NATHAN “Napalm” PALMER NFL Alum to R&B Sensation We caught up with NFL Alumni and R&B Sensation, Nathan “Napalm” Palmer while at home in Chicago. When did you first get into music? Music became my first love at the age of 4. At least that’s when I was brave enough to jump on the drums! Who or What inspired you to pursue a career in music? My mother inspired me. I think her love for music and always being involved in music bled into my spirit! How has your music evolved since you first began creating music? I think my music is still evolving as I’m learning more and growing more as a person. Definitely a better writer and producer now that I have a better understanding of who I am and what I want to say to the world! I’m sure you have shared the stage with many talented individuals/celebrities along the way. Would you share 1 or 2 of your favorite stories with us? First story, comes from a show with Machine Gun Kelly
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in Denver, Colorado...he was still coming into his own as a performer but I just remember him drinking on stage smashing the bottle then cutting himself on stage....immediately my manager goes “well you have to top that” haha, definitely a show to remember! Second story, just opening for Drake before he was a superstar and seeing he’s kept the same team around him from 10 years ago just is flat out inspiring to me! If you were forced to choose only one, which emotion, more than any other drives you to stay in this tough business? Is it joy, anger, desire, passion or pride and why? Passion keeps me going in this business, I think! Without the passion to create, I really don’t know how I would get up everyday. From the music to the experiences the music creates, I just love it all!! Which ingredient do you think makes you special and unique as a performing artist in an industry overflowing with new faces and ideas? I think my energy sets me apart....I’m someone you may not know when you get to my show, but you’ll love the experience I create and the energy I bring to EVERY SHOW!
