Meet Michael Hunte | Musician, singer/songwriter, composer, arranger, producer, and owner of Just Music Productions

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

Hi Michael, we’d love to hear more about how you thought about starting your own business?
Starting a business requires commitment, focus, sacrifice, and dedication. Growing up I have always had the mindset of an entrepreneur with an optimistic approach to life, I always believed that if I work hard and trust God, nothing is impossible. My thought process behind starting my music business, Just Music Productions started with three questions I asked myself: 1. What is the one thing I would do for the rest of my life even if I wasn’t getting paid to do it?
2. Why do I want to start a business?
3. How will my business impact people’s lives in a positive way?

The one thing I would do for the rest of my life is music, it is a special gift that was given to me by God to be of service to his people from all walks of life and the utmost parts of the world.
The reason why I wanted to start a business is to follow my passion by using the gift that I have, to make a difference by bringing joy, and happiness, and to spread love amazingly.
I love people and I want to see everyone happy and successful, I want to make music that will be inspiring and uplifting to people who might be having a bad day, people who feel lost and have no way out, or people who are in pursuit of something greater than themselves in every aspect of their lives.

Let’s talk shop? Tell us more about your career, what can you share with our community?
I am a musician, singer/songwriter, and producer. I love telling stories and expressing myself through my music because music is a universal language that everyone can understand and relate to. I do not pigeonhole myself into one specific genre; my style is a mash-up of Gospel, CCM, Jazz, Soul, and Electronic. As long as my music is bringing joy and positivity to people’s lives, then I feel like I have accomplished my goal. For many years, I hid behind fear and worried about people’s opinions of me and my art, The thing that I am most proud of is finally having the courage to release my music and share my talents with the world.

Any places to eat or things to do that you can share with our readers? If they have a friend visiting town, what are some spots they could take them to?
Atlanta has so much to offer for everyone who visits the city of people who are residents of the city. I am a big food and coffee lover; some of my favorite spots in Atlanta are Jeni’s Splendid Ice Cream, The Holiday Bar, Upbeet, Wagamama, Cultivate Food and Coffee, Brash Coffee, Food Terminal, Slim and Husky’s Pizza, Fellini’s Pizza, Jinya Ramen Bar, Emmy Squared Pizza, West Egg Cafe, Velvet Taco, Saint Germain Bakery, the beltline, Piedmont Park, Westside Park, Pounce City Market, Barcelona Westside Ironworks, Agavero Cantina, The Illuminarium, High Museum of Art, Fox Theatre, SCAD FASH Museum of Fashion + Film, World of Coca-Cola, Top Golf, Georgia Aquarium, Midtown Bowl, Joystick Gamebar just to name a few. I love to explore the city of Atlanta to learn and discover new things in this beautiful city.

Who else deserves some credit and recognition?
There are quite a few people that have played a big role in my success, I am beyond grateful to have them in my life. My parents Aubrey and Carlotta Hunte, have always been an inspiration to me; constantly encouraging me to maximize my full potential, always believing that all things are possible, and never giving up, when the going gets tough keep going.
My beautiful amazing wife, Shantal Hunte, is my everything; words aren’t enough to describe how much she means to me and how she makes me better every day. My siblings Grace, Shiloh, William, Sharon-rose, Davihannah, Onesimus, and Deuel have all played an important part in my life, and my success and I am thankful. My brother Owen Richards always keeps it real with me, he tells me when I am wrong and encourages me to do the right thing. I also wouldn’t be where I am without my uncles John Simon and David Chester, my amazing mother-in-law who I love dearly Deborah Chan, my brother Brian Bobb, Andre Friday, my big brother, a mentor who has a special place in my heart, Maceo Keeling, my cousins, friends, aunties and uncles, and church family. I am so blessed to have these amazing people in my life. Last but not least, I want to thank every listener around the world who streams my music daily; I appreciate you guys so much.

Instagram: Instagram @michaelhunte @justmusicproductions

Linkedin: Linkedin @michaeljthunte

Twitter: Twitter @michaelhunte1

Yelp: Yelp @michaelh

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Michael Hunte