I was originally a church musician and sang in the choir like a lot of people. Art is distinctly one of the biggest ways we all connect.Ĭould you describe your musical background – what artists did you listen to growing up, and how have they influenced your style today, if at all? Even in our diversity, we all can relate to the different stories ‘cause we all pretty much went through similar things. There are so many dope, slept-on people and it’s amazing to see everybody doing their thing and keep on pursuing their art. There’s so much slept-on creativity here. I think I’ve legit seen every act imaginable. What is one thing which, in your mind, makes the Chicago music scene so special? Besides, Chicago is the greatest city ever! Anybody who says different is cappin’. As somebody who’s traveled a lot in the last couple of years, it’s really necessary to have somewhere that’s familiar, where you have people who mean you well. I’ve thought about moving to LA but Chicago is, legit, the only spot that could make me stay. There are some great people here, but like any scene or industry, it can get very political.
It’s an open yet cliquish scene at times. It’s even smaller when you do anything artistic.
What has your experience been as a musician in Chicago? Do you feel there is a good sense of community that keeps you here, or could you see yourself moving elsewhere to pursue music?Ĭhicago is a very small city with everybody already knowing each other. We virtually chatted with Jones about the Chicago music scene, why he decided to pursue music, his biggest influences and more. Teo The Artist has been featured on our In Rotation playlists for March 2021 and October 2020, and his track “Come Find Me” was one of Jill’s top 5 picks for March. Driven to make a positive difference in Chicago and in the rap scene as a whole, he incorporates a background in jazz and gospel to create upbeat tones and often bases his lyrics on real-life experiences. Otherwise known as Tim Jones, Teo is a Chicago-based rapper, producer and musician born and raised in the city. Teo The Artist is a Chicago musician through and through.
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