Jennifer is an extremely talented vocalist and song writer. She is the creator of Crown Vox, and in this conversation we get into what is takes to create such a multifaceted project. We get into music, fashion, making videos, and we drop some names. It was a hot Memphis summer day up in Nate’s bar at Ernestine and Hazel’s…with a broken air conditioner. Big thanks to Jennifer for hanging out with us.

5:45 Very first time on stage…Jennifer gets paid. Playing jazz off and running.

7:49 Making art and the beginning of Crown Vox. Carl walks where angels fear to tread.

11:20 Being a mom, making a career, chasing dreams, and setting an example

14:45 Robert Fortner

16:08 taking a deeper look at Crown Vox.

21:25 working with make-up artists Matt Goodlet and Billy B

27:17 common misunderstandings about Crown Vox…”is she a witch?”

29:44 learning on the job. New skills video production, costumes, make up, audio, set design…and landing the plane.

33:43 how is Crown Vox going live?

36:00 fashion connection?

41:45 What are your hopes for Memphis?

links

http://thecrownvox.com/

Herstory with Paulette link on Crown Vox page: https://www.facebook.com/thecrownvox/

http://robertfortnerart.com/the-paintings/

Matt Goodlett http://mattgoodlettmakeup.com/

In this conversation we speak with James Dukes the founder of Unapologetic. Dukes is a producer/engineer headquartered in Memphis. Unapologetic is a juggernaut of creativity made up of musicians, journalists, and various artists working to spread the ethos of Unapologetic. We have "unapologetically" published the entire two hour interview for your enjoyment.

5:00 Dukes’ brother gets him in the direction of music.

8:30 The move to Manhattan (“Jon…you…uh got some notes there?”)

12:10 Quad Studios story

19:50. Mentors, memorable engineers, and the “Hey, ‘I’m not dumb’ moment”

27:50 Hierarchy of a studio (Quad Studios)

33:27. IMAKEMADBEATS is “born”

39:09. Carl ruminates on being a musician and learning how to be a “valuable assett”

40.38. Why didn’t you stay in New York?

45:00. Low points and reemerging

53:52. A very…very driven person. The new scene in Memphis and first glimpses of Unapologetic.

1:00:00. First team/movement…the ups and downs. The trials of running a business.

1:04:55. The new beginning of Unapologetic, new confidence and in general learning to value and trust yourself…and other heavy shtuff.

1:13:49. Building the Unapologetic crew. “Bragging” on Memphis…and MacGyver!!!

1:17:15 It sounds like Jonathan makes disparaging about Louisiana…eek! Let it be known that this is not the case. I love Louisiana. I was merely pointing out that the rest of Louisiana will usually point out that New Orleans is not representative of all Louisiana and vice versa.

1:17:35 IMAKEMADBEATS album Better Left Unsaid.

1:28:55. Next level people, artistry, technique isn’t everything…the balance between making a living and creating art and others realities of the industry (past and present)

1:36:15. Being fearless. Mono Neon. Focus

1:41:10. Carl’s story of the Welshman’s search for healing in Memphis.

1:46:50. Nerding out and more Memphis perceptions

1:50:50. The fantastic vocalist Cameron Bethany and “Mod-Fusion”…CAMERON BETHANY!!!

2:03:08. Where is Unapologetic today? The App, the Exposition, the expansion of the team, and the future.

links

https://www.weareunapologetic.com/

https://www.instagram.com/imakemadbeats/

Memphis Machine