Fashion Gxd Magazine - Javonte Marqui$ Entrepreneur Cover (Print Issue NOW Available)
Written By: Samantha Cee
Chicago Hip Hop motivational music artist Javonte Marqui$ mixes his love for sports into his music. Originally set to release his new album “Playoffs Second Round” on Independence Day, now he has pushed back the album to add more songs which will be presented in the January 2022 release.
Full of ambition and talent Hip Hop Motivational Music Artist Javonte Marqui$ is a role model for the work ethic that you need in the music industry. He is constantly creating, growing while also balancing family time and mental health. The independent music artist has growing fan base of over 31k followers on Instagram. The album is a follow-up to its previous one titled "Playoffs First Round”. The first video to "Playoffs Second Round" is titled "Game Winner" which is out on YouTube.
FGM: It's an honor to sit down with you all. Tell us a little about your brand. How do you feel you make a difference in the world?
Javonte Marqui$: I feel that I make a difference in the world because I am a cancer survivor. I am a living testimony that you can overcome this. I am also a natural-born leader. I don’t need to follow trends or anyone. I know that I influence people to be themselves and I motivate people to be better.
FGM: Tell us about a time when you showed determination to continue as a music artist?
Javonte Marqui$: I show determination every single day of my life because music is my life and my passion. It’s what I do, it’s what I love to do, and have the mindset to continue to do. I’m not going to stop making music. I am the definition of determination and music is what I was born to do.
FGM: Being a music artist is a 24/7 job, how did you get ready for that?
Javonte Marqui$: When you were destined to do something you just do it and don’t have to get ready for it. Music is me. Music is my life. Music is first nature. I am always ready and prepared for anything when it comes to music. I’m always writing music or in the studio.
How do you handle stress?
Javonte Marqui$: By indulging in cannabis, of course only in the states that are legal. I sip 1738, I write music, and hang out with pretty women. These all lower stress levels. I also talk and spend time with my mom and grandmother and the homies. That all helps my stress.
FGM: What are the three qualities you feel a music artist must have?
Javonte Marqui$: Determination, Persistence, and Consistency. If you have those three things you will be successful in the music business.
FGM: Where do you see yourself in 10 years?
Javonte Marqui$: I will be 39 going on 40. I will be retired, established, and a brand that everyone knows and loves.
FGM: It was a pleasure speaking with you thank you for joining us
Javonte Marqui$: Thank you so much for your time and for having me.
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By Pilar Scratch in Entrepreneur cover for Fashion Gxd Magazine
30 pages, published 8/27/2021
