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Christopher Jackson a/k/a NAP’S Knowledge
Street Knowledge Entertainment
What is your background and where are you from?
I'm from New Orleans, LA, I was raised in one of the most high
crime areas, which is located in the palms of poverty. Low self
esteem, a major shortage of positive role models. poor education.
Jerome Temple...a/k/a DJ Jubilee is on a MISSION!
What‟s the one thing you want everyone to know about the How would you recommend a thriving
you? I care about everyone.
artists to obtain air play or radio spins? do music?
What or Who inspired you to
Push your people’sin thethe suffering, the people’s deaf opinion
Kid’s, the music pain, streets to
Tell us about your previous ad upcoming work as an artD.J.’s, clubs, do shows, parties
that no one hears, the cries of poverty that this world ignores.
ist? I released my first hit song “Stop pause do the Juand talent shows.
Exx Pose’ Magazine has personally had the honor of seeing
bilee all in 1993”. I recorded a song with Partners and
you perform LIVE. amongst is
What is it like being Your voicein- phenomenal. Where do you
Crime, “ N.O. Block Party 1996”. I recorded and released “Back that thing up in 1998” and “Get Ready in dustry that mesmerizing voice from? How do you do that with
get celebrities? Some artist are real
1999”. The release of the song “ Hop in the circle and coolyour vocal cords? Where is is hot and they
especially if your music all that sound coming from?
walk with it.”. I’m currently working on my a lbum,
heard about you. god. That’s something you don't ask for it’s a
It came straight from
featuring Cupid, BG, 10th Ward Buck and Blacq and
gift—a gift I born with. Wisdom, knowledge its like a preacher havWhating asome of your upcoming future God has itartist and
are calling. You don't set your projects as an planned.
Mild.
DJ? It ranges from major concerts, high school proms,
What has your journey in and 2nd line parties.
What is your background and where are you from? I’m a
Zulu Club, Mason partiesthe music industry has been like?
My journey as an artist has its ups and downs. But I can leave you
para-educator at West Jeff High School for 17 years.
with one thing for sure... “with God’s help, motivation, belief and
Are you affiliated with any community organizations and
I’m a supervisor at a playground and a D.J. in the
the you can of your organization? I’m pushing!”
streets. I was born and raised in the St. Thomas Project what is drivemission overcome anything. Just keep a member
for 23 years of New Orleans, Louisiana.
of KAAPA Alpha Psi Fraternity, Scottis Rite Mason,
Any Collaborations, Jr. 2nd Line Organization, Zulu
Young Men Olympia Performances, Concerts or Affiliations?
I’m out on & market performing & opening shows for some name
What or who inspired you to do music? My brother and
Social Aid the Pleasure Club. Our mission is to promote
brand artists. love and public familiar with my face & my music.
his friends had a D.J. group then started our own
brotherhood, Getting the family.
Also, getting shot-outs from radio stations & having my music
group called “The Fellas Disco.”
played in some ofon radio stations. I’ve beenchairman of the
Who are rotation your colleagues and/or politicking with new &
experienced artists, doing collaborations with male & Sheriff
What are some of the most difficult decisions you‟ve had organization? Former Mayor C. Ray Nagin & female artists.
I’ve been featured in various magazines.
to make in your career? None, everything fell in
Marlon Gusman.
place...Teaching school, Disc Jockeying and Traveling.
If a major label were interested in you, what should they know
about you? I’m very critical when it comes to down to time
What would you say your journey in the music industry
management. I have one life with many
has been like? It’s been a wonderfulgoals.for 19 years, a plan to execute my personal goals & objectives. I understand that it’s
ride Everyday I have
important to maintain an image, but marketing & investing heavily into yourself is the
having performed over 800 shows.
most important factor to building a long term career. You are your own business. One
needs to become exposed to many favorable markets rather than just looking at your
What advice would you give to aspiring DJ‟s or Music
signing and an opportunity to ball out and shine. I'm not just looking for a signature...
Artist? Please be yourself—don’t copy off others and
to be signed. I'm not about that!
create your own identity.
What advice would you give to an aspiring artist?
Contact: consumed in the politics of the music industry. Be yourself when you happen
Don’t be [email protected]
to fall because it builds up a strong character. Always be willing to change, because it
allows us to give back by sharing our educational experiences through life’s channels
& different things we go through. This way you can prepare yourself for all bridges.
NAP’S Contact Information: (985)-240-6415
National Association for People Scattered
[email protected] OR www.Facebook.com/NapsKnowledge
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