Artist Spotlight
Exclusive Interview with Jatin Kumar aka (J.A.K.)
Jatin Kumar aka (J.A.K.) has been garnering a buzz since his burst into the underground scene. Capturing the attention of fans globally and big names artists with his diverse and Druidic sound, he has risen in popularity and status within the rap community.
Today we had an exclusive chance to interview Jatin Kumar.
Questions:
What 3 things does anyone starting in your industry need to know?
I am new, but I think the most important thing is to love what you make
Another aspect to consider is to understand the field that you are in and the demands that it requires
Finally, I would also try and find the drive for what you do
What would you do differently if you were starting in your industry now?
Take my time to construct my sound and get a better understanding of my craft
Which people or books have had the most influence on your growth and why?
I have been influenced by MF Doom, rest in peace, a lot of my rhyme schemes stem from the intricate wordplay that he used to bring about. Kendrick Lamar has influenced the way that I flow. And lastly the biggest influence for me has been Tupac and that’s been my attitude for most of my life. He is and will always be the king of rap, and I want to be there too.
What would you say is the #1 key to success in your music career?
I would say your drive and your passion to get better at what you do every single day
Talk about the biggest failure you’ve had. What did you learn from it?
Regarding music, I would say it was my lyricism for a very long time. It was rudimentary and nothing I made connected with me and every song I made felt so off.
What has been your biggest success story and why do you think it was a success?
I would say putting out my first single which was imagination back in the day with all my friends. It might not have been commercially successful or significant, but it was extremely pivotal in my eyes.
What keeps you going when things get tough in the music industry?
My friends who produce with me help me with my drive. Every time that I feel that I am faltering in the way that I make music, they are always there to either hype me up when I am too low or humble me when my head is in the clouds.
What made you pursue being an artist full-time?
I am not an artist full time; however, I do spend most of my time working on music. I think I made the switch to concentrate on music to better my understanding of what it means to rap.
Would you sign to a label?
I would love to
What projects are you working on for the rest of 2022?
I am working on an album that really explores my roots.
How can our readers follow you online?
I have a TikTok: jak_9355 and an Instagram: j.a.k_94 where I post most of the behind the scenes and other types of content.
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