The DMV Daily Interviews: Atari Jones
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Give us a background about yourself! Who is Atari Jones?
Atari Jones is a stoner from shaker heights who is a curator of many arts, building his foundation around music.
How did you come up with that name? I really like it.
Thank you my guy, so i use to go by young truth, & Young spree, but i had a homie who was also musical talented he came at me like “ your name is Dope but it’s missing an edge, makes you sound normal, which your not, how about going with Atari Jones “ and ever since then it stuck s/o my homie Samm
Three unique facts about you?
Three unique facts about me, i like the smell of elevator oil, lowkey have a third nipple lol, and i learned how to sing working at Dairy Queen
Five words to describe you?
Ambitious, hustler, leader, curator, musician
Your musical origins?
Family was my music origin, my uncle and my aunt put me onto all type of music
Who are your influences?
None, myself, god and life
Pre and post studio traditions?
Definitely smoking weed before and after a studio session lol may have some liquor in there but that’s rare, nothing to out of the ordinary although i like to vibe i also like to get the work / music aspect done first before i play so to speak
Top personalities you want to Interview with?
Haven’t really thought about it, i like people in general, so all personalities are welcome no favorites lol
artists you want to collaborate on a track with?
I would have to say will smith forsure, Kanye, Elton John, kid cudi, bunch of 80s stars that are still moving, 90s as well
I see you also do a photography and modeling series that highlight the beauty of women. How did that start?
I see you also do a photography and modeling series that highlight the beauty of women. How did that start?
I’m not actually a photographer, just have a good eye for art, and shots, it’s a hobby of mine yes, and can edit a little, but the Series is a collab between me, the models & different photographers i work with. I’m the director, curator, but definitely give the ladies some fire shots when i do shoot.
The Series is empowering women in an artistic sensual light while showing them off as art.
I started this series when i was doing brand ambassador work for buzzed magazine, which is a online based magazine from Macedonia ?? , that did print as well, i would help w ideas and getting models aware to the Series, but eventually made it into my own thing and it started getting global recognition.
How do you go about choosing a woman to highlight?
So i have submissions, women will submit photos, and i either say yes or no to them being apart of the Series, or i have my eye to talent coming up, or already established talent, and I’ll reach out.
Who is your dream date? What woman or women who you love to go out with?
To be honest, no dream dates or no crushes, if any shorty is feeling me she’ll say something and we will have a good time lol
What is the beauty of a woman to you?
The beauty of a woman, women, comes from within themselves, and it shows on their outside, weather it be them being super shy or super confident it’s all beauty. Even though my Series highlights the physical features and aspects of beauty, i also make sure to show off their personalities through behind the scene shots and little SnapChat takeovers
Any other things you do?
Actually yes my friend, i am also a expert at digital marketing, social media influencer, i write my own lyrics of course and lyrics for other people, along with structuring songs, (composing) so they don’t just sound like words over a beat lol, and am also a creative director.
Overall media goals?
I really don’t have any media goals other than to keep growing and progressing, staying one foot ahead of the curve,
Any shout outs?
S/o to @ Indieversal, @ clonefluence, (co-management) , Chaotic Harmony , & God for all the support and blessings along the way
Define the industry
The industry is in a tough / rough patch, a transitional patch that i feel is good for artist, now they can make their own wave and not rely on the industry to “ come up “ so to speak. This rough patch i feel will only last this year as no ones stays “ rough “ forever and should be capitalized on if people are smart.
What would you tell you now that you wish you knew when you started?
Nothing my guy, everything happens to you for a reason, and timing is key, so i feel i am where i am suppose to be at this Moment and will only continue to transcend from here
Finally spell out Atari Jones with a word
Motivated!
Social media’s-
@Atari_Jones ( IG & Twitter )
AtariJones ( SnapChat)
AtariJones (SoundCloud)
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