Drew Morgan produces rap singles under stage name “Lil Paula”

At just seven years old, junior Drew Morgan first discovered his own musical obsession. To escape from reality, Morgan began to write his first songs and lyrics. 

As time passed, Morgan’s love for music grew more fervent, until in 2018 he finally decided to begin recording and producing his own songs. With the exception of his most popular track “Double Cup (ft. Secluded),” which Morgan produced in a KCMO studio, all of his songs have been mixed in Morgan’s home studio in his bedroom.

So far, Morgan’s written and produced eight songs, six of which are available on Spotify under his stage name “Lil Paula.” In addition to his recorded singles, Morgan also performs live; his first show was in November 2019, and since then, he’s performed at least one live show every month. 

For Morgan, learning to become a part of the hip-hop community has been a highlight of his musical career. 

“The rap community is a very competitive but fun community to be a part of. At first I was more focused on trying to prove myself as a rapper, but I realized that’s not what it’s about,” Morgan said. “It’s about the music you make, not the persona you are.”

He’s also picked up on advice and life lessons from members of the community about originality and authenticity. 

“The people I’ve met have really pushed me to do my own thing when it comes to music,” Morgan said. “I remember when I started, I wanted to be just like all the other rappers, but the people along the way taught me that in order to make it, I have to be authentic.”

In the future, Morgan hopes to tour outside Kansas City and Missouri and release his first full-length album in 2021. Wherever his music career goes, Morgan will always credit music for its positive effect on his outlook on the world. 

“Music has a huge soft spot in my heart and always will,” Morgan said. “I think that it definitely changed my life for the better.”