Written By: Samantha Cee

This week we sat down with the amazing brand, Jumpman Da General. Take a look at the exclusive interview with the rising musician below.

FGM: It’s an honor to sit down with you all. Tell us a little about your brand and how you've come to this vastly successful peek in your career musical.

Answer: Wassup well first off, thanks for having me, it's an honor to be here with FashionGXD. It's ya boy Jumpman da General my brand is about life. It's about what I been thru, originality/ authenticity, the struggle, growth, development, and the blueprint. I can only be me and that's what I give them

FGM: Who are the clients/what are the projects that you most enjoy working on?
Answer: I would have to say "freestyling". The art of freestyle is what introduced me to hip-hop. I'm a storyteller through so there’s nothing wrong with writing as well.

FGM: How do you feel you make a difference in the world?
Answer: I give my people hope. My path should show you there is no timeframe on what's destined for you. Get up, get out, and go get it. It’s waiting for you

FGM: Tell us about a time when you showed determination to continue as an entrepreneur
Answer:  I mean the proof is in the blueprint I took a 12-year break from music...and I guess you can say I've reemerged. Determined to pursue what's mine.

FGM: Give me the three best qualities of your brand
Answer:  All facts, Original, Relatable

FGM: Give me an example of when you worked irregular hours?
Answer: Every day.......my grind had no snooze

FGM: Being a musician is a 24/7 job, how did you get ready for that?
Answer:  There's no thought of getting ready when I stay ready. It's my passion I'm built for what comes.

FGM: How did you acquire the ability to work under pressure to beat meet deadlines as a musician?
Answer:  pretty much just taking the craft seriously. Being an artist is as much about business as it is the art.

FGM: What is your favorite inspirational point, place, to develop new brand developments?
Answer:  My inspirational place is home base. Its the only place I can really get I my zone and feel comfortable

FGM: Which current public figure, are you inspired by or appreciate the most?
Answer:  I would have to say Jay-z prime example of the street cat turned billionaire he came from cloth that’s not made anymore. He's making a stand to help those wrongly convicted and mixed up in the system we all come to know all too well in the news and social media tabloids

How do you handle stress?
Answer:  Write about it. Filter it thru lyrics. That's how I create this pain music.

FGM: What are the three qualities you feel an entrepreneur must have?
Answer:  They must be determined, intelligent .... risk-takers.

FGM:  Where do you see your business in 10 years? How do you plan to get there?
Answer: I'm on a mental plan for 3 years of peak season. At 10 years that’s a success, all-around growth, and substantial assets

FGM: It was a pleasure speaking with you thank you for joining us