Alright – so today we’ve got the honor of introducing you to Keaton Jones. We think you’ll enjoy our conversation, we’ve shared it below.

Keaton , thanks for taking the time to share your stories with us today Do you think your parents have had a meaningful impact on you and your journey?

My Mom (Jill) and my Father (Gary) are not what you would call your “average parents”. They are very loving individuals in their own essence, but together they are an extraordinary power duo, and I am blessed to say the least, to call them my Family. They always taught me to be respectful in every situation, no matter the circumstance. My Mother taught me to be determined and raised me to have no quit in me, while staying kind and respectful in public. My Father taught me how to use my emotions to my advantage, and not let them get the best of me. Communication was a very big thing in our household, if you had a problem with something or were upset, you were allowed to talk about it freely and speak your mind with no repercussions. I think that helped me a lot with music because of how many individuals you have to co-operate with, stay committed to projects with, and to be open to anything that comes your way. So kudos to Mama and Pops because without them I would be nobody today.

Keaton , before we move on to more of these sorts of questions, can you take some time to bring our readers up to speed on you and what you do?

I first started rapping in my hometown of Katy, Texas, at about 14 years old. I was nobody in high school, but that gave me an edge to be able to do whatever I wanted to do. I chose to join choir earlier in my life, so I always was attracted to a good sound. It wasn’t until high school I “picked up the pen” and started writing for myself, when a couple buddies of mine at the lunch table were free-styling. I was so drawn to the art, because they were coming up with words out of thin air and making them rhyme, it was a true art that I got to witness at the perfect age to want to pick it up for myself. I always listened to Hip-Hop, Rock, R&B, Pop, Country— you name it, and was introduced to D12 at a young age, thanks to my Father. At that time, Eminem was a very big, and rapidly growing artist, due to his insane ability to rhyme whatever he wanted to, however he wanted to, and gave no care doing so. Safe to say that was my role-model for the longest time, and I guess that’s where I started the journey if I’m being really honest. It would be an honor to get to shake Em’s hand or Dr. Dre, I really look up to those two. So that’s my villain origin story, nah I’m playing… but that’s where it all began. Now I’ve released two albums, “Leader of the Fall”, and “SPIRIT OF THE HAWK” and I’ve received loads of praise and respect in the process. I’d like to shoutout Casso Blvck, Flipper, Angelo Imani, KingXMags, Prodbyrick, OUTTATUNE, Bex & Bright, EdTheSoundMan & Steven Keyz. Producers, Engineers and Co-producers, the reason I’m able to do what I do. So all my kudos to them, personally thank you. I’ve got to say I am most proud of just the fact I released two very big bodies of work, I truly feel I put what I believe to be my all into these projects, and I am always trying to give every ounce of emotion in anything I do. My life changed on October 26th, 2020, whenever I overdosed inside of my apartment. I had taken some Xanax laced with Fentanyl, while also being heavily under the influence of other things, and it made me flatline around 3am. I had some people there who I guess called 911 and they rushed me to the hospital. I spent about two weeks there, first week in ICU and second week in recovery, and ever since then I’ve been getting my life back together and going even harder on the microphone.

We’d love to hear the story of how you built up your social media audience?

The million dollar question. You know I don’t have millions of followers or fans, but I do have a handful of core supporters and that’s all that matters to me. Back when I started music, I didn’t care about the numbers, the stats— none of that. I just wanted someone to feel the same way I did when I heard Eminem’s music, the same invigorating, blood rushing feeling when listening to the music. I developed that over time, and worked on my craft, and I’ve accomplished that. What I’m getting at is, make some social media accounts and post your work. Get on X, get on Instagram, go on Facebook and post your work and your progress. Social media, emphasis on the ‘social’, is not that hard to understand. People go on there to learn about others lives, and maybe share some stories about their life, so as long as you are committed to your craft and are on top of growing it, you will grow your presence. Respond to the nice comments and thank your supporters, even if it’s just one, treat them like they are everything to you because they are. They appreciate your craft and you, so why not appreciate them back?

For you, what’s the most rewarding aspect of being a creative?

Seeing the vision come to life. Knowing you can hear a full instrumental, and write to it— and turn it into a brand new song is something beautiful in itself. Hearing my music when it’s complete is a reward I can’t even explain. I used to get really excited about doing drugs and partying and turning up, but now I get that same hype feeling and ‘high’ from creating my music. I think everyone should have a creative hobby of some sort, it may do them more good than not. I can’t tell you how many times I’ve cried listening to and creating my songs, it’s a release like no other and it’s all because of myself and the producer who created the beat. I know I shouted producers previously, but I really mean it— keep creating and keep making amazing work, because without you all the limited artists have nothing to write to.

Contact Info:

• Website: www.lowkea.com
• Instagram: https://instagram.com/lowkea713?igshid=aDdqaWJkODR0ZTJk&utm_source=qr
• Twitter: www.twitter.com/Lowkea713
• Youtube: https://youtube.com/@Lowkeaton?si=5YQ0a5ZnBLTbjxQh

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a.t.t.o.y (aka) Attoy Y. Williams