Jody V

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Jody V. His laid-back delivery and somewhat poetic style serenades the listener while his witty wordplay entertains. Jody V. pulls the listener into his world with vivid descriptions that lives both in truth and in vulnerability. He’s an MC that writes audible imagery while still able to spit an impromptu freestyle. With sound and presence reminiscent of east coast notables, Jody V. easily emerges with his own take on, hard bars supported by smooth hooks. Message From The Artist “Growing up, I had speech problems and rapping helped me get my words out. Listening to an artist like Twister helped me learn to speak and rap, and ultimately express myself. I use wordplay and timing as the building blocks of my storytelling. My pen and perspective have grown, and it has made writing a bit easier and organic. I know what I want to say and I’m much quicker to the punch. I don’t look for inspiration nor does my mood dictate my bars. However, my writing is impacted by the environment of the studio. I allow the studio to tell me what to say. I feel like I can construct a song now, and I want my fans to listen and walk away feeling the passion behind my bars and the vibe of my descriptions.” Now signed to YMG, Jody V.’s first label single is entitled Feels Like I’m Famous featuring HD, which is scheduled for release, September 2018 with visuals. The track will appear of Jody V.’s Untitled EP scheduled for release in early 2019.

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What is music to you? What does it give you?

Music to me is something that allows me to keep my brain sharp. It is most definitely an outlet for me!

What is your music dream?

My music dream is not based solely on an advanced Rap career. This is a stepping stone towards being a property owner and developing businesses!

If you could change the world - what would you start with?

I would definitely start by helping to raise the middle-class community around me. Influencing those around me to

Which is the most memorable song from your childhood?

The most memorable song from my childhood is "Down Ass Bitch" by Ja Rule!

Who are your favorite musical artists or bands?

I like the Isley Brothers, Nipsey Hussle, and stuff along those lines. The influence strictly motivates but does not mold my sound just my perspectives.

What inspires you to make music?

Just the creativity of the craft. I am an artist so the idea of taking nothing and turning it into something is a great skill of mine!

What is the message you want to send with your music?

When I rap I am very passionate. So I want to portray my experience and vivid detail to allow people to use their imagination to relate to my music!

How do you feel when you perform in front of an audience?

I feed off the audience. It drives me to give them a better show with every performance!

How do you see the musicians’ reality nowadays? What could be improved?

I think its a lot of gimmicks nowadays. Like you have to be a consistent sell. That part and myself is not always a smooth sailing agreement. I think that the idea of having to need a gimmick for people to buy into you is not the way we need to focus as an industry!

What do you think of Drooble?

It is a legit platform for artist to develop their outreach!

What frustrates you most as a musician?

Not learning how to match the tempo and bars the exact way I would like. To reach the melodic tone. Also when people ask me for free versus! SMH!!!

Do you support your local scene as a fan? How?

Yeah, I support the people around me grinding at the same level and creativity coming to light in Chicago!

What qualities should a musician nowadays have in order to get their music heard by a larger audience?

I need to illuminate my personality. Show a unique set of skills. Being relatable!

Share some awesome artists that we’ve never heard of.

Stefhon Daze, Lucky Love, Jiggy Bars, Nate Gramz, Henry Arts