Today we’d like to introduce you to Xavier Brodie.
Xavier, we appreciate you taking the time to share your story with us today. Where does your story begin?
I grew up in the church like most of musical talents of the world. Had a very strict but loving single mother raise me to be this emotionally driven person I am today. I turned to poetry to express the feelings of my father not being around and how lonely I felt in this big world. I’ve always looked at the world in a different way than others. Grew up kinda fast mentally. This proved to be a blessing and a curse. I loved being able to think for myself but others around, especially the ones in church didn’t think the same way. So, let’s fast forward. I moved from Raleigh to Duplin County, very small place. My mother had finally found the love of her life. I was happy for her. But me and this guy didn’t always agree. My forward-thinking and not just taking anything, he said as law made the relationship crash. The traditional church religion they were attempting to raise me on didn’t fit what I wanted to do. I wanted to make all types of music. Not just the gospel songs for church. So, around the age of 15 I was kicked out of my home by my stepdad after spending too much time at my friend’s studio. This broke my heart. Watching my mom allow this. So, I vowed to never return, until I was successful in my dreams. Let’s fast forward. Now I’m on my way to college, on my own. Joined a frat, made many friends, good ones and bad ones. The bad one being the bottle. Depression set in on me for years. I tried to drink the pain away because the music wasn’t doing it for me. Struggling financially made it even worse. But I did not give up. I was forced to get help, and once I was done, I told myself I’d put all that anger and sadness into the music and completing my goals. Well now, I’m still making music better than I ever have. It wasn’t always this good lol. But I’m using my music as therapy. To be vulnerable. To show others, especially black men that it’s okay to hurt, to love, to heal, etc. I use my platform to talk about being a black man in America. Although a lot of my music is about relationships, I like to make sure people know where I stand. Ummm. It’s kinda hard talking about myself without a beat. I’m just a grown version trying to do all I can to make that hurt child proud and know that I am a god of my life, and I can control the outcome.
Since then, I’ve come out with a bunch of albums that people love. You can find me on all platforms under the artist name XBrodie. If you want to know more about me and what I’m thinking, that’s the best place to find it
Appreciate you sharing that. What else should we know about what you do?
I am an entertainer. I’m known for my singing, rapping, and songwriting. Most people don’t know, but I really have a passion for acting, and writing scripts. You can see a lot of that in my music videos.
I’m proud of me. I’m proud that I choose to live each day. I’m proud of my musical growth. I just love how much I’ve allowed myself to be me. The world needs a me.
Who else deserves credit in your story?
First, I give credit to me. Again, there’s no XBrodie without me choosing to be him.
I wish I could name everyone but my mom, whom I’ve rebuilt a relationship with is my biggest inspiration. My little sister Christy is super important in my story. My girlfriend Faith has really given me the space to grow and truly be myself. Umm Iyesha, Sidney, Slade, Dre, FAMM (RIP Beenz), all the studios I’ve worked. Everyone I’ve met has truly inspired somehow. I can’t name everyone
Contact Info:
- Email: XBrodiemgmt@gmail.com
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/xbrodie/
- Youtube: https://youtube.com/channel/UCuTgkOkhno4j1L6AGlIGgpw
- Other: https://music.apple.com/us/album/where-love-lies/1539092154
