Interview: conducted
by
Lexy & Rainsey A.K.A Silliboi
JiZO:
Hey J. Reyez. Thanks for taking the time out to
do this interview with JiZO Entertainment. Why
don't you give our readers and your newest fans
a bit of an introduction for us? =) [Lexy]
J.R: Hi, my name is J.Reyez and I make
music LOL
The J stands for Justin and Reyez is pronounced
J.Rise (Eyez with an R) and the word reyes in
Spanish means to be like a king, on top of
things and I had no idea it was a Filipino last
name until it was too late LOL I am 100% Korean
though. Born in Seoul and raised in Canada.
JiZO: You're Originally from Canada. How
do Canadian fans differ from the fans in the
U.S.? [Lexy]
J.R: I don't see much of a difference
because they both show support and appreciate
what I do which I'm very grateful for.
JiZO: You're really multi-talented. Your
"resume" of skills consists of writing lyrics,
recording, performing live, producing, mixing
and mastering songs, directing and editing
videos, photography and graphic designing. Is
there anything else you're wanting to pick up to
add to that great list of things? [Lexy]
J.R: Haha I just try really hard to do as
much as I can that will benefit my music career
and I think I do a lot already so at the moment
I just want to focus on those things but maybe
in the future I would like to pick up on more
skills with business and what not.
JiZO: What has been the biggest influence
to you, musically? [Lexy]
J.R: I really don't know. Not no one
specifically. I would just say music itself has
influenced and inspired me. It's a beautiful
thing.
JiZO: Out of all the performances/shows
that you have done so far, which one would you
say has been the best one? [Rainsey]
J.R: I would say Kollaboration was the
best one because we had a lot of fun on stage
and it was an honour to be able to have a
community of Koreans see me perform and hold it
down and the crowd response was amazing.
JiZO: Have you been anywhere in the U.S.
yet? [Rainsey]
J.R: I wish lol. I have never been to the
U.S. before but I hope to really soon! It'd be
great seeing how it is in the U.S. and I do plan
on coming through in the near future.
JiZO: I notice that one of the things
that attracts your ear when listening to other
rap/hip-hop artists is the lyrics that are
spoken in the track(s). Do you have any favorite
lyrics? If so, list a few if you don't mind. [Rainsey]
J.R: "No one knows my struggle, they only
see the trouble. Not knowing it's hard to carry
on when no one loves you" - 2Pac
JiZO: You became mature at a very young
age due to the obstacles that you have have gone
through so far in your life. If it wasn't for
these obstacles, would you still be involved in
"MUSIC"? [Rainsey]
J.R: Yes I believe I would still have
that passion for music and would have pursued it
regardless. When I was younger I took piano,
guitar and drum lessons and I was always
interested in doing something with music.
JiZO: How's the love life going? Are you
seeing/talking to anyone? [Rainsey]
J.R: It has its ups and downs. I am
currently not with anyone as of right now. I'd
say it's hard to come across the right person
who will hold you down and support what you do
no matter what but when that time comes I'll
know.
JiZO: If you had a chance to work with a
famous rapper/hip-hop artist/producer from the
U.S., who would it be? [Rainsey]
J.R: It would be great working with T.I.
or the whole Shady Aftermath camp with 50 Cent,
Dr. Dre, Eminem. They've all made a big impact
on the music industry music and business-wise.
JiZO: You have made a lot of
accomplishments so far. Which one would you say
is your biggest accomplishment? [Rainsey]
J.R: I would say my biggest
accomplishment is having fans that appreciate my
music and listen to it on the regular. I am
overwhelmed till this day how many people take
their time to listen and even though I haven't
made it big yet, it's still a blessing.
JiZO: What kind of things do you like to
do other than "MUSIC"? [Rainsey]
J.R: I like sunsets and long walks on the
beach hahaha
JiZO: What advice would you give to all
the other "Asian" Artists out there who is
trying to make a name for themselves? [Rainsey]
J.R: Be yourself and stay original. Don't
be like everybody else and try your best, invest
your time and money, believe in what you do and
one day you will succeed.
JiZO: How would you describe your music
to our readers? [Rainsey]
J.R: A lot of my songs are inspired by
personal life experiences I go through that I
hope some people can relate to but I always
switch it up and try to stay consistent with
different styles. Sometimes I might have a song
for the ladies, sometimes I might have a song
for the club, the hip hop heads, motivation, and
so on and so on.
JiZO: How did you feel whenever you heard
your track "Suffocate" Featuring Chris Jackson
on Buffalo NY's radio station 93.7 WBLK? [Rainsey]
J.R: Chris and I just finished performing
suffocate together live for the first time at
the Roger's Spring Music Festival and it was the
first time I ever performed a slow song and the
crowd was live, they knew the lyrics to the song
and showed mad love and then we headed out after
to just chill at some after party and then we
heard it come on the radio and it was a pretty
overwhelming feeling and it was the first time I
ever heard one of my songs on the radio myself.
JiZO: Would you ever consider doing a
show down here in Dallas, TX? =P [Rainsey]
J.R: I would love to do a show down in
Dallas! I got mad love for the south and the
talent that comes out of it. Find me someone to
book me in a show down there! Haha
JiZO:
Well J.Reyez, again we appreciate you taking the
time to do this interview with us. We at JiZO
Entertainment have a lot of respect for you and
we hope that you continue to do what you love to
do. You are a very talented individual and we
are confident that you will have a bright
future. Are there any last words that you will
like to tell our readers before we end this
interview? [Rainsey]
J.R:
I really appreciate you guys taking your time to
reach out to me for an interview and it was an
honour. Thanks again for the opportunity and
putting my music up on your site as well, I will
continue to try hard and make sure to look out
for my new music video coming out by the end of
the summer! The preview trailer is up on my
youtube right now www.youtube.com/JReyez so
check it out =)
For bookings contact my manager
Dennis Truong
DennisT@NuLiteEnt.com
416-575-0404
Any shoutouts to anyone? [Rainsey]
Shout outs to JiZo, my girl Dalena, the Tragic
Glory Clothing fam, Chris Jackson, and anyone
else that has held me down and been by my side.
Alright J.Reyez, you take care now! Don't you
forget about us! haha! [Rainsey]
