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Dan Folger: Former Photographer Builds His Jewelry Empire from Scratch

The Chicago Journal Staff on February 17, 2021

Building an empire from scratch is no easy feat. It takes a lot of passion, hard work, and dedication. Fortunately, Dan Folger had all of that going for him and so much more. Initially starting out as an event coverage photographer, Dan had all the makings of a successful entrepreneur.

Throughout his career as a photographer, Dan Folger worked with iconic rap artist Wiz Khalifa, who took him under his wing. The upstart photographer began touring along with Wiz and his crew. His job was to shoot at events and serve as a documentation specialist for the esteemed rapper.

Throughout the years, he has networked with some of the hottest personalities. Eventually, he started working with other recording artists such as G-Eazy, Rockie Fresh, MMG, and many more. Born and raised in Pittsburg, Dan Folger would soon find himself moving to the city of angels, Los Angeles, in order to jumpstart his career as an entrepreneur in Hollywood.

As he continued to work with the biggest names in the music industry and countless influencers, he began formulating the initial concept for his business. His ideas would soon materialize into what is now known as The GLD Shop, pronounced as “The Gold Shop” phonetically.

Dan Folger managed to reconnect with his friend, who was also from Pittsburg, Christian Johnston. They immediately hit it off as business partners. Both of them established The GLD Shop straight from their parents’ basements with an initial $2,000 capital split down the middle. Nowadays, The GLD Shop has become one of the largest jewelry retailers in Miami, Florida, operating out of a 20,000 square meter headquarters.

The renowned jewelry and apparel brand aims to captivate music-loving, thrill-seeking millennials who aim to pave their path toward their own success, the go-getters, so to speak. The GLD Shop has a wide variety of high-quality, affordable jewelry options that are guaranteed to give their clients more bang for their buck. Their top-shelf prices range from $899 and could easily compete with the quality of other products worth $12,000 in other name brands. The GLD Shop also boasts a collection of jewelry pieces that can go anywhere from $99 to $129, a total steal when it comes to high-quality jewelry.

With Dan Folger and Christian Johnston at the helm of The GLD Shop, the company is on its way to close record-breaking sales. In spite of their success, Dan has also looked back at the trials that they had to overcome, as he looks forward to future roadblocks ahead. “There will be a ton of road bumps to success,” says Dan. “A lot of times, you will want to quit, but you have to keep going. Taking risks is also very important. Every successful person has taken risks. It’s a must!” he adds.

The secret to The GLD Shop’s success has always been rooted in the company’s adaptability and its strategic partnerships. With Dan Folgers’ solid network, he has managed to link up with various individuals such as renowned artists ASAP Rocky, Wiz Khalifa, and Tripper Redd, who are all brand ambassadors for GLD.

Apart from members of the music scene, The GLD Shop also has strong ties with companies in the sports industry, such as the NBA, MBL, and NFL. Building an empire from the ground up is never easy but through Dan and Christian’s expertise and talents. They were able to build an empire that continues to grow to this very day.

For more information about The GLD shop, make sure to check out the company’s website. For live updates, follow the GLD Instagram account.

Jason Koonce Builds a Legacy in His Pursuit of Passion

The Chicago Journal Staff on February 16, 2021

Finding both love and life in one’s profession is rare. It is not uncommon to hear that people would set aside their passions in favor of a lucrative career. On the other hand, some pursue their passion and end up sacrificing the opportunity to earn well. Choosing between the two is always a dilemma, and some opt to find a way to have both at the same time. This is how Jason Koonce, the principal owner of One Team International Agency, found both love and life in the sports card and memorabilia industry.

A self-made man, Jason Koonce earns six to seven digits a week through his childhood hobby. From buying and selling sports cards, he provides for his family’s needs while loving what he does for a living. He started exploring this business idea when he was young, transacting with his clients through the mail, sending the exact change in the mail for cards, and merely hoping that he wouldn’t be scammed. His courage and persistence to succeed in the field paved the way for his success, and now he has built a reputation as a well-known online novelty dealer.

