The Nephew Interview Part Two, Baby!

Hola cats! I haven't posted in awhile and for that, big apologies to you all. Without further nonsense here's the second half to the interview with: That Jonny Brown.

JB: Let's say you have a girl sliding by the crib or say, your girlfriend. What is your go-to meal that you'll cook for her?

TJB: Stuffed peppers are my go-to dish. Especially with this health kick that's popular, that dish totally makes me look like I know what I'm doing.

JB: How do you begin writing a song? Do you start with a beat? A melody? A feeling or emotion? What gets you going?

TJB: Usually I start with a concept. Through experiences I have every day I'm constantly writing down ideas on my phone. Something like, "Tempo. Can you catch my tempo? Love song about getting on the same page with someone." I leave that there until I make a beat that makes me feel that way and I'll sit there and write the rest of it coming up with the melodies and rap cadences.

JB: Cool, I can dig that. OK, a lot of cats of my generation have trouble understanding or just plain getting down with rap or hip hop. Help us understand what you're all about. Open our minds and tell us why we should give you cats a listen.

TJB: I can totally understand that point of view because sadly, I feel the same way. Based on what I said earlier I have a hard time finding recent music I like. Music, like all art forms is subjective and people are going to like what they like. For me I try to blend styles of older music with the new sound. What is missing today is the clever and creative artistry of the old school so I try and grab that.

JB: Story time. What's the craziest thing a fan has said or done at one of your shows? And if your answer is sketchy I promise I won't let your parents see this...ok I semi-promise.

TJB: I've been blessed that most of my experiences have been positive. Recently a guy came up to me and told me that my show created a life changing experience for him. He'd been in a dark place and came to the show by himself. Because the crowd was jumping and singing along with my songs he joined in and had the time of his life. The next time I saw him he said his outlook on life was more positive. His words confirmed the power of music and why I do this stuff in the first place.

JB: Wow, I love that. You can't put a price on an experience like that. I'm proud o' you nephew! Thanks for slidin' by the blog and helping an uncle out!

TJB: Thank you for having me Uncle Tik Tak it's been a real pleasure.

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