists include Post Malone, Lil Tjay, Pop Smoke, Drake and Lil Baby. Most of the music that I consume is modern 2010’s rap music. The up beat energy and tempo that the artists of today motivate me, lift me up and calm me down when needed. My life without music would be greatly different, the people I associate with I may have never met or become as close with. Doing every day actions like doing homework would feel more like a chore and exhausting without the drowning sounds of my music blasting in my ears. As I get older, I want to begin learning about the history of music and the artists I listen to inspiration and backgrounds.