Meet Corbin Butler | Artist & Producer

We had the good fortune of connecting with Corbin Butler and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi Corbin, what inspires you?
What inspires me lately are the nuances of everyday life—the little moments that often go unnoticed. I’ve found joy in being present and appreciating small things, like scents. Over the past year, I’ve developed a love for nice fragrances, which has led me to grow my cologne and candle collection. It’s a simple example, but it represents how I’ve learned to draw inspiration from the small, joyful experiences in my day-to-day life. This approach influences my work, allowing me to bring a sense of relatability and authenticity to everything I do.

Alright, so let’s move onto what keeps you busy professionally?
One thing I’m incredibly proud of is recognizing my gift and passion for art at an early age. While most kids in elementary school were asking for toys or video games, I was asking my parents for music and recording equipment. From a young age, I knew I wanted to contribute to society through art.

As I grew older, societal expectations began shaping my thoughts on how I fit in as an artist and how I could make a meaningful impact. This introspective and analytical approach has always set me apart from other artists. My mission in music, especially within hip-hop, has been to create a space where Black men and women feel seen and valued—without feeling the need to cater to harmful stereotypes or limiting perspectives.

Growing up in close proximity to Los Angeles, I’ve seen many artists from the Inland Empire adopt the identity of an “L.A. artist” to gain broader acceptance. But I’ve always stood firm in representing Chino Hills and shifting the narrative of what a standout West Coast artist can look like. For me, it’s about authenticity and redefining what it means to be an artist from my region.

Let’s say your best friend was visiting the area and you wanted to show them the best time ever. Where would you take them? Give us a little itinerary – say it was a week long trip, where would you eat, drink, visit, hang out, etc.
I understand this is for a Denver publication and Denver is a spot that I have visited and enjoyed so I’ll answer this for both Denver and Chino Hills lol. Well in Denver I enjoyed staying downtown. I love the city life and Denver’s downtown is beautifully designed and still has a true city feel. My favorite food spots in Denver were Sam’s No. 3 and Tavernetta. I am pescatarian and everyone told me Denver was not the spot for fish but the fish I had at Tavernetta was superb! I also had the chance to check out the museum of illusions and I must say I love that place, very inspirational! As far as visiting the Inland Empire California. My favorite place to hang out is Downtown Pomona, there is a lot of great culture to explore in the area as well as great venues. My favorite food spot is Mariscos Jalisco, they have the best shrimp taco ever. in life.

The Shoutout series is all about recognizing that our success and where we are in life is at least somewhat thanks to the efforts, support, mentorship, love and encouragement of others. So is there someone that you want to dedicate your shoutout to?
I want to dedicate my shout out to my village. The group of elders and peers that I grew up with who showed up and showed me the ropes in life. Growing up in the suburbs of Chino Hills in the 90s and 2000s I relied heavily on my “village” for a sense of community and a safe space where my identity was appreciated and recognized. Also my grandmother gave me the foundation of spiritually that has made a strong and stable leader and follower of God.

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