Hello Junniorrrey, can you tell us a bit about your early years and what inspired you to pursue a career in music?
The first time I knew I wanted to do music was probably when I was 10 or 11 I remember being in a school Christmas play and that’s when I knew if not as a career definitely a hobby. I didn’t pursue it foreal though until I was 19 or 20.
How did you come up with the name “Junniorrrey” as your stage name?
Junniorrrey is a mix between my nickname and my last name me and my dad have the same name so I’m a junior.
Can you share some of the challenges you faced while building your career as a musician?
The amount of No’s you get can be very unmotivating trying to come up in a game like this and you can’t trust everyone either everyone wants something.
How do you stay motivated and inspired to create new music?
I stay motivated and inspired through my real life experiences or seeing someone else that is genuinely creative as me killing it unapologetically.
What was the inspiration behind your latest song, “Ed Ed n Eddie”?
“Ed Ed n Eddie” was just a fun song I did to get back for the swing of making music but I ended up really liking it.
Can you describe the creative process that went into writing and producing this track?
I sat down with Vluxx a producer who I’ve been working with for a minute and he’s killing it right now and just consistent and I just knew he would have a sound I would like and have fun with. So once he played me the beat I knew it was the one I wanted.
Do you have a favorite lyric or moment in the song that holds special meaning for you?
“ I don’t believe that they’re ready, pretty boy “ish” but I’m packing that heavy.” That’s my favorite line because I just feel very underestimated sometimes but once I’m in that mode i really don’t care about anything negative.
Are there any interesting anecdotes or stories from the recording studio or music video shoot for this song?
It was really just a fun song I did around some friends under the influence haha
Can you share your thoughts on the importance of authenticity in music?
Authenticity in music is SUPER important. It’s your identity and also it’s what attracts people to whatever you have to offer. It’s your superpower in a way.
How do you see your music evolving in the coming years?
I see my music just reaching a bigger audience and growing as well as me. The Possibilities are endless if you keep at your craft and really cater to it.