Jason Koonce is a veteran in the industry, traveling worldwide for shows and events, attending the biggest sports card shows and auctions, and expanding his network. He has made connections not just with potential clients but also with celebrities and athletes whose images and signatures are highly valued. Highly valuing his relationships, he established his name and One Team International Agency’s reputation, creating long-lasting connections that led to the success of his business as a result.

His connections with card dealers, agents, actors, celebrities, and even musicians have allowed him to do both public and private signing with athletes. As his network expands and the industry evolves, his business continues to flourish. He also became the go-to guy for a number of things: rare cards, specific memorabilia pieces, or even connections to a celebrity or athlete. Anyone can get a particular card or athlete of their choice within forty-eight hours upon order. Clients name it, and then he gets it.

Despite his unrivaled expertise, which has been cultivated for over three decades, Jason seeks to provide the best service he and his company can offer to his clients. He continuously strives to stay on top of the sports card industry, expanding his connections more. Jason believes that their focus on connections between people makes OTIA different; they emphasize the success and unique position brought by the people forming the OTIA family.

Jason and the OTIA family await the growing number of collectors joining the industry. With the great opportunity to obtain both passion and income, millions of investors will flock to invest in sports cards. As a living legend, Jason awaits investors who are interested in being coached in making smart decisions about investments. He is fully ready to help people as they enter the industry, allowing individuals with the same interest to learn from his three-decades-long work experiences.

For more information, you may visit OTIA’s website.

Sameer Sawaqed Helping Millennials and Gen Zs Get Ahead in Life

The Chicago Journal Staff on February 16, 2021

In today’s rapidly evolving world, it is common to see young men and women struggling to find a proper foothold in life, as they are overwhelmed by the multitude of paths laid open to them. To help these young individuals make the right choice, either in their personal or professional life, the position of a mentor that understands their journey and guides them on the right path is of utmost importance. For this reason, Sameer Sawaqed launched The More We Know podcast to empower and educate millennials and Generation Z on their journey through life.

Sameer Sawaqed is a 23-year-old college coach and social media influencer dedicated to making a difference by helping others find their chosen path in life. His journey as an advocate started when he was 19, documenting his 100-pound weight loss journey. The shared moments with others motivated many other people to take the first step toward weight loss. Sameer built his first brand #commitwithmeer, a community of millennials providing support and encouragement for one another.

Motivated by the success of #commitwithmeer, Sameer discovered that people his age lacked two things: mentors and information. He then set out to find a solution to this prevailing problem and launched The More We Know podcast, a mentorship podcast for young people by a young person. He understands the impacts of a mentor in one’s life. He was fortunate to have mentors such as senior investment bankers, Fortune 500 executives, actors, and start-up founders throughout his college years. Sameer Sawaqed is now sharing the wealth of information he garnered from these individuals to inspire and empower other young people to get started in life.

With a target audience of Gen Z and millennials, The More We Know podcast is one of its kind, its interview giving access to the minds of successful people in the world, including mayors, Fortune 500 company executives, and many others. The podcast provides individuals in their 20s with mentorship, insight, and knowledge to pursue their goals. Each episode introduces guests who have attained success in their respective fields and can guide listeners to tread the same path. Impressively, the guest coming on to his show this week is the Mayor of Miami, Francis Suarez. On top of that, the podcast is entirely free for all its listeners, a personal mentor in your pockets.

In half a decade, Sameer Sawaqed envisions The More We Know getting one million listeners of Gen Zs and millennials alike per episode. He wants to build the podcast into a mentorship community of hundreds of thousands of individuals providing real advice and mentorship that can help them start the foundation for their businesses and careers.

Sameer wants to inspire everyone around him to disrupt the mindset that you need an Ivy League degree or millions of dollars to achieve success. He explains, “I want people to understand that with the right mentors, the right information, the right heart, and being a good person, we can all do that by doing it yourself.”

