Raptology: What originally made you want to become an illustrator/graphic designer?
JR: It was just a hobby drawing was just something I always did.
Raptology: How did you become an illustrator/graphic designer?
JR: Lol I’ve always done since I could pick up a pencil.
Raptology: How would you describe your approach to design?
JR: I don’t have a specific approach I just go and do whatever’s on my mind tbh.
Raptology: Describe your creative process. What are the major steps?
JR: I’m sorry to keep the answers short, but only things is to get rest and be motivated and focus cuz sitting for hours can be daunting.
Raptology: Who or what has been the biggest single influence on your way of thinking?
JR: Charlemagne the God, Snoop Dogg and my dad Tyler Perry. They are all gogetters and never stop till they get what they want.
Raptology: What would you say is your strongest skill and how have you honed that skill over the years?
JR: My strongest skill is my ideas I pride myself on how I execute ideas that I have, being able to make things consistently that people like is not an easy thing to do so that’s what I say is my strongest skill ideas and studying what people like to see.
Raptology: What has been your best project and why?
JR: Everybody still talks to me about that feel like summer video, mines is when I did work for google.
Raptology: Who is your biggest client?
JR: Google arts and childish Gambino, Trey Songz, jhené Aiko, Charlemagne the God, BET? that’s another story and someone from Philly but it never came out I can’t say the name cuz I’m under idk if the contracted expired yet, but you can guess who it is??♂️
Raptology: How do you stay creative under pressure?
JR: I think about getting my back rubbed by fat girls.
Raptology: What are you passionate about besides your work?
JR: Passionate about trying to maintain this situationship. I’m in right now? don’t ask.
Raptology: Do you have any superstitious beliefs or rules that you live by?
JR: Nah
Raptology: What’s the best piece of advice you have heard and repeat to others?
JR: Just did it ✅
Raptology: What’s your personal motto?
JR: F**k these h#$& stack money ☀️??
Natalia is a Rap and Hip Hop enthusiast. After graduating from The New School of New York’s Public Relations Program and taking a course in Journalism at Michigan State University, she decided to dedicate her life to the music publishing business and to the discovery of new talent. She helps new artists gain exposure to the masses via online marketing and publications.