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Conversations with Mike Lawry Baby

Today we’d like to introduce you to Mike Lawry Baby

Hi Mike Lawry, please kick things off for us with an introduction to yourself and your story.
Mike Lawry Baby, Don’t Ever Forget the Baby!, is a multiple award winning hip hop artist, entrepreneur, community activist, and author from Englewood, Chicago. His brand, Obey Your Dreams, inspires people worldwide to manifest their dreams into reality. Known for his slogans, “I create art that matters for people who care” and “Dare to be different,” Mike is dedicated to sparking positive change through music, fashion, and culture. He firmly believes that living in your purpose is life’s only obligation.
From his high end metaphors, to his creative song topics. Lawry has probably been the most slept on artist in the game. Known for bringing his real life experiences into his music, Mike has made a name for himself. Winning multiple awards, such as lyricist of the year, movement of the year, and rap artist of the year, from prominent institutions in the hip hop community such as the SCM awards, Memphis Hip-Hop awards and other awards like the Trail Blazer award from Rust College. With Slogans such as “Obey Your Dreams” and songs like What’s Love. Mike continues to show a level of dedication and inspiration that will catapult him into stardom. His story alone will motivate you to be greater. Being incarcerated at 17 as well as high school dropout. The kid from Chicago, Englewood Obtained his bachelor’s degree, all while getting his felonies exonerated. Coming across some of Lawry’s social media accounts, he consistently reminds us all to “Inspire Greater In Others”. I’ve noticed being O.Y.D (ObeyYourDreams) is not just about mike, but it’s about all of us. All of us with dreams that dare to manifest them into reality. It’s only a matter of time before the world is introduced to such an amazing talent. I think we should all push to be O.Y.D. So If you haven’t been following @mikelawrybaby you’re losing out.

Can you talk to us a bit about the challenges and lessons you’ve learned along the way. Looking back would you say it’s been easy or smooth in retrospect?
No it’s been plenty of road blocks! from jail, to money issues, and even death in the family.

As you know, we’re big fans of you and your work. For our readers who might not be as familiar what can you tell them about what you do?
Mike Lawry Baby, Don’t Ever Forget the Baby!, is a multiple award winning hip hop artist, entrepreneur, community activist, and author from Englewood, Chicago. His brand, Obey Your Dreams, inspires people worldwide to manifest their dreams into reality. Known for his slogans, “I create art that matters for people who care” and “Dare to be different,” Mike is dedicated to sparking positive change through music, fashion, and culture. He firmly believes that living in your purpose is life’s only obligation.
From his high end metaphors, to his creative song topics. Lawry has probably been the most slept on artist in the game. Known for bringing his real life experiences into his music, Mike has made a name for himself. Winning multiple awards, such as lyricist of the year, movement of the year, and rap artist of the year, from prominent institutions in the hip hop community such as the SCM awards, Memphis Hip-Hop awards and other awards like the Trail Blazer award from Rust College. With Slogans such as “Obey Your Dreams” and songs like What’s Love. Mike continues to show a level of dedication and inspiration that will catapult him into stardom. His story alone will motivate you to be greater. Being incarcerated at 17 as well as high school dropout. The kid from Chicago, Englewood Obtained his bachelor’s degree, all while getting his felonies exonerated. Coming across some of Lawry’s social media accounts, he consistently reminds us all to “Inspire Greater In Others”. I’ve noticed being O.Y.D (ObeyYourDreams) is not just about mike, but it’s about all of us. All of us with dreams that dare to manifest them into reality. It’s only a matter of time before the world is introduced to such an amazing talent. I think we should all push to be O.Y.D. So If you haven’t been following @mikelawrybaby you’re losing out.

The crisis has affected us all in different ways. How has it affected you and any important lessons or epiphanies you can share with us?
To not take life for granted! to embrace everyday as it was your last.

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