We caught up with the brilliant and insightful Jahmai George a few weeks ago and have shared our conversation below.

Jahmai, thanks for joining us, excited to have you contributing your stories and insights. Let’s talk legacy – what sort of legacy do you hope to build?

I think more than having something I’m remembered for I just want to be remembered. But if I had to choose something to be remembered by it would be that I always stayed true to myself. Obviously as humans we evolve but the core of who I am will never change. No matter the situation or environment. Being remembered because of something I created musically would obviously be amazing, but it would be more of a plus. Icing on the cake if you will.

Jahmai, love having you share your insights with us. Before we ask you more questions, maybe you can take a moment to introduce yourself to our readers who might have missed our earlier conversations?

I’ve been singing to myself my whole life & writing songs for a little over 7 years now. No musical training, upbringing in the church choir, or anything like that. I started off at 18 making poetry & raps during CQ time when I was in military school just to become a better writer. I always struggled with writing growing up. I figured what better way to get better than to make my own writings. Then I stopped hooping shortly after, went to college, and needed something to keep myself busy. My friends in college used to freestyle all the time so that probably influenced me a lot too. I think what I’ve been most proud of is the vulnerability I’ve been able to convey in my music without having to create a caricature.

If you have multiple revenue streams in your business, would you mind opening up about what those streams are and how they fit together?

I have a 9-5 job funding my music career. I’m very grateful for this job especially because my last job had me on minimum wage and I went in debt rolling out some of my singles. Take for example the music video I did for my last single “Lost My Way.” That alone cost more than what I was making monthly at the time. It was worth it for me but still. I thank God for my team always but especially during that time.

What’s a lesson you had to unlearn and what’s the backstory?

Trusting few and never letting your guard down is a lesson I had to unlearn because much of the progress I’ve made in my life has come from being able to trust & open up to people. I grew up playing basketball and like most people who compete in something you want to win but you realize it takes a whole team effort which included my teammates, coaches, and managers. A little while after I had stopped hooping and started trying to figure who I wanted to become as an artist I realized that the same principals applied. So I up ended reaching out to some of my friends who had already been working together and asked if I could join their team. We’ve been going almost three years now and I can honestly say I wouldn’t be where I am without them. As an artist or a man.

Contact Info:

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/itheomai/
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