{"id":97194791,"date":"2018-02-21T21:02:54","date_gmt":"2018-02-21T21:02:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.cheapoair.com\/miles-away\/?p=97194791"},"modified":"2018-02-22T20:33:03","modified_gmt":"2018-02-22T20:33:03","slug":"interview-with-t-r-a-c","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.cheapoair.com\/miles-away\/interview-with-t-r-a-c\/","title":{"rendered":"MC T.R.A.C: Reflections on Life and The Black Experience"},"content":{"rendered":"

Terrence Nicholas AKA T.R.A.C: a passionate, motivated, and talented individual who has ventured around the globe with the intent to bring people together through music while experiencing the greater things in life. Learn about his many years in the music and nightlife scene and also about his fascinating journey that got him where he is today. The last born of five siblings and a first-generation American of Guyanese descent, throughout his career, he\u2019s learned from the many obstacles he faced but continues to keep his passion alive and hold the power to influence and encourage people into more positive spaces.<\/p>\n

[perfectpullquote align=”full” bordertop=”false” cite=”” link=”” color=”” class=”” size=””]Now that it\u2019s Black History Month, what does the Black experience mean to you?\u00a0It’s about understanding where we are, how far we\u2019ve come, and our contributions to the world and its many communities.<\/span><\/strong><\/em>[\/perfectpullquote]<\/p>\n

With that said, read on to learn more about the life, music, travel, and the Black experience of MC, T.R.A.C.<\/p>\n

Taking it back to T.R.A.C\u2019s childhood<\/h2>\n

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Q<\/em>. Where did you grow up? Can you describe your childhood?<\/strong>
\nA.<\/i><\/strong>\u00a0 \u00a0<\/span>I was raised in the Bedford Stuyvesant, East Flatbush, and Brownsville neighborhoods of Brooklyn. I\u2019d say I had a pretty good childhood. My family was middle class but my parents were still working hard to make things work for all of us. I was the youngest of my siblings and it felt like I was the most protected from the environment we lived in. Every day wasn\u2019t bad, but bad did pay a visit a few times. Still, with all the family protection, I did see a lot beyond my years \u2014 its effect keeping me more focused on the straight and narrow path. <\/span><\/p>\n

Q.<\/em> How has travel changed your childhood perspective on life? What impact has traveling had on your life?\u00a0<\/strong>
\nA.\u00a0 <\/em><\/span><\/strong>In my opinion, all kids who grow up in NYC grow up faster than other cities. We see so much so quickly that at times we take it all for granted. It wasn\u2019t until I started to travel that I began to picture a more balanced idea of life. Traveling still has that effect on me, even if I\u2019m going just a few minutes out of the city. It\u2019s a humbling thing. <\/span><\/p>\n

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Let\u2019s talk about the music scene<\/h2>\n
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Image via www.volume.at<\/p><\/div>\n

Q.<\/em> What countries have you performed in?
\n<\/strong>A.<\/em>\u00a0<\/strong>First off, I must say that I\u2019m also thankful to music for creating the travel guy in me. Through the years, I have performed in the UK, Italy, Austria, Czech Republic, among a number of other countries. <\/span><\/p>\n

Q.<\/strong> <\/em>How do you find the time to tie travel experiences into such a busy schedule?\u00a0<\/strong>
\nA.<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0<\/span>Whenever I travel it\u2019s always business first and play later, so after my shows, I always try to make time to see, feel, and taste the culture I’m in. And the beautiful part about travel is the world filled with amazing people of all backgrounds and ethnicities. <\/span><\/p>\n

Q.<\/strong> <\/em>Would you say music has impacted your life and\/or your audience? How?<\/strong>
\nA.<\/strong>\u00a0 <\/em><\/span>Absolutely! I believe that good music always brings out the best in people, no matter the circumstance. You could be waking up to a new day, and the first thing you might do is turn the music on to set your mood. Music can transcend past every human ignorance known. It\u2019s one of the most useful healing mechanisms that we know about. Personally, it\u2019s my therapy, and to know I have sonically helped people in some way across the world feels invigorating. <\/span><\/p>\n

Q<\/strong>.\u00a0<\/em>Are there any new and exciting project in the works?\u00a0<\/b><\/strong>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0A.<\/em>\u00a0<\/strong>Yes, my latest project is called \u201cLife in Motion\u201d, and its filled with music that\u2019s a good fusion \"\"<\/a>of hip-hop, soul, reggae, and drum and bass. The theme of the album is all about life\u2019s travels and it involved people from over 3 different continents and 7 different countries. All of whom I personally met, all from different backgrounds and cultures, and are all passionate, traveling musicians. I consider this album a personal achievement for all the work and patience it took to make it happen.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Some Personal Thoughts & Beliefs<\/h2>\n

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Q.<\/em> Have you ever experienced unwelcoming times while traveling?
\n<\/strong>A.<\/em><\/strong> Of course, there are moments that weren\u2019t so friendly. There’ve been many cases where I was pretty much the only black guy in the room, catching a few weird looks from strangers. There were also instances where people may have had some issues with me simply because of my skin. Racism is everywhere, but so is love. It\u2019s all about who and what you surround yourself with. I\u2019m all about destroying biases and stereotypes as best I can, and to my surprise so are all the people I\u2019ve met in these countries. But you can\u2019t fix the whole world in a day — it\u2019s just too big.<\/span><\/p>\n

Q.<\/em> Do you have anything exciting happening within the year?
\n<\/strong>A.<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0This year is certainly a very special time for my girlfriend and I. In a few months we are bringing someone new and special to our lives — our firstborn daughter! I\u2019m filled with so much anxiety, as an expecting father, that its nerve wrecking yet still it\u2019s the happiest I\u2019ve ever been. I bring this up only because her soon-to-be mother is of Sicilian and Irish descent. Hence, our daughter will be one of many flavors and she will also go through her own road of travails. Our job will be to make sure she understands everything and anyone she comes in contact with. Live, learn, and travel. We\u2019re going to make sure that her world is a better place than what we experienced. Especially in these challenging times — I\u2019m not sure what to think about the future. We will do our best. <\/span><\/p>\n

Q.<\/em> Is there anything else you\u2019d like to include relating to Black History Month?<\/strong>
\nA.\u00a0<\/strong> <\/span>I\u2019d like to add a little more of what the Black experience means to me. It means to have pride in one\u2019s self, it means not to be scared to chase your dreams, it means leaving your own mark in this world through all the adversities and obstacles. It means to teach, as well as to learn. It means to overcome hurdles. It means earning respect and paving the way for the future. It means friends. It means family. It means traveling. It means human. It means love.<\/span><\/p>\n

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You can connect with and listen to T.R.A.C. on:<\/em>
\nSpotify: T.R.A.C.<\/em>
\nFacebook: Fb.com\/tracmuzik<\/em>
\nInstagram: <\/em>teenickelz
\nTwitter: TRAC_<\/em><\/p>\n

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