Exclusive | Artist JusFee is Using Rap and Acting to Inspire the Youth

“I define success by happiness of self and those in close proximity to me. I want everyone around me happy and living life to their best abilities.”

— JusFee

By: Omar Cook

Philadelphia artist, JusFee, is a multi talented artist with the goal to inspire! JusFee is a poet, altruist, actress, writer, director, and rapper. She does it all!

JusFee was born in Philly and raised in Frankford but brought her talents to Los Angeles in 2021 to pursue her career endeavors. At 22, Fee was involved in the streets selling drugs but the opportunity to act was presented to her. “I've always had a thing for music and poetry but never pursued it due to my street mentality and lifestyle.”

Fee made her acting debut on the hit web series Da GAP and also starred in the web series’ Lesbireal and Connect4. She has several feature film credits under her name including The Bid and upcoming movies Phels High alongside Omari Hardwick and LA Undercover, directed by rising filmmakers Omar Cook and Adonis Armstrong.

Aside from being a dope actress, JusFee is a top tier lyricist. She brings an authentic fire in her delivery, comparative to the likes of Young Ma. This is an artist that is on her way up and it’s just a matter of time before the world knows her name.

Though I've always had a heart for music I didn't fully focus until Early 2021 when I dropped my First hit single “Caught Up” on all digital platforms then “Vividly” a few months after depicting what happens when you choose yourself over the streets. With my new release “Young God'' I am promoting the same message of getting out of the streets and investing into you.

JusFee - Young God [Official Video]

We talked with JUsfee in an exclusive interview, check it out below!

Musically, who has been your biggest influence in helping you along your journey and who are your favorite musicians?

JusFee: Kendrick Lamar, Nas, J Cole, Drake, Londrelle, Lil Wayne, Kevin Gates and Lil Baby. My all time favorites are Tems, Lil Baby, Mary J Blige, and so many more.

What artists would you like to collaborate with and why?

JusFee: Lil Baby because he got the music in a chokehold, Kendrick for his ability to challenge the mind, and J Cole for his messaging. Together We can make some very powerful music.

What do you feel is your best song/project ever released and why?

JusFee: “Young God”, because it expresses the nature in which I was raised and made it out of because I believed I could and invested into myself.

What projects can we look forward to in the near future?

JusFee: I am currently working on a E.P. to be released 10/?/23

How do you generate new ideas for your music?

JusFee: I have a few producers that I work with who so I’ll go off of how the beat makes me feel at the time I review them.

What motivates you and how do you define success?

JusFee: Family motivates me! I define success by happiness of self and those in close proximity to me. I want everyone around me happy and living life to their best abilities.

JusFee - “Caught Up” (Music Video)

How do you describe your music to people and what separates you from other artists in your genre?

JusFee:  It's elevating and educational and I differ from others from the way I deliver my message to how passionate I am about changing the ways of and for generations to come.

Do you believe there is a formula to being a successful artist?

JusFee: Yes lol I am currently working on figuring out the formula.

What sacrifices have you had to make, to make your dream a reality?

JusFee: Man it's been way too many up to date to name but some are giving up the street life, Losing family and friends, missing out on opportunities. Relocating from Philadelphia to Los Angeles was my biggest one to date.

What aspect of the music making process excites you most, and what aspect discourages you the most?

Jusfee - “Vividly” (Music Video)

JusFee: Recording my music is the most exciting part and releasing it is my least favorite part of the process.

Where do you see yourself and your music in 10 years?

JusFee: In 10 years I'll be retired from music and living happily with my family. Most of my hits will be at the Top of all music billboards.

What advice would you give to other up and coming artists or people looking to break into the music industry?

JusFee: Stay consistent cause there are going to be times when there will be no motion or little cause everyone doesn't like everything.

Is there anything else you would like people to know about you or your music?

JusFee: Keep your ears as well as your eyes open because soon enough everyone will know who and what I am and everything I stand for on my journey.

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Exclusive | Sonta Me'Shay is Chicago's Next Great R&B Singer

This week's "Who's Hot?" Artist of the week is rising R&B artist, Sonta Me'Shay! Sonta has a voice that this generation needs to hear! The Chicago singer is signed to Machine Group Entertainment which features G Herbo, Tink and more! Sonta has had major success with her songs You Ain't Shit, Final Goodbye, Friends, And Word To My Ex, all gathering millions of views on youtube! 

Sonta - Crushing (Official Music Video)

We talked with Sonta in an exclusive interview, check it out below!

Question: How long have you been making music and how did you break into the music industry?

Sonta:  I have been making music since I was old enough to understand that I could sing forreal, but I have been releasing music for 3 years. What broke me into the industry was putting music out while also uploading videos singing, rapping and saying poems that I had written.

Question: Musically, what are your biggest influences and who are your favorite musicians?

Sonta: My biggest influences are Michael Jackson, Mary J. Blige, Lauryn Hill & Beyonce. My favorite musicians is this girl named Sonta lol, no but I like mostly Chicago artists, some mainstream and mostly old school RnB. Mary J, Destiny's Child, Cherish, 112, Jagged Edge etc.

Question: You're signed to Chicago’s Machine Group Entertainment which features some other major artists in G-Herbo, Tink, and Queen Key! What musicians would you most like to collaborate with for the future and why?

Sonta: Yes, I am. I would like to collaborate with all of the Upcoming Chicago Artists because it's good for the city. I would also like to collab with mainstream artists like SZA, Jhene Aiko, Tank etc.

Question: What do you feel is your best song you've ever released and why?

Sonta: I love all of my music equally, but You Aint Shit is my baby.

Question: What motivates you and how do you define success?

Sonta: What motivates me is God, my Mom, my Family, My Team, those who believe in me & those who don't. I define success as true peace, inside and out.

Question: What projects can people look forward to seeing from you in the future?

Sonta: In the near future people can look forward to me dropping PART 2 to the video series for my project InMyFeelings. In the Future I will be dropping a surprise Trailer introducing my next project.

Question: How do you generate new ideas

Sonta - “Crazy Over U” (Music Video)

Sonta: They usually just come to me because I use everything as inspiration.

Question: How do you describe your music to people?

Sonta: I describe my music as RnD; Rhythm&Drill. Its like a sweet sound but I'm speaking real sh*t.

Question: What do you believe is the formula to being a successful artist in today’s hip hop culture?

Sonta: I mean just be yourself and if people feel you they feel you.

Question: Who has been your greatest inspiration?

Sonta: My Mother, and Sister! Also the people who saw greatness in me in my younger years.

Question: In your opinion who is the most influential and successful artist in your genre today and why?

Sonta: Beyonce because now that I'm pursuing the same career, I know how hard she works. Have to give credit where it’s due.

Question: Which emotion more than any other, currently dominates your music? Joy, sadness, anger or passion etc. , and why?

Sonta: I would say Passion and just emotion period because I go off of how im feeling at the moment.

Question: What sacrifices have you had to make, to make your dream a reality?

Sonta: The sacrifices I have had to make are mainly with time with loved ones and working long hours in the studio.

Question: What aspect of the music making process excites you most, and what aspect discourages you the most?

Sonta: Just coming up with new sounds and networking. Nothing discourages me.

Question: Where do you see yourself and your music in 10 years?

Sonta: I just take it day by day like SZA said.

Question: What advice would you give to other up and coming artists or people looking to break into the music industry?

Sonta: The advice I would give is to stay focused and stay true to yourself.

Question: Is there anything else you would like people to know about you or your music?

Sonta: I don't consider myself a Singer or Rapper. I am a Writer. So what you hear are my Thoughts.

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