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PHOTOGRAPHER LACQUAN SCOTT DAVID ALEXANDER MODELS FIND OUR MODELS ON INSTAGRAM @ WEAREJERSEYDIAMONDZ FEATURED CHANZIZR HYLYND TURKISH ROYALE BLESS MCFLY ZOE WIT THE GLOW DAY PARKAY NAYA SHEA KI BOHiTI JOHNNY QUEST THE REBEL BONUS INTERVIEWS KID PRO

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W e Are Jersey Magazine is a subsidiary company birthed out of the parent business entitled Jersey Turn’t Up Entertainment. Having achieved rising success within only two years of business, the owners wanted to create something that would expand their networking repertoire while promoting positive talent both locally and abroad. The idea of creating We Are Jersey Magazine began when co- CEOs, Daniel Banks & Bridget Papino, were featured in the NOVEMBER 2014 issue of another magazine company. After discussion with the owner of that magazine, as well as experiencing the positive responses that exposure generated towards their entertainment business, they decided to begin a magazine company of their own that would target a new type of entertainment promoting style. We Are Jersey Magazine’s goal is designed to provide exposure, references and resources that will influence all those aspiring to do something positive with the talents they possess. Through the lives of the individuals that are highlighted in the magazine, it is the desire of We Are Jersey Magazine to encourage, uplift and inspire anyone to continue to soar to greater heights and deeper depths with their abilities. While We Are Jersey Magazine primarily focuses on talent within the state of New Jersey, it is open to talent presented from abroad. The single focus is the promotion of positive talent so others can read and possibly experience for themselves the benefits that these talents offer. “We Are Jersey” is a positive platform with great opportunities. are highlighted in the magazine, it is the desire of We Are Jersey Magazine to encourage, uplift and inspire anyone to continue to soar to greater heights and deeper depths with their abilities. While We Are Jersey Magazine primarily focuses on talent within the state of New Jersey, it is open to talent presented from abroad. The single focus is the promotion of positive talent so others can read and possibly experience for themselves the benefits that these talents offer. “We Are Jersey” is a positive platform with great opportunities.

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F E AT U R E D E N T R E P R E N E U R

CHANZIZR

instagram: @chanzizr // @Winotbrand

Qiana “Chanzizr” Chance of Newark, NJ is the

Founder and CEO of Winot Brands est. 2002.

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starting this company derived from hardship, obstacles and a lack of a place to record music. The name was created in a basement after pondering the thought “why not us”? If Master P could distribute CD’s from the trunk and invent his own business model then 12

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CHANZIZR we could too. Qiana and a former business partner came up with a plan to create a one -stop-shop atmosphere where artists could not only come to record but also have their projects manufactured and

distributed locally.

Artistically

known as Chanzizr (pronounced ‘chances

are’), she began

to flood

the streets and

of Newark the TriState area with various mixtapes selling them for

only $1. This helped her gain an underground buzz. Two of her more popular street anthems “Wash Your Ass” and "My Mother" quickly became hood staples and the rest is history.

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F E AT U R E D E N T R E P R E N E U R selling CD’s at one of

with Germany's own

the world of e-commerce.

Newark's most popular

hip-hop artist Queen

She began to expand

chicken shacks, Jersey

Raheema on the "Like A

her thought process and

Fried, a shootout ensued

Star" remix. But as real life

started to understand

in which thankfully no one

and life-changing events

that in order to obtain

was injured. However,

began to unfold, the dream

real wealth, various skill

this caused Qiana to take

to pursue music slowly

sets would need to be

her music to Northeast,

fizzled out.

learned. “Music was

PA in search of a different scenery. It was there that www.jerseyturntupent.com

she was able to build a solid fan base through getting her songs in rotation on college radio stations such as WCLH 90.7 FM and WUSR

employment. However,

Qiana suffered

in 2014 this all changed

greatly after one of her

when she was hired

nieces were murdered

as a live chat agent for

and one of her best

Moodfabrics.com. This is

friends committed

the online store for Project

suicide, but nothing

Runway's main source for

could compare to the

threads. Mood Fabrics is

loss of her grandmother

one of the more sought

who suddenly passed

out fabric companies in the

away in 2016 from heart

United States.

