Executive Voice
Interview With Rising Chattanooga Hip-Hop Artist Justzai

Interview
Tell us about your background getting to where you are today?
I started recording music in 2012 out of breaker 17 studios, I got traction in the city where I was raised (Chattanooga, TN) and I have been pursuing music ever since.
Where are you from?
Chattanooga, TN
When did you start music?
2012
How did you get into music?
I was discovered while battle rapping in local events in Chattanooga, TN
What is the most challenging thing you have overcome in your life?
Overcoming perfectionism. Always feeling like everything I release is flawed and never being satisfied. I had to accept that there is beauty in imperfections.
Are you currently signed or independent?
I am currently independent but as of January of next year, I won’t be.
Who inspires you the most musically?
I am most inspired by J Cole.
What do you want people to take away after listening to your music?
Inspiration to create what they want.
Any new music coming out soon?
A 10 track album that will be released as singles, entitled “Here We Go Again”.
What is your greatest achievement as a musician?
I reached 400,000 listeners on Spotify.
Do you produce your own music? If not who do you work with?
I do not, my music is engineered by Abdias Joga.
Who is one artist you wish you could work with?
I would love to work with Sounwave.
Tell us about any new music you have coming out? When is coming out? What is it about?
A 10 track album that will be released as singles, entitled “Here We Go Again.” It is a celebration of all the different styles of rap, hints, “Here We Go Again.” It will be released next month.
What does a day inside your shoes look like?
I write, I live, and I record what I’m Living.
Anything else you want the audience to know about you?
Remember the name, “Justzai”
You can stream Justzai’s music here and find him on Instagram here.
