Today we’d like to introduce you to Parker Jason.
Hi Parker, so excited to have you with us today. What can you tell us about your story?
I’m a music artist/producer from Dallas, Tx. I gained interest in music around 2011 in high school but didn’t decide to pursue it as a career until 2017. I started out with a rap group called Lion Pack with a few high school friends. This helped me gain experience in what it took to flourish as a music artist. Eventually, I decided to venture out on my own after a year in the group. From there, I’ve managed to book shows, record music, and eventually film music videos. Surprisingly, I ended up reconsidering going back to college specifically for music. I’m currently in school for a bachelor’s degree in music production at LA Film School. As of today, I’m still creating more music independently with no intentions to slow down. Just recently I decided to invest in my own camera so I could eventually put together more visuals for my music on my own terms. No matter what I add to my skill set, it will serve a good purpose in evolving as a music artist.
I’m sure you wouldn’t say it’s been obstacle-free, but so far would you say the journey has been a fairly smooth road?
It definitely has been a very complicated journey leading up to where I am today. Between me having a son, being in between multiple jobs, and other unforeseen obstacles that has made my life a balancing act. I’ve even had moments where I questioned my effort and passion for my music. Becoming a father really was the spark that caused me to acknowledge my intentions with my potential career. I wanted to build a foundation for my son to not only learn from but also to be well taken care of by. I didn’t want this to just be a hobby or phase in my life. It dawned on me that I had to apply myself better if I wanted to make the most of this. So I became more productive with a direction behind me releasing music from there on out. I’ve been through the highest of highs along with the lowest of lows along the way. Regardless, I understand that more trials and tribulations are ahead for me to experience.
Appreciate you sharing that. What else should we know about what you do?
I record and produce my music majorly. I only recorded vocals until I decided to produce my own music in 2019. This finally allowed me to have more creative control over my art. I started out recording and producing on my phone with GarageBand until I managed to upgrade my equipment a year later. Since then, I’ve managed to learn a lot more of the basics of putting together songs and challenging my creativity. I take pride in my progress as an artist because I know this career path is not always a smooth sail in the ocean. There has (and still) been long frustrating nights where I could potentially become overwhelmed with the territory of being a music artist. So, the fact I continue to create with consistency assures me my love for my music overall. With a variety of artist from every city you can think of, I prioritize the uniqueness my artistry. I don’t take presentation for granted because that’s the key factor to how people perceive you as an artist. A single or project of mine needs to feel like a moment during my release. I want to cement something memorable in the mind of the listener, tell a story, or make them feel emotions during their listening experience. Some artist don’t take consideration of the perspective of the listener. That’s what I focus on whether it’s music or a music visual. People have noticed that whether they tell me in person or through a message on social media which is satisfying. This comes with inspiration from Childish Gambino, Drake, and Michael Jackson. I want longevity and a notable legacy in music in which these artist are excellent examples of what that looks like. As far as my style, I make rap/ R&B / alternative music. This is the result of having a variety of inspirations from multiple genres. Versatility is a very important asset of mine because I don’t want to be confined to one genre or era of music. Many greats were able to be around so long because they could adapt or evolve in an industry that’s constantly changing. In conclusion, I want my work to resonate with many music lovers for many years to come.
What sort of changes are you expecting over the next 5-10 years?
The music industry is always evolving and that’s the beauty of it. Artist and producers are always driven by particular inspirations to push certain sounds forward. It’s a cycle every 10 years that’s bound to happen. 10 years from now I believe certain genres will continue to feed off each other and barely sound how it originally did. Rap could be inspired by rock or country could mesh its sound with jazz. Artist will adapt and have to approach their music differently. As far as the business side of it, I believe we will see more artist take the independent route and won’t sign to labels. We are being educated and equipped with more tools to thrive on our own without needing assistance from labels. This includes managing royalties, publishing, and even your masters. This is moving the music industry in a positive direction. It will be beneficial for the for coming artists to have more control over their careers. I’m grateful to be part of this educational era.
Contact Info:
- Email: [email protected]
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_onlyparker/
- Youtube: https://youtube.com/channel/UCiEMHb_HE2Rv5se3AFUxDSw
- SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.app.goo.gl/nmJPxbQ2Qyf3knSa9
- Other: https://linktr.ee/_onlyparker
Image Credits
Parker Jason
Jessie Gonzalez