failure. Somehow through

in Tampa, FL. One of the

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setting”.

she struggled to find viable

Carolina, Atlanta and just

was her 2009 collaboration

able to add value in any

to re-enter the workplace,

Philly, Baltimore,NC, South

biggest feats for Chanzizr

different areas, I would be

a downward spiral. Forced

relentlessly push the brand

between, finally landing

and educating myself in

and what would seem like

late 2009, Qiana set out to

about every small town in

becoming knowledgeable

in NJ in a toxic relationship

the years from 2006 until

Coast making stops in

life but I knew that by

Qiana found herself back

99.5FM. Speed through

traveling along the East

always a big part of my

Fast forward to 2010,

Accepting this position thrust Qiana into

heartache and despair she was able to connect

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"it doesn't matter how it long it takes you to succeed."

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F E AT U R E D E N T R E P R E N E U R with who she was. During this time she

brand awareness and encourage property

discovered her new found career. Not

ownership on the horizon. I believe 2020

only as a woman but also as an artist and

will be the most exciting year".

entrepreneur. Through dedicating herself to work and self discovery she became

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whole. As she describes it, “I became

Qiana’s story is very unique. From

re-invigorated with hope once I became

being born a mystery on Halloween,

completely self-sufficient. I knew that If

to now being a force in e-commerce,

I gave up on my dreams and decided

to possibly being the first openly gay

not to share my real life experiences, I

black woman to assist in overseeing a

couldn’t help or inspire anyone on their

Synagogue. These are the stories that

journey”. She also states that she found

go beyond social media. These are the

peace at her part-time job which is a

stories that quietly help change and

Jewish Synagogue. “Everything over the

impact the world. WINOT is the acronym

past year has seemed to align perfectly,

that represents winning over time. If you

my e-commerce store is in route, my

dedicate yourself to something, it doesn't

brand is growing steadily and lately I

matter how it long it takes you to succeed.

have been doing more Andro-Modeling which has been different yet fun for me.

Over time, you will win.

I also have tons of new content to create

Check out more from Chanzizr!

Video, Commercial and Press Links Below: https://www.instagram.com/p/ B5LOK3AlrC6/

Chanzizr "Oprah Trappin remix" https://www.youtube.com/ watch?v=Y6g7KNzfmm4 Chanzizr's Music on Tidal and all

Chanzizr "Harder freestyle"

other streaming platforms

https://www.youtube.com/

https://tidal.com/browse/

watch?v=iHgQWc3dcq8

artist/9679281

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Chanzizr Makes the Cover of "TheWeekender" https://www.theweekender.com/wk_ cover/29424/emcee-chanzizr-torelease-new-mixtape-on-march-21-reengage-nepa

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O U T O F S TAT E

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HYLyND

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pop/R&B artist

YLYND, BORN AND raised in North Carolina & currently in Houston, TX is a singer, songwriter & multi-instrumentalist. With his new singles, “F.F.T.L.I.W.F.F.” & “Fool”, Hylynd is building upon the momentum of his breakout EP, “Born In The

Night” which GasMaskMagazine calls, “an R&B Timberlake/Bieber vibe with his own twist” and RockDaFuqOut says “The vocals are not only impressive in their dynamics and performance, but the structure is nearly perfect. This one could easily work on radio against other Pop/R&B hits." Catch Hylynd on one on his upcoming tour dates.

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HYLYND

Hylynd’s influences range from pop icons, Whitney Houston, Michael Jackson, Mariah Carey to rock legends Led Zeppelin, Queen & U2 and his songwriting carries the DNA of songs that will be remembered forever.

