Meet Beatmaker, Producer, & Turntablist Jake Bunnell. Currently making slaps out of San Diego county, Jake sat down with us to talk about his inspiration in music, how to make a beat and new music he’s working on. Seeing Dj Craze live was the moment he realized this style of art was for him, shortly after Jake picked up scratching. Finding DJ Q*bert allowed Jake to focus on becoming a Dj, equipping him with the fundamentals to not only produce a track but be able to rock a party on the tables as well. Earlier this year 4/20 to be exact, Jake B released his debut project ‘Slaps‘ which is available on all streaming platforms. You can view his music catalog here. Keep up with Jake Bunnell by following him on instagram @jakebunnellmusic.
INTERVIEW
Question 1: What inspired you ?
My first inspiration to make music came from an overwhelming feeling/need to be creative and have some sort of self expression through an artistic medium. There were still other motives, like making a living off what I love to do and not conforming to a regular 9-5 lifestyle. So once I found the producer/beat maker/DJ community and saw people making a living doing this, I knew that’s the path I wanted to take. Cut to a few year later, and that inspiration has exponentially grown. Music is just part of who I am now. I find myself wanting to improve daily so that my time on this planet is used to its maximum potential. The goal is to be better than I was yesterday and approach everything in life with an eagerness to learn. Whether that’s emotional, spiritual or financial. I’m inspired to become a well rounded human being who can be a positive force for my loved ones and community! Music was the catalyst that started this journey of self exploration/discipline and I really don’t know where I would be without it! I’m forever grateful for it to have come into my life.
Question 2: What advice do you have for the youth aspiring to be artist?
Everyone’s journey through life is different, so I give this advice, as if it is, to my younger self who is listening. But, that would be to take life one step at a time and to be open to all the possibilities that life has to offer. There is no need to rush and stress yourself out by thinking about how far you have to go or how “unsuccessful” you might be. Live day by day and just focus on being the best you can be within that 24 hour time period. Know that you are already everything you want to be and that this will shine through hard work. Have the confidence to follow your intuition and have the courage to push your comfort zone to the maximum. There is a lesson within every aspect of life that will help build you into the person you want to be. And many of these lesson, will be found outside of music! Live life and don’t let music consume yours. Work hard and then work harder! Learn new skills and hobbies that you feel drawn to, but don’t ever forget that the people you love come first. Remember to nurture the relationships around you and to keep your circle small. Fill it with people who inspire you and push you to be better. Also, always remind yourself of the saying from Jocko Willink (retired Navy Seal) ”DISCIPLINE=FREEDOM!!!!”