You may visit the official website to learn more about Sameer Sawaqed, and The More We Know Podcast.

Jack Fulton Smith: Adapting to the New Normal and Keeping Fans Entertained

The Chicago Journal Staff on February 9, 2021

In the UK music industry today, one name stands out: Jack Fulton Smith, a talented musician, and songwriter. As a naturally gifted musician, he did not professionally learn to write or make music but instead relied on his talent and instinct to create some of the best melodic tunes over the last few years.

Jack is a founding member of the UK music band Idolising Nova, a band that is currently making waves across the UK, Europe, and the Middle East. Some of the songs that Jack wrote have been played on national TV and on the radio in the UK. The songs have also done well in the Middle East, topping charts in Qatar. In 2018, Idolising Nova joined The Vamps on their European tour, entertaining crowds of more than 3,000 fans.

Jack is also an integral member of the Stilton Butchers, a family-run business, and has contributed immensely to the company’s growth. He currently serves as a digital marketer for Stilton, which is now one of the biggest online butchers in the UK and is particularly renowned for its excellent customer service, high-quality meat, and efficient nationwide delivery.

Despite the recent success the band has achieved, Jack noted that 2020 was a challenging year thanks to the pandemic, which had the world on lockdown for several months. According to him, in March 2020, it felt like the world was crumbling around him, and he lost all motivation to push himself and succeed at the time. “We had big plans for the year, including touring the UK and Europe with a major label band with a huge global fan base, but then the world was put in lockdown, and all our plans were out the window. How long is this going to last? How are we going to keep fans interested in us if we can’t play live shows? Should we delay releasing music?” he recalled.

With many questions and answers, Jack soon realized that the world hadn’t stopped moving, and he only needed to start figuring out the answers for himself. Jack notes that the goals are still the same, just the pathway to achieving them has changed. Rather than stop or delay the release of new music, the band used the lockdown period to intensify their work rate, and in 2020 alone, they released three singles, each of them amassing hundreds of thousands of streams.

According to Jack, keeping active was the best decision they ever made. Not only did their streaming numbers rocket, but their music was also played on ITV’s ‘This Morning’ with millions of viewers resulting in thousands of Shazams, and they topped radio charts in Qatar. Keeping active has resulted in record labels contacting the band and a few major label bands offering them support slots on their next tours when live shows can safely recommence.

He is driven by his desire to succeed and be the best version of myself. Besides the band’s music production, Jack is responsible for everything for the band, from writing the music with his bandmates to the day-to-day management. He is also responsible for building relationships and getting the opportunities to help them get to the stage where they sign a record deal with a major label.

In five years, Jack believes Idolising Nova will be signed to a major record label, touring the world and helping upcoming bands and artists by giving them advice and support and increasing their exposure opportunity. “Truly believing in something is very special, and if you can get people interested, invested, and talking about the thing you believe in, the sky is your limit, and you can achieve great things,” he concludes.

Learn more about Idolising Nova, your details, project details Here.

Tim Da Jeweler Elevates the Custom Jewelry Industry with an Unmatched Level of Excellence

The Chicago Journal Staff on February 6, 2021

Custom jewelry designer Tim Long, best known as Tim Da Jeweler, has been around the industry for a considerable amount of time. As such, he knows that the business requires a different kind of approach when connecting with clients. More than his extraordinary customer service, the exceptional jewelry designer is elevating the custom jewelry business with his above par designs and highly reliable quality of diamonds.

Tim Da Jeweler is best known for his exceptionally intricate designs, from pendants to watches, earrings, rings, chains, and grillz. Going all out for his clients is an attribute that they appreciate as he brings life to their desired jewelry. He spends a lot of time listening to the kind of designs they aspire to have and getting to know their personality to develop a creation that best suits their way of life and personal taste. He is also very passionate about educating his clients about the different kinds of diamond cuts, clarity, and colors. One of his primary goals is to spare his clients from fraudulent transactions as counterfeit jewelers have penetrated the industry over the past years.

