Meet Jeremy Bryan | Composer, Manager of Artist Development & Licensing, Music Industry Professional

We had the good fortune of connecting with Jeremy Bryan and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi Jeremy, why did you decide to pursue a creative path?
Since I was young, I’ve always had a fascination with music. I grew up playing with electric guitars, drums, harmonicas, and electric pianos. There was just something about music that resonated within me… It was like an unspoken language that could be universally communicated.

At first, I started DJing at a local music store which later turned into full music production. Once I started producing music I knew I was onto something. I spent weeks and months just continually making music and improving my craft. Little did I know this musical passion of mine would open doors of opportunities.

In 2010 my friend Meru Matu invited me to produce a song for her upcoming video featuring the music video director of Keri Hilson, Kanye West, and Neyo’s grammy award winning song, Knock You Down. A year later I auditioned for X Factor and I started signing my music to sync licensing, in 2014/2015. My music was featured in IMAX, NFL on Fox, ESPN, CBS Television, PBC Fight Night, Mortal Kombat 11 The Reveal, Big Ten Network, Storror, and more.

I’ve also been fortunate to produce for some major artists and work with various Billboard charting bands and Emmy and Juno award winners.

Can you open up a bit about your work and career? We’re big fans and we’d love for our community to learn more about your work.
Growing up I played baseball, basketball, football, and I studied Shuri-ryū karate under Grandmaster Dr. Woodrow Fairbanks. I loved participating in each sport but in 2005 I found a passion for music. So I made some songs and I decided to go by the name “Kamileon”, inspired from Mortal Kombat. Funny, that 14 years later my music would be featured at the MK 11 Reveal event.

Throughout the years I’ve amassed hundreds of songs. Some music I’ve made for indie films and others I’ve made for albums, TV shows, and the like. If I could go back in time I wouldn’t have it any other way.

Professionally speaking, I’ve always maintained a disciplined and positive attitude in everything. Had I lacked these traits, I wouldn’t have received the opportunities I’ve had in my life. So to anyone looking to get started in music just be positive, stay disciplined, and be prepared for opportunities that come your way. As quickly as an opportunity shows up, it will quickly leave if you don’t have your ducks in a row.

There was another project I worked on for some a Superbowl commercial. I’d stayed up all night making a jungle song similar to Jain’s “Makeba”. Around 4am I started doubting if I could complete the project but I remembered that I gave my word to my publisher and I wasn’t going to let them down. This all falls back on discipline I’ve instilled in my mind.

The lessons I’ve learned in music, business, and sports is to always be prepared for every situation. Opportunity doesn’t wait for a convenient time or when you feel comfortable. You have to be ready to seize opportunities that come your way. Get your foot in the door and figure everything else out later.

3 years ago I was talking to a friend of mine in New Hampshire about success. I told her, success is like traveling on a highway. You and your friends merged into traffic heading north. After some distance you’ll notice your friends will start taking nearby exits heading east, west, and some will U-turn, heading south… back to what’s familiar. You have to realize, they’ve reached the end of the line, their destination in life. You’ve got to stay focused on your destination and where you’re heading in life.

While you’re still on the path to success, your remaining friends may want to pit stop or visit a local party to kick back. You have to tell them “Hey, I appreciate and love you all, but I’m heading that way. This isn’t where I’m supposed to be”. Call up an Uber, find a rental car, and get back to heading to your destination.

Now your path of success won’t be a straight path. You’re going to run into some road blocks, zig zags, inclement weather, tornados, earthquakes, fog, traffic, flat tires, engine failure, and more. These are all representations of the difficulties you’ll face in life from the death of loved ones, relationships, job lay offs, fear, doubt, etc. On the bright side, you’ll meet new friends who’ll encourage you and travel along onto your journey to success.

No matter what happens, stay on the path to success and reach your destination.

If you had a friend visiting you, what are some of the local spots you’d want to take them around to?
Now that I think of it, I would just keep it real simple. If I had some friends visiting from out of town we would meet up at Starbucks, maybe visit Winton Woods and play some street ball, go on the bike trail, kayak, and fish before the park closed.

Who else deserves some credit and recognition?

I thank God for all of the opportunities I’ve had in my life. I want to give a shout out to my parents (rest in peace mom), my family, my friends, my fans, music and business contacts, and everyone who shaped me to be who I am today.

I also want to give a shoutout to DeJuan Boyd of Rabbitt Productions and VoyageATL for giving me an opportunity to interview.

I’m humble and thankful.

Website: www.audiomack.com/kamileon

Instagram: www.instagram.com/kamileonmusic

Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/jeremyabryan

Twitter: www.twitter.com/jeremyabryan

Facebook: www.faebook.com/kamileon87

Youtube: www.youtube.com/kamileoncincinnatiohio

Other: www.soundcloud.com/kamileon www.audius.co/kamileon www.soundclick.com/kamileon www.reverbnation.com/kamileonmusic www.kamileon.bandcamp.com www.facebook.com/kamileonmusic

Image Credits
By Jeremy A. Bryan.