Interview: Amar Miller Talks About His Newly Released Music Video "Long Road (Never Coming Home Pt. 1)"
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“I don’t like being called a “rapper,” honestly. It puts me into a box that I’m bigger than. I like to sing, I like to write, I like to create. I like to feel, I like to be happy, I like to express frustrations and be sad sometimes.”
Congratulations on the release of the music video for your track "Long Road (Never Coming Home Pt. 1)”, which you also directed. What initially inspired you to write the song, and what led to you directing the clip?
Thank you, for real!! The song was written in the spring of 2021. Within the previous months, I had a falling out with someone who is probably in my top ten most positive influences in my life. It’s about going back through the memories, and realizing that I care for that person probably more than I could willingly admit to myself and friends. When you know someone in and out, you know what makes them happy, but you also know their struggles. The song was doing my best to reach out and to be positive about facing the hardships of what’s going on in their life.
As far as directing the music video, videography and cinematic shoots have always been something I wanted to do. It seemed like their was no better time to try it out for myself.
I saw my favorite artists appear in videos with a similar style, so I wanted to see if I could put my own spin on it. Shoutout to MeHere Productions for helping me shoot some of the shots.
The song appears on your album "Better Late Than Never..."; why did you decide to film a video for it and will there be other visuals released from the project?
Long Road is was my first lead single for the project. It’s one of my most viewed songs, and it’s been more places than a lot of my other music. The song also just means a lot to me, so it’s great that I could continue to expand on that song creatively.
I definitely want to shoot more visuals. I’m working on one right now with a few of my friends. All directed by me again. Very excited to share it!
If you had to pick one song from the album that would represent you the most as an artist to a stranger, which one would you select and why?
That is a great flippin’ question, man…
I don’t like being called a “rapper,” honestly. It puts me into a box that I’m bigger than. I like to sing, I like to write, I like to create. I like to feel, I like to be happy, I like to express frustrations and be sad sometimes. That’s why it’s hard to pick one song from the album; there’s so many different sounds and moods.
I think I sing the best on “Wake Up Call,” but I think “Last Night,” is the most catchy. My answer probably would be “Last Night.” It’s the song I’m most proud of, and the song that most people tend to gravitate towards; but I always want people to know that there’s so much more to me than that sound and that style.
You're currently a student at Oklahoma State University; how difficult is it to juggle your academic responsibilities and your musical aspirations?
I’m gonna be honest, it’s hell. Even so, I’ve found a group of artists who are just amazing at their craft. Shout-out to my friends Abunndance, JustBrae, and DaProphet. We’re all students, but these guys have been driving me to create the best music I can, all the while being the best person I can be.
Aside from my friends, on a more personal level, it’s very hard to balance school and music. Money is always a the biggest factor, and nobody has their financial situation in order at this age. Finding places to record is also really challenging. I usually record back home in Toledo, and spending time in Oklahoma going to school really challenges what you can do creatively.
With the visual for "Long Road (Never Coming Home Pt. 1)” now released and the year winding down, what are some of your goals musically for the rest of 2022?
More appearances. I’ve been really heavy on trying to conduct myself more like a brand and a business, and I’ve got great people around me who help a lot with that. More magazines, more interviews, more placements. I need all that.
There’s one song I want to drop for the whole rest of the year, and that’s a song I’ve been hoarding for a bit called “Balance.” This song features well known Chicago/Philly artist, theMIND, and my friend DIVERZE. from Buffalo. Both individuals have done wonders for me with their work, so I’m very happy to finally make a record where both of them are on it.
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