01/11/2025
🔗Artist Spotlight: Mr. Fantasy🔗
has taken the internet by storm over the past 6 months and now averages almost half a million monthly Spotify listeners. We’ve highlighted many artists on our page so far for their methods of finding their authentic voice, Mr. Fantasy is an example of how you can find it without being yourself. Riverdale actor, KJ Apa, has spent the better part of a decade playing around with funny characters on social media but Mr. Fantasy is his first true commitment to one. It’s hard to tell if he took a bit too far or if the bit was curated from the start but KJ Apa is releasing feel-good music under the guise of Mr. Fantasy. This character is a walking juxtaposition – funny with depth, a caring narcissist, and a modern antique – all while sharing the part of KJ Apa that makes him so successful - being a passionate goofball. The number one indicator of success for an artist is authenticity and although Mr. Fantasy is a made up character, this character is well-rounded with a clear message and identity that helps him find his audience. And the fact that Apa is able to express his most authentic self through playing a fantastical character only highlights his level of talent, commitment, and skill as a creative.
