JON Z’S NEW ALBUM IS INSPIRED BY SELF-LOVE & MENTAL HEALTH
Puerto Rican rapper and producer Jon Z is showing the world just how REAL he is with his newest album. Featuring 25 upbeat Latin hip-hop tracks, there’s no denying his talent and love for his craft. We caught up with Jon Z to learn a little about his new album and what to expect from him next!
FEATURE INTERVIEW:
What was the inspiration behind the new album “Real”?
Mental health and self-love.
¿Cuál fue la inspiración detrás del nuevo álbum Real?
La salud mental y el amor propio.
Who are your musical heroes?
Bob Marley and Jimi Hendrix.
¿Quiénes son tus héroes musicales?
Bob Marley y Jimi Hendrix.
How did you pick who to collaborate with on this album, including artists like Myke Towers and others?
I chose people who are real with me, mentors who have helped me in my career, and artists with whom we mutually support each other.
¿Cómo elegiste con quién colaborar en este álbum, incluyendo artistas como Myke Towers y otros destacados?
Yo escogí a las personas que son reales conmigo, padrinos que me ayudaron en mi carrera y artistas con los que nos ayudamos mutuamente.
What advice would you give your 15-year-old self?
To learn not only about music but also about the business side of it and to be equally passionate about both.
¿Qué consejo le darías a tu yo de 15 años?
Que aprenda no solo de la música, sino también del negocio, que se apasione de igual manera por ambos.
How is your music disrupting the Latin music genre?
I’ve always been ahead of my time, always evolving in everything I do.
¿Cómo está tu música revolucionando el género de la música latina?
Yo siempre he estado adelantando en todo lo que hago, siempre evolucionando.
What is your philosophy on success?
Success is living from what you love doing.
¿Cuál es tu filosofía sobre el éxito?
El éxito es vivir de lo que amas hacer.
TEAM CREDITS:
Interview By Editor-in-Chief: Prince Chenoa
Feature Editor: Taylor Winter Wilson (@taylorwinter)
Photographer: Erick Romero (@skateromerophoto)
Public Relations Agency: Artistry & Records (@theartistryrecords)
Publicists: Cristina “Cris” Novo-Bernal (@criscris_novo) , Tiffany Elmi (@tiffanyelmi)
