J.Locke

J.Locke

Interview by Teresa B. Howell

Teresa B. Howell: Who is J. Locke?

J.Locke: J.Locke is a student of the culture. I am a writer as well as an artist and a business man. I live to create and I evolve to remain.

TBH: When entering the music industry, did you start with gospel rap or did it evolve?

JL: Lol! No, I did not. Well than again, I did. I played drums as a kid in church which was my first music love. As far as the music industry, it was most def secular.

TBH: What would you consider the genre of your music?

JL: I have a name for my music. I call it HipGosp which is a hybrid between hip Hop and Gospel music.

TBH: When did you become serious about making songs for God?

JL: I think it has always been there. You cannot be touched by God at any point in your life and not feel his presence in some way..

TBH: What are your future plans with music?

JL: My future plans is to push the culture forward. Music has been creatively at a stand still. It’s time for people to be inspired again.

TBH: Have you worked with other Gospel Artists before?

JL: I have written and produced for other artists. We have a lot of music coming out later this year from many of those artists.

TBH: What event in your life made you decide to pursue music?

JL: This sounds familiar when I say this, but in this case it is true. Music really found me. It was something that was natural. It was something I did not have to think about, but later became one of the ways in which God spoke to me and also became a form of ministry.

TBH: Who has been the most influential for your music career and why?

JL: I get inspired by everything. I learn from everything. I can’t credit any one artist, because there is so much talent in this world.. in my career now, I just want to help people heal with my music. I want us better. That is the current driving inspiration.

TBH: Tell us about the good and bad experiences in the industry?

JL: This gospel industry is worse than the secular industry. Lol wheat and tares are both present and it’s hard to tell who is who. Really have to bed lead.

TBH: Have you experienced concert life yet? If so...how many times can you recall hitting the stage?

JL: I’ve been blessed to perform all over the country. Again that is a natural place for me. I belong in front of the people.. that’s the beauty of sharing on this platform. I look forward to bringing the band out and just giving people fresh energy.

TBH: Name some of the cities you have toured in?

JL: St Louis, Kansas City, New York, ATL, Savannah, Cincinnati, Houston to name a few.

TBH: What advice can you give new artists who want to follow in the group’s footsteps?

JL: Trust your instincts. Never forget why you started in the first place and never sell your soul.