Exposed Vocals: How did you hear about Exposed Vocals? What made you decide to sign up?
Jevon Peets: I came across you guys on twitter, definitely feel like you guys can help spread good music to listeners, because there’s not much GOOD music out here anymore.
Exposed Vocals: So tell us your story. Where did you grow up? What made you decide to become an artist?
Jevon Peets: Well i grew up in Brooklyn NY until i was maybe ten, then moved to Riverdale Georgia and moved around a lot out there uintil i was 16 then came bak home to Brooklyn. But i became an artist because my older brother was a rapper back when i was younger and he was a savage, it showed me that if he can do it and we grew up the same then why cant i? plus people been told me i was always good when i spit a few little rhymes here and there.
Exposed Vocals: How did you come up with that name? What was your inspiration behind it?
Jevon Peets: lmao oh god, well its IMAGE, i got it from I’M-A-G(E) lmao but i was wild young back then, but now i fully embraced the name because those who can relate to my music should be able to see what i’m saying, i rap pretty honest and detailed so the words should come to life.
Exposed Vocals: What do you think about online music sharing? Do you ever give your music away for free? Why?
Jevon Peets: Online music sharing is vital because thas todays “thing”. Everyone is online, online promotion is the way to go, especially for us indie artists. And all my music has been free so far, because i want an established and loyal fanbase to know that the music i’m going to give them is worth paying for. worth listening to. worth looking forward to.
Exposed Vocals: Since everyone was a start-up once, can you give any smaller or local bands or artists looking to get gigs and airplay some tips?
Jevon Peets: man i’m still a “start-up” myself lol, but i guess i’d suggest soundcloud. thats where i got my first small group of fans.
Exposed Vocals: Do you ever make mistakes during performances? How do you handle that?
Jevon Peets: Nah, ive never messed up. Maybe back when i was nervous and i didnt move around much, but thats not a flaw in my boo.
Exposed Vocals: Do you tour? Anything interesting happen on tour that you think our readers would enjoy hearing about?
Jevon Peets: Ahhh not yet, but i will be soon, actually kinda working with a label at the moment, briefly talked about touring.
Exposed Vocals: Where do you usually gather songwriting inspiration? What is your usual songwriting process?
Jevon Peets: Everything inspires me recently. Late night thoughts about the past,about the future. I usually stat listening to mad beats at night, a beat makes me remember a certain time from the past, or make me think about my future and boom, i start writing in the notebook until i’m satisfied.
Exposed Vocals: Do you have a band website? What online platforms do you use to share your music?
Jevon Peets: No website at the moment, but i do use twitter, soundcloud and facebook a lot to share and promote music.
Exposed Vocals: What are some really embarrassing songs that we might find on your mp3 player?
Jevon Peets: i dont know, ‘m not ashamed of any music i listen to. i actually listen to alot of R&B so people might be like what he hell lo
Exposed Vocals: If you were given half a million dollars and a year off, what would you do? How would you spend it?
Jevon Peets: 500k = a place for my mother and step mother. studio equipment. investment. and take my core group of actual friends somewhere nice. and hella food lmao.
Exposed Vocals: Any planned studio upgrades? What are you working with now?
Jevon Peets: i go from studio to studio, some are more professional than others, sometimes i’m in a booth, sometimes in a bed room. as long as i get to record what i love thats all that matters
Exposed Vocals: How do you find ways to promote your music? What works best for you?
Jevon Peets: twitter, soundcloud, facebook.
Exposed Vocals: If you could perform anywhere and with any artists (Dead or Alive) where and who would it be with? Why?
Jevon Peets: i’d perform at summer jam with my bro Jaysun because thats who i started with, ad summer jam is in our city, it would be amazing
Exposed Vocals: So, what’s next? Any new upcoming projects that you want to talk about?
Jevon Peets: I have an EP coming out this month, stil promoting my freshman mixtape, its still getting good reviews. Then drop my second mixtape next month hopefully, might be busy performing everywhere in NY.
Exposed Vocals: If you weren’t making music, what would you be doing?
Jevon Peets: I’d be playing football most likely. That was my first love once upon a time.
Exposed Vocals: Do you remember buying your first album? Who was it? What was going through your head?
Jevon Peets: Cant even remember that honestly, i believe it was 50 cent first album if i’m not mistaken, plus back then i didnt LISTEN to it, i only HEARD it. so i was thinking much.
Exposed Vocals: How do you juggle the rest of your responsibilities while trying to stay ahead in your music life?
Jevon Peets: I made all my responsibilities music related.
Exposed Vocals: What should fans look forward to in 2015?
Jevon Peets: Ima take over the Fall season. And i’m managing an artist to so ima expose him to the lime light a bit lol. Fans should pretty much expect 1000% from me, no question.
