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Christopher Jackson a/k/a N.A.P.S. KNOWLEDGE Street Knowledge Entertainment EXXPOSE: Briefly describe yourself or your interests as an artist? ARTIST: The #1 reason, I do what I do is because I‟m a trendsetter. My goal is to do what nobody‟s ever done, but yet stay on the level that everybody‟s on at the same time. As an artist, I‟m gonna give „em me….that means a lot! That‟s positive. EXXPOSE: What is your career background and where are you from? ARTIST: 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, major shortage of positive role models. Poor education, no belief of overcoming any situation that they were in. The only they knew was survival. EXXPOSE: What or who inspired you to do music? ARTIST: The kid‟s, the people‟s pain, the suffering, the people‟s def opinion that no one hears, the cries of poverty that this world ignores. EXXPOSE: Exxpose Magazine has had the honor of covering the media at your LIVE performances. Your voice is phenomenal. Tell us…. Where do you get that mesmerizing voice from? How do you do that with your vocal cords? Where is all that sound coming from? ARTIST: It came straight from God. In part, it's hereditary as well. The first time I noticed how much of an impact my voice has on people, was after a performance when I opened for the artist Juvenile. A dude, approached me and said “my voice tapped him on the shoulder.” EXXPOSE: Exactly. Your voice is very captivating. It commands attention. This one of the many things that sets you apart. EXXPOSE: What would you say your journey in the music industry has been like? ARTIST: 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! EXXPOSE: What‟s the one thing you want everyone to know about you? ARTIST: I am an artist that is not afraid to take chances cause I believe in what I do. I speak about everything, love pain happiness joy and suffering . My music is made from facts and fiction. EXXPOSE: Tell us about your previous and upcoming work as an artist? Collaborations, Performances, Concerts, Accomplishments & Affiliati