#87: Singer, songwriter, and director Chris Scholar on his music and video production journey

Published: Dec. 13, 2021, 1:20 p.m.

Chris is an artist, director and songwriter.

As an artist, his latest project his is “For Lovers Mixtape” which came out in August of 2021.

As a director, he produces music videos through his production company By the BOOC. He’s also produced videos for Nelly, Pink Sweats, Wiz Khalifa, August Alsina, Trippie Redd, Lil Xan, Tank plus many more!

As a singer-songwriter, he’s previously wrote for artists like Chris Brown “Sorry Enough” and 2 Chainz – Rule the World ft. Ariana Grande.

By the Booc: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9HX55FlrjrIs_DZ0PlrEww

By the Booc's Website: https://www.bythebooc.com/

Chris's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chrisscholar/

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Grateful Living Info:

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9Bo0LHtRJJNJBUYIceg27w

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3Hn4ttttmbWfVqAhWh4Jhi

Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/id1503185956

My Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aroy81547/?hl=en

Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/gratefulliving4

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Time Stamps:

0:00 intro

0:53 Chris’s early life getting into music

9:25 How did you get over the fear of starting?

11:40 Any advice to artists on making their first mixtape?

14;40 What advice do you have to upcoming artists on making their first music video?

16:05 How was dropping out of college? Were you parents sad?

17:45 How did you financially move to LA?

19:42 How did you get knowledgeable on video production?

21:56 How did you built up your reputation where A-list celebrities trust working with you?

28:52 What’s the process for getting A-List Artists like Nelly and Florida Georgia Line to work with you?

30:20 How is it running a video production company?

32:49 How is it working with your wife?

34:28 How are you so creativite?

37:00 what's the future of your video production company, by the booc?

39:00 Can you talk about your "For lovers mixtape" EP that came out this year?

42:27 Can you talk about your upcoming tour?

43:50 Can you speak to your personal and getting married this year?

46:13 Any other life advice you have for people out there?