Protecting his clients’ interests and the integrity of his business is of utmost importance to Tim Da Jeweler. It is also for this reason that he maintains a fondness for innovation to ensure that they enjoy the best luxury experience. Now that the ways of doing business are changing fast due to the current world crisis, Tim was able to easily translate the success of his virtual shop to a physical store that his loyal patrons and new clients are loving. His physical store is his way of improving the delivery of his services and the way he connects with clients. Tim believes in the value of a personal encounter, and he never passes up an opportunity to connect with them face-to-face.

“I think it’s really important for people to be able to put a face to the brand. The trust that we form by doing business in person is crucial to building that bond and trust between my clients and me,” Tim Da Jeweler explains.

Tim Da Jeweler has a long way to go in terms of growing his brand to become a global business. The gifted designer and jewelry maker, however, is not deterred by challenges and aims to become one of the world’s best custom luxury jewelers to come out of the Bay Area in the years to come. Tim also aims to remain authentic to a long-time practice unique to his brand—that is, for his loyal customers to enjoy by-appointment-only visits to his showroom. Doing this allows him to focus intently on each clients’ concerns throughout the visit.

As Tim Da Jeweler continues to provide an immersive and remarkable experience for his clients, there is no doubt that he will be instrumental in adding value to the industry long-term. With excellence and trustworthiness as two of his top commitments to his clients, Tim will surely be able to grow his business by leaps and bounds.

Find out more about Tim Da Jeweler by visiting this website. Follow the company on Instagram for updates.

Kimi Weintraub Talks About Her Clubhouse Pitch Tank Success

The Chicago Journal Staff on February 5, 2021

As a full-time spokesmodel and commercial model, Kimi Weintraub has extensive experience working with different companies and brands. As the pandemic hit, she decided to use her expertise to start an e-commerce content-creation business. Her startup began small, but a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity on the Clubhouse app would lead to five well-established investors vying for a chance to work with her.

“When authorities put lockdowns and social distancing guidelines into effect, I noticed how a lot of physical stores scrambled to get their business running online. Many new entrepreneurs also started creating online stores as a way to earn income during these uncertain times,” Kimi Weintraub shares. Her experience working with Amazon as a model exposed her to various individuals who felt intimidated by creating online listings or e-commerce sites. “I built a company to cater specifically to these people. I wanted to help business owners sell their products on different online and social media platforms,” says Kimi.

Navigating her new role as the founder of this startup, Kimi Weintraub started small. She worked with a few clients at a time, growing her business slowly. Last month, Kimi got invited to join the exclusive Clubhouse app. “Joining Clubhouse has given me a huge opportunity to build more connections with entrepreneurs and scale up my business,” Kimi shares. Little did she know that her decision to join the app would lead to an even more significant breakthrough for her company.

Clubhouse created Pitch Tank, which follows the format of the hit TV show Shark Tank. High-profile celebrities, investors, and entrepreneurs formed a panel that would listen to various entrepreneurs pitch their ideas and decide if they want to invest. Kimi Weintraub was one of the 2,000 people chosen to pitch her business to these seasoned investors.

“I was sixth in line to pitch,” Kimi recalls, “The five business owners who went before me did okay, but none of them got a deal. My turn came, and I used my allotted one minute to pitch hard.” Her efforts resulted in five sharks fighting to partner with her and her e-commerce content creation company. “It felt surreal. Kevin Harrington, who was an original member of ABC’s Shark Tank, even expressed interest in me being a spokesmodel with his company, As Seen on TV.”

With multiple investors interested in her company, Kimi Weintraub had a tough decision to make. She needed a partner who would help her business grow and serve as a strategic partner in her entrepreneurial journey. Kimi shares, “I chose to partner with Akemi Sue Fisher, a strong female entrepreneur.” Akemi Sue Fisher is known as the “Amazon Queen” and is one of the world’s most trusted e-commerce brand consultants. “I knew that working with her would make me grow as an entrepreneur. We have already discussed the next steps in scaling my business, and I am excited to see how our partnership will bloom,” Kimi says.

