Neoborn Caveman interviews emerging musician JafariEK, who shares his journey and passion for music. JafariEK discusses his early inspirations, including Eminem and the movie 8 Mile, which motivated him to pursue a career in music. He reveals how he transitioned from creating darker, more violent music to a more positive and family-oriented style after realizing the potential impact of his lyrics on younger listeners.
They also talk about JafariEK 's creative process, where he typically starts with a rhythm and builds lyrics around it. He emphasizes the importance of consistency and passion in pursuing artistic goals, noting that overnight success is rare. JafariEK speaks about his musical influences, including artists like Chris Brown and Jelly Roll, and how he draws inspiration from various genres while maintaining his unique style.
The interview also touches on broader societal issues, with both JafariEK and Neoborn Caveman discussing the challenges facing modern society and the music industry. They explore topics such as the impact of technology, the importance of artistic integrity, and the need for authentic human connection. JafariEK shares his thoughts on staying true to oneself, the value of creating meaningful art, and his hopes for future musical endeavors, which include continuing to release singles and grow his audience through engaging video content.
KEY QUOTES:
• "Do it because you love it. And if you love it, you'll be passionate about it. If you're passionate about it, sooner or later the money will come." - JafariEK
• "I decided to change my music up to be more family oriented and more peaceful and calm. I don't want people to see me as some thug or gangster." - JafariEK
• "I try to make more music for people to actually understand, you know. Everyone can relate to heartbreaking and emotional things and people they lost." - JafariEK
• "Sometimes I can't breathe because I break myself to help other people. And at the end of the day I'm the one that's feeling empty and like why did I do that?" - JafariEK
• "Everything takes work. It's just impossible for someone to blow up overnight, you know, unless you have ties with someone who can help you out." - JafariEK
KEY TAKEAWAYS:
• JafariEK transitioned from making dark, violent music to creating more family-oriented and peaceful content after realizing the potential negative impact on young listeners
• JafariEK believes in staying consistent and passionate about music, emphasizing that loving what you do is more important than chasing immediate financial success
• JafariEK 's creative process starts with rhythm - he often records melody ideas on his phone when inspiration strikes, then builds lyrics around the beat
• As an independent musician, JafariEK invests his own money in marketing, video production, and relies on family support (like his brother helping with video editing)
• JafariEK sees the world as increasingly complex and challenging, with concerns about societal normalization of negative behaviors
• Music, for JafariEK , is a way to connect with people and share emotional experiences that are universally relatable, moving beyond superficial topics like wealth and status
• Inspiration comes from diverse musical genres, with Eminem and Chris Brown being significant influences in rap and R&B respectively
• JafariEK prioritizes authenticity, focusing on creating meaningful content and building a genuine connection with supporters rather than chasing viral moments
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