JoseKris Perspective on Wait

I think the scariest experience has to be each time you release a song not knowing how its going to be recieved. 

Of course all the major platforms social media, but what I most enjoy is performances. Without a doubt. Performces are the best way to really engage with the fans and actually perform your music the way you want it to be recieved. Being able to interact and feed off the energy of the crowd and set a mood is everything. You have complete control and its nothing better than to be able to see in real time the reaction of your music that you don't get to see from streams, comments or analytics online.

Authenticity is important to me, so the focal point of my music is cented around my life experiences. Which is why it's, so relatable. I'm one of those artist that is very open in my music discussing topics that some artist stray away from. My music touches on alot of relationship issues, dealing with past trauma, mental health, how I over came issues that I faced etc. These are reccurring themes you will hear from me, but you will definitely hear a good mix of up tempo turn up songs from me as well for sure.

My background plays heavy into this song. This song will hit you as a vibe first, but when you really digest the lyrics it's a much deeper meaning behind it and personal than what you might take from the intital listen. Ya'll tap in and let me know what yall think the message/meaning is of the song.

My favorite song I've made is actually an unreleased song called "Hollywood Dreams" that is on my upcoming album Jose vs Kris. It's definently one of the most personal songs that I have made. The song really dives into my past issues and touches on topics that I've mentioned in other songs, but go into more detail. What also makes this song special for me is that it's the only song on my album that I recorded and engineered from top to bottom. 

Kid Cudi's "Man on the Moon" Album is by far my favorite work of art.. And its not even close. Creativly, artistically, down to the lyrics and concept that albulm checks every box and has no skips. I feel like Cudi broke alot of barriers and was the pioneer to many of the sub-genre's that are relevant in hip hop today.

Authentic, Introspective and Vibes.

I've always been really good with my words and people, so sales every job I found myself working was sales releated. Which I was honestly great at.

My name is "JoseKris" out of Durham, NC, but originally born in Va Beach. I don't like to box myself in and label myself a rapper. I'm 100% an "artist" in every aspect. If you have listened to my music you will hear that I'm not right away. I don't sound like anybody especially out of NC, which puts me in my own lane and Iike that. Im a hip hop artist, but I cross genres and get into my pop and R&B bag as well. It really just depends on how I'm feeling I guess. I like to keep my creativity open and just make music that expresses myself.

My sound has definently evolved over the last 3 years. I mean just from my first project "Impulse" to the music that I am releasing now you can hear how refined and I've become sonically as well as lyrically. Even from the way I structure a song now you can hear the maturity in my music over the years. After dropping "Impulse" I took some time from dropping music and really just worked on perfecting my craft and it paid off. Big time.

Most definently.  Music has always been a passion and its always played a big part in my life. But what drives the most is when I was 17 right after I graduated high school the last gift my Mom gave me was she purchased everything I needed for a studio. Shortly after that she passed. I knew then and I never second guessed it. For me that was my divine sign to pursue music. Thats what really keeps the battery in my back.

My dream collab would have to be with J Cole. I feel like it would be such a great moment for NC. Cole is from Fayettville and I'm from Durham. Two cities in NC that it is hard to grow up in and make it out of without being a statistic. But from a musical stand point I know a collab with Cole would be dopw. We both make music from a authentic place. With the mix of our energy and different sounds I know a collab would go crazy.

My single " Wait" is hip hop for sure, but definently has elements/influences of other genres as most of my music does. I considered myself an artist and don't like to box myself in. 

Of course by your accolades and the achievements that you have reached as an artist, but for me what holds the most weight is by how much you impact your audience. Thats a big part of how I gauge success. The type of artist I am look to connect with my audience and fan base when I make music. I feel like if your music isn't hitting to the point that it is impacting the listner and getting a message across then as an artist, what are you doing it for? 

Being an artsit was always something that I knew I was going to explore, but it was just a matter of when to be honest. My mom was really big on music and always wanted me to take music seriously. She use to be in the music scene herself managing artist back when we lived in Virginia. Being in rooms with big name people like "Timberland". She continued to be on the music scene even after we moved to NC for a little as well. My love for music was always there and music had always been around me. For the longest time I was chasing basketball. Not to gas myself to much, but I was pretty good. It just didn't pan out the way I wanted. After college I started spending more time in the studio and realized that this is where my passion really was. Once that moment hit for me I fully commited and never looked back.

Dope vibes, melodic flows, a mood, yet thought provoking, deep and personal.