“Crafted out of nostalgic falsetto, sweeping synth

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patterns, and whimsical songwriting.…a feel good blend of 90's synth-pop over modern indie- tronica.” - The Beat Forest‘This talent to produce such contrasting feelings in a short amount of time is a talent only a few artists have mastered… following in the footsteps of The Weeknd in merging electronic music, R&B, and hip hop with dazzling effects” - The Revue“With a cool, eerie vibe, HYLYND for the production…With heavy synth pads, has managed to meld smooth R&B/Pop mid to high range arpeggiated synth melodies, vocals with unique electronic production with and rumbling bass lines” - Good Music All great success.” - Verge Campus“The vocal Day"HYLYND brings an R&B Timberlake/ melodies/harmonies are absolute perfection Bieber vibe with his own twist. The synthesized 20

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sound paired with his

H Y LY N D

smooth voice puts us in a dream like state that has us wishing we could be with “the one."

The bass hits perfectly in stride with the melody of the chorus. Pair that along with the lyrics— which would make any girl swoon—and we got ourselves a song that is radio ready. Throw this one on your pop love playlist and let “Permanent Marks” do the rest. Watch out Top 40!"

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URKISH-ROYALE IS A North Jersey artist known for his lyrical flows and old school beats.

Between

his multi-syllable rhyme schemes and perspective-shifting messages, Turk is a hip-hop artist to the core and finds a way to merge the new school with the old.

No stranger to life’s harsh realities, Turkish Royale grew up in low income living conditions in Istanbul, Turkey, later transitioning to the red brick apartment complex in New Jersey. Witnessing the world's corruption first hand at a young age, and the strain it caused on his family, he built the tools to maneuver through the game, and is bound for great success; he strives to be a catalyst for positive change. His gritty upbringing and hunger for success is evident in Turkish-Royale’s view of life in his music.

Turkish-Royale has been very

active in the hip-hop community since his introduction to the hip-hop scene.

He has since become a staple in the North Jersey hip hop scene, making a name for himself even further thanks to his event company ‘Madminds’.

The Madminds brand hosts artist showcases, open mics, and concerts, among other events. With his collaborative efforts, Turkish Royale has provided hundreds of other aspiring artists the opportunity and platform to perform.

He continues to build the Madminds brand and hopes to make it an even larger performing platform within a few short years.

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bless ARTIST/ENTREPRENEUR

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E’ S A I D I T himself, “Rappers are the new rock stars.” It may seem like a bold, outlandish

statement, but it’s message rings true. Rock stars are spontaneous, creative rebels; they do what they want, when they want, and live according to their own rules. Emerging rapper and burgeoning businessman, Bless McFly epitomizes this mentality.

Hailing from Newark, NJ, Bless McFly was always meant for the limelight. In person, he cuts a striking figure. He has a slender frame, distinct features, copious tattoos, and his haircascading

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B L E S S M C F LY

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dreadlocks accentuated by buzzed sides. He has the type of hip, versatile look that could easily fit in a luxury editorial feature or a Dave Meyers-directed rap video.

Growing up, Bless’ mother recognized his star quality early.

She entered him into several junior talent shows to nurture and bolster his performing confidence. His first session in a recording studio came when he was just 15. At that age, all his rhymes paid homage to his hip-hop heroes like Tupac, Nas, Jay-z and DMX.

He moved to Atlanta for high school and quickly developed a name for himself as a fresh, young rapper with a highly attuned sense of style. It was around that time that his entrepreneurial hustle began to really take hold.

With a generous loan from his grandmother, he launched his own clothing line called KRAWEN 418, and used his talent shows as a marketing tool for selling his apparel. The success of this venture sparked his appetite for future lucrative endeavors.

But even with his myriad of business aspirations, his love for music never waned.

Fast-forward to 2012, and Bless had completely seized his destiny. Along with his partner G4, the dynamic duo had launched a multifaceted, Newarkbased business entity named Purple Label.

Underneath this umbrella is a thriving video arcade and

community center called L.I.V.E on Broadway located in Newark, NJ. He also owned a pair of popular music studios where well-known rappers like Vado, Jim Jones, TravMBB and Smoke DZA have recorded.