Kimi Weintraub credits her successful pitch in part to her extensive experience as a spokesmodel and host. Her classical voice training from Alexander W. Dreyfoos School of the Arts, where she learned classical voice performance, diction, and vocal technique, gave her the skills that set her apart as a speaker. Having an MBA also gave Kimi the drive to utilize her business skills in expanding her career. “Learning how to run a business has given me so many opportunities to develop my career,” she shares.

“I have learned so much on this journey. I have integrated my skills as a spokesperson, model, and entrepreneur to get to where I am today,” Kimi says. “When I felt unsure, I asked advice from women I admired. Their support has helped me move forward and has inspired me to help build up other women.”

Kimi Weintraub has gone from a freelance spokesmodel and brand ambassador to becoming a CEO of a thriving and rapidly growing digital commerce company. “I hope that other people hear my story and will be inspired to turn their dreams into a reality.”

Kimi Weintraub is working to take her business to new heights. For more information about Kimi, you may visit her website and Instagram page.

Stirling Cooper Solving Intimacy Problems One Couple at a Time

The Chicago Journal Staff on February 4, 2021

In the world today, there are many reasons why men can lose their sex drive and sexual prowess. Simple factors such as depression, stress, tiredness, and low-self esteem are among the most common factors. Other proven factors include excessive alcohol consumption, illicit drug use, smoking, certain medications (antidepressants and hypertensive drugs). Sexual problems in men have become a huge social issue because it is the bedrock on which many failed relationships and marriages find themselves. Therefore, men who find themselves in these situations of inactivity are desperately in search of solutions. As a result of this, there is a generation of men who are lost boys and are searching for some glint of truth in a world filled with lies. Most of these men are coming into their prime and are frustrated because they have not accomplished all they want in their life. Many are frustrated that their bedroom skills, prowess, and stamina are fading; it has become a source of their pain. Stirling Cooper understands these men’s plight perfectly because, according to him, he was once in their shoes. Now he wants people to know that there is a solution to their problems.

Stirling Cooper is an award-winning and best-selling intimacy coach who teaches men young and old how to achieve mastery in the bedroom, overcome their insecurities, reclaim their masculinity, and improve their relationships. He has been referred to by many of his clients as a “surrogate big brother” because many of them did not have a strong male role model growing up. This, Cooper believes, is responsible for some of their shortcomings.

According to Cooper, his service ranges from teaching men everything they need to know about being better lovers and how to leave a lasting impression with their partners. He described himself as a man who has studied this for the last decade and knows all the shortcuts, hacks, tips, and techniques that will transform a man into the wild stallion every woman dreams of being with. He can also break his techniques down step by step into a science and help guys overcome the most common bedroom issues naturally without surgery or drugs.

On what separates him from his competition, Cooper says, “I’m the only man in the world with this level of knowledge which is accessible to anyone, who is intelligent/self-aware enough to break down my industry techniques and share my knowledge with other men. Men won’t find a more honest and experience-based approach to intimacy advice anywhere on the internet; they’ll also find a direct path to follow from there; once those problems are solved, they can lead a more enjoyable and fulfilling life.”

In five years, Cooper hopes to be organizing live seminars and workshops all over the world, helping men and couples eliminate their bedroom issues for good.

The clients’ testimony continues to trail Cooper and his services. While some clients have called his book “criminally underpriced considering the message it contains,” others have tagged it as “the best product on the internet.” Some others attribute the sudden improvement in their sexual life to implementing the knowledge contained in Cooper’s books or videos. One thing is clear from all these: Stirling Cooper has carved a niche for himself in his industry and can only get better with time.

Learn more about Stirling Cooper and his wide range of lectures and teachings by subscribing to his YouTube Channel or visiting his website.

