We recently connected with Jaeson Filer and have shared our conversation below.

Jaeson, looking forward to hearing all of your stories today. How did you learn to do what you do? Knowing what you know now, what could you have done to speed up your learning process? What skills do you think were most essential? What obstacles stood in the way of learning more?

I’m self taught in a sense. Since I was about 8 or 9 I’ve been rapping. I would listen to every artist that I could and I didn’t realize it, but through osmosis I was developing my skill set. Looking back, there wasn’t really much I could do. There was a lot going in in my life; surviving the challenges presented was a full time gig. My passion for reading & my creative imagination are really the foundation of my skill set. My entire life was an obstacle….it was very challenging growing up the way that I did.

Awesome – so before we get into the rest of our questions, can you briefly introduce yourself to our readers.

It was really organic how I got into creating and making music. I was on a self journey of deprogramming, reprogramming, & discovery that lead me back into writing & recording. It was totally unplanned. My art reflects my life….a story of overcoming by way of self reflection, of renewing one’s mindset through truth seeking, of becoming self aware by being vulnerable & honest. My goal is to share the trials, tribulations, & revelations that I’ve had & am still seeking….to display honesty & vulnerability. To be a living testimony of the power that we all have within ourselves. In my time as an artist I’ve had many people tell me that my music has impacted them on a soul level, in the best ways. It makes them realize that they are seen, heard, & connected. It’s the ultimate compliment. I just want them to know that I am them, & that we are in this together.

Can you share a story from your journey that illustrates your resilience?

Recently, in 2020 during the pandemic, I lost everything. I was homeless, living in hotels for months. It felt like I was in solitary confinement. Even in the worst moments though, I knew that this experience was for my elevation. I didn’t give up, I tried temp agencies, I got my forklift license, I caught buses for hours to job fairs, I even still performed my music. I never quit. I trusted that life isn’t out to destroy me. I eventually enrolled into trucking school & got my Class A CDL. It completely changed my life, putting me literally and figuratively in the driver’s seat.

Learning and unlearning are both critical parts of growth – can you share a story of a time when you had to unlearn a lesson?

Growing up, I watched my grandmother work up to 3 jobs at a time to provide for my siblings and I. She wouldn’t let us know how bad things were, & she wouldn’t ask for help. I picked up these traits from her. My pride kept me in situations that I could’ve avoided by just letting someone know what I was dealing with. When I became homeless in 2020, I finally started asking for help & there’s no way I would be who & where I am today without it. We are not meant to do this life thing alone.

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