Alright – so today we’ve got the honor of introducing you to Ja’cee. We think you’ll enjoy our conversation, we’ve shared it below.
Ja’Cee, first a big thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts and insights with us today. I’m sure many of our readers will benefit from your wisdom, and one of the areas where we think your insight might be most helpful is related to imposter syndrome. Imposter syndrome is holding so many people back from reaching their true and highest potential and so we’d love to hear about your journey and how you overcame imposter syndrome.
That’s an interesting question because when I first began my musical journey I indeed felt like an imposter. Things happened fairly fast for me and I kind of “skipped the line” per se. At times I would think about all of the artists that have been doing this for many more years than me that haven’t had the opportunities that I have been afforded so far on this journey. I recently got to the point after reflecting and just settled in on the phrase “What God has for me is for me.” The music business is an interesting beast and no one knows who or what fans will flock to. I’m just grateful for the family, friends, and fans that have supported me so far.
Thanks for sharing that. So, before we get any further into our conversation, can you tell our readers a bit about yourself and what you’re working on?
My name is Ja’Cee (pronounced Jay Cee) and I’m a country music artist. I’m originally from Greenwood, MS and I’ve been here in Nashville just shy of 10 years. I play at various places in and around town with my band, Country Roots. We go by that name because while the root of our music is country inspired, we do add a bit of extra sauce to our music and we often cover songs from other genres making them sound country. We pride ourselves on bringing energetic performances and getting the crowd involved.
There is so much advice out there about all the different skills and qualities folks need to develop in order to succeed in today’s highly competitive environment and often it can feel overwhelming. So, if we had to break it down to just the three that matter most, which three skills or qualities would you focus on?
Let’s see… I think my preparation, willingness to be vulnerable, and just being a genuine person have been most impactful so far. I’m very attentive to detail from rehearsals, acoustic sets, to live/full band shows. I prepare just as I did when I was playing sports in high school and college. I’m also very vulnerable when it comes to my music. I speak on real situations that either I’ve gone through or someone close to me has. Being vulnerable also extends to me not being afraid to ask the “dumb” question. I’ve found over time that I’m usually not the only one thinking of that same question, thus me asking those questions has saved me and my team a lot of headaches in the long run haha. Advice that I would give someone new on their journey would just be authentically you, don’t force anything, and give your all with each performance.
What do you do when you feel overwhelmed? Any advice or strategies?
When I feel overwhelmed I literally stop everything that I’m doing and just focus on getting present. I’ve had and have battles with anxiety ever so often so I’ve learned to focus on what’s in front of me right then at that moment and that usually helps. To anyone struggling with feeling overwhelmed, I would recommend you to stop, take deep breaths, let go for a moment and prioritize.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://www.jaceemusic.com/
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