U.G. Digital Mag: I love the mindset. It makes perfect sense, and it’s outside the box. Not many have thought that through, and it really makes sense and goes next level. I say why not?
JazzFeezy: Absolutely. It all comes down to having better funding. The more cuts you have and credibility, people are more likely to get it and invest in you that much more.
U.G. Digital Mag: In terms of Canada, do you look to take any of this back to that area? There seems to be so many artists there without the proper voice behind them. It’s really growing in that sense.
JazzFeezy: That’s why I want to build the studio to have the infrastructure. We have some great studios, such as Metalworks, and Phase One Studios. I find there’s a lot of big sessions that producers go to, and they don’t necessarily keep notes about the experience. I start sessions off with my notepad, and at the end, I write down what we covered. Down the road, I want to write a book, and give my experiences. I want to offer some type of mentorship that Canada lacks. Truthfully, all of our talent goes to New York, to L.A., to Atlanta, and to Nashville. People rarely stay here.
U.G. Digital Mag: I think it makes sense. A lot of places are that way where their talent will go to other areas, and in a sense, it’s like that here in Cleveland. The city is growing so much though, and people are now trying to build here so you don’t have to leave. Will that ever happen in Canada?
JazzFeezy: You know what? I don’t know. There’s this mystique about L.A., and I can’t explain it. Over time I’ll talk to an artist, and they get hooked. They say L.A. has exactly what we have, but it’s also the weather. If we have a few producers come together and the proper infrastructure is there where we can set it up, they may stay. America just gives more opportunity. The actual budget you can get is much more in the states, and you just feel more valued in the states.
U.G. Digital Mag: I get it. I love everything you have, and I’ve been going through your site. I like the set up, and can honestly say I haven’t seen it from very many producers. You make it a point to connect with your listeners, and again, I don’t see it a lot. It’s dope and game-changing. You’ll go a long way.
JazzFeezy: It also helps with publications like yours and people who take the time. If someone takes even an email just to say I’m from here, and please check out my music, I’ll give them feedback whether it’s good or bad. I’m never out there to crush dreams, but if someone clearly recorded something on their computer and you can hear the reverb and mom cooking dinner in the background, then I’ll let them know it was a good first attempt, but if they want to take it seriously, then here’s what they can do. It’s only as serious as you want it to be. A guy wrote me back and said nobody took him seriously and that he was 16 and really wanted to do this. I was 16 once, but if you really want to do it, then you’ll find a way to get to where you want to be.
U.G. Digital Mag: Exactly. What is the biggest take away from the time you’ve put in? What’s been the biggest lesson?
JazzFeezy: Oh man, I think it’s patience. When it comes to it, there have been situations where I know I got the cut, I know it’s on the album and everything is good to go, and then 6-months later, were still finishing paperwork and you’re still waiting to get paid. I think the mystique of people in the limelight who show you they have the money, cars, and whatever, that’s cool, but most of that is their advance. They never say 6-months from now, this will be happening. It’s too much smoke and mirrors.
U.G. Digital Mag: Right. Now where can everyone check you out online? Facebook, Instagram, etc?