# @ourgenerationmusic on YouTube

- **Type:** Video
- **Original URL:** https://youtube.com/watch?v=WV338mlAuWo
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/70481708-ourgenerationmusic-youtube
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- **Posted:** 2026-09-11T19:04:48.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** Our Generation Music (@ourgenerationmusic) — https://gondola.cc/ourgenerationmusic

## Caption

#OGM #OurGenerationMusic

In this Our Generation Music interview, Chicago artist Thirteendegrees ° discusses his rise from basketball player to underground star and the meaning behind his name, which combines his jersey number with Chicago’s cold reputation and confidence in his craft. He reflects on the delayed success of “Problem Solver,” explaining how its crossover into mainstream spaces brought excitement, confusion, pressure, and feelings of being gatekept.

Thirteendegrees ° speaks candidly about the emotional cost of pursuing music, including damaged relationships, lost sleep, mental strain, self-doubt, and imposter syndrome. He credits his team, sports background, and belief in his talent with helping him regain confidence. He also explains why vulnerability, women—especially Black women—and authentic representation remain central to his music and visuals.

Musically, he rejects chasing trends, particularly artists adopting rage sounds without genuine influence, and instead draws inspiration from indie sleaze, rock, pop, shoegaze, regional styles, Santigold, and Drake. He discusses his love of Jordans, relatable approach to fashion, and recording songs on his iPhone with broken Beats headphones. After receiving support from Destroy Lonely and collaborating with Trippie Redd,  Thirteendegrees ° hopes to making strives with his new album. 

Follow Thirteendegrees °: https://www.instagram.com/thirteendegrees/

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STAMPS:

00:00 – Preview: The mental and emotional cost of success
01:02 – Introduction to Chicago artist ThirteenDegrees
01:42 – His basketball background and jump shot
02:21 – The meaning behind the name “ThirteenDegrees”
03:18 – “Problem Solver” gaining momentum over time
04:20 – Transitioning from underground success to mainstream attention
05:32 – Feeling gatekept by the underground music scene
06:46 – Moments when he considered quitting music
08:47 – How his team helps restore his confidence
09:37 – Feeling misunderstood as a rising artist
10:33 – How music both saved his life and affected his mental health
11:52 – Lessons and discipline gained through sports
12:10 – Experiencing imposter syndrome and adjusting to fame
14:13 – Receiving recognition and support from Destroy Lonely
15:58 – Why he makes vulnerable music that connects with women
17:21 – Representing and celebrating Black women in his visuals
18:19 – His thoughts on rage music and artists following trends
20:10 – Indie sleaze, Santigold, and his musical influences
21:38 – Recreating Santigold’s album artwork
22:35 – Blending rock, pop, shoegaze, and regional influences
23:24 – His love for Jordans and sneaker culture
24:13 – Balancing luxury fashion with a relatable street style
26:04 – Collaborating with Trippie Redd
27:48 – Recording music on an iPhone with broken Beats headphones
29:29 – How he records and collaborates remotely
30:07 – His goals for the album “Hipster 2”
31:43 – Whether Chicago supports its emerging generation of artists
33:09 – His desire to uplift younger Chicago artists
33:43 – Closing message: stay focused, confident, and authentic

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- **Views:** 13,963
- **Likes:** 473
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- **Comments:** 29

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