Q) Where are you from?
I was born in the Bronx and raised in Brooklyn now I currently reside in new jersey
Q) When did you start making music – and what or who were your early influences?
I started making music at a very young age I was always able to freestyle but I think my first rap song I wrote was for my uncle around 10 years old I would say my uncle was my biggest influence growing up because he was already in the rap scene at his time so it grew on me and I always loved music how it made me feel the sound the lyrics I was always moved by music but celebrity influences would have to be lil Wayne I grew up listening to him and drake
Q) What skills do you think artists need to be successful?
Skills artist need to be successful is being able to trust yourself and your craft and not listen to anyone it’s your art also work ethic is a must and always be yourself always maintain good relationships with those who are helping you in your music career and those who are good to you and don’t be a capper
Q) How do you stay up to date with the latest music trends?
I stay up to date on music trends through social media but I don’t follow trends tbh I do my own thing
Q) When performing, what techniques do you use to engage the audience?
When performing communication is always key when engaging with your audience you never know how somebody is feeling unless you ask even if your own stage it doesn’t matter everybody goes through shit also high energy and never turn your back on the crowd
Q) What would you say is the most rewarding part of being an artist?
The most rewarding part as a artist is getting recognition for the good work you put out and people supporting you it’s truly the best feeling
Q) How did you spend your lockdown/pandemic time? What did you accomplish before the entertainment world began to open up again?
Unfortunately I was locked up in prison for 27 months during Covid it was hell no visits, barely spoke to anybody, was on lockdown while lockdown it’s crazy right?
Q) What makes you different from other artists?
What makes me different from other artist is I created my own lane with my sound I did not try to follow after music trends and make music according to what’s lit at the the time I love to create also I am a anime character that came back from the dead I don’t exist really I’m not human
Q) Who is your dream collab? Dead or alive.
Dream collab dead is juice wrld and alive is Travis Scott
Q) What is your biggest accomplishment musically?
My biggest accomplishment in music is getting to where I’m at now being verified on google and getting signed to a indie label with major label partnerships It’s truly a blessing
Q) Describe your favorite and least favorite part about being a musician.
Favorite thing about being a musician is making music and doing shows also getting paid to do what you love least favorite is the fake love the anxiety part and overthinking my art sometimes
Q) When not making music, where can we find you?
When I’m not making music I’m in the dark
Q) Tell us about any upcoming releases; Titles, release dates, etc. include a pre-save link if available
I have my debut album “Dark Files” in the works right now but I just dropped my record “Dark Gunna” thats available everywhere
Stream “Dark Gunna”
https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/jefethegod/dark-gunna
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