Title Match: Interview with J.Fields

Title Match

THE J.FIELDS STORY

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The echo of the bell is a constant reminder for J. Rather it was in the ring or the classroom it never lingered in subtlety. As a youth, J soaked every sense of creativity imaginable. Weekend visits away from home to indulge in hip-hop culture or Saturday morning cartoons flooding his head-space. Story telling provided vivid outlooks on worlds he never has seen or touched. He gravitated towards hip-hop and its ability to take you from the grittiest boroughs in NewYork City to diving in private beaches of Jamaica. Creation was everything he knew. Once he entered a ring as an artist. He took his love for creative writing with him. Forming his talents, his love for personas and being the main event. Life tried but couldn't really pin J. down. He now is ready to take a shot at the title. This is the exclusive interview of J.Fields only at #v2

Tell us who is J. Fields?

J. Fields, the man, is a free spirit that moves to the beat of his own drum and a “if I say it I mean it” type of person. I love genuinely love to help people. I am probably one of the most loyal individuals (probably to a detriment to myself at times) that you could meet. I consider myself to be that of a philanthropist. I care about the lives of others and I want to see everyone do well.

I am a creator. I am a thinker. If I am not creating, I am not living. If I am not living, I’m dead. My creativity is the core of who I am, and my brain never stops going.

So what part of Memphis TN did you grow up in and how was it?

I grew up in Blackhaven on the other side of the train tracks, on the 38109 side. My parents provided me with a great life. I am the man I am today because of my upbringing. It was me and my big sister. My dad worked for the Post Office and was a preacher, and my mom took care of me, my sister, and the household. We always had what we needed and some of the things we wanted. I’m grateful for that.

Your family was highly involved in the church growing up. You ever felt sheltered as a child?

Not until I got into my teenage years. I was a PK, a preacher’s kid and there is an expectation that comes along with that, not only from your parents, but every other adult that I came across. I couldn’t listen to certain music, watch certain TV shows, go certain places, hang with certain people, say certain things. I heard “Lil Deacon” or “Lil Preacher” so many times. I still had fun, but I came into my own around the end middle and beginning of high school.

You used to sneak off and listen to hip-hop outside the home? How was that time for you?

Not really “sneak off.” My sister is eight years older than me so when I was 8, she was 16. She is a music head like me. She played Alto Sax in the band, recorded songs off the radio on cassette, so whenever I was with her I got my fix. I also have twin cousins who are like big brothers to me who are five years older than me, and I spent many weekends, summer breaks, spring breaks, winter breaks from 9 years old to 18 years old staying over their house. Between them and my sister, they helped mold my tastes in music. Their house was my getaway or outlet from the rules and expectations. I could say what I wanted, listen to the music I wanted, watch whatever on TV. I literally got into everything.

You grew up a big wrestling fan? Who is in your top 5 wrestlers?

Yes, I am a huge wrestling fan. I’m 31 years old. It’s been my favorite thing since I was about 3 years old. The storylines, the characters, the physicality, and the excitement it’s something about it. Top 5 Wrestlers:

1. Jerry Lawler

2. Ric Flair

3. Shawn Michaels

4. Stone Cold Steve Austin

5. CM Punk

So your hip-hop career started off with backseat cyphers and dorm room studios?

Pretty much, my creativity as a young kid gave me a chance to create new worlds and new characters. I would play in my room for hours reenacting the wrestling shows, X-Men, Spiderman, Power Rangers, Batman, and G.I. Joe with all of my action figures. I was also a writer. By sixth grade I had written the Black History play for my class and a Christmas play for my church. My eighth or ninth birthday, I asked my parents to get me typewriter and they did. I wanted to type of all of my short stories and poems I wrote. English was always my favorite subject. I love writing. My Bachelor’s degree is in Creative Writing. It was what I love. I won’t say I stumbled into Hip-Hop. I’ll say Hip-Hop chose me.

