‘UNCENSORED’ – Featuring: JackEL Presented by: Sparx Entertainment

Q: What was the first song that you ever produced? How did it make you feel?

I remember attempting to produce music on Fruity Loops when I was thirteen, and I didn’t really understand it. It was sort of like some music video games that I’ve played on the computer where you compile melodies together until you have a couple different instrument channels and it makes a track. I remember I had a bunch of 30 second ideas, but not a full song. The full song I ever created was on Ableton, and my friends thought it sounded like Mario. I remember after I finished making it I was so energized and convinced I was going to become famous I called all my friends and probably went for a run.

Q: What made you first realize you wanted to pursue a career in music?

I think that I wouldn’t even refer music as my career, as I would refer music as a lifestyle. I don’t really consider music to be my job at all. I really just have a blast every day making music and coming up with original songs, and getting paid for it is just a fantastic bonus that I’m supper thankful for.

Q: How did you become involved in the type of music you produce now?

As of right now, I am working on tons of different projects that range from Pop to Trap. Some radio friendly dance tracks, to dirty grime rap music. I have fun working on whatever comes my way in the studio. I may not know a ton about that genre, but that’s the fun of it. I do a bit of research and ask hear what I’m about to start creating and then just start and see where it takes me! A lot of my close friends are the people I record in my studio though.

Q: If you had to describe your music in three or four words, what would you call it?

The Sound Of Tomorrow

Q: What are you songs about? (What specific themes do they cover?)

It’s always different; I usually try to build off the vibes of the rappers coming in. When I make music it depends on where I am, and what’s going on in my life during those times. I made a song in Korea called Seoul, and when I hear it I’m back in Korea.

Q: As an artist, how would you define SUCCESS?

I’ve read so many detentions before; I’m a pretty happy person so I really don’t need a lot to consider myself successful. I think success is just winning and doing a good job on something. I succeed every time an artist leaves my studio with an amazing quality track they we are both happy on.

Q: Do you prefer originality over conformity, even if it won’t make you as much money?

I think that it’s a lot more fun to make beats that are totally random. I sometimes make beats from cat videos I see on YouTube. Or if I watch a scary movie I’ll make a scary beat. I let people decide what the genre is and where to place it, and I just create it.

Q: When did you know you wanted to be a producer?

I think I started becoming a producer when I was 12 and would write guitar tabs and drum tabs and vocals for me and my friends to play in my basement. Sometimes the musicians would mess up, and I would have to hop on and show them how to play there instrument. That grew into creating all channels on my own as a producer and a beat maker. I knew from an early age.

Q: Was there a song or artist in particular that inspired you to be a producer?

There’s tons of musicians and artists that have inspired me to become an artist, guitar players, bass players, singers, and drummers. I have always been inspired by good music. So I think music inspired me to become a musician/producer because It was something I loved and enjoyed so much.

Q: What is your wildest story that ever happen?

Just last couple months a hip hop collective in Las Vegas I am in Bonafide Mob went on tour, and had a show in Idaho with Tyga. That concert was insane!  Not the craziest story, but the most recent.

Q: What is the weirdest event you ever Dj’d?

I’ve DJ’d so many weird events to count. Adult Entertainment Award shows, Hair Salon grand openings, I’ve done a lot of grand openings. I have done some cool parties and have been some nice people. But there sometimes strange!

Q: Thinking back to the very beginning of your career, how do you feel about your performance today and it is much different for you now when you first started?

When I first started, I was only playing EDM Bangers in the clubs, now I play pretty much everything, reggae and trap and EDM. Whatever the crowd is feeling.

Q: What do you think makes you and your type of music unique from other artists?

I have yet to really find ONE sound I love! I know I love melody, but all genres have some sort of melody. I love creating all types of music, and I really believe I’ll be able to continue doing that. I think the diversity is what will differentiate me and other artists.

Q: How do you think you would like to be remembered by everyone if something were to happen to you suddenly?

For my music. That’s honestly why I make music, because I like to capture times and moments in songs that bring emotion and memories. I know that once I am gone, my music will still be here for people to listen to. There lots of secrets and music, and btw the time I’m gone I hope people know a lot about me from my music.

Q: As an artist, is there anything special you hope to be able to accomplish?

I have lots of goals as an artist and really hope to be making an impact of my music in many ways. I want my music to be heard be all generations and especially played by the younger kids and new generation.

I can’t wait for many things to come in the future, and I’m more excited to see where the future of music goes. Thank you guys at Sparx Entertainment for letting me come on and share some things about myself! Thank you guys for all the support you’ve been giving me! Check me out at: twitter.com/officialjackel

Hear my music at: soundcloud.com/officialjackel

Thanks!