The African Superstar Who Is Living The Real American Dream, J.Addo
Jeff Addo better known as “J.Addo” is an internationally recognized award-winning artist. He is a specialist in both the R&B and Afrobeat genres. Towards the latter end of 2022, the Maryland native caused enough waves to feature in the coveted “Washington Post”. Previously, J.Addo had already made notable appearances on other prominent forums such as BET, MTV, Music Choice, The Shade Room, WordStar, Fox News, Yahoo, ABC, CBS and many more. He has built a huge fanbase of loyal followers worldwide through his captivating LIVE performances. Additionally, the superstar has quite the presence on his social media platforms, most notably on Instagram where he is verified and has managed to build a true community. J.Addo and his recent music updates can be found on all platforms using @jaddo301. The Hype Magazine’s international correspondent, Charles Myambo (CM) sat for an interview with J.Addo (JA). Below are some excerpts from the interview.
R&B and Afro Beats Superstar – J.Addo (at Fox News)
CM: Talent like yours is rarely seen and in the rare cases of such talent, it’s often once in a generation. What has been your formula to setting the AfroBeat industry on fire?
JA: My desire is to create an Afrobeats culture that is infused with R&B rhythms and styles. My formula for that is simply collaborating with great talents, understanding my creative strengths and producing art that speaks to people at any level of understanding”.
CM: You have African heritage although you were raised in the US. Could you give us some insight into how that impacted your music journey and style?
JA: I grew up in a Ghanaian household and my parents raised my brother and I in the church where we were involved in the choir. From hearing the beats and rhythms there as well as attending several cultural engagements, it created a strong desire in me to utilize my talents to explore what I can bring to the Afrobeats community. Being Ghanaian has influenced every step of my musical journey and I’m excited to see what’s ahead.
CM: One of your favorite lines is “just trust the process” which is indicative of your affinity for authenticity and hard work. What do you believe are some of the dangers of getting success too quickly or through questionable methods?
JA: Being truthful and being authentic are huge values for me. I’d rather enjoy the journey and be prepared for what’s to come than to just automatically be famous. There’s so much to take in, so many things to learn and so many people to meet. I wouldn’t want to miss a step and get myself in situations I don’t want to be in. Taking advice from others and having a strong team will help prevent me from those dangers.
CM: J.Addo, you are one of the most ambitious people I know and at the same time one of the most humble. You have headlined on platforms like BET, Washington Post, California Gazette, Voyage LA, Fox, ABC and many more, how do you stay grounded after achieving all this?
JA: God and my team keep me humbled. I realize more and more that my support system is truly God-given. They drive me to do more and work harder. Their support means so much to me and I’m grateful for them. A level head and having fun is what is needed as you grow and expand as an artist and I have my team to thank for that.
CM: Who are some of the fellow celebrities who are still on your vision board as far as collaborations? Similarly, who are some of the celebrities you are most proud to have collaborated with over the years?
JA: I desire to collaborate with other Afrobeats artists like Stonebwoy, Tems, and Burna Boy. He also likes to collaborate with other artists such as Whale and Raheem Devaungh. So far I’ve collaborated with Fat Trel, and Phil Add and I’m looking forward to more connections in the future.
J.Addo – “Right Now”
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Charles Myambo (@BigChaz14 on Twitter) is a columnist and correspondent for industry leader, The Hype Magazine. He is also well known for being a multiple genre #1 Amazon best selling author. In addition to that, Charles is a credentialed journalist as seen in Muck Rack & Press Reader and he is also a highly touted celebrity news correspondent. Moreover, Charles is an international celebrity host and interviewer who has been covered by some of the world's biggest publications. At present, his interviews have been covered by credible journalistic outlets such as Medium, Flipboard, Press Reader, Muck Rack and many others. He is also a columnist for huge African newspapers such as NewsDay, Daily News, iHarare, ZiFM Stereo (radio station), H-Metro, The Financial Gazette as well as several other European and American publications. (@charlesmyambo on Instagram)
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