Before last week, I didn't know who J-Wright was but I'm glad his music landed in my email inbox. His new single "Domino" features Nate Good and showcases the power of the internet. They didn't even have to be in the same state to create a great track that people across the world can enjoy.

Tell us a bit about yourself. Where are you from? Why do you make music?

I grew up in a small town in NH (population 2500) and move to a nearby city with my girlfriend after college. Music was a way for me to escape from the stress of life and to give me confidence in myself. In high school, I was shy and didn’t have much confidence. Kids use always say I mumbled and barely talked. With music, I broke out of my shell and to help me gain my confidence. Music has also helped me stay focused on accomplishing my goals and kept me from focusing on partying drugs and drinking.

Describe your sound in 3 words.

Emotional. Motivating. Hyped. (due to my 3 types of music I usually make)

Is there any significance behind the title "Domino”?

Basically, the song is indicating that there can be ripple effects in the music industry that can be both good or bad. The lyrics “I knock em down like some dominoes” means that I am breaking through my own personal barriers that have held me back (performing in front of crowds, public speaking, etc)

Did you work with Nate Good in the studio together or over the internet? What was the collaboration process like?

It would have been dope if we got in the studio together but since we live a plane ride away we did everything over the internet. I wrote and recorded ‘Domino’ back in January. I held on to it for awhile trying to figure out who I wanted on the song. Once I listened to a couple of Nate Good’s songs I knew his style would be perfect. I sent him the track with a rough mix of my verses and chorus for him to write and record to. Once I received his verse I sent it over to Neek Attack who mixed/mastered it.

What advice can you give artists who are just starting out and plan on staying independent? (or doing most of the work themselves)

Network with as many artists and playlists as possible. I have been lucky to have a good relationship with larger artists and YouTube playlists that have helped me grow my numbers immensely. Even as an independent artist you will always need help from others to promote your music.

What has been the highlight of your career thus far?

Hitting 10 million total Spotify streams has been the highlight so far. That made this whole music career thing even more real.

What are your thoughts on Spotify removing artists from their playlists because of hate speech or other misconduct?

I respect Spotify on their decision. Their playlists have such a large following, being removed can leave a big dent in artists monthly streams. Also, Spotify is leaving their music on the site for people to look up and stream so it’s not too drastic.

What's next for J-Wright?

The rest of the year will be focused on releasing singles, performing, and planning my move to Atlanta.

Connect with J-Wright
Facebook.com/jwrightofficial
Instagram.com/itsj_wright
Twitter.com/itsj_wright