Been up in New York City for almost two weeks and have had some really great experiences.

Trip MOtivaTion: Over the last couple of months, I’ve been preparing some fresh records to shop. I knew that NYC was the place I had to be to get them to the right ears.

Also, I got a little restless in CLT and got mentorship advice that going to a larger market can open more opportunities.  

So, I bought a one-way ticket up to NYC :)

I came up with the great Kent Murphy whose been such an inspirational guide and mentor. He’s a DOPE producer who’s apart of the production team Dark Matter . They’ve worked with acts from B.O.B. to Heavy D just to name a few.

We were able to do a couple writing sessions for a new Lava Records/Universal artist, have a meeting at Def Jam, and also hit up Quad Recording Studios (everyone from Mariah Carey to Tupac recorded there). Through all of these experiences, met some dope artists, producers, songwriters, and music management.

With all the opportunities I’ve had and people I’ve met in the little time I was up here, I will say to anyone wanting to do music: build a solid team, take risks, and go wherever you need to in order to advertise your talent and show people your passion.

S/O: Kent Murphy & Dark Matter, my manager Giovani, Benie Beatz, The Dyno Bros., Kevin Timmons, Quentin Evans,  Adam Shinn (Microcosm) and the budding squad at B.i.M. Music Group for making this trip possible :)

-jE