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AL Jetson – Revamping Season (Interview)

Published

4 years ago

December 31, 2021

Hip Hop Artist and Crypto Investor, AL Jetson, is encouraging entrepreneurs the importance of structuring their success and detailed planning for all business endeavors. “4^TH QUARTER PREPARATION”

On October 30th, Kimberly Vilson met up with AL Jetson at Trapxotics (Bushwick, NYC) for an interview!

INTERVIEW

Kim: If you would be able to work with any artist who would they be?

AL Jetson: Drake, Kanye West, Justin Bieber, Cardi B, Lil Wayne, Brandy, Ashanti, Charlie Wilson, Snoop Dogg, Trey Songz, Luke James, Vybz Kartel, Chris Brown, Chris Rock, Ma$e, Kirk Franklin, Mary Mary, Rick Ross, Roddy Ricch, Rowdy Rebel, Rich the Kid, Normani, Nas, Nicki Minaj, Kat Williams, Black Thought, Andre 3000, Jamie Fox, Jidenna, Ludacris, Pharrell, Chief Keef, Pinksweat$, Ty Dolla $ign, Big Sean, Brent Fiayaz, City Girls, Tory Lanez, Latto, Rod Wave, Ski Mask the Slump God, Phabo, Charles Hamilton, Polo G, Future, Lil Baby, Dream Doll, Sy Ari Da Kid, Jennaske, Shenseea, Mavado and Meek Mill.

Kim: Other than music, what’s something that you enjoy spending your time doing?

AL Jetson: I really enjoy trading and investing into Cryptocurrencies, traveling the world and writing poetry. I generally just try to have fun. I be feeling like I’m in Sims and shit (laughs).

Kim: Would you ever be in law enforcement?

AL Jetson: If I ever got involved with law enforcement, I would become a defense attorney. I would like to help out the wrongfully accused. I studied criminal Justice in college.

Kim: If there was a negative in history, what event would you stop from happening?

AL Jetson: Honestly, I believe that everything is supposed to happen for a reason, I wouldn’t change anything. I’m not God, I would just let it be. Every negative turns into a positive, depending on how you look at it. Fate is really a part of your destiny.

Kim: Do you have a sport you are particularly interested in?

AL Jetson: Basketball is my favorite sport.

Kim: What Island would you move to if you could?

Al Jetson: Hawaii or the Bahamas. I’ve been to Hawaii and San Juan. I really enjoyed it traveling to both of them, hopefully I get to visit the Bahamas someday.

Kim: What advice would you give the youth?

AL Jetson: Avoid too much self-doubt, what people say and think about you is none of your business and the only validation that matters is your own. Be yourself and Self-love is the best.

Kim: What neighborhood did you grow up in?

AL Jetson: East Flatbush, Brooklyn NY.

Kim: AL Jetson, What are some of your favorite clothing brands?

AL Jetson: Supreme, Bape, Ralph Lauren, Louis Vuitton, ASOS . ASOS fits me well.

Kim: Do you see kids in your future?

AL Jetson: Me and my moms was just talking about this (laughs). Not Now but when I’m like 30. There’s no time frame, that’s just what I’m comfortable with.

Kim: Where did you go to high school?

AL Jetson: I went to a Catholic school named Bishop Ford then I transferred to St Edmund Prep and graduated from there.

Kim: How long would it take you to make an album?

AL Jetson: I like to turn my album into 4 different phases of life and introduce ifferent characters throughout the storyline. These characters will go through situations in their lives, and it will express how it changed them as a person. These phases will be called: Based on a Fantasy, based on a Perspective, based on a Reality and Based on a True Story.

Kim: I see you like animation, what would be some of your favorite shows?

AL Jetson: Ed, Edd and Eddy, Justice League, Naruto, One Piece, Katekyo Hitman Reborn. (Those are the vibes)

Kim: How would you go about revamping or rebranding? Do you plan on rereleasing any projects?

AL Jetson: Through my period of revamping, I realized that I should only focus on the things that I can control. Especially when this is the fourth quarter of the year. I need to learn how to work smarter rather than working harder in order to achieve my goals in a timely manner. Stay tuned I have a lot up my sleeve.

