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THE ARTISANS NATE LYNCH aka' CHkKKRA TARA Demarcus Fields: How did you get your name? Chakkra Tara: The anime - chakra. When I looked it up it meant gift of light and my actual name means gift of God. You put that together and I am God’s gift. Demarcus Fields: What influenced your music? Chakkra Tara: I always wanted to be in the entertain ment industry and main stream. Usher, Tl, Lil Wayne. John Legend, Jill Scott, John Coltrane, Commission, Fred Hammond and others influenced me because I realized I had to be knowledgeable of the industry I am going in. Demarcus Fields: As a devout Christian, how does the secular and the sacred influence your music? Chakkra Tara: I want the whole family to listen to my music together. I do not want it to sound vulgar or left field. So, I understand it is important that I continue my walk with Christ as I make music. As long as you make God the center of everything, your music will re flect that. None of this would be possible without God. Demarcus Fields: How did you get to Morehouse? Chakkra Tara: When I got to Morehouse, everything took off for me. Before Morehouse, I did not know what an HBCU was. My friend told me about it because he loves Morehouse, but he got a full ride to Rutgers to play basketball. I asked my teachers about the school and they told me it was a very fine institution. Most of the people doing big things came from Morehouse, rather in the front or behind the scenes. Remove... f Add to a Playlist... ©= Demarcus Fields: How important has your degree been in your music? Chakkra Tara: It has helped me because it is import ant for what I am doing and promoting my projects. I have to know the business so I won’t end up like a fool because business is what increases the message in a sense. Demarcus Fields: What do you say to those who want you to have a more lucrative career? Chakkra Tara: I have doubters, but I take everything with a grain of salt. I have a great support system. In the end, all you have is you and God. It is about how me as a human being can move and give you my en ergy and influence. Demarcus Fields: What is one thing you want to say to inspire readers and people that see you up and com ing? Chakkra Tara: Apply yourself to supply yourself. The only limitations that you have are those you place upon yourself. God will supply you in abundance. There is a seat at the table for you with God. Be true to yourself.