Today we’d like to introduce you to Javan “Jabo” Ishman.
Historically, Birmingham, Alabama has always been the breeding place for strength and perseverance. This case is even moreover proven through the smooth rhymes and grounded persona of Alabama native, Jabo. Making a big splash on the Atlanta Music Scene as an affiliate of Young Scooter and Future’s BMFBG collective, it is the CGE (Complete Game Ent) Artist’s belief that each aspect of his life has gotten him to the place he is at today; on the road to greatness.
At a very young age Jabo begin his relationship with Hip Hop, the genre that has been the voice of a generation. Growing up the son of a gospel musician, music has always played a major part in Jabo’s life.
With music such as “What I’m About” featuring Slim Thug & JadaKiss and “Drop” featuring Yo Gotti, Jabo’s music has already graced the airwaves and even the television, having been featured on BET’s 106th & Park as well as MTV. HipHop Weekly,XXL,VIBE, and BillBoard have been a few of many publications to feature Jabo’s work old and new.
Jabo’s previous bodies of work include Alabama TalKING Vols. one to four (2012-2017) as well as Anatomy of a Street Genius (2013), B4 The Evolution (2015), The Love Tape (2016), One of These Days (Jabo&Translee 2016), 1997 Its All on Me Vol 1 (2016) Views from The Block (Jabo&HitmakerDAye 2017) Free Game (Jabo&BMGSunny 2018).
Heavily influenced by east coast rap legends Nas, Jay-Z, and the late Notorious BIG just to name a few, Jabo manages to balance the southern hip-hop style perfectly through is prodigious music. Jabo’s music is directed to each and any person who can relate, this is why it is evident he is destined to become a household name, legendary and a movement all his own. With the overall embodiment of letting his audience know to “dream and never let anybody tell you that you can’t be somebody, the extremely educated (ASU Grad) and talented Jabo is a perfect example of how to strive to the top through adversity.
Jabo is inspired by the spirit and memory of his mother, who passed from Lupus while he was 13. She serves as a beacon for his drive. Even facing death, himself, Jabo survived a violent robbery in where he was shot twice. Jabo is inspired by the hard-working, the humble and the accomplished. An advocate for community outreach, Jabo is a mentor to kids throughout the community and receives inspiration from them in return as his gratification.
He has recently worked with YFN Lucci, Young Scooter, Yung Bans, Casino, Gucci Mane, TK Kravitz, Yakki, Stuey Rock, 8Ball and MJG and Carl Thomas and countless others. He hopes to work with TI, Future and Devin tha Dude in the near future.
With his lifelong motto of the golden rule, “do unto others as you would have them to unto you”, the payoff for following his own advice will be manifested in a very big way. JABO’s entire music catalog can be found on iTunes, Spotify and all other streaming sites.
IG: @jaboent
Twitter: @jaboent
Email: yeajaborap@gmail.com
Can you give our readers some background on your art?
I am a hip-hop artist who makes music for the intellectual and sophisticated street person. My message is mostly how to cope with real life situations and trials. I hope people take away some sort of knowledge of self and reality as I paint of vivid picture of the world today. You should know that I take my art very seriously and it is conveyed by the substance in which I project in my music.
Do you think conditions are generally improving for artists? What more can cities and communities do to improve conditions for artists?
Conditions for artist are decent in my opinion. I feel like the market is more accessible but with that comes an over-saturation of artist, some serious and some not so much but there is enough good out for you to find a few artists that satisfies your ears these days. I would say life for artist has become easier on an independent level due to social media and streaming and the advancement of the Internet in general. I think the city is right on point with the outlets and various resources used to push the culture forward.
What’s the best way for someone to check out your work and provide support?
All my albums are on iTunes/Apple Music Spotify tidal Amazon anywhere you can get music just search “Jabo” or follow @jaboent on all social media platforms
Contact Info:
- Email: yeajaborap@gmail.com
- Instagram: www.Instagram.com/jaboent
- Facebook: www.Facebook.com/jaboent
- Twitter: www.Twitter.com/jaboent
Image Credit:
@ingeniusartist
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