Life can be hard, there ain’t no other way about it. But often enough, the people who’ve seen the most difficulties end up creating the most compelling art. It’s the case of North Carolina rapper Chantly Jones.
Chantly Jones is one of those all-encompassing figures that does a little bit of everything. Except, unlike most people, Chantly actually manages to do it well. He is an artist, first and foremost, and his creativity manifests in a bunch of different ways. He is a dancer, but also a songwriter and producer. Most of all, however, he is a singer. And it’s his latest release that we’re here to talk about.
Chantly Jones’ latest piece, entitled simply “I Been On”, offers the audience fascinating insight in what’s been a difficult, if troubled life. With a killer beat and a compelling, memorable rhythm, Chantly Jones tells his life story to the listener, and immediately creates a sturdy connection.
In his music, he frequently talks about being on the grind and hustling hard to make ends meet and achieve his goals. And no doubt, this is a subject that many listeners can relate with, as we’ve all seen our share of difficulties and hardships.
Furthermore, there’s something inherently likable about Chantly Jones, a charm that is unique to his persona. There’s something in his singing that makes you want to listen to him, and that’s perhaps the reason behind his growing fame.
Having only recently debuted on the rap scene in Charlotte, North Carolina, Chantly Jones is already attracting numerous listeners and getting his songs – up-and-coming hits like “I Been On” and “I Grind” – played more and more on the local scene.
His music comes with a refreshing new feel on what feels like an old and tired music scene, and yet deals with a subject that is as old as the world – doing what’s right and struggling to provide for your family.
Chantly is also the founder of Open Season Records, a local establishment with the aim of helping artists like himself grow and find their audience, and he’s also recently launched his own clothing line. A very busy man with lots of clever ideas, Chantly Jones is taking the art scene by storm.
Imo Wimana Chadband, known to the creative world as Wimana, is a music enthusiast, songwriter, poet, author, and screenwriter, with 10+ years’ experience working in the creative world.
His love for hip-hop/rap music and writing was discovered in his years at High School, and the rest is as they say, history. Wimana’s passion for journalism and writing would lead to him releasing several creative projects personally, as well as provide writing services professionally for clients globally.
He has written and curated content for various blogs and websites with his unique writing style, and continues to expand his arsenal to give readers the best experience through his work.
