Where are you from? I’m from Chicago, the South Suburbs. When did you start making music – and what or who were your early influences? I wrote my first song when I was 13 years old. But before that I was playing piano by ear, learning at the side of my Dad who was a musician in the church. He taught me how to play a lot of gospel music early on, and it’s something I think still fuels my sound to this day. Some of my early influences were Janet Jackson, Beyoncé, Aaliyah, Brandy, and TLC. I…
Author: Javoe Rokour
Hello! Today Bay Area Artist, Jonah Melvon, is discussing his upcoming work “Almond Mocha” as well as sharing his story and influences with us! Hi, how are you today? “I’m well, grateful to be doing what I love and with people I respect and love.” Where are you from? “I’m from the Bay Area. Born in San Francisco, I was raised in Oakland and eventually made my way to San Jose.” When did you start making music – and what or who were your early influences? “This is always a tricky question to answer because, like most people, I was…
Ricky Styles is a rising artist in the hip hop industry, known for his unique style and powerful lyrics. His hit single “Street Star” has been making waves since its release, and was recently featured on BET’s premiere on March 18, 2023. The song has quickly gained popularity among fans, and has been praised for its catchy beat and thought-provoking message.
Hi, how are you today? Yurrrr, I would say I’m exited! Everyday is a step closer for me to live the life of my dreams so im very hopeful and optimistic everyday. But damn I’m mad impatient I already wanna be on plane after plane going to perform at my own shows Where are you from? I’m from upstate New York specifically Johnson City. Yeah im not shocked if you never heard of it either When did you start making music – and what or who were your early influences? So I have been writing lyrics since I was in…