Keeping The Reverb Alive

 

- Jerris Madison

You have come a long way. How did you get started in the music business?

I started in the music business singing with my sister, performing for label execs in Houston and around the country. Those opportunities fell through. As a solo artist, I released my two EPs, Universal Language: Prelude 1 and Universal Language: Prelude 2. I also released two more EPs and began traveling and touring with other well-known artists, experiencing life on the road as a working artist.

Originally, you were a duo with your sister, what made you go solo?

I wanted to explore my own voice. I also wanted to grow personally and professionally.

Being a native of Houston, how did the recent natural disaster affect you?

That was my childhood home. It’s still a big part of me. Many of my friends and family were affected in different ways. I was immediately compelled to donate and share information with others about how to help Houstonians.

If you could collaborate with 3 recording artist, who would it be and why?

Maxwell. He’s set the blueprint for emerging artists to create long-term success. Most recently, he showed me love after he heard my remix of his song, Lake by the Ocean. I feel that’s a step in the right direction.