1. Growing Up
I remember getting my first guitar at ten. I had quit my short-lived piano career cause I thought guitar was cooler. My childhood affected me as a musician now because it moulded me as a person, and who I am is what makes my music what it is.
2. Inspirations
Prince, Whitney Houston, R. Kelly. These artists I felt weren’t afraid to do their own thing and the carelessness they sing with is something that heavily influences how I sing today. Life inspires me constantly. You can never learn enough about yourself and your surroundings.
3. Your Band
My bass player has been playing with me since before I was even JMSN. I think he understands feel over technicality and that connects us. I’ve been here in Perth working with Ta-ku the last couple days. I was doing some stuff for Royce Da 5’9” the other day and Domo Genesis, Christian Rich. I’m all over the map a lot. I enjoy it though it’s refreshing to work outside of your own stuff.
4. The Music You Make
I produce all my own stuff and record it at my studio, The White Room. It’s a lot of real instrumentation mixed with the cleanest mixes I can get out of my abilities [laughs]. The live show is just a wave of love, welcomeness, realness and energy.
5. Music, Right Here, Right Now
I’ve actually never been to Sydney but can’t wait to experience it. The current music scene I believe is always inspiring, no matter where you go. Shigeto inspired me lately, seeing him play live.
JMSN appears at Splendour In The Grass 2015 at North Byron Parklands,Friday July 24 – Sunday July 26 and Goodgod Small Club on Thursday July 23.
