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.