We had a moment to chat with Chantly Jones a upcoming rapper based in Charlotte, NC. Check out his full interview below and be sure to follow Jukebox Culture on Instagram.

Where are you from? I’m from Charlotte, NC

What was life like growing up? Growing up it was fun had good times and bad time.

How did you get into the music scene? I got into the music scene being a kid and going to parties and listening to the radio and watching videos

What was the first song, event or experience that really boosted your career? The first song boosted my career was my single called I grind

How did you get your stage name? I got my stage name from a partner of minesĀ 

Who is your biggest inspiration? My son is my biggest inspiration

Most expensive jewelry piece? My watch is the most expensive piece of jewelry

What has been the most difficult part of being an artist?Ā The most difficult part of being an artist is spending money for promotional and marketing servicesĀ 

Where do you see yourself in 5 years?Ā I see myself in the next 5 years running my own label and being very successful

If you could collaborateĀ or open up for one major artist, who would it be and why? I would want to open up for Three Six Mafia, their one of my favorite groups

What advice would you give to someone looking to become an artist?Ā My advice to anyone who wants to be an artist, would be to have a positive outlook on receiving criticism so you can continue elevating and growing in the music business and in the industryĀ