Music Interview with Jake Haze

By: Isaac Davis Jr., BGS, MBA

Looking for a hot new joint? Well, JC Internet Radio has one that is the fire. Meet Jake Haze in this fun spotlight with our Webzine as Haze expounds on his passion for music, his overall goals, and where fans can access his music. Enjoy!

Isaac: I just listened to your song, "I Miss My Baby". What was the inspiration for making this song and your new album?

Jake Haze: The song reflects my mindstate at the time. Just two months ago, I was nobody. Now I am somebody everyone wants to know.

Isaac: Who were your influences?

Jake Haze: Any and all music. Musically, My father and Jay-Z, Nas, Kanye West, Eminem, Elton John, The Beatles, Hendriz, Korn. Spanish music. All music inspires me so it's so hard to pin point.

Isaac: What do you consider to have been the highlight(s) and lowpoint(s) of your career to date?

Jake Haze: I don't think I've reached a low point yet. I mean, I did take an extended break from music due to my insecurities and personal problems. I would have to say that is my low point. Not doing what I loved because of depression.

High Point? I guess time will tell.

Isaac: Brief history about your background plus the style of music you play.

Jake Haze: Born in Brooklyn, brought up in Allentown, PA. I lived in Honduras for 5 years in my youth. Music was always my thing. My dad and uncles used to play in a band when I was very young. I don't think he [my father] realized how big of an impact that had on me. Watching them play live was one of the coolest things I remember. I sing, and occasionally, rap...but I try to be true to myself and my vision. I do not talk about guns and crime. It's not me. My sound is eclectic. No two songs sound alike, but they still sound great.

Isaac: How easy is it to gets gigs for you as an artist? What is the live music scene like in your area?

Jake Haze: Not too easy at all, really. Out here [in Allentown] there are many places that discriminate urban music. Some places will charge you for performing. Open Mics are rare. But they're there.

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Isaac: What do you think of the state of Hip-Hop/R&B music at the moment? Do you listen to radio much at all? Has the Internet helped music grow or hindered it in your opinion?

Jake Haze: I think Hip-Hop/R&B is fine. Sales and interest are still high. Has it become vain? Yes. I mean, look back, though. Damn near 30 years ago we were an impoverished fledling genre. Now we are major record sellers. We've come a long way. Hip-Hop is no longer poor, so why depict that? It seems as if almost every other year a hip-hop album walks away as the best selling OR album of the year. Yea, I do listen to the radio. The Internet is a great outlet. I honestly can't imagine how hard it was for musicians before the Internet.

Isaac: If you could create a fantasy band - what would be the line-up and why?

Jake Haze: Fred Durst as the front man. Travis Barker as drummer. Carlos Santana as the lead guitarist, Jimi Hendrix at the electric bass, and me doing background vocals. Why? In my opinion, each of the members I named were/are the best at what they do in their prime.

Isaac: What CD's do you currently have available and where can they be purchased from?

Jake Haze: Not, a CD, but digital download which can be found at DaStashBox.com. It's free. It's called "Gettin Out There".

Isaac: Where can fans access your music, videos, blogs, and anything else about you online?

>>> www.DaStashBox.com

Isaac: Message to your fans?

Jake Haze: Never give up hope and stay consistent. Consistency is the key to success.