How Evan the Card Guy Fulfilled His Dream to Become a Social Media Sensation

The Chicago Journal Staff on February 4, 2021

Evan Alberto, best known on social media as Evan the Card Guy, was an ordinary person with big dreams when he set out to conquer online digital platforms. The magician and creative content creator started posting his videos featuring his magic skills back in 2019, not knowing that his fifth post would become sensational and life-changing content. Going viral was the only motivation Evan needed to pursue doing social media full-time, and the Internet sensation has not looked back since then.

Despite the lack of guidance and background when it comes to creating online content that has the potential to go viral, Evan the Card Guy managed to capture a phenomenal following of 16.3 million people on TikTok alone. He did all this in just a span of two years. What usually takes the majority of social media users a longer period of time to achieve, Evan did in a blink of an eye. His creativity, keen eye for what entertains the public, and hard work were instrumental in meeting his goal to generate a remarkable number of followers.

“I really pursued my dreams on my own and was a pioneer in bringing magic to social media. I had no direction or advice from anyone, so I had to make lots of trials and errors to get to where I am today. I’ve posted over 3,000 unique videos total in the last two years,” Evan reveals.

During the time that Evan the Card Guy was eyeing to become an online celebrity, he was a normal college student who worked as a janitor to make ends meet. Alongside his tight schedule, he would always make a way to come up with engaging videos. Apart from his magic, he also posts entertaining trivia that people from different parts of the world look out for.

Evan’s love for magic emerged when he was 12 years old after he was prohibited from playing video games. He searched for something that would keep him busy, and magic captured his heart right away. He would practice endlessly until he mastered the skills necessary. By the time he was 13, Evan had become the youngest member of The Magic Castle in Hollywood, a private club for magicians and magic enthusiasts. It was during that time that he witnessed the joy of being able to share the wonders of magic with other people. Seeing how many magicians have perfected their craft and elevated their game, Evan found himself desiring the same things for himself.

The promising magician hopes to one day become the David Blaine of this generation, someone bold, daring, and completely phenomenal. Becoming the face of magic for his generation is something that he wants to earn and be able to live up to someday—understanding that it takes time and more hard work, Evan the Card Guy is more than willing to do what it takes to get there.

At present, Evan the Card Guy is focused on growing his new project hosting the It’s Tricky Podcast. He invites emerging talents on his podcast to talk about their upcoming projects and careers. Some of the promising personalities he has featured so far include music artist Clinton Kane, and influencer Sean Does Magic.

Learn more about Evan the Card Guy by following him on Instagram and TikTok.

Yessenia Cossio: the Steep Climb to the Top as a Stuntwoman

The Chicago Journal Staff on February 4, 2021

In today’s world, many people are unwilling to let go of their comfortable but unfulfilling life to seek out their passion. However, some individuals dare to undertake the arduous journey required in making their dreams a reality against all odds. One such individual is Miami-born Yessenia Cossio, who quit her nine-to-five job and risked financial instability to pursue her dreams.

Born Yessenia Cossio-Alonso to Cuban immigrants as the second child on December 31, 1988, Yessenia was a nine-year-old girl when she found her interest in singing. She was encouraged and enrolled in singing classes, where she performed in the school chorus and local church. Even at that young age, Yessenia had an unshakable feeling that a piece of herself was missing.

In 2006, Yessenia Cossio played her first dialogue script about women’s rights in her English class. Her performance was so good that her teacher and classmates encouraged her to join the drama class to finesse her acting skills. To fund her dream of becoming an actor, Yessenia took a full-time job as a computer technical support specialist at Sears Telemarketing Center and was promoted within a year. Despite her success in her career, Yessenia had a gnawing feeling to pursue her passion, and she quit her job for a part-time job. After seven years, Yessenia Cossio took a leap of faith, left the corporate world, became unemployed, and gave full attention to her dreams.

In January 2013, Yessenia multitasked as she joined The Miami Acting Studio, had a part-time job as a brand ambassador, and took acting and parkour classes. By August of the same year, Yessenia began her training to compete in the bikini division for the National Physique Committee (NPC). Her hard work and commitment to the fitness industry were rewarding, but Yessenia still had the pervasive feeling that something was lacking.

