| Music's an important part of hip-hop artist Colby Bright's | | | | "Ambitions" will be professionally recorded, feature |
| history. Besides his mother Jamie and younger brother | | | | video shoots and live shows. He said he's excited for |
| Justin, he said music has helped him survive personal | | | | its release. |
| hardship. The 24-year-old Montgomery, Texas artist | | | | He said his song "Keep Reachin'" reminds him of his |
| said he's taking personal struggles and turning them into | | | | first live show. He went to Houston to perform, but his |
| rhymes and rhythms. He said his style is motivationally | | | | original plan was scrapped when he realized the song |
| driven and designed to inspire listeners. | | | | he was supposed to perform never arrived. Instead of |
| Bright's artistic background began at an early age, but | | | | canceling his show, Bright performed his own song. "I |
| credits writing poetry as one of his first steps toward | | | | blinded out the crowd and did it, not knowing what |
| his musical goal. "I started writing poetry when I was 12 | | | | reaction [the song] would get," he said. "Later they |
| or 13 years old," he said. Bright said poetry writing | | | | asked me to perform again when the place got more |
| allowed him to show inner emotions. "[It was] a | | | | packed. That was a great feeling to me." He said the |
| creative way to vent," he said. | | | | feedback inspired his second performance. |
| His interest in music grew as he aged. By 17, Bright | | | | |
| began recording over beats and recording lyrics with | | | | Recording his music is something Bright said he |
| friends. He said he felt motivated by people around | | | | treasures because, according to him, "You never know |
| him. Bright and friends ("6 Mill" and "Tha Street") | | | | when you're going to get the chance to go back in [the |
| formed the group Knuckle Up Records. According to | | | | studio]." He acknowledged his favorite recording |
| Bright, recording with friends harnessed his dedication | | | | session being when he was in New York. He was in a |
| toward music. "I knew from then on that [music] was | | | | studio with promoter Mack Milly. "Sitting back, soaking |
| what I wanted to do in life," he said. "Make great music | | | | up the game he was giving me on the industry side |
| and be able to support my family financially doing what | | | | and music side was priceless," Bright said. Besides his |
| I love." | | | | time with Milly, Bright said he is thankful for the many |
| After he became serious about music, Bright began | | | | times his KU family has been with him while recording. |
| spreading his talent on multiple mixtapes. With Knuckle | | | | When it comes to support, Bright said he appreciates |
| Up Records, he said he's appeared on 10-to-12 | | | | his followers for their messages of hope. He said his |
| mixtapes. In addition to mixtapes, Bright's released his | | | | mother is his biggest fan. "She's my biggest supporter |
| own music. His first mixtape "War Wounds" was his | | | | and my motivation for everything," he said. "I just want |
| first solo project. "This was a tape I was very proud | | | | to give her the world." |
| of, and it also featured 'Keep Reachin,' which was the | | | | Bright said he hopes to continue his run in the music |
| first song I ever did," he said. "From there I went on to | | | | business for several years. He said he's thankful for |
| release 'Unforgettable' and 'A Day at the Lake.'" His | | | | the support he's received throughout his career and |
| mixtape "Renewed" and single "Streetlife" received | | | | hopes to continue his goals. "The future ahead is very |
| positive feedback, gaining airplay on numerous internet | | | | bright and the sky is the limit," he said. "936, |
| radio stations. Bright said his upcoming mixtape | | | | Mongomery, Texas, let's go. |