JERZ
N.A.B.: Tell us all bout who Jerz is?
JERZ: In short I'm a Father, Husband, Veteran and musician. I’ve
been involved in music since the first note I've heard. I played Trumpet,
Saxophone and Piano throughout my life and around 2006 a coworker of mine
during my time in the Air Force noticed a keyboard in my room during a
deployment and told me about a lil known program called FL Studio. Since then
it hasn't been a day that has gone by without me thinking of or creating music.
N.A.B.: What motivated you to become a producer? What would you
consider distinctive about your production?
JERZ: I’ve been a heavy hip hop fan and around 2001 when is
when I first heard The Blueprint! Kanye, B!nk and Jus Blaze did the incredible
with at album and furthermore Kanye's college dropout. The way the
instrumentals connected with me triggered something that made want to turn the
musical experience into something that I can share with listeners. The one
thing distinctive about my production that I try to focus on is capturing
people with a melody, giving that feel that can raise goose bumps. That’s what
I try to shoot for every time. The mechanics of making a beat is simple but
producing something that connects is what the goal is each time.
N.A.B.: Where are you now in your career in comparison to where
you want to be?
JERZ: Right now in my career I'm trying to establish
consistency with my work ethic as far as the time i can sincerely dedicate myself
to my craft, I've been very active in any and every showcase or battle that I
participate in . I have to balance my life as a parent, husband a career to
make room for the music so its spurts where real life gets in the way of dream
life. B
N.A.B: What do you look for in an artist besides talent?
JERZ: That’s just it, an artist...There are millions of
rappers and singers, but I'm just looking for an ARTIST... Someone not
following trends but is in tune with who they want to be and willing to let a
producer help them get there.
N.A.B.: Have you worked with any big names thus far? Is there
anyone in particular you would be fond of working with?
JERZ: Thus far NOPE! Been in plenty of studio sessions with
major artists but until I get one of those placements secured I guess to have
to say no
N.A.B.: Give insight on some of your latest work?
JERZ: Lately I've been working with Philadelphia hip hop
group..The Blok Boyz on a joint EP, along with my artist Shawn L. I’ve been
really fortunate upon completion of my military career to jump right in the
scene here in the Tri State area.
N.A.B.: What can we expect from you between now and next year?
Also take this time to elaborate on anything we haven’t discussed. Oh I thought
of something. You were a part of the Elegant
Hoodness Beat Battle in Philadelphia. How was that experience and would you
recommend other artist and producers in signing up with this program?
JERZ: Between now and next year I plan on developing my
artist and also continue competing in showcases and battles. Along with
networking with surrounding artist and continuing submitting track for
placements. Being on the east coast now has definitely helped me get into a lot
of more studios and shake more hands now it’s just up to me to let my tracks
speak. The experience at the Elegant
Hoodness Beat Battle was incredible. The crowd A.D. The General brings out during her events are nothing short of
pure hip hop. The vibe and everything was great and winning was definitely a
plus!
N.A.B.: How can we stay updated with all that you do? Social
networks, websites, etc.
JERZ: www.JerzeyRic.com connects
you to everything Jerz-E-Ric on the web and it also contains my blog and past
works, discographies etc.
Written by Special Gift (N.A.B.)
Courtesy Elegant Hoodness Musical Program 2013
