Brady Watt: From Punk Shows to Hip Hop’s Go-To Bass Player | Bass & Bars
From Punk Shows to Hip‑Hop’s Go‑To Bass Player
At 14, Brady Watt was selling out VFW halls with his punk band. Fast forward, he’s touring with O.A.R. producing hits with Wiz Khalifa, and creating Bass & Bars, one of hip‑hop’s most unique live series.
This Purpose Chasers episode was the first live, face‑to‑face interview I’ve ever done, and Brady brought nothing but gems on music, mindset, and longevity.
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Brady Watt Tells the Origin of Bass & Bars
Before the viral videos, Brady put in years of grind in NYC, gigging, networking, and building relationships that would later fuel Bass & Bars.
The formula? Keep it simple: bass + vocals + the right artist. Episode one went viral, so he kept going, now past 70 episodes featuring names like Talib Kweli, MC Eiht, and Xzibit.
On Stage with O.A.R.
Imagine stepping onto the Ocean’s Calling Festival stage in front of 50,000 fans.
For Brady, it wasn’t fear, it was focus.
“It’s the same as playing for three people in a dive bar.”
That calm comes from thousands of shows, from dive bars to Red Rocks Amphitheatre.
The Discipline Behind the Music
Brady’s success isn’t just talent, it’s structure. His daily routine includes:
3 pages of free writing
Meditation or breathwork
2+ hours of practice across acoustic, electric, vocals, and performance
Daily composition & recording
Exercise
Family check‑ins
No phone in bed, ever
It’s a masterclass in building sustainable creativity.
Advice for New Creators
“The less you give a f** about people’s opinions, the better you’ll do.”
Brady’s message is clear: start, stay consistent, and focus on the process, not the applause.
Why This Episode Matters
Whether you’re a musician, content creator, or just someone chasing a dream, Brady’s journey shows that relationships, discipline, and patience can take you from high‑school punk gigs to collaborating with your heroes.
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