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2 NAP’S KNOWLEDGE 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. What or Who inspired you to do music? Kid’s, the people’s pain, the suffering, the people’s deaf opinion that no one hears, the cries of poverty that this world ignores. Exx Pose’ Magazine has personally had the honor of seeing you perform LIVE. Your voice is phenomenal. Where do you get that mesmerizing voice from? How do you do that with your vocal cords? Where is all that sound coming from? It came straight from god. That’s something you don't ask for it’s a gift—a gift I born with. Wisdom, knowledge its like a preacher having a calling. You don't set your future God has it planned. What has your journey in the music industry has been like? My journey as an artist has its ups and downs. But I can leave you with one thing for sure... “with God’s help, motivation, belief and drive you can overcome anything. Just keep pushing!” Any Collaborations, Performances, Concerts or Affiliations? I’m out on the market performing & opening shows for some name brand artists. Getting the public familiar with my face & my music. Also, getting shot-outs from radio stations & having my music played in rotation on radio stations. I’ve been politicking with new & experienced artists, doing collaborations with male & female artists. I’ve been featured in various magazines. 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 management. I have one life with many goals. Everyday I have a plan to execute my personal goals & objectives. I understand that it’s important to maintain an image, but marketing & investing heavily into yourself is the 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 signing and an opportunity to ball out and shine. I'm not just looking for a signature... to be signed. I'm not about that! What advice would you give to an aspiring artist? Don’t be