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

Hi Jamil, why did you decide to pursue a creative path?
I truly have been chosen for this. I’ve been writing rap lyrics since the age of 8 or 9. I began recording them over instrumentals at 12 years old. It’s truly all I’ve ever known.

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Let’s talk shop? Tell us more about your career, what can you share with our community?
My art is what I describe as representing the entire human experience. Oftentimes it goes against branding and marketing principles to tell different stories and give the entire spectrum of our experience through music. Oftentimes we are encouraged to stay in our lane and do what’s most profitable. I believe my music transcends that because art should imitate life, and life is ever-changing and multi-faceted. What sets my music apart is the fact that you will hear reality in it. I will be socially conscious on one record and having fun on another. I think that’s what makes my art a fuller experience for the listener and fan.

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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?
My favorite spots in the city will be the music scene. After a day of getting breakfast or brunch at The Breakfast boys. I’d probably allow my friends to come into a studio session with me at Kreative Villains studios. After that we’d go to a local park for a walk and/or workout. From there we’d grab a snack from a Tropical smoothie cafe. After that I’d like to go to lunch at Springreens in East Atlanta.
From there we’d sight see and go to the biggest spots in Atlanta to find recreation and meet new people.

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Who else deserves some credit and recognition?
I would love to shoutout my wife: Salymah IV. I also have to mention the many non-profit organizations who have paid me to perform on their stages:
IMAN Atlanta
Barred Business
Islamic Speakers Bureau
Mutual Aid and Liberation Center
I also would like to shoutout the Muslim community in Atlanta, including Atlanta Masjid and many members of the community who have wholeheartedly supported me since they’ve known me.

Instagram: @jamiljahi

Twitter: @jamiljahi

Facebook: Jamil

Youtube: https://youtube.com/@jamiljahi?si=MH4btlg4UGS0UeTu

Other: Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/jamil/1501651828

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Image Credits
Photos by:
Kareem Anwar
Pure Intent Media Group

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