January 2012
15 posts
HASHTAG: @Jabari talks Film, Hip-Hop +... →
bcuhashtag:
In a 140-characters or less, who are you?
I’m a filmmaker and media personality who loves music and was lucky enough to blend two hobbies into a profession.
How did you get to your current position?
I began doing interviews with artists while I was in school at Howard University and putting them online. As they got more and more popular I began to take it very seriously and get...
WatchFace to Face: My Interview with L.E.P. Bogus Boys
I linked up with L.E.P Bogus Boys while they were in NYC to discuss their upcoming collaboration with Kanye West and their independent hustle that started in Chicago and has moved nationwide. Check out the latest episode of Face to Face on BET.com!
My Interview with Uptown Magazine
Uptown Social: Jabari Johnson
Growing up, Jabari Johnson could always be found near or in front of a computer screen. Now, he creates digital documentaries for them. Recently, UPTOWNSocial caught up with the up-and-coming filmmaker to discuss his humble beginnings.
How did you break into the filmmaking business? I went to Howard University, and there’s an unwritten rule that every hip-hop or rap...
December 2011
24 posts
WatchFace to Face: 2011 Wrap Up (Wild Out Moments)
A lot of crazy things happened in 2011, and with the year coming to a close I decided to hit the streets of New York and discuss some standout events with people. Ray J vs. Fabolous, Gucci Mane’s