Ever on the quest for continuous expansion, he closed down the studios and upgraded to a 5,000 sq.ft, state- of-the-art facility in Bloomfield, NJ. Dubbed “Purple Penthouse�.

Managed by Bless and G4, the new location houses 3 modern recording studios, a spacious photography/ podcast studio, modern workspaces, and even a dance studio/event space.

The final facet of this burgeoning empire is a record label, which features a roster of upcoming artists.

For most, these notable accomplishments would be enough to take the foot off the pedal, but not for Bless.

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yearning for his first passion, music. Armed with a new hunger and a deeper appreciation for his craft, Bless decided to pursue his first love with more determination than ever.

and Bless is fully aware of the uphill battle ahead.

Falling in line with today’s “single driven” industry, 2018 held a handful of oneoff single releases from Bless including collaborating with Grammy award winning producer Wayne He describes his new “Hue” Strother (Drake sound as raw, hypnotic, and “March 14th” and H.E.R infectious. He’s also evolved collaborator) and Grammy into taking a nominated 808Godz (Migos more organic approach to “Culture National Anthem”). music. Instead of the basic Currently, Bless is building “16 bars and a hook” format, buzz and working on visuals Bless is incorporating more for most of the singles and melody, rock influences, will spotlight his individual and occasional live fashion sense, artistic instrumentation to add more sensibility and impressive texture and personality. It’s musical growth. no surprise that some of

He’s also burning up his favorite rappers now the tour circuit to perfect his include free-form, versatile live performing craft. He’s operators like Future, Ty been playing everywhere; Dolla $ign, Kendrick Lamar, from NY top spots like and Kanye West.

Billboard Lounge (Barclay’s

The road to hip-hop Center) and SOB’s, to larger stardom is not an easy one, music festivals like SXSW

B L E S S M C F LY and A3C. You might have even caught a cameo of him in the DJ Khaled video, “Never Surrender,” a clip in which he notched the lead role.

For now, the building blocks are in place, his businesses are humming along, and Bless feels extremely energized for the journey ahead. “It feels great,” he proclaims. “I’m lucky to have my wife, Tracey, and my son, Ace, by my side cuz I never forget who I’m really doing this for.”

The energy and passion is palpable in his voice when he says, “I’ve been involved in music all my life, and you know what, the time is now for me to level up!”

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ZOE WIT THE GLO

Written by Amy Lothian

"Dont call it a comeback", that's what Zoe (pronounced 'Zo') with the Glo has to say about her reintroduction to the music scene. The Jersey City native has been consistently working on her craft, penning original rhymes from as young as 9 years old. Always a writer, Zoe has recently been focusing more on rapping and finding her voice as an artist. Zoe's love for music, especially writing, is an inspiration drawn from the passion

of striving for the artist lifestyle and loving the craft of creating a record.

A deep-rooted love for Jersey is one of the driving forces behind the sound and style that sets Zoe apart. The main goal for this rapper is making music that makes the world fall in love with the city.

After taking a short break in 2016 to do some selfreflection, the artist has reemerged, and this time better than ever.

Listening to Zoe's rhymes and rhythmic flow, her confident demeanor stands out like no other and matches the gritty but vibrant personality that makes her authentically Jersey. This time around, Zoe with the Glo is focused on self-love and making feel-good music.

You can hear Zoe's versatile and authentic sound on her new track, debuting 2020 titled In Love with a Dyke.

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KI BOHITI

ki bohiti WRITTEN BY MARVIN RYLES 2015 was the first time I came across Ki Bohiti. He was burning a note with “LOVE” written on it as he began spitting: “Yo I noticed something different when I woke. The sun ain’t rise. And that was strange it was ten past nine...”. These intro bars from his song ‘Twilight’ was like hearing hiphop for the first time. There was an undeniable abundance of creativity I could sense throughout his rhyme style, and with the world going crazy over Iggy Azalea back then, him and his teams movement had talked

me down from the Hiphop ledge at the last second.

Renowned as one of the elite members of a group called 7TRiiiBES, Ki Bohiti has evolved a lot since his Twilight release.