AL Jetson photographed at Trapxotics during interview with Kimberly Vilson

AL Jetson photographed at Trapxotics during interview with Kimberly Vilson

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On last week’s 2^nd episode of the Display Podcast streamed to a live audience on Instagram Page @displayentertainment, AL Jetson and the host HBK Zachery leaked some details about what his followers can expect in 2022 including a song release featuring Lil B the Base God and some details about a music festival in Salt Lake City, UT. But Al Jetson stuck true to his philosophy of not sharing too much information about plans before they have been put into action.

Although his mindset for the rest of this year shifted from releasing quantity of content to more well planned out releases that included a marketing campaign, he already has a fair share of highly entertaining music videos out now featuring his alter-ego character “Blacc Hefner”

To save you time, stream one of our editorial’s personal favorites here!!!

AL Jetson – Better Off ft. Dylan Reese (Official Music Video)

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Take the Gig, Meet the People, Build the Life: Sarah Angel’s Real Talk for Musicians

Published

4 weeks ago

January 16, 2026

Jonathan Grilli

Too many talented musicians spend the early years of their careers standing still, waiting. Waiting for the “right” gig. Waiting to be discovered. Waiting until they feel completely ready. But while they hesitate, others with less experience but more urgency are out there taking the jobs, building connections, and gaining ground.

Sarah Angel has seen this happen again and again. A successful live entertainer and founder of Posh Piano, she didn’t wait for a perfect opportunity to appear; she built her career by saying yes to what was already in front of her.

Sarah’s journey didn’t begin with a business plan. It began on stage, performing at corporate gigs and high-end events. For a while, she did what many musicians do: she showed up, played the set, and collected the paycheck. But the turning point came when she realized how much more others were earning off her talent. While she was being paid a small cut, the booker was making thousands. That gap shifted everything. She didn’t get angry, she got to work.

Sarah learned to run sound, bought her own equipment, built piano shells to give her setup a polished look, and began booking directly. Before each event, she would spend hours hauling gear and setting up the space herself. She didn’t wait for anyone to hand her a better gig; she created it. That same mindset carries into how she mentors and advises young musicians today.

For Sarah, one of the biggest traps new performers fall into is comparison. Instead of focusing on their own style and voice, they mimic what’s already out there. But copying someone else won’t lead to a sustainable career. What matters most is figuring out what makes you different and building on that. Your individuality is not a risk; it’s the foundation of your career.

Equally important, she says, is learning to say yes more often. Not every opportunity will be glamorous or well-paid. But every job is a chance to meet someone new, gain experience, or get your name in front of people who can open doors down the road.

This is where so many early careers stall, not because of a lack of talent, but because of hesitation. When performers constantly hold out for something better, they miss what’s right in front of them. Taking one job often leads to five more. And even if a gig doesn’t seem ideal at first, it often brings value in ways that are not obvious right away.

Sarah compares it to building momentum. Each job adds to your experience, your network, and your visibility. It’s not just about stacking performances, it’s about putting yourself in motion. The more active you are, the more people think of you when opportunities come up. That kind of consistency can’t be faked, and it can’t be replaced with a few viral moments online.

Another common challenge she sees is indecision. Musicians who spend too much time analyzing every offer often lose out on real growth. Taking action, even imperfectly, leads to more progress than standing still. Not every gig will be a perfect fit, but most will teach you something valuable.

Over the years, Sarah has also learned to be intentional about who she surrounds herself with. She chooses to work with musicians who are not just talented, but reliable, respectful, and open to learning. Attitude often matters more than technical skill. It’s easier to grow as a musician than to fix a lack of work ethic.

Sarah Angel’s career didn’t come from waiting or wishing. It came from working. She showed up, learning as she went, and made smart choices when it counted. The music industry doesn’t reward perfection, it rewards presence, action, and growth over time.

If you are serious about building a career in music, start with what’s in front of you. Take the gig. Meet the people. Build a life. One step at a time.