Johnny Black

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Johnny Black aka 917 is an aspiring artist from Emporia Va. He raps about personal past life issues, and the environment he grow up in. Johnny Black/917 is signed to Death Row Ent. He also states that Johnny Black is the business man, 917 is the artist. He was raised by his mother in a single parent household. He also states that his mother had worked two jobs to provide for him, his brothers, and sisters. Johnny said his love for music started when his uncle played Biggie, Tupac, and Big L one day on the ride from school. Johnny consider hisself as a true- lyricist. Going as far as valling himself a barsmith. Johnny's first ep what the games been missing vol 1. Is available on all platforms.

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

Music is a stress reliever. It gives me comfort on a bad day

What is your music dream?

To be top five nothing less

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

The government

Which is the most memorable song from your childhood?

Brenda's got a baby

Who are your favorite musical artists or bands?

Death Row

What inspires you to make music?

The everyday struggles in life

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

Positivity and unification

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

good

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

Lyrics and craft

What do you think of Drooble?

Its great

What frustrates you most as a musician?

When you are not giving your all

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

Yea. Inacting with the community

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

A strong team

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Baby Joker, Ike ovae, Carmon black, and so many more