Today we’d like to introduce you to Tyler Jacob.
So, before we jump into specific questions about the business, why don’t you give us some details about you and your story.
I am singer-songwriter born and raised in Camden NJ during the time of it being the number one most dangerous city in America. I knew I wanted to be a singer at the age of 5 because of playing Simba in my local high school musical. I remember singing the circle of life in front of all of the parents and feeling for the first time what it felt like to be admired for the gift that God has given me. My mother being extremely religious and wanting more for me, always demanded for me to want to be a doctor and did not support my vision of being a singer. It wasn’t until my 9th-grade year where I was accidentally placed in a choir class that I started to take singing seriously. I remember my teacher asking me to come up and sing whatever song I had knew; which for me was “I believe I can fly” by R Kelly and I also remember freaking out inside because I had never been supported in my music so I didn’t even know if I could really sing or not. Anyway, my teacher heard my rendition of the song and gave me really high praises for my vocal skill. She believed so much in my potential that she brought to my attention creative and performing arts high school where they would be able to focus on the development of my vocals. After being transferred and being accepted outside of their qualifications of having to be a 9th grader, I really started to feel the power I had inside to push me to what I know to be my purpose; being a singer. I graduated high school and moved to NYC where I would find myself having to sing on NYC trains with 2 of my friends to make money to survive. After only a few months I was discovered by Kemp Parchment who would be my manager and head of my label in NYC Kempire Records. After having many successes in such a short period of time I and doing some major things for an upcoming artist, I had found myself being in disagreement with my label and the vision which ultimately caused me to be dropped and because of that, because of embarrassment, I ran away from NYC to LA. Here I felt like I could reboot and start fresh where no one knew me and I felt like I could skip out on having to explain what had gone wrong in my career. 5 months after moving to LA I met my late fiancé Michael Mann who after four years of living and working together, would end up being the love of my life who I buried. My fiancé committed suicide in September of 2018 and my life had come to a crash. Him and I were celebrity styling together as a duo TyMann and so we worked together allowing us to never have to spend not even one day apart. My life in every way shape and form had in my mind crumbled to pieces. I can’t explain the feeling of loving someone so hard and knowing they loved you back the same but then it all gets ripped away with no notice. There’s no time at all to prepare for such a strong hit. I literally crashed mentally. All I could do after three attempts at trying to end my life is wake up and feel purpose. Something opened in my mind allowing me to access almost another part of my brain. I looked at life completely different. Everything for me now became about purpose about finding out why about wanting answers and taking action. Taking action towards becoming the best version of me while learning and teaching what I’ve learned every step of the way for those who may be going through the same thing as me. Music is what has grounded me my entire life and I left that for styling while being with my fiancé. I knew going back to my roots would connect me with my purpose which for me is to express my story through my gift to help others connect to a higher source through music. Coming back to music was the best thing I’ve ever decided to do because I am able to find some happy in my times of sadness and I am able to connect with other souls who can feel my emotions at the time I record any record I do. I recently headlined my own show in NYC and I was really taken back by the way NYC received me after being gone from the music scene for almost 8 yrs. I have since then had the opportunity to model the men’s line for legend designer Karl Kani, I have modeled the new arrivals denim line for True Religion, I have had the honor to do a self-love campaign directed by Tragik for Grindr. I became the face of Philip Pliens ex-fiancé Morgan Brits men’s swimwear line and so many more things. Me stepping into my purpose has opened so many doors for me and I want to share that with the world with the hopes of saving a life in time of any life needing saving. I’ve been in the studio recording my album and am releasing my single entitled R u with me, which talks about self-love and being tired of the bullsh*t and living life for me and asking the world R u with me. Engineered by a two time Grammy award winning Engineer with platinum records by Luther Vandross’s Dance with my father again. I’ve been so blessed to work with the co-writers who I will also being going on tour with this coming June, Rico Davis and Quis Vaughn. I have a performance in ATL March 24th at the infinity lounge and tickets are on sale online.
Any shoutouts? Who else deserves credit in this story – who has played a meaningful role?
I’ve had the honor of opening for Grammy award winning legend singer/actress Brandy Norwood. I’ve been in showcases with RL, SWV’s CoCo, 702’s Meelah. Done college tours. Sung the star spangled banner for a major baseball game. Carved studio time with major producers and artists. Have been presented on stage and co-signed by celebrities and all of this has given me hope that I am walking in my purpose and am leaving a legacy behind that showcases my feelings through my art in both music and fashion. Also hearing what my successes inspire others to do up.
To saving their lives with my music gives me sense of responsibility to see the bigger picture that we are all in this together.
Contact Info:
- Address: Www.tylerjacobmusic.com
Instagram @tylerjacobmusic - Website: Tylerjacobmusic.com
- Phone: 213-308-0974
- Email: [email protected]
- Instagram: Instagram.com/tylerjacobmusic
- Facebook: FAcebook.com/tylerjacobmusic
- Twitter: Twitter.com/tylerjacobmusic
Image Credit:
Photography by @AjaaImage
Clothing designed and styled by @marclittlejohn
Hair done by John Allen
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