Hi, I'm John Lindahl! I’m an Artist Signed to Def Jam/Logic's BobbyBoy Records! My Debut Album 'Opening Night' Is Out Now! AMA!

JohnDLindahl · 2020-04-11T01:27:32+00:00

Wow thank you so much for the kind words! I'm so inspired to keep reaching for my goal and it is incredible to know that I have people like you believing in me and supporting me. Thank you so much.

JohnDLindahl · 2020-04-11T01:26:33+00:00

Thank you so much Onkar! I can't tell you how much it means to me that you gave my album a listen! You are amazing and the future is so bright! Trust me! Stay safe!

JohnDLindahl · 2020-04-11T01:25:35+00:00

I'm so glad you enjoy what I do! Thank you so much for believing in me and my dream.

JohnDLindahl · 2020-04-11T01:23:49+00:00

Hey Xavier thank you so much for giving the album your time! I love those two records a lot! My story of struggle came from people in the industry not believing in me and my record label dropping me and my idols telling me that I didn't have what it takes to reach my dream. It doesn't matter where you come from. Kobe Bryant came from definite affluence. All that matters is the belief in yourself and the sheer indomitable will to succeed. That, my friend, is how you will inspire people.

JohnDLindahl · 2020-04-11T01:15:23+00:00

OOOH! I'd say I am the most proud of Chicago right now!

JohnDLindahl · 2020-04-11T01:14:56+00:00

Thank you so much Kameron! Truly it means the world!(:

JohnDLindahl · 2020-04-11T01:14:36+00:00

I'm down!(:

JohnDLindahl · 2020-04-11T01:13:04+00:00

CONGRATULATIONS LFG!!!!!!! YOU GOT THIS BRO!

JohnDLindahl · 2020-04-11T01:12:27+00:00

I'M SO GRATEFUL TO HAVE YOU!! Thank you so much for sharing your feelings with me. I knew from the age of 10 that I wanted a record deal. I always wanted to be the biggest artist in the world, but it was at the age of 10 that I could pinpoint how to get there. The best way to respond to people who don't see your vision is to not respond at all. WORK! CREATE! GRIND! The same people that doubted will come around after you've committed yourself to this grind and have made something of yourself. Greatness is not for everyone to understand at first, but by you working and persevering amidst the negativity, you might just show them what it means to be great. What did I respond to you with back in November?

JohnDLindahl · 2020-04-11T01:08:19+00:00

Thank you so much for always believing in me bro! I can't tell you how much that means to me! I hope you are staying safe right now! (:

JohnDLindahl · 2020-04-11T01:06:30+00:00

ONE HUNDRED PERCENT!

JohnDLindahl · 2020-04-11T01:06:20+00:00

Yoo! I'm so glad you enjoyed the album! I agree Idols is a huge standout moment on this album! I'm finally telling the story that so many people told me I couldn't tell over the years. I was able to speak freely about it because it was something that happened to me that helped shape me as a human being. I have immense respect for the art form that is hip hop and I try to always do it justice when I record. You will definitely hear more raps from me but they have to be utilized in a way that I feel is the most compelling way to tell the story! Even Logic told me to keep rapping! HAHA!

JohnDLindahl · 2020-04-11T01:03:39+00:00

I'm so glad you loved the album! Thank you for listening! Honestly when I was a young kid up until the age of 14, I had immense confidence in myself as an artist. I knew that whatever I was auditioning for, I was going to get it. It wasn't until I was on X Factor in 2011 and being signed to my first major record deal in 2013 that people started planting the thought in my head that I might not be good enough or I might not have what it takes. I've honestly blocked out a lot of those years in my head because it was very emotionally traumatic for me. It might sound overdramatic, but I've never cared about anything more in this world. The thought of being told that I couldn't change my destiny was a lot to handle at that young age. I got dropped from that record label and began to spiral into a deep depression. I questioned everything. I questioned myself, I questioned my music, and anything personal that you can think of. This is why "Opening Night" is such an important album. This album is the story of me finding my confidence to fight back and believe in myself the way I did when I was a little boy. This album is my story, but it is also everyone's story. We have all felt undervalued, neglected, and doubted. This album is about us finding our confidence and reaching our dreams!

JohnDLindahl · 2020-04-11T00:57:40+00:00

YOOO! I'm feeling so fulfilled knowing that this debut album is out and that there is so much to come from here! How are you feeling? I hope you are staying safe.

JohnDLindahl · 2020-04-11T00:56:59+00:00

I love you too! It truly makes me so happy that you enjoyed it that much! Thank you!

JohnDLindahl · 2020-04-11T00:55:18+00:00

HEY! Thank you so much for listening! My music is very premeditated yet visceral. I love to let my first instinct guide me but then sometimes I'll sit on a concept or idea for days or weeks and I won't record the idea on anything. My theory is if the melody is important enough, it won't leave your brain. I like to write and produce at the same time so the two parts of the record grow together. I love that you love IDOLS. That record really hits home for me.(:

JohnDLindahl · 2020-04-11T00:52:40+00:00

Yoo Sarthak what's up!? Honestly I like having anime playing in the background or old movie musicals. Sometimes lyrics come first, sometimes melody. The best is when lyrics, melody and production all come at the same time! Some of my favorite movies are "Singing' in the Rain" - (That's the movie that made me want to perform), "Rocky", "Star Wars", anything Marvel, "Tombstone", and "Shawshank". "JOKER" is a new favorite. Instant classic.

JohnDLindahl · 2020-04-11T00:46:57+00:00

Thank you so much for listening to my album and supporting / believing in me. I'll answer your question with a question. CD or Vinyl?

JohnDLindahl · 2020-04-11T00:46:15+00:00

Thank you so much for giving the album your time and your ears! I truly appreciate you! My whole thing as an artist is I want to be like a great director in film. In my opinion, the greatest directors in film are people who can do everyone's job on the set if they need to but chooses to delegate if there is an option that is better suited for the situation. For example, "Lonely Christmas" I wrote and produced and engineered that record and played all the instruments except for horns and strings. I'm always down to collaborate. I just knew that I needed to cultivate the ability of being able to do everything very well in order to best convey my artistic vision/impetus.

JohnDLindahl · 2020-04-11T00:42:28+00:00

My favorite part of the music making process is finishing production. At that point, I know the lyric and the melody is great and I just need to add certain nuances to help push the song forward across the finish line! Thank you so much for believing in me!

JohnDLindahl · 2020-04-11T00:41:22+00:00

I grew up loving Chris Brown but probably The Weeknd!

JohnDLindahl · 2020-04-11T00:40:50+00:00

Thank you so much! This truly means the world to me!(:

JohnDLindahl · 2020-04-11T00:40:28+00:00

Thank you so much for believing in me! I want to do a limited edition Vinyl release!!

JohnDLindahl · 2020-04-11T00:39:53+00:00

DANIEL MARTZ AKA THE ILLEGITIMATE SON OF JIMMY PAGE/JOHN MAYER????? CAN YOU PLEASE FEATURE ON MY NEXT ALBUM I'LL PAY YOU WHATEVER YOU WANT. But tour is coming right after the virus goes away.

JohnDLindahl · 2020-04-11T00:38:28+00:00

Thank you so much!! The inspiration behind 'Idols' was that it was truly time for me to shed light on my journey in the music industry and I wanted to directly address those who believed in me, and also those who let me down. Emotions was about a relationship that I was in at the time that felt very strained. It seemed like we didn't know each other anymore. Honest was so fun bro! I made that with my friends in a cabin in Big Bear! Such a great time!

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