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

Hi Jamal, what led you to pursuing a creative path professionally?
It allows me to see beyond what’s in front.

Let’s talk shop? Tell us more about your career, what can you share with our community?
Dancing as my art has granted me creativity in ways that I didn’t know I had at first. My imagination is what powers my art even when things don’t go the way I thought it would. The only thing that I could actually say sets me apart is knowledge of myself. It’s important that I know who I am as much as who I am NOT. I’ve had a lot fears, doubts and worries on this path of mine but by me getting through them I have gone further and done more. Although not easy, it was worth it. One thing that I have learned is that being persistent in the right way pays off. While some things on the other hand we need to let go when they serve no good. As for me/brand/story… It is a constant movement.

Let’s say your best friend was visiting the area and you wanted to show them the best time ever. Where would you take them? Give us a little itinerary – say it was a week long trip, where would you eat, drink, visit, hang out, etc.
The city of ATL has many great spots for pretty much any occasion. If they wanted to start with getting fresh clothes, I would take them to Walter’s in Downtown. They have everything from sneakers, to clothes to even Kangol hats. Let’s say you want to get some fresh air and a great place for making a visual. I highly recommend Piedmont Park for a great scenic route and a lot places for a good video shoot. Now when it comes to eats, the selection can be overwhelming. For breakfast, I go with the original and well known..Waffle House! If you want brunch, I go for Virgil’s. The food and service is on point like a tac. For night time dinners, I have a few on my list. These include Ted’s Grill, A Mano. One good place to experience almost all of that is Ponce City Market. They have shops, food and an upstairs with a mini carnival.

Who else deserves some credit and recognition?
I give love to my family for support! My crews HBO (Home Boys Only), TBB (The Bronx Boys) and Fullstyle fam.

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