Dax, who found his passion for writing while on a bus with his basketball team, transitioned into music, gaining recognition with his mixtape "2pac Reincarnation Vol 2: As Told By Dax" in 2017. He continued to release music, with notable singles like "Cash Me Outside" and "Dear God". Dax's career further expanded with the release of his debut studio album "Pain Paints Paintings" in October 2021, followed by successful singles like "Dear Alcohol" and a collaboration with Elle King. With his success, he was able to build 2.3 million Instagram followers, 6.34 million YouTube subscribers, and 3.4 million monthly listeners on Spotify, Dax has established himself as an indie music superstar.

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Timestamps:

0:00 - Intro
00:02:01 - Setting Goals as an Indie Artist
00:05:39 - Viral Poetry and Indie Music Journey
00:12:59 - The Power of Asking
00:21:00 - The Struggle of a Small Town Artist
00:22:48 - The Unplanned Release of "Dear Alcohol"
00:26:31 - The Power of Songwriting
00:31:45 - How to Embrace Artist Failure
00:43:31 - Understanding Human Psychology in Music Creation
00:49:13 - Open Verse Challenges
00:51:00 - Creating Songs with Longevity
00:53:02 - Staying disciplined and focused in the industry
00:54:57 - Creating Yourself through Direction

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