I was in my third year, I’d just crossed over Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Incorporated. The six on my line, Berkley Buckles III, is responsible for me ever attempting to rap. He raps as well, and we spent many road trips riding all over the place freestyling in the car. It got to the point to where when my time to spit came along I didn’t want to be the slawest one in the car. I started actually trying. The rest is history!

So you went to school for creative writing. What 3 actors would you cast to fit one of your stories the best?

Samuel L. Jackson, Heath Ledger, Denzel Washington

What has so far has been your favorite "moment" while being an artist. And what’s something you hope to accomplish before your career is over.

My favorite moment came at the January Dope on Arrival Red and Black Affair. It was Crisis901’s Birthday show and I was on the bill. Not only did I put over forty people of my own people in the building with ticket sales. I had family, my homeboys, co-workers there to support me. It was many other fellow artists, friends, and generally dope people were in the room. I went on fourth right before Crisis901. We had a live band, and when I tell you I gave my heart and soul for fifteen plus minutes I did. When it was over everyone gave me mad respect. It was the best moment as an artist because on this night I believe arrived as a major player on the Memphis hip-hop scene.

Before I’m done, locally I want a spot on Dreamfest. On a grander scale I want to see the world, selling out arenas and stadiums around the world putting on dope ass concerts. I want to be respected in the hip-hop community as one of the best to ever do it. If I can’t accomplish that last part I’d be perfectly find having 150,000 loyal fans who rock with me all around the world.

If you had to breakdown your music with 3 artist- Who would you use?

Jay-Z, Eminem, and Kanye West

How do you like your studio sessions? What is the perfect vibe for you.

Truthfully, I go for the jugular. I don’t come to take pictures for Instagram or Snapchat. I’m not there to “Go Live” on Facebook. I don’t go to the studio unless I got something to record. Most times I go and drop multiple songs at a time back to back to back. Then I leave. I treat it as work. My schedule is so hectic. I don’t have time to be “kicking it” in the studio. I got to get these bars down and get out.

How is it being a husband, father and juggling a music career?

As I said, my schedule is super hectic. I write songs in my car traveling back and forth to work from Cordova to Whitehaven/Westwood every day. I’ve been making that drive for four years. My daughter is seven years old and super active. I’m a school teacher and I don’t teach all the angels. I’m a husband. It’s tough. I think I do a good job of managing it all. I have a better grasp now. Between my wife and my daughter, both who are super outspoken if I don’t give them enough attention, they are going to call me on it quick!

So you are actually apart of THE AGENCY what exactly is that, A label?

The Agency could very well be a label in the next year or two. Right now we are a family. We’re a group of guys and girls who linked together with specific skill sets and talents, but with the common goal of reaching our maximum potential and success. Under one name, we are a one-stop. We consist of graphic artists, musical engineers, event planners, hip hop artists, musical producers, a scratch dj, photographers, a hair/makeup stylist, a caterer, videographers. The funny thing is this is the short list of ALL of the skills that encompass The Agency. Get familiar with the #FirstLetter!

Shoutout to the home team Crisis901, Fridae Blaque, Jay Daskreet, Proper King Trillzgame, DJ X, Yoli, Stephanie Pollard, Cece Webb and anybody that messes with us!

Being a school teacher how important do you feel it is to have arts, music and creative writing in schools.

Super important. I played alto sax in the band. I learned piano from a fellow band member in high school. My degree is in writing. Kids today need the arts. Everybody is not NFL or NBA bound. Our kids may think that is where it’s at, but honestly kids need to tap into their creativity just as much as they may need to discover their athletic talents. We need well-rounded children, like how we grew up. Education is a business and is more political more now than ever. It’s a shame. Our children are missing out of some life shaping opportunities by having the arts removed out of their school buildings.

Any new music we can be looking forward to releasing soon?

My first LP is due out May 1^st entitled “No Recess” It’s in the mixing and mastering phase as we speak. Ten tracks that will present J. Fields in a way that you’ve never heard or seen me before. I poured myself into this project. I started working November 25, 2016 and as of March 20, 2016, I can say I have completed my portion. Four months and we here now. It will be available on Apple Music, Google Play, Spotify, basically anywhere where you stream, buy, or download music.