We had the good fortune of connecting with VohnJovie and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi VohnJovie, what led you to pursuing a creative path professionally?
the most simple answer to I chose to pursuit this journey as a creative is destiny. not everybody is born with the same gifts, but everyones blessed with one, and figuring out what it is, is a big part within itself, but for those that know what their gifts are, its their duty to share them to the best of their ability.

Let’s talk shop? Tell us more about your career, what can you share with our community?
As a Producer, versatility is probably one of my biggest strengths. i look at music a a reflection of life so in my pursuit of sound ive always took that to heart. i was born in the 90s so i have that Era of sound engraved in my DNA but ive always been exposed to older music, as well as keeping up with everything new. i can make mostly any genre, and ive lived in every major music state (besides texas) so i have the experience of the culture behind alot of the sounds in those areas. East coast, west coast, down south. i got it all. i wear many hats in the creative process of music, but I believe the biggest thing that sets me apart from others is my experience and knowledge in the Engineering side. Being able to create the sound but also fine tune it close to perfection, and in a timely matter is what separates the Pros from the average joes. It took alot of hard work and dedication to be able to work at this level, not to mention time, and ive definitely put in my 10,000s Hours in X10. i went from just making beats on a demo version of fruity loops, to going to get my degree in audio engineering, to eventually making this my profession. people usually spent there entire life trying to figure out what they want to do, i spent majority of mine doing what i love that probably what im most proud of. in this industry, time is money and theres a lot of competition, so you always have to be on point, and thats what makes it like a sport. the game i love. its wasnt an easy road at all and ive had so many times where i found myself going through every emotion, dealing with fears and doubts, but i always kept faith in myself, my god, and my own ability and they never let me down. Along the way the biggest lesson that ive learned is that there is no blueprint to this, let alone life, so you have to be able to adapt to any and every situation that comes your way.

Let’s say your best friend was visiting the area and you wanted to show them the best time ever. Where would you take them? Give us a little itinerary – say it was a week long trip, where would you eat, drink, visit, hang out, etc.
Anybody from out of state that comes to NC, the first place im taking them is COOKOUT! with a weeks time, its a two part trip with me, We going to Greensboro, then to Charlotte. in the Boro, Four season mall definitely gets a visit, im not really the biggest fan just cuz ive been in there most my life but people love it being three stories lol. Downtown greensboro, during the day then at night definityly on the itinerary too, the time of day is two different experiences. gotta hit the studio there too so SOUL LAB STUDIOS is the first choice every time, followed by UNDERGROUND RICH. From there Charlotte is the move! fist stop Concord mills, then Buffalo Eats, Hornets and Panthers stadium depending on the season, ending the night Uptown or South BLVD. its alot of small stops along the way but thats the main places for me

Who else deserves some credit and recognition?
the two main people ill forever shoutout is My bro KevoBeats, the Person Who taught me everything i know when it comes to Producing, and my Family. they deserve the most Credit and recognition of anybody. My family first and foremost, are my biggest inspiration in life, without them idk if i would even be on this path to begin with, and if it wasn’t for Kevo, i wouldnt be having this interview today, so i wanna dedicate this to them,

Website: https://www.vohnjoviemusic.com

Instagram: @GrovesideVohnjovie

Twitter: @GrovesideVohnjovie

Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/grovesidevohnjovie

Youtube: https://youtube.com/GrovesideVohnJovie

Image Credits
@KEVOBEATS
@MANNYFRESH

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