ZotheJerk
Afternoon guys! Time for an interview! Here you can get to know about ZotheJerk, a self-proclaimed Hip Hop Soul Music artist that speaks in behalf of those that are struggling.

ZotheJerk found his passion at an early age winning showcases and performing in his hometown of Detroit MI.
After relocating to Kansas City, he decided to redefine himself as an artist. After extensive days, hours and gallons of coffee ZotheJerk has found his niche’ and “Hip Hop Soul Music” was born. This emotionally charged depiction of himself finds him vulnerable to music, as he holds nothing back his aggressive outspoken style puts the listener at the mercy of vivid story-telling.

Today, ZotheJerk is busy performing and promoting his highly anticipated album. “LIVE”. The singles “School Clothes”, “People”, and “Black Man” all hit the top ten on Rhythm Rave Radio.


1. What made you want to follow music? Was it always the #1 thing you wanted to do for a living?
*A: I can't say it was one experience that made me want to pursue music. I honestly can’t remember not being attached to music. I think it’s just a part of my design.*

2. What song - out of the ones you already released/written - means themost to you? Why?
*A: I wrote a song called "Kiddos" off the album "LiVE The Reality Show", and the level of honesty i achieved in that song was a release for me. It allowed me to breathe and find my love for life again. I think this piece will mean a lot for kiddos one day. *

3. Which artists influenced you the most to pursue a music career and to adopt this style of music.
*A: Big Proof from D12 made me know a career in music was real. He was Eminem's hype and mentor to most artists from Detroit. J Dilla was another one, he was the first guy i knew to get a real check from our love for hip hop. I wasn't always considered "Conscious" by the industry standard. I grew up, lived, and loved street music. I grew up in hip hop and i evolved to help continue its evolutions. I am needed.*

4. Are you planning any collaborations/duets?
*A: Ive done so many collaborations to date. Yet right now I am concentrating on building ZotheJerk, so I paused on the features.*

5. With whom would you love to work with and why?
*A: I would love to work with J.Cole, Pharaoh Monche, Kendrick Lamar, Dead Prez, Kanye West just to name a few... I think we could create something beautiful. *

6. What has been the defining moment of your musical career so far?
*A: When Big Proof (R.I.P.) told me I was a serious MC. That moment gave me clarity in career and let me know this is what I do.*

7. What kind of message do you want people to take away from your music?
*A: I want people to get the message I care. As a man I lay it all on the music and I lead with strength and compassion. I want them to know I love them.*

8. If you were given the chance to pick one artist to tour with which one would it be and why?
*A: I would pick Kendrick Lamar at this point. His ideals seem to align with mine and i feel that level of connection would be so impactful on a global level... we just might change the world.*

9. What advice do you have for people who want to make it in this business?
*A: Know who you are and be you apologetically *

10. What artist are you listening to on your iPod?
*A: Hmmmm... I'm in writing mode at the moment, when im in that realm I don't listen to anyone... but id say I've been listening to a lot of Stevie Wonder and Luther Ingram...*

11. If you weren't rapping, what would you be doing?
*A: Consulting and marketing *

12. If you could only listen to one artist the rest of your life, who would it be?
*A: Tupac Shakur*

13. Name five things you can’t live without.
*A: Food, Love, God, My Kids, and Family*

14. What’s your favourite song of 2015 so far?
*A: "Missing You" produced by Frost Gamble performed by ZotheJerk*