JC : Ahhhhh , man the game is crazy right now . The independent wave is strong and right now is the time to capitalize . You have mainstream artist going independent and killing the game . We have all the resources just as well as they do and we will do it . I just wanna bring back real content , real music , real love you know ? A lot of music nowadays doesn ’ t give you that . I just want to be an avenue for this generation and ones to come . I believe in my services and all the other studios in the Ville , that we can make Fayetteville one of the best music cities in the world . We just have to work together and stop hating .
CAM : Would you say that equality still hasn ’ t really been achieved in the music industry for men and women ? Do you think that it ’ s more difficult for ( more ) women to obtain the same status quo as males in the industry ? JC : I honestly don ’ t believe it ’ s hard for them . It ’ s all about the drive and creating your own lane . If you look at all the ladies in the industry now it ’ s not many , but how many times have you heard someone new come out and they sound just like the next Queen . They won ’ t last .
CAM : What ’ s your take on how music impacts and changes lives ? Do you have a story / example of how you ’ ve seen the impact of music on your own life or that of another ? JC : Music is life to me , it ’ s my everything . If I could marry her , I would . She ’ s a great friend , and she always listens . The best way to vent ( laughs ). If it wasn ’ t for music , I probably would be locked up somewhere or just doing bad . I escape in music .
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CAM : Recall when you were first getting started . What advice would you offer to someone new now , who is getting started as a recording artist or who would like to do something similar to what you ’ re doing ( opening up a studio )? JC : Plan , plan , plan . Take your time . Build what you want on paper . Find a team and create , create , create . Connect yourself with like-minded people and whatever your higher power is , believe in ( your ) self and that .
CAM : What ’ s the next big venture / step for PGM ? JC : Well , I know we ’ re working on a music showcase next year . Also , I have a few artist & friends that will be dropping some new music , including myself . I ’ m only doing one album and then I ’ m retiring as a solo artist . I might do features if people dig my music .
CAM : Where can readers learn more about PGM ? JC : You can check us out on IG : @ thepgmhouse , @ creativespacestation , @ carterjville and @ pullupbj . Facebook : Creative Space Station Studios or @ ThePGMHouse .
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