Jkells

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Jkells is a blend of New school Afro-Pop Music and R&B, he is a brand that pushes the African music culture. Jonah Gabriel Eigbuluese Alias Jkells is Nigerian by birth, born on the 2nd of June 1997. Jkells currently resides in Port-harcourt Nigeria. He lived in Regina Canada during the early period of his musical journey where he attended the University of Regina to attain a Bachelors Degree in Geology. Jkells decided to pursue his life-long dream of becoming a Global musician. Having lived most of his life in Nigeria, Jkells primary genre of music is Afro-pop. Although he has the ability to fuse into different genre of music such as Afro-swing, R&B, Reggae & Dancehall, Hip-Hop and Afro-soul. Jkells kicked off his musical career with his first official single titled "Control" which was released on the 19th of December 2015, since then he was able to create a buzz in the city of Regina and other neighbouring cities in Canada as well has his home country Nigeria. Jkells is a fan of good music and gets his inspiration from the likes of international acts namely Wizkid, Davido, Burna Boy, Travis Scott, The weeknd to name a few. Jkells started producing his own tracks in January 2019 and released his first Full Production titled “Play” on September 15 2019. Jkells started music at a young age, singing in the church choir and performing at school shows back in Nigeria and is a huge fan of performing art. He performed his first live show at age 9. He has opened for the likes of Wizkid, Davido, Afro b, Skales, Nonso Amadi, Mayorkun. He has headlined two of his own shows. Jkells’s music preaches love and vibes. He is a positive individual who knows how to be a vibe and bring a good vibe wherever he is.

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

Music is my escape from reality, it makes me happy. When i feel down i pick up my headphones and i feel better. I sometimes make a whole song out of that mood. I get lost in my vibe when i start to create music and can go for hours and forget to eat even. Music is everything to me.

What is your music dream?

I wish to become the biggest musician in the world. I want my music to travel far and wide. I want my music to heal people and be a guide just the same way music is therapy for me. I wish for the same when people listen to my music. I have always had this dream since i was very young. I would sing around the house with a remote control in my hand pretending that i was in front of more than 50,000 People. I still do that till today and it feels really good, the mind is an amazing part of the body. It can make you feel good even with an imagination. I always feel very accomplished whenever i have my concerts in my head. But i keep in-visioning it and it will happen someday.

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

I would travel around the world to the very poor areas that lack basic amenities and first provide electricity which is very important, provide good water and food. Then create schools and open factories and small business for people in that area to be able to work. I would go to war torn and disaster torn areas and help migrate people who can't leave for financial or health reasons. I would provide housing for them and open a foundation that will look into helping the people i have migrated and others from war torn and disaster torn areas. I would help orphans who have no parents to the best of my ability. I would try to eradicate poverty by opening factories and businesses around the world in places where jobs are hard to find and the economy is down. Employ individuals regardless of their educational background. Ensure they are well trained and understand the task they have to do at work. I would also have sit downs with government heads and figure out a way i could use the position i am in at that time to help make the world a better place. I pray for world peace.

Which is the most memorable song from your childhood?

Michael Jackson's Speechless.

Who are your favorite musical artists or bands?

FELA KUTI, SUNNY ADE, WIZKID, DAVIDO, BURNA BOY, THE WEEKEND, TRAVIS SCOTT, ED SHEERAN, JAY Z , BEYONCE, RIHANNA, MICHAEL JACKSON, WHITNEY HOUSTON, USHER, PSQUARE, RUNTOWN, RODDY RICCH, NIPSEY HUSSLE, GUNNA, LIL BABY, ODUNSI.

What inspires you to make music?

My environment. My emotion at that time. My mood. A touching story i heard. Something that caught my attention. A vibe

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

I want to preach love and happiness. I want to speak about real world issues and contribute positively to the world. Change the mind of the youths in the world, be a motivation to them. I want to preach motivation, patience and perseverance.

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

I feel like the most happiest person in the world. The fact that there's people watching me do what i love most. Its fulfilling. I feel great when they actually enjoy what i am doing.

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

I feel like musicians make music and create their vibe in their own mind space. I can't judge because each person has a reason why they make music.

What do you think of Drooble?

Its an amazing site, it helps me share my music easily. It makes everything easy. I can share my EPK easily as well.

What frustrates you most as a musician?

I get frustrated when i try to make music and i am not getting the vibe I'm looking for.

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

I always share new music from local artists and go to shows organized by local artists and event organizers.

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

I believe they should maintain a positive mindset and have a nice personality.

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

I saw an artist named Ckay on the internet. He's an amazing artist.