Editor’s note: This is the second of a series of music features on our students called “High Notes.”  If you or anyone you know has a passion for making or performing music and/or plans on pursuing a musical career, leave a comment below to be considered for a future story.

This edition of “High Notes” features senior Avery Brown who is a aspiring rapper.

Key Notes 

Favorite song at the moment? “Koolin'” by Lil Herb.

What artist would you like to meet?  Travis Scott, Kayne, TI, Lil Herb, Lil Wayne, Lil Bibby, and Big Sean.

Favorite lyrics? “Why God phone die every time that I call on em, if his son had a Twitter wonder if I would follow him.”

All-time favorite song? “Play They Role” by Lil Herb and Lil Bibby.

Into the Music 

Q. How did you get into music?

A. “I use to freestyle during lunch in middle school and people were saying that I was actually good so last year, not even a year ago, my friend got a mic and we just started making music together.”

Q. What type of artist do you look up to?

A. “One would be T.I. since I listened to him when I was coming up. He has influenced me greatly.”

Q. Who do you see yourself working with in the future?

A. “Hopefully Big Sean and Lil Herb.”

Q. What type of music are you into?

A. “Mostly rap, that’s really all I listen to.”

Q. Have you captured any influence from any other artist?

A. “All me. I like to listen to other artists for motivation just to get some influence, but I make sure I make everything is original so it won’t sound like I’m biting off someone.”

Q. Where do you see yourself in the future?

A. “I see myself doing shows with people, opening up for people. Then performing at bigger shows of my own and going on to become very successful from there.”

Q. What’s your favorite concert you’ve been to?

A. “I’ve never been to a concert, but I want to go to the Lil Herb and Lil Bibby concert that is coming up.”

Q. What are you planning to do with your music?

A. “My purpose with my music is to develop myself as a person, and to inspire others that they can do great in whatever they do. I want to be an addition to a more positive world and bring smiles to people’s faces.”