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Q. What got you into music and made you realize that it was your chosen path?
A. Music and entertainment has always been in my blood and family. My pops is a double platinum R&B singer Rome – I belong to you. I didn’t decide to do music until I was ready. Which was after my transition of basketball in college. I walked away and never looked back.
Q. Tell us about your new music (Song/EP/Mixtape/Album)? And what’s the story behind it?
My new EP The Journey produced by Tru P and mixed and mastered by @romesempire. I recorded this project while on my love sick tour. My overall goal is to just create a vibe and music you can feel and relate to.
What makes your music unique?
A. What makes my music unique is my sound and Melodie’s.
Q. Who are your biggest music influences? And any particular artist/band you would like to collaborate with in the future?
A. My biggest influences in music is my dad Rome, Michael Jackson, Justin Bieber, Drake, and Chris Brown.
Q. How long have you been in the music industry?
A. I’ve been in the music industry over thirteen years.
Q. Which is the best moment in your musical career that you’re most proud of? (awards, projects or public performances etc.
A. My best moment was getting my first billboard plaque for my single Love Sick and getting the 2018 best rap/Hiphop Hollywood Music Media award.
Q. How do you balance your music with other obligations – family, friends or work?
A. Honestly having a family, acting, music career and running my record label Starz Music Group is very difficult at times but very rewarding.
Q. What advice would you give to aspiring musicians?
A. Stay true to you, stay consistent and have a strong team that believes in your visions.
Q. If you had one message to give to your fans, what would it be?
A. Get ready I will be seeing my fans on my The Journey tour starting date to kick it off is September 25th.
Q. What’s next for you? Any upcoming projects?
A. More music projects, collabs, commercials, movie rolls, more deals. It honestly never stops. I’m very grateful where I am today and shoutout to my team Big C style, KingCali and Starz Music Group.
Follow “EL-JAY” on Instagram:
https://instagram.com/therealeljay
Follow “EL-JAY” on Audiomack:
https://audiomack.com/therealeljay/album/the-journey
Music Link:
https://qmusic.lnk.to/TheJourney
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