Ya know Hip Hop Foundry brings you the Illist upcoming MC's in the country right, Here's another Baltimore naive doing it Big in the Game. Watch out for James Nealy A.K.A. Japiro. We caught up with Japiro in an Exclusive interview only on HipHop Foundry.com

HHP: How long have you been making music?

Japiro: I been making music for like 15 years. I was 13 when I made my first real song.

HHP: What type of songs you make?

Japiro: I make heartfelt music for those with dreams and the hunger to be better than average.

HHP: How do you feel you can change the music industry?

Japiro: I feel I can change the music industry by showing people you don't have to just be a rapper. I produce, write songs, direct and edit videos, run my own blog and websites, and handle the marketing campaigns as well. I think I can show a lot of upcoming artist about being independent and being your own label and branding.

HHP: What do you feel is missing in the music industry ?

Japiro: Originality is the key ingredient that is missing. It seems like being yourself doesn't exsist anymore. The older I've become the more I focus on making sure my music is parallel to my lifestyle. Though we're here to entertain, your music still needs to be believable and we can't always be so serious and strict when creating songs but, you have to be realistic. I have a job and I'm in grad school and it's hard for people to follow an image like mine when it's unlike the majority of other rappers. The best thing about it is there are so many people like me who want to be entertainers but, have no talent and there are some of us who strictly do it for the love. I do it for free because I love creating and challenging myself but, the day I lose interest in music I will stop but, I doubt that will ever happen because of the impact music plays in everyone's lifestyle.

HHP: Whom would you like to work with on a song?

Japiro: There are too many to name but, I would be happy to work with Kanye, Jay-Z, Nas or AZ if I could.

HHP: Whom do you look up to in the rap industry?

Japiro: I look up to Kanye because he could rap but, people didn't respect his lyrics because he wore different clothes at the time when people were wearing their clothes bigger. They used him for his tracks and he turned out to present some of the best concepts and albums in Hip-Hop over the past 10 years. He is the most successful artist Jay-Z and Dame will ever have. He grinded from the bottom and is one of the most sought out artists in present time. I respect his passion and consistency.

HHP: What else do you do or want to do outside of music?

Japiro: I want to own my own winery and start up a PR firm for artists.

HHP: What do you think you have to do to take your career to the next level?

Japiro: I honestly need to travel more outside of Baltimore, build a strong team, and focus on doing more shows and making the best music that works with the internet to get a fan base that relates to me and supports me where ever I decide to reside.

HHP: What is something that most people would not expect you to do in your career?

Japiro: I think most people wouldn't expect me to be a good producer and video director. I like working behind the scenes and bringing things together.

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