We had the good fortune of connecting with Mike Latimore and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi Mike, have there been any changes in how you think about work-life balance?
Knowing that you don’t get anything in this world without working for it . Is deeper than it sounds . See I have to work to provide for my family . To make sure they are good . But what happens when your job is not your passion . That’s when I become torn. Because MUSIC is LIFE to me . Music feeds my soul . But the reality is I have to spend so much time at my job working 16 hours a day . That it leaves me with just a lil bit to work on my music on top of having responsibilities. There is only 24 hours in a day. When I know with the right opportunity I can make it in music . I can really do it. This is why I’m so torn .

Can you open up a bit about your work and career? We’re big fans and we’d love for our community to learn more about your work.
My job that I have is something I take serious because it’s to give safety to the public with good will . The only reason why I was able to do this is with hard work and consistency . But along the way I realized that no matter how hard it is I will never give up on myself . I will be successful . You have to say this to yourself everyday let it become a culture too you . At this rate it is challenging but that won’t stop me from dropping one of the greatest albums of all time .

If you had a friend visiting you, what are some of the local spots you’d want to take them around to?
I’m from New York so there is no place you can’t go ! There is always some where to eat whether it’s Brooklyn , queens , Manhattan , are the Bronx . From our hookah lounges down to our bars . And the night life forget about it full of excitement . There is always a party 7 days of the week .

Who else deserves some credit and recognition?
My family and friends have been the instrumental in me pursuing this moment . Have to the thank my momma , my sisters , my brothers ,my cousins and my friends .

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