Meet Alex Henax” Lopez | Artist & Music Producer”

We had the good fortune of connecting with Alex “Henax” Lopez and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi Alex “Henax”, is there something you believe many others might not?
I think that the idea or notion that you have to do things the “way they have always been done” or “in a fashion suitable to the genre” in order to succeed in music. is advice I would disagree with. I have been doing music and making music since I remember learning about production and composition in high school at about age 14. Back then I barely played trumpet and was always told ‘You have to play it this way, not your interpretation of what you think the song is saying’. And honestly, in my artistic journey, it was the first time I had ever met a conventional piece of advice that I didn’t like. Later on, it became, the reason for continuing with music production because I said to myself “I am going to do music the way I want to not the way it has always been done” or “the way everyone expects it to be done”. No matter how much money, fame, or credit, I want my legacy, in this small amount of time, we have here on Earth, to be: I did my passion the way I wanted to. And maybe it would be lucky enough to be heard and inspire others who are going through the same struggles as I am.

Let’s talk shop? Tell us more about your career, what can you share with our community?
So, my art really started back when I was in high school. I think I was 14 when I started, and it was basically because I had a band teacher who told me that I was not able to play a part the way I wanted. So, I basically told myself well fine I will write something so I can play it anyway I want. My art is about enjoying the idea of sounds and frequencies rather than lyrics. I don’t really enjoy the ideas of lyrics because people lie, and I do not like people lying nor do I want to say something in my music that is as lasting lie. I want everything I make to be truthful. I am most proud and excited just about releasing my music. That’s all I ever wanted to do learn how to make music, learn how to make it marketable and put it out. Simple as that. Professionally, I still feel amateur, and I don’t think I will ever be professional just because I am always learning, and I am always wanting to be better than I was yesterday. I think I got here today just out of stubbornness and not listening to the voices and setbacks. Perseverance. I would say relatively it’s not easy but it’s like anything that seems impossible. It’s only impossible if you try to take a massive bite in a short amount of time rather than multiple small bites over a long period of time. Nothing is easy just more manageable with more time. The lessons I learned along the way are keep going no matter what others say, always learn and never think you know everything; and put your art out even if it’s not perfect because art is meant to be enjoyed not hoarded. I want the world to know that it’s okay to be good at more than one thing and that I am a testament to those who keep going. Also, if you get the chance take a listen to the music and see how it may or may not apply to your life because all I wanna do with anything I do my job or music is help people.

Any places to eat or things to do that you can share with our readers? If they have a friend visiting town, what are some spots they could take them to?
I have had this opportunity with a friend of mine recently. I think the first place. I would take the person would be Norma’s near Bishops Arts for breakfast for their famous breakfast platter and to people watch and hear the rustle and bustle of the hard and proud people of Dallas. Then, goto the Dallas Museum of Art and just walk around and see the upcoming art exhibit and common pieces. Then, the Dallas Farmer’s Market just to take in the sights and walk around some more as well as meet the variety of people. Then Lower Greenville to eat at Truckyard for some amazing cheesesteak sandwhiches. Then, for the night life I would take them to the Bottled Blonde or Stereo Live for the nightlife/concert life until 2 or 3 in the morning.

Shoutout is all about shouting out others who you feel deserve additional recognition and exposure. Who would you like to shoutout?
I think that the biggest organization and/or group of people who deserve thanks for the development of my artistry are: Bradford Cox, Mike Medina, Jimmy Wallace, Chris Morgan and all of the professors at the commercial music program of Collin College. They were my professors in my audio engineering and music production courses who never shied away from a question I had and pushed me to be as best as I could. They also blessed me with the knowledge and skills (as well as the knowledge to continue education in these skills) so I can make the music I do today. Basically, they saw me and taught me everything I know when it comes to music production. I think that my Mother, Father and Brother also deserve credit for sticking with me on my music production and allowing me to show them all of my work. The good and the awful.

Website: henax.hearnow.com

Instagram: @iamhenax

Twitter: @iamhenax

Youtube: https://music.youtube.com/channel/UCMf_OiGNu9Ec-pzO0yuGG1g?feature=share

Other: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/4O4ka9iYW2LZWzvbai5q33?si=RKypsRmtQUmJCUr8YiXjmg
Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/henax/1484728782
Email: henaxaudio@gmail.com

Image Credits
Images by: Alex Lopez and Henax Audio