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!
Sloppy Vinyl releases new YouTube series, “Sloppy’s Most Wanted,” showcasing New Jersey talent.
In the first episode, artist Tinkaa G performs her latest single, “STUPID” and answers racy and funny questions throughout the video. “Sloppy’s Most Wanted” gives rising New Jersey acts the chance to shine on the Sloppy Vinyl platform. “Sloppy’s Most Wanted” not only gives listeners a preview of up-and-coming talent and their music, but also lets audiences see artists be silly, raw, and simply be themselves. “Sloppy’s Most Wanted” drops episodes every Sunday at 12 AM.
Catch the latest episode of “Sloppy’s Most Wanted” down below!
Behind every blazing force in any music scene is a powerhouse of a team. Often overlooked, the New Jersey music and entertainment scene has consistently given the music industry its “next-up” sound. Sloppy Vinyl, media and entertainment company, is making an impact in the New Jersey area by helping creatives pursue their dreams.
Based in Clifton and Bloomfield, New Jersey, Sloppy Vinyl, has been helping creatives reach their goals and expand their brand since the company’s start. An artist management and media company, Sloppy Vinyl provides artist marketing consultations, podcasting, music video production, studio sessions and engineering, and merchandising for their potential clients and artists. Sloppy Vinyl is dedicated to helping every member of their community grow and develop.
Sloppy Vinyl artist and entrepreneur, OnlyJahmez, helped create Sloppy Vinyl as a solution to a problem – the lack of artist development services in the music industry. OnlyJahmez shared, “When I was coming up as an artist in South Jersey, I noticed there was no blueprint. There was no visible finish line. Sloppy Vinyl was started to fill that void. To truly guide creatives, brands and deserving talent down a road of true organic success.”
Ran by young creatives and entrepreneurs from New Jersey, Sloppy Vinyl has made its presence known within the Tristate area. With a growing roster of talent and new opportunities for touring, Sloppy Vinyl is taking their brand and their company to the next level.
What differentiates Sloppy Vinyl from other media companies in the area is their dedication to helping artists thrive in every aspect – in their writing, performances, social media presence, and in their brand awareness.
Outside of artist development, Sloppy Vinyl also hosts podcasts, interviews, and YouTube content to connect with New Jersey artists, creatives, and entrepreneurs for Sloppy Vinyl’s growing audience. Segments such as Garden State Hip-Hop Hour hosted by ItsRichZ, and The Nice & Frank Podcast hosted by Nice and Frank, are two YouTube shows that Sloppy Vinyl runs for interviews and comedic content.
Artist development is a key component of the music industry and can make or break any upcoming artist. Sloppy Vinyl is dedicated to helping new creatives meet their goals, giving them the resources they need to succeed.
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This week has been an explosive week for music, with Kanye West and Jay Z reuniting for a track on his upcoming album, Donda, to Lil Nas X trending for his latest music video, “Industry Baby.” Here are five projects you should be on the look out for this week.
Lil Nas X – “Industry Baby”
Trolling his audience and haters is nothing new for Lil Nas X, so of course he turned up his comedic instincts for his latest music video and single, “Industry Baby.” The single is already #1 trending topic on YouTube, and is worth the watch and listen.
Kanye West – Donda
After a tumultuous year of divorce, mental health issues, and a hiatus from music, Kanye West is back with his latest project, Donda. After a live-streamed listening party in Atlanta’s Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Kanye gave fans a chance to listen to the album in its totality before its release. With a features from Jay Z, Roddy Rich, Lil Baby and more, Donda is set to be released this upcoming week.
Normani feat. Cardi B – “Wild Side”
After the success of her last single, “Motivation,” and making an appearance in Cardi B and Megan thee Stallion’s “WAP” video, Normani releases “Wild Side” featuring Cardi B. The song samples Aaliyah’s “One in A Million” with new hooks and lyrics. The video cleverly pays homage to Aaliyah, with great choreography and visuals.
Pop Smoke – Faith
After the success of his last posthumous album, Pop Smoke’s team released his second posthumous album, Faith. With features from Chris Brown, Kanye West, Dua Lipa, and other artists, Pop Smoke’s Faith allows his fans to continue to celebrate his artistry and talents, while also wondering what he could have done if he had the chance to continue his journey.
Mariah the Scientist – Ry Ry World
Mariah the Scientist’s latest album, Ry Ry World,explores her creative storytelling and vocals with her new more mature, nuanced sound. With features from Lil Baby and Young Thug, Ry Ry World takes you into Mariah the Scientist’s love life and her sensual side.
Located in New Jersey, OnlyJahmez has been consistently releasing new visuals and singles for his fan base and growing audience.
After the success of his last single, “Thoughts,” OnlyJahmez is following up the single with upcoming release, “Demons,” set to be released on August 13th. Along with the “unofficial cover art,” which OnlyJahmez and his manager, Dino, shared via social media, OnlyJahmez released a small trailer for the music video on YouTube.
The trailer features some images from the video, starting with the camera lens zooming into OnlyJahmez’s eye and quickly sifting through visuals of the video. The chorus plays in the video, with OnlyJahmez singing, “I’ve been knocking out these demons” and “I’m on track to reach the ceiling, but for you I’d give it up.” The song details his trials and tribulations, from his love life to his career.
From executing music videos, cover art, to lyric videos, Corey Hallam, (a.k.a. WaveChange), is a videographer making artistic visions come to life in New Jersey.
Every video or idea starts with a creative vision, and WaveChange is making those ideas explode onto his canvases with every project he takes on. With his videos premiering on MTV, World Star Hip-Hop, and BET Jams, WaveChange’s work never goes unnoticed. His collaborators include comedian and rapper, FatBoy SSE, Sloppy Vinyl artists RnB Hunter, OnlySuave, OnlyJahmez, and Lawand, and countless other New Jersey acts.
What differentiates WaveChange’s work from other creatives in the New York/New Jersey area is his attention to detail, and his tactful directing and storytelling skills for each of his clients and creatives.
WaveChange on the set of singer Lawand’s “Controller” video.
Each of his videos tells a story – like Lawand’s “Controller” music video, which recently debuted on MTV. The music video tells the story of a controlling relationship, with Lawand proclaiming to her man that “you cannot control me.” The music video details their rocky relationship through dance “fighting” choreography, with both pushing and pulling away from each other with the lyrics, and close up shots of Lawand singing to the camera and detailing her situation.
With WaveChange’s directing and videography, the storyline comes to life with visuals, camera angles, costumes, lighting, and well-timed choreography.
Lawand’s “Controller”
Not only does this music video detail WaveChange’s directing skills, but “Thoughts” by OnlyJahmez also highlights WaveChange’s superb eye and knack for detail and storytelling.
The music video, set in Las Vegas, Nevada, explores the “thoughts” in OnlyJahmez’s head (as the song title suggests), making the song lyrics come alive through lighting, color schemes, animation, and vantage points. With sharp contrasts in color and animation effects such as fire blazing around OnlyJahmez in certain shots, WaveChange’s directing allows the audience to visualize the commotion of the lyrics through visual aspects.
OnlyJahmez’sMusic Video “Thoughts”
WaveChange is the go-to videographer and director for any project – music videos, lyric videos, cover arts, or any video concepts. Sometimes ideas just need visualization and proper execution to be great – and videographers are an essential part of the creative process.
Keep up with WaveChange’s creative projects on social media and on his personal website down below!
