Exposed Vocals sits down with JohnnyMac JR for an exclusive interview
Exposed Vocals: How did you hear about Exposed Vocals? What made you decide to sign up?
They Followed me on twitter, so I went to look at their website thought it was dope and signed up to show love.
Exposed Vocals: So tell us your story. Where did you grow up? What made you decide to become an artist?
Im From New jersey and still living here. I started rapping because a one of my friends loved music and would always record at his house, So me and him started freestyle and posting them on myspace back in the day and putting them on CD’s for people to listen. Not gunna lie they sucked. But as time went on me and him started hitting up the local studio and took music to a whole other level. Me and him went different ways so after that I just started to focus on my own music and would drop songs weekly. I also focused on gaining fans on twitter facebook and other sites. Recently I got signed to a label that was affiliated with the rapper riff raff hes a dope ass dude. Last year I flew out to Texas for allstar weekend with the label and it was so dope the Fans out there Showed us so much love. But after that trip I kinda wasn’t getting what I needed from that label so I left. Now im an independent artist just working on my self to improve and hopefully get signed to a huge label or something. I really want to move out to cali and pursue my music.
Exposed Vocals: How did you come up with that name? What was your inspiration behind it?
Well I started out with JR but I changed it to JohnnyMac JR. There really isnt a reason behind it.
Exposed Vocals: What do you think about online music sharing? Do you ever give your music away for free? Why?
Yes I feel like the fans deserve something for helping me get where im at.
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?
Just Keep Pushing your music and work hard for what you want.
Exposed Vocals: Do you ever make mistakes during performances? How do you handle that?
All you have to do is keep going with the flow.
Exposed Vocals: Do you tour? Anything interesting happen on tour that you think our readers would enjoy hearing about?
Never toured yet im planning on this summer doing something.
Exposed Vocals: Where do you usually gather songwriting inspiration? What is your usual songwriting process?
To tell you the truth I haven’t wrote anything in so long. I usally just go in the studio and record what ever comes out.
Exposed Vocals: Do you have a band website? What online platforms do you use to share your music?
Yes, I use twitter on the daily. And soundcloud, FaceBook, DatPiff, SpinRilla, Reverbnation.
Exposed Vocals: What are some really embarrassing songs that we might find on your mp3 player?
LMFAO this is a good one, I would have to say YOUNG THUG LOL.
Exposed Vocals: If you were given half a million dollars and a year off, what would you do? How would you spend it?
I would travel and go on tour with a bunch of artist like I said I cant live without music
Exposed Vocals: Any planned studio upgrades? What are you working with now?
I have a mini studio at my house that I use mainly but I go to a studio near my house to.
Exposed Vocals: How do you find ways to promote your music? What works best for you?
Really I just post my music on twitter, instagram, Facebook, Blogs, and youtube. I dont no tag people and force them to listen thats the way you lose followers and fans.
Exposed Vocals: If you could perform anywhere and with any artists (Dead or Alive) where and who would it be with? Why?
This is a hard one but I would want to perform with ariana grande first off because shes amazing and second shes an amazing singer.
Exposed Vocals: So, what’s next? Any new upcoming projects that you want to talk about?
All I have to say is get ready my new music is going to be crazy. I mastered a few flows that sound amazing.
Exposed Vocals: If you weren’t making music, what would you be doing?
To be honest I really dont no I cant see my life without making music.
Exposed Vocals: Do you remember buying your first album? Who was it? What was going through your head?
The first album I ever bought was Enter the WU TANG. All that was going through my mind was DAMMMMM lol.
Exposed Vocals: How do you juggle the rest of your responsibilities while trying to stay ahead in your music life?
To tell you the truth I have no idea lol. I can tell you its not easy at all but I love music so much I make time for it.
Exposed Vocals: What should fans look forward to in 2015?
My fans should just be on the look out for music videos and a lot of dope Features I have coming really soon. I also will be shooting some music videos when I hit vegas and cali this summer.