One thing that has been consistent from the jump is his relentless message of growth and unlocking your full potential.

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One thing is for sure. When you talk As of recent, Ki Bohiti has been about the pure essence of a hiphop putting together his next project artist, it all stems from the lyrical entitled “Clear Sight”. This particular prowess and context of a unique body of work will individual. Outside of rap, he speaks about the power of energy, spiritual be a direct testament to his alignment, and breaking the social authenticity, as it stems from gaining curses that are forced into our lives a deeper understanding of where by mass media. Some people have his particular path is heading. He been ‘woke’ so long that they need stated, “My last few projects I spoke to take their ass to sleep! But still from a place of hurt, frustration, and waters run deep with this 7TRiiiBES stress. I was just overwhelmed by aficionado, and not only is he the world around me. ‘Clear Sight’ properly woke, but he’s handing out is about the clarity I’ve gained since coffee for the hangover. then, because now I overstand the strengths I have and I use them to With 2020 just beginning and hiphop not become a victim of society.” The making its way back into the hands project is set to drop before the end of the lyricist, I’m expecting Ki Bohiti of Q1, and I’m excited to see what’s to have an amazing year. in store.

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R&B songstress Naya Shea makes music that not only showcases her sound, but connects her audience to a story. The singer, who categorizes herself as Neo Soul/R&B is steadily perfecting her craft and breaking out of her shell. The 21 year old New Jersey native says she's always known her talents were there, but was at first too shy to put her voice in the spotlight.

Recently though, that mindset has completely changed. Inspired by other R&B storytellers and her family of talented musicians, Naya Shea has spent the last few years finding her confidence and owning her sound.

Her EP "Love is the Sound" is a completely original project Naya Shea has curated herself. Every song

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is a handwritten tale that tells a story only the way she can. Her soulfulness shines through in both her vocals and her lyrics. Her sound makes you feel love, connection, and comfort. Her passion and love for R&B music has been engrained in her since she was a child and is what keeps her going and creating. Listen to Naya's music and you can hear that she definitely has a voice that can't be taught or learned. It's safe to say Naya Shea has come a long way from shivering backstage and being too shy to sing, now, she says you have to beg her to stop. She plans to continue writing and collaborating this year and will undoubtedly keep us tuned in to everything Naya Shea.

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day parkay

INSTAGRAM @day_parkay

HE NAME “DAY Parkay” smoothly rolls off the tongue and the man behind the name is a testament to that smoothness. When you hear the name, see the man, and experience the music, you have no choice but to recognize this fact: you’ve just encountered the realest of the real!

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Born in the incomparable Bronx, NY to Nigerian parents, David Mofunanya had his share of experiences

a young age, his family,

his words speak for

including his 4 siblings,

themselves. Whether he

moved to Englewood, NJ.

was at the park with his

Growing up there, sports

boys, or pumped up in the

became a full-time hobby

locker room after a win, he

that took up the majority of

would let the magic happen

his time, it even led him to

with his freestyle flows.

be deemed as one of the

Inspiration always seemed

top basketball players in

to find him, no matter who

the state. But not only was

was around. Suddenly, his

Day Parkay known for his

life took an undesirable

on-the-court talent, he was

turn, but despite less than

also gaining recognition for

favorable circumstances

his rap skills and authentic

Day Parkay used this as

freestyle ability. These two

a time of awakening and

major keys combined made

introspection.

him not only popular, but

also well respected, no

basketball in college,

matter where he went.

