Alright – so today we’ve got the honor of introducing you to Jazzysonola. We think you’ll enjoy our conversation, we’ve shared it below.
Alright, Jazzysonola thanks for taking the time to share your stories and insights with us today. What were some of the most unexpected problems you’ve faced in your career and how did you resolve those issues?
During my journey I’ve faced serval unexpected problems and issues. Unfortunately these issues were the reasons I stopped focusing on my craft at times. However, I strongly believe that we go through, grow through, and then release the experience through our music. Them situations build character! When I became a mother life got real, it was time to elevate. I was working and in nursing school while dating my son’s father whom was heavy in the streets. My love for him & making our family work made me deal with and go through a lot of trauma. It got real plenty of times for us. He exposed me and taught me the game. I couldn’t focus on music because I was always worried about police, niggas, beef, court, murders, drugs, bitches, fighting, and etc. While still balancing being a mother, working, and school. Ya see, I always knew I was different. I didn’t understand the difference until I started getting older. I still wouldn’t take any of it back because it molded me into the Woman I am today. At the time I remember being lost, scared, and not understanding what was happening in mylife. It didn’t matter if I was ready or not I was too deep in once I had a child with him. We laughed , fought, cried , prayed, and got bread together. He passed away in prison June 2023. I’m just trying to shack back from grieving and trying to cope with it honestly. Be there for my son when he needs me the most. Truth of the matter is things will always happen. Life will always throw us a curve ball, but no matter what we have to remember the WHY? why am I doing this? Push through, keep God first, and stay focused. Even when we don’t understand, it always add up in the end.
Jazzysonola, 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?
Wazup, I’m Jazzy! When I say I’m Jazzy I’m talking about my name and demeanor lol. Born and raised in New Orleans, La the wild wild South. Growing up my mama always kept me busy with modeling, ballet, ice skating, basketball, majorette, acting, drama, and theatre. When I was 12 yrs old I was attending Nocca, New Orleans Center For Creative Arts. Growing up I was in love with Pac. I use to write poetry in a notebook while I was in school. It was me always listening to Pac that inspired me to turn my poetry flow into a rap flow. I wrote my first song to that DMX “Slippin” beat. That song was about my daddy, whom my mama unalived when she was pregnant with me from domestic abuse. Although I’ve been rapping since I was 12 yrs old, I didn’t get in the studio for the first time until I was 16 yrs old. I still remember that feeling like yesterday. I fell in love with the mic, my voice coming out of the speakers, creating my own song and putting it together for others to actually hear it, their reactions to my voice and flow. The only thing is I used music as my escape from the world, my way to vent and express myself. I never wanted or cared to be a known rapper. I was satisfied with my family and friends telling me how dope my music was. I wasn’t taking music serious and I was going through life having my own experience as I grew up. I was working front desk at the hospital and I use to go to the studio at night. I use to let my coworker listen to the songs I would make in the studio. She would always tell me jazzy your music is hard, real, authentic, and I can feel your words. She would tell me how everybody needs to hear my music because she know they can relate, I explained to her I didn’t have interest in becoming a rapper, that’s just how I clear my mind. It wasn’t until 2018 that I decided to start sharing my music with the world thanks to her pushing me out of my shell. I stand out because my reason for doing music is different from most. My music is my therapy, true feelings, emotions, and testimonies. For these reasons my music can’t be boxed. I’m a versatile type of artist. I switch my flows from jazzy R & B keeping it grown and sexy. Then I have my jazzy flow talkin spicy and feeling bossy. What about when I go in Raw, the side of jazzy that’s straight real, facts, and heart felt. So far some of my proudest moments during my journey is I’m still here , I never gave up :) Opening up for Jazz Fest with Casme’. Opening act for Vivan Green, Juelz Santana, Trina, and Freeway. I’ve been having singles in rotation on Q93 FM since 2020. The voice for business commercials on 106.7 FM. Doing viral skits with upcoming entertainers. My most recent accomplishment would be my first speaking role in a movie. Life be lifing so to say I’m still striving and grinding shows my determination, hard work and dedication to reach my highest potential.
Do you think there is something that non-creatives might struggle to understand about your journey as a creative? Maybe you can shed some light?
I honestly feel like its hard for outsiders to see your vision at times. They don’t understand your passion. There’s been times where my mama would suggest me stop doing music for awhile due to troubling or struggling times. She couldn’t believe how I would push a bill back just to get my song and visual completed. Or how I would still perform feeling like I was going to faint, could barley smile while networking , holding tears back from the real life situation I’m facing before and after I leave the venue. I always tell myself the show must go on. Not because I want to be this strong, but I have too. I’ve come too far to give up or let things get in my way now. I’m a lion in a den. Some opportunities don’t come twice.
What’s the most rewarding aspect of being a creative in your experience?
The most rewarding aspect of being an artist for me would be supporters not only loving my music but actually feeling it, living it, applying it. I love when my music uplift and help someone feel better.
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