Hi Venom, can you start by introducing yourself? We’d love to learn more about how you got to where you are today?
My name Joel Venom and I was born in Langhorne, PA but raised and moved around to Illinois, New Jersey & other areas in Pennsylvania. I actually started making music at the age of 7 years old. I began writing and scatting here and there to find my sound day in and day out. I began taking music more seriously after my brother was incarcerated and my parents purchased a microphone and an interface to jump start my dream. Later on in the years, I made at least 10-15 mixtapes scattered across the internet and created a buzz with my mixtape run. I didn’t start music production until 2013-14, when I moved from Pennsylvania to North Carolina, Raleigh, to be exact. Over the years, I got placements with artists such as Bo Deal, Locksmith, JAG, 24 Heavy, Mick Jenkins, Mark Battles, Big Mali, SetItOff83, Uno The Activist, Lil CJ Kasino and more. I just recently released an EP called “Level9000” that is getting a lot of attention.
Would you say it’s been a smooth road, and if not, what are some of the biggest challenges you’ve faced along the way?
It has been many ups and downs due to me being a recording artist/music producer. It gets confusing from time to time, and as far as selling beats and trying to handle business the correct way, not everyone is in the business mindset or even takes their craft as seriously. But nonetheless, the journey has been exciting.
As you know, we’re big fans of you and your work. For our readers who might not be as familiar, what can you tell them about what you do?
I’m a recording artist/music producer, but I specialize in being an artist. Throughout the years, I’ve been known more for my production with a big artist. What I’m most proud of is keeping going and not letting others’ opinions direct where I’m going with my career. What sets me apart from others is I have my own sound, and I can bend my sound to dive into other genres.
In terms of your work and the industry, what are some of the changes you are expecting to see over the next five to ten years?
I see big changes as far as producers getting way more respect, not just for producing but for making records themselves. Also, I want to start A&R’ing more projects with artists and lending some help for direction.
Pricing:
- Standard Leases – $35
- Standard Leases – $35
- Unlimited Leases – $150
- Features – $350
- Hooks – $100
Contact Info:
- Email: galaxychildmgmt@gmail.com
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joelvenom/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JoelVenomIL
- Twitter: https://twitter.com/JoelVenomIL
- Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/JoelVeNoMMusic
- SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/joelvenom
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