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What’s your artist name and where are you. from?
My artist name is Jibba and I am from Knoxville, Tennessee. I moved to Nashville back in 2021 to further continue my career as an artist. The underground scene in Nashville provides an outlet for a multitude of creatives and gives life to music as a whole. There’s nothing like going to a show inside a basement packed full of people who love hiphop and everything it has to offer. The Nashville underground scene is surreal and is a great place to develop a career as an artist.
Why do you love music?
I love music because it gives me purpose and is a shared experience I can provide for other people. I truly believe creative expression is fundamental in a society overly obsessed with perfection and stimulation altogether. My music is an extension of myself and I put my heart and soul into tracks when I create. Doing so ensures my art is authentic and relatable for other people when they listen.
What makes you different as a music artist?
I am different as an artist because I produce, mix, and master a vast majority of my songs on my own. I am driven beyond belief, and my confidence comes from within. I do not rely on the opinions of others to create my art, which gives me an advantage because I can motivate…
