Innersleeve Music Podcast
Innersleeve Music Podcast
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Episode 9: Jonathan Emile on beating Cancer, Working with Kendrick Lamar and the Bob Marley effect
37 minutes Posted Feb 18, 2021 at 8:30 am.
Being diagnosed with cancer is probably the most devastating news anyone can receive. Jonathan Emile, a Reggae and Hip Hop artist (and now cancer survivor) opens up about his battle with cancer, how it motivated him to pursue a career in music, his work with Kendrick Lamar, and Bob Marley’s influence on his music. We hope you enjoy this very special episode of Innersleeve.
Battle with cancer
Jonathan's starting point in music
Cold calling artists for collabs
Approaching Kendrick Lamar for a feature
Legal battle with Top Dawg
Jamaica & Canada
Artist Misconceptions
Bob Marley's influence
WatchMojo's Top 10 Reggae Artists
Giving back to the community
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Being diagnosed with cancer is probably the most devastating news anyone can receive. Jonathan Emile, a Reggae and Hip Hop artist (and now cancer survivor) opens up about his battle with cancer, how it motivated him to pursue a career in music, his work with Kendrick Lamar, and Bob Marley’s influence on his music. We hope you enjoy this very special episode of Innersleeve.(1:01) Battle with cancer(5:33) Jonathan's starting point in music(9:29) Cold calling artists for collabs(13:13) Approaching Kendrick Lamar for a feature(14:20) Legal battle with Top Dawg(18:35) Jamaica & Canada(23:20) Artist Misconceptions(27:44) Bob Marley's influence(31:55) WatchMojo's Top 10 Reggae Artists(34:03) Giving back to the community(36:43) Outro