Jon Hendrixx plots on his next business move in “Rolling Loud.” From sun up to sundown, his mission is to get a bag. And that determination seemingly reflects in his luxurious lifestyle. The cheery trap instrumental matches his unwavering hustle, blending a victorious aura with flute percussions and a booming bassline. He delivers his bars in an auto-croon and bouncy flow. We got a chance to talk with Jon to learn more about him as an artist and his single “Rolling Loud.”
Jon Hendrixx
What part of Jersey are you from? Are there a lot of artists coming out of there?
I’m from the Queen City Plainfield and yes there is a lot of different artists coming up out my city right now.
Does the inspiration for your name “Jon Hendrixx” come from the late Jimi Hendrix?
Nah not really. My nick name is Jon Jon and my homies use to say i sounded like Future because of the fact i like to use auto tune on all ma songs. So They use to call me Jon Jon Hendrixx. I like how the name sounded so i decided to shorten it and make it just Jon Hendrixx.
What genres of music were played in your house growing up?
Growing up my parents played a lot of Spanish music like Bachata, Merengue, Salsa, Rancheras, Reggaeton, Latin Rock, Latin Pop, and so on.
Did any of those artists influence your music?
Yea fasho.
What is your background/nationality?
I’m from Santiago, The Dominican Republic.
How long have you been making music?
I’ve been making music for 7+ years now.
Are there any milestones you have achieved so far?
I grind everyday.
Your single “Rolling Loud” sounds like a melodic track with a hard-hitting beat, where did the inspiration come from?
To be honest, I was just listening to beats smoking a blunt and i came across the beat. I instantly started humming a melody in my head. I named it Rolling Loud because my goal is to one day perform at Rolling Loud.
Who are your biggest musical inspirations?
Kanye West, Gustavo Cerati, Linkin Park.
If you had to pick one artist to do a collaboration project with who would it be?
Drake
Do you have anything in the works that you’d like to plug?
I don’t have a specific date yet but I got a new project coming soon. Is called Labeled A Minority. Stay Tuned!
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On “Message to Her,” Breezy tells the story of a woman who’s been neglected by her lover. Alternating between the woman’s perspective and his own, Breezy offers words of encouragement that are as tender as his vocals: “Pick your head up, baby, know you got a purpose.” Inspired by a direct message he received from a fan who wanted him to sing a story she couldn’t tell on her own, the song is both a literal embodiment of his mission to provide musical therapy for fans across the globe. The comments most shared from listeners are how the felt every word and that the song hits hard, As Breezy prepares his new project, Catch a Breeze, he’s just at the beginning of exploring this sensitive side of himself more fully.
3Breezy has only been making music for around a year, but already has a growing legion of fans ensnared by his crooning, hazy confessionals, and uplifting aphorisms. Raised in Pennsauken Township, New Jersey, he grew up surrounded by sisters and aunts and did a lot of listening, the background soundtrack for “Message to Her” and his understanding of both a man and a woman’s perspective — a born shoulder to lean on.
Gifted with a reassuring baritone and the empathy of someone who listens more than he speaks, 3Breezy colors in tales of heartbreak and healing with smoky melodies and wide-eyed sincerity, creating optimistic anthems for lost souls in search of happy endings. After debuting his first song in October of 2020 he began a consistent pattern of releasing singles & his debut mixtape “Murda She Wrote”. His sincere lyrics and detailed story-telling quickly captivated audiences across Tik Tok, YouTube, & locally. Through his music 3Breezy hopes to uplift, empower, and spread positivity through crooning his hazy confessionals, and uplifting aphorisms.
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