There is so much good music and up and coming artists coming out soon, it's almost overwhelming. What are you supposed to do? Have no fear. Next In Show is here with another exclusive artist or artists for this matter, to showcase. Over here on the west coast R&B is looking for a new direction. Artists like Jhene Aiko and James Fauntleroy are doing a good job bringing soul back, but Jake and Papa will take it from here. The brothers have originality reeking in their music. They make you feel like it was the 90's again when artists like Keith Sweat and KC & JoJo sang music that made time stop. With a new EP Athena's Erotica due out in Fall, you have time to get familiar and eventually fall in love with their music. Check out our interview with Jake and Papa below.
NEXT IN SHOW INTERVIEW
WITH
JAKE AND PAPA
We were pretty much attached at the hip. 20 months apart so our mom used to dress us like twins. Everywhere I was he was, everywhere he was I was.
When did music become serious for you two?
Jake - Our dad was a singer, so he began training us as soon as we exited the womb. We have been singing our whole lives. Our first talent show was when I was in preschool and papa was in kindergarten.
What genre do you most identify yourselves with?
Papa - Our roots are R&B, but we are influenced by some many other kinds of music that we try and bring all those influences into the R&B sound. That is what you get from Jake & Papa, a big ol' gumbo pot of sound.
Do you both have the same favorites with music?
We both have our own likes and dislikes, but for the most part we both like so much of the same stuff. At the end of the day we are students of music, so there isn't that much under the sun that if it's good, we will appreciate it.
Westernplayalisticamaromuzic is your latest project out now.
We dropped that in august. That was our summer tape for the fans. This is actually our most successful mixtape thus far.
For a first time listener of that mixtape, what type of records can they expect to hear?
We feel like there are three parts to Jake and Papa. The first part is like our project Destination Shortstay II, which is very sexual. Another part is like our mixtape called Something Soulful, which was more soulful and musical showcasing more of our vocals. WPCM is our more fun, turn up side.
Perfect timing because it's the turn up era.
J&P - It sure is!
Do you both write your own records?
Yes. Everything, but we want to get into producing. Our good friend got into producing some time ago and it's making us kind of jealous. We have all these chords and different concepts in our head, so we definitely want to try.
What are you currently looking for with production on your next project?
Jake - We're working on our EP right now called Ethenas Erotica, which is going to be a very sexually driven very mysterious sounding EP. Very banging and very R&B so we're looking for that live instrumental sounding record. We don't want just 808's and regular sounding production. No bullshit. A very live sound of music.
Do you pay much attention to blogs and social media?
Yeah. When it comes to worldstar and mediatakeout and shit like that we listen, but we keep our ears to the streets more than the blogs.
Do you find social media to be important in promoting your music?
We new to the game, but are learning more and more about it everyday. That is why we got Nicky Geezy on the team right now because she is very skilled has made a name for herself with quality work in that field.
What music have you discovered from your area or anywhere for that matter?
Jake - There is so many different amazing artists out right now. Kenyon Dixon is an R&B artist out of LA right now is amazing talent. He has a better half named Alex Isley who is amazing too. Jhene Aiko, we love her.
So many up and coming now that the world will hear very soon.
In your opinion what is the key to making a hit record?
Jake - I don't know there is one simple solution that everyone can use, but one thing that I have noticed that is very helpful is relatability. When you really listen to the people, you hear what their talking about, you hear their problems, you understand what their going through. You write something that they can feel, that's all you need. Take the Gotye "Somebody That I Used To Know" record. I can't believe the recognition that it got, but I fell in love with it as everyone else did because I could relate to it.
Who would your ideal collaboration be with at this point in time?
Papa - We would love to work with Jhene Aiko, she has such a beautiful voice and I think her movement would mesh really well with ours.
Jake - I concur. Tori Kelly. If you haven't heard her yet, go on the internet and search Tori Kelly. She is one of the best singers I have ever heard. All she does is sing and play her guitar and that would be incredible to work with her.
What is next for Jake And Papa?
We got our next project Athenas Eroticas releasing on iTunes coming very soon. Stay up to date with us on Twitter for the release date. We looking to push the limits this year.
Do you have a main goal in mind for 2013?
We definitely have a main goal. Mainly is for Athenas Erotica to impact the world enough to allow us to travel and perform on the road.
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