You might know me as Jafunk. Over the last 15 years, I've gone from making music in my bedroom to turning it into my full-time career, millions of streams, international tours, collaborations with artists I grew up listening to, and some of the most downloaded sample packs on Splice.

But it didn't start with a record deal or a co-sign. It started with a cheap pair of decks, a laptop, and a lot of trial and error.

I built my music career one step at a time. learning how to mix art with business, how to create demand without chasing clout, and how to keep going even when no one was watching.