Digital Native Artists — Team Interviews: JT

As part of our Digital Native Artists (DNA) programme, young people taking part in songwriting and production sessions have written some questions to ask members of the team. Next up, introducing JT.

JT (He/Him) has been working with Southampton Music Hub since December 2021. JT works mostly in person in Southampton using his skills as a rapper, drummer, and beatboxer to support young people in learning and developing their own music.

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How did you get started in music and with writing music, and how did that get you here?

I started playing drums in Year 8 of school, then started rapping in Year 9!

What genre(s) of music do you create?

Rap, Hip Hop, Drill and more!

What instruments and tools are you using for recording?

Vocals, Logic Pro X, GarageBand, Drums and more!

Which other artists inspire you?

J Cole, Central Cee, Ard Adz, Lauryn Hill - the list goes on!

What inspires you when you create music?

The energy around me and how reflective I'm feeling, as most of my music is created around my emotions!

What's the most important piece of advice you have for aspiring musicians?

First off - just enjoy creating music! Keep trying, even if you fail! The music industry can be hard to break and requires a lot of time, energy and passion!

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