We had the good fortune of connecting with Lamont Aka (JC-VerbalAssassin) and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi Lamont, why did you pursue a creative career?
It was the feeling I felt the first time I listened to my own voice on a song. It blew my mind that it was me and it felt right. From there on I continued to pursue music and develop my sound,style and way of writing to where I am today.Its a path no matter how it ends I will never regret diving into.

Let’s talk shop? Tell us more about your career, what can you share with our community?
The only easy part about being a artist to me is creating the content,everything else is Work. Theres no one way for you to take to become what you want in this field. I been through alot of back and forth early on finally figuring out I need to do more and more on my own(recording,filming,shows,interaction,distribution).It has all strengthened me and I am better because of it. At the end of the day all I want is for my listeners to take what they need from my music. We all look and perceive differently so if there is a gem and a message or feeling you get from any one of my songs, it was for you.

If you had a friend visiting you, what are some of the local spots you’d want to take them around to?
That is a great question. So me being me I cant give out all the gems but I will name two. First you have to find the good eating spots Always! One I would say is a place called My Mothers. I’ve only been there once but I really enjoyed it and if you have a bestfriend coming you cant just take them anywhere (taco bell) haha. When it comes to activites I’m more on the chill side so depending on the weather I would either go out shooting or hit a nice pool hall along with a couple drinks and catch up forsure.

Who else deserves some credit and recognition?
When it comes to how I became the artist I am today I owe a big thanks to both my brothers Jay and Demarcus. Jay is the reason I got to record and here my own voice for the first time at the age of 14.what started out as just something random to do turned into a new passion for me.Demarcus has always supported me and kept me positive, been to my shows and help me record plenty of my music early on. Both my Brothers got me into and kept me riding through the ups and downs of being a music Artist.

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jcverbalassassin/?hl=en

Youtube: https://youtube.com/channel/UC9axq9xqdshHLl8J6Rnab3g

Other: Spotify https://open.spotify.com/artist/1USeib0JEkWgmeUbyQQrfR?si=7ELtGwrQRlGxUtTPyZAdUQ&utm_source=copy-link

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