Photo Courtesy Of JDBKWHO ARE JBDK?
JBDK stands for Jbre and Dougie Kent. We are a hip-hop duo.
WHERE DID YOU MEET?
We met at Millersville University, in the gym. There was a mutual respect between us both from the jump.
WHERE ARE YOUR RIGHT NOW AND WHAT’S YOUR PRIMARY LOCATION?
Primarily we’re located about an hour outside of Philadelphia, PA.
WHAT’S THE CLUB SCENE LIKE WHERE YOU LIVE?
The club scene has definitely come a long way. Some of my favorite spots to hit up are Altana Rooftop Lounge and Tellus360. They're both easy to get to right off of King Street. I like both places equally, but I definitely vibe with Altana. The staff is dope, and it's always lit way up by midnight.
WHY MUSIC AND WHEN DID YOU GET STARTED?
Music always was a form of expression ever since I was 12. I used to be in the marching band, then realized playing only one drum wasn't as fun as playing a drum set. After playing drums and signing to my dream record label at the time, Facedown Records, I was 19 fresh out of high school with big eyes of the future. The band broke up, and I was left pretty much with no option but to reconsider other avenues. At that time, I knew I always wanted to be a singer so I gave it a shot. I dropped a couple tracks by myself, and was able to at least get a real basic foundation started in Lancaster. But it wasn't really until me and Jbre linked up were we really started seeing a change in pace.
FIRST SONG EVER SUNG?
Ah on the spot here! I am pretty sure it was this track called, "Forever and Always”.
HOW WOULD YOU CLASSIFY YOUR SOUND?
We always try to go for the harder style beats. Heavier trap style bass/aggressive high hats. I'm a huge fan of old school samples in new school trap beats. For choruses though, we always try to stick to the plan and keep our melodic influence living there.
WHAT IS A SUBGENRE THAT DOESN'T GET THE ATTENTION IT DESERVES?
I would have to say old school hip hop. There's something special about hearing the stories of others, and the beats are raw. Another one would be country music, as strange as that may sound coming from me. I appreciate all types of music, but country music primarily lives in the U.S. When I was in Europe I barely heard anything in terms of country music.
WHAT’S A TRACK THAT NEVER GETS OLD?
Bad things by MGK and Camila Cabello. Been the jam since it dropped. When it started hitting the main stream, I wasn't surprised. Miss Cabello hits a bridge that is hella strong, and takes the track to the next level.
WHAT’S THE “DIVIONS OF LABOUR” WITHIN THE GROUP?
This is a great question. So we have the group which is cool, we make the music and handle scheduling with our photographers. We also enjoy talking with the fans over social media which is tight. As far as labour, it ranges. We always are communicating with our managers in NYC and PR squad out of Chicago and Long Beach Cali. Everyone is real spread out. Emails keep us talking and connected on a daily basis. Everything is always in essence, a group effort.
WHAT HAS BEEN A SEMINAL EXPERIENCE?
A seminal experience was getting a phone call from our current manager who has successfully served as business manager for Lil Wayne, Outkast, Nelly, and many others. It was a sigh of relief that our hard work was starting to pay off.
WHAT DO YOU GET UP TO WHEN YOU’RE NOT DOING THIS?
At the moment, I’m studying in school for my bachelors in business. If I want to be a successful entrepreneur the grind to educate, and be the best I can be will always live inside me. Either that or hanging with my homies or brother, Mista John.
WHAT OTHER FORMS OF ART DO YOU APPRECIATE?
I appreciate the art of architecture. Spent some time in Germany and Madrid this past 2016. Always tight to see the differences between cooperate architecture, NYC style business towers in the U.S. And seeing then Rolex in Madrid flexing hard with an even more impressive style of building. Even homes, you can see differences. All architecture tells a story.
A SONG FOR PEACE?
“Comfortable” - Lil Wayne
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