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Exclusive Interview: The Story Of DJ/Producer Jacob Colon
Jacob Colon has been working his way up the musical ladder for some years now, coming from humble beginnings in his local church band before discovering House music and falling in love with the genre. He taught himself how to DJ and produce and has since released some sensational tunes such as “Bliss” and “I Want My House Music.” Now he has his very own imprint and renowned radio show called ‘Made To Move’. We caught up with Jacob to find out more about his story and how he got to where he is today.
1 — Tell us about the very first moment you discovered your love for music?
I started my musical journey in a church band when I was in my teens. I played the keyboard along with 4 other musicians. While playing in the band, I taught myself how to use the workstation within the keyboard. Luckily for me, my mother used to clean the church and had the keys to get in when nobody was there. Therefore, I would use her keys to get into the church and record beats all night in the keyboard. Unfortunately, I didn’t know how to save my work, so I would turn off the keyboard when I was done and delete all my work. During this time is when my passion and love for music began to grow.
2 — What was the first instrument you ever tried to learn?
My aunt purchased me a toy keyboard when I was young. Though I wasn’t playing like Beethoven just yet, it sparked my interest in instruments. I played the oboe in a school band but later continued playing the piano.
3 — What type of music were you brought up listening to?
Growing up, I always heard my parents playing music that was released back in the ’70s and ’80s. They listened to guys like Marvin Gaye, The Temptations, and other RnB, soulful artists. When I began playing in the church band, I listened to a lot of gospel, alternative rock, and jazz.
4 — How did you continue to progress your talent as you grew older?
Practice makes perfect.
5 — When did you decide that you were going to pursue a career in music?
After I started making my first beats, I knew music was what I was made for.
6 — Tell us about your first ever gig?
My first party was at a lounge/restaurant type of venue. Of course, because it was my first gig, I invited the whole entire world and made it a huge deal!
7 — Who were your musical role models growing up?
When I first got into the music scene, I started producing hip hop and RnB music. I wasn’t a DJ at the time, so my influences came from producers like JUSTICE League, Alicia Keys, Scott Storch, and Swiss Beatz.
8 — How has your life experiences impacted your music?
Life is a marathon. The bumps in the road are all a part of the path you need to take to win.
9 — What goals have you achieved so far?
The goal is always to be the best I can be at what I do. Thus far, the biggest accomplishment I’ve had was charting #1 on Billboard’s Best Dance Song list with a remix that I produced with Crystal Waters and Sted-E & Hybrid Heights.
10 — What piece of advice you would tell your younger self when you were first embarking on music?
Don’t stress about where you currently are. Continue to strive because your later self will be grateful you did what you did.
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