Day Parkay soon had

being submerged in black

No matter where he was

culture and grew to love

when the lyrics hit him,

everything about it –

Day Parkay would release

especially the music. At

them effortlessly,letting

While playing

to face himself when he was suddenly kicked off the team. Basketball and music had been his life, so having something he

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ARIST/ENTREPRENEUR was so passionate about

titled, Ghost of Karlton

and Nipsey Hussle. One of

stripped away from him,

Hines. This project further

his favorite songs growing

caused a depression he’d

catapulted his career and

up was Biggie’s Juicy. Day

never before known. Still,

expanded his fan base like

has even been quoted

he fought hard to shake

never before. The streets

saying that this hit made

the negative feelings and

were talking, the city

his “soul dance.” From the

immersed himself in his

was talking, and the right

Juicy Fruit song sample,

other passion, music. From people were listening to

originally recorded by

this, his first mix-tape,

his sound. In fact, another

Mtume in 1982, to the way

Hoop Dreams Deflated,

rapper that Day looked

Biggie spoke about his life

was born. He released

up to, Vado, got wind of

through swagged lyrics

the project on DatPiff.com

the young star and gave

and a potent melody all

– a very well known site

him the opportunity to

for mix-tapes and began

collaborate on a song. This

to learn more about his

was a defining moment

own artistry as well as

that made Day realize he

other aspiring artists in the

was meant for this and with

hip-hop community. Upon

hard work and dedication,

its release, Hoop Dreams

with focus and resilience,

Deflated garnered massive

with genuine and raw

love from his city. With this

talent, the journey began.

new found confidence in himself and his music, Day Parkay was officially born, propelling his music career forward.

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As many of the other greats in the rap industry, Day Parkay attributes his love for the music to icons like Biggie Smalls

Following, he went on to

and Jay-Z, with notable

make his 2nd mixtape

mentions of artists like Nas

touched Day Parkay to his core. And he certainly can’t leave out the methodical movement of Rocafella.

Feeling the pain in the words of Jay-Z’s Some How, Some Way, it was evident that soulful sounds were a magnetic pull for him.

Albums like The

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D AY PA R K AY inspiration and raw talent combined, it’s easy to predict that Day Parkay and his music are destined to be great.

College Dropout were also major influences for Day Parkay.

With his

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Rising young creative Johnny Quest The Rebel builds a special tie between inspiring, relatable lyrics and modern far out production designed to lift you to the clouds.

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JOHNNY QUEST T H E R E B E L INTERVIEW WITH BEE PAPINO What made you know what I wanted to do for life. I’ve wanted that music for sure it for ever was what you wanted to do in life?

If there was one message you would like It is one of the few things in my life that for your fans to take from your music, feels natural. And before I even created what would it be? my own music, music was the most a. F.R.Y.D, follow and reach your effective way of expressing myself. I dreams. I believe that is anything is would hear lyrics and directly connect possible so through my music I want to the feeling. In my own music it has you to feel that because if nobody allowed me to easily express my own believe in you Quest believe in you and I thoughts. If I haven’t already I’m close to want to be a living example of my work. spending 10,000 hours working on it in We all have more control/power than we some aspect so that’s how I know this is think we have!

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What was the biggest obstacle you've had in your career thus far, and how did you overcome it?

Having a dream so big that even people apart of your team don’t understand it. This is an obstacle because when things need to get done some of the people you look highly of won’t operate on same level as you or with the same energy. This is not something I have completely overcome but the best thing to solve it so far is just continue to level up and as I level bring the team to that next level. Put them on the stages, the videos, the life!

Name 3 artists that strongly influenced your sound? a. This is tough but top 3 would be Jay-Z, OutKast, and 2Pac ( but I definitely have to say Kanye West, Charles Hamilton and

Cam’ron).

With your latest EP, Follow, what could listeners be able to see from you that they haven't in your previous work? a. This project I open up the most on the pitfalls of this journey, this quest. The project is beautiful, but it shows the nonbeautiful side of what it really feels like to pursue something. So, with that I think this project can relate to the most people.

How do you get inspired for your visuals and photoshoots?

Again, just like the music I am inspired by expressing myself. What story can I tell that will inspire or move someone.

If you weren't doing music at this time, what do you imagine that you would be doing?

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Seeing and hearing much more You can find me on all social media of me. If you haven’t already people platforms (IG, Facebook, Twitter) @ need to subscribe to my Youtube jquesttherebel and for all new visuals channel. I’m gonna bring people into subscribe to my Youtube channel my life a lot more with the music, the www.youtube.com/c/rebelzuniverse visuals, the series.

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