Always one to take charge, Yessenia became a member of the Acting Table Meeting in Davie, FL, and research into the industry birthed a new interest in her, Stunts. In January 2014, her hard work, determination, and perseverance paid off, and Yessenia performed her first shootout stunt in a classy ballroom dress, getting shot and impacted by a squib. Her success in playing the character only opened doors to more possibilities of finally making her dreams a reality. She further cemented her role as a professional and received training in martial arts, wirework, parkour, and stunt driving, among others. She performed on the competitive TV

show Ultimate Tag as the character Dynamite. She later added the movie Dune, Queen

of the South, MacGyver, and Exalton Season 2 to her portfolio.

Today, Yessenia Cossio is a renowned actor, stuntwoman, and philanthropist. She is giving back to society and heavily donates and invests in different causes for cancer, epidermolysis bullosa, autism, homeless shelters, and others. In 2019, her selflessness and donations were awarded the Humanitarian Award from World Freerunning and Parkour Federation (WFPF).

Yessenia Cossio takes great pride in her profession and soon hopes to act for a Marvel, DC, or Disney movie while also doing her stunts. She wants to encourage others to leap of faith when pursuing their dreams.

To learn more about Yessenia Cossio-Alonso, you may visit this website.

Hip-Hop Artist 2K Pounce Juno Spreading Cheer With Carribean Style of Music

The Chicago Journal Staff on February 3, 2021

Music is a powerful tool. The interwoven structure of sound, style and lyrics effectively conveying deep emotions. Music as a tool for conveying messages and emotions was quite evident in the year 2020 as the eventful year tried the strength and resilience of many. Prominent among the musical artists that make music to help people cope especially during these uncertain times is 2K Ponce Juno who continues to take the world of Hip Hop by storm, changing the status quo as he reaches over the boundaries of music.

Originally from the Staten Island of New York, 2K Ponce Juno is carving out a global niche from himself in the music scenes. He found his passion for music at a tender age influenced heavily by his musically-inclined family. His sister especially played a major role when she introduced him to hip-hop and reggae music and encouraged him to participate in the West Indian tradition of Carnival. In addition, his innate talent for playing musical instruments was influenced by his brother and father. In an interview, he stated “Music is in my blood. This is just what I do.” He is now renowned as an Hip-Hop artist unique for his authentic blend of Caribbean New York influence in his songs.

Despite his early start in the music industry, success did not come until later, but the 2K Pounce considers the years as a practice which molded him into the artist he is today. As a result of the hard work and dedication, 2K Pounce Juno is now a professional artist of Sony Music Group/The Orchard and High Performance Records. In 2012 alone, he released his first-ever project titled “Chicken Grease ‘N Grits” which was well-received by the audience, and gained more than three thousand hits on Datpiff. His first album launch titled “Concrete” was also well received by fans, the deep lyrics and sound gaining him wide acclaim and catapulted his career. Before the pandemic halted the world, his music could be heard blaring from public spaces as it grew in popularity.

The waves made by 2K Ponce Juno in the music industry did not go unnoticed and his dauntless effort led to the opportunity of him becoming part of Sony/Orchard and Mo Thugs Family’s America’s Most Blunted Tour. However, due to the pandemic the event could not hold. Undeterred, 2K continues to create sweet tunes and recently released his new single titled, “Go Pretty Girl Remix” featuring artists such as Double K and Beenie Man. The song was played repeatedly on mainstream radio stations such as Hot 97.1, Suncity 104.9 FM, Irie FM Ochos Rios Jamaica, and Drtybsmnt Radio.

Aside from being a successful musician, 2K Pounce Juno is also a professional with the mind of a businessman. He is the owner and founder of Ellipse Group Records Global LLC which is a home for up and coming hip-hop artists. The company has various subsidiaries namely Star Music Group LLC and EGR Global Music Publishing.

To be in the loop about 2K Ponce Juno’s music releases, you may visit his official website.