Today we’d like to introduce you to T’Cameron Jones.
Hi T’Cameron, thanks for sharing your story with us. To start, maybe you can tell our readers some of your backstory.
Music has always been in my life through family. My love for the music originated from my grandparent’s and parent’s living room. we used to listen to Michael Jackson, Prince, Rick James, Lauryn Hill, 2Pac and so many more just enjoying the vibe and the company of family. Creating music started in 2016, on a summer internship with a sports agency in Chicago. During that time, I met an artist by the name of Toni Romiti and my summer forever changed. She took me to my first studio session and that’s where I began to learn the process. She heard that I could sing from a great friend of mine that introduced me to her and the moment she heard me, she said that I could take it seriously and become something great. After the internship I returned back to school and she asked me to write my first song and send it to her. I sent the song to her and she told me it was very well written, better than most artists she’s seen. Now, came the execution of creating the song. I never recorded the song sent to her but the following summer I recorded my first song with my producer DJ Code Red called “Pressure Me”. It took us about 30 minutes to create the beat and I wrote the song. We dropped it immediately and it took storm over the internet. Next thing I know, Kirko Bangz and his manager caught wind of the song and we added it to his guest appearance mixtape. Since then, we released two projects, Vibrations Vol. 1 by myself and DJ Code Red and Summer’s at the Lakehouse by myself and Evan J.
Alright, so let’s dig a little deeper into the story – has it been an easy path overall and if not, what were the challenges you’ve had to overcome?
The journey has been a creative and eye opening one to say the least. I’ve learned a lot about the industry along the way through peers and friends. My good friend, Bobby Portis, gave me an early introduction in the entertainment and sports industry per my summer internship with CAA Sports. He was being represented by them at the time and that experience fine tuned and shaped my mind for the business side of entertainment and sports. Being in those rooms taught me how to leverage my value, understand branding and the importance of negotiation. I was able to transfer those lessons into the world of music and somewhat move like what an athlete would in the sports industry. Knowing my value as an artist, I learned how to protect my value, my ownership and license myself. I made sure everything I worked on, my name was attached to it no matter if it was one word or a full song. Another great friend of mines by the name of Guy Smith, taught me how to protect my rights, own my music and how to connect with other creatives and music executives. I’ve been blessed to be around great people that believed in me and helped me along this journey an were just scratching the surface. So much more in store from here!
Alright, so let’s switch gears a bit and talk business. What should we know about your work?
I am genuinely and artistically, a true RnB artist, RnB raised me, famed me and taught me everything I know when it comes to music. My love for rap and lyricism came from my favorite artists, Lil-Wayne, Jay-Z, Kanye West and Biggie. They gave me the lyrics and world play that allows me to be more than just a singer, but more so a painter of words. I sing and write for myself and other artists by writing songs in the tone and placement of their voice. I am proud of my universal limitless. I am able to create from multiple perspectives and still be able to listen with a fan’s ear. To know what may excite the listeners, what bars would be made into captions and what parts would electrify them whether it be runs or small key plays that alters frequencies of feelings. What sets me apart from others is my creative intuition. I hear music through frequencies of how it makes people feel and not what sounds catchy or like a moment. I make music authentically to be timeless and not just a social media moment.
Any advice for finding a mentor or networking in general?
I honestly can’t say I’ve found a mentor just yet, but I have met so many great people along the way that has given me a lot of direction. Meeting the late great, J. Hatch, gave me a lot of insight as far as how to shop my songs, how to make great catchy songs for the fans and other artists and how to gain more credibility in becoming an established and respected writer in the industry. I would say to always put yourself out there every moment you can and be brave. Don’t sit in the corner if you know you have something great that people need to hear. Believe in yourself, even if that means being delusional. Never let anyone minimize your position and always stand your ground. The right people will hear you and resonate with you. Be yourself, never change your character or your sound to what others believe you should do. You will attract everything that’s aligned with you and your sound.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://linktr.ee/TCamJ
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/doitfortcam/
- Twitter: https://x.com/doitfortcam?lang=mr
- Youtube: https://youtube.com/@doitfortcam?si=OnHWIc9xVDtGvy82
- Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/doitfortcam
Image Credits
Summers at the Lakehouse covert art – Sumone Steele
Jarques Smith – photo shoot for main photo
Teddy Rux/ Taylor Pippens – Nobul Photo shoot
vallejo – Vibrations Cover Art
Fatal Attraction video shot – Coz Films (Cozfilms.com)
