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

Hi Jarmari, can you walk us through the thought-process of starting your business?
The idea originally started as a video game. I have a passion for video games since younger age. When  I enter Westinghouse College Prep High School, my vision slowly drifted into the video game industry. As of 2017, I began to work towards ChiLigion,  a video game based off the city of Chicago. I created the skyline to symbolize the blood, sweat, and tears I’ve put into the vision. My thought was to have the biggest video game in the world based on Chicago, along with the merchandise to satisfy loyal consumers. After 2018, ChiLigion became an clothing brand, which was later trademarked April 2018.

Alright, so let’s move onto what keeps you busy professionally?
My vision have no limit. Everyday I am brainstorming ideas to create. My goal is to create opportunities for those who did not have the same advantages or opportunities I discovered or gained while growing. I’ve always had a thing for music, which cause me to focus on studying the music industry to one day create a label for underground artists I personally know and/or within the city of Chicago. Along with music, I’ve been learning more about photography. I am taking matters into my own in by playing every role a team needs to win a championship while building a empire. If I have to be the cameraman, model, creator, whatever role to gain success, I’m willing to take the extra step to perfect each skill in the role. My dedication and hard work by branding and marketing my name throughout the city of Chicago and US to build a relationship with others to create new ideas and opportunities. With faith and trust in the process, I believe to achieve any objective that is set. I want the world to remember myself and ChiLigion for bringing together all the people within the city of Chicago by uplifting the city with positivity and love through fashion, music, photography, etc in order to create opportunities for the upcoming generations.

If you had a friend visiting you, what are some of the local spots you’d want to take them around to?
On the first day, I will welcome them with hospitality by bringing them into the community. Meeting citizens within the urban area will make the trip authentic. After the hospitality, we will take a trip to Uncle Remus, a well known restaurant on the westside of Chicago for their chicken and mild sauce. There, we will purchase a G-Pan(Chicken and fries, along with mild sauce and slice of bread). No taste for chicken, we will travel to different neighborhood throughout the city of Chicago to try famous deep dish pizza or hot dog. Along with those trips, Downtown Chicago have a lot of sightseeing. It’s areas like The Loop to visit, or the bean near Millennium Park, or the Crown Fountain where water sparks from the ground in front of a 3-D display Billboard. At night, we can cruise on the boat that flows the Chicago River, along the Lake Michigan. If it’s a sunny day, we can visit the beach located downtown Chicago as well. If it’s a windy, chill day, we can catch a Chicago Bulls, Bears, Or Sox/ Cubs game near downtown Chicago and northern of Downtown Chicago.

Who else deserves some credit and recognition?
First, I will like to thank God for blessing me through the journey. Secondly, I would like to thank my family, my true support system. If I needed any criticism, advice, guidance, they are there. Thirdly, I will like to thank and shout out to my community, Austin Area to be exact, for rooting for me and supporting the brand in every ways possible. Also, I will like to take time out to thank and honor my beloved friends and family who all are truly my angels, witnessing all my success. Lastly, I will to give credit to Soulja Boy, Young Dolph, Meek Mill, and 50 Cent for being a idol during my life. 50 Cent’s book, “Hustle Harder, Hustler Smarter”, has personally helped me transition from a small minded businessman from the hood into a mature strategic entrepreneur with higher values and objectives that can achieve any and every objective.

Instagram: @ChiLigion773

Twitter: @ChiLigion773

Facebook: ChiLigion

Other: Website will be releasing Fall 2022!

Image Credits
Major shout out to RJ Oliver for helping me along the journey of ChiLigion. Also, want to shout out Eric, Reggie, and TJ for assisting with the latest summer photo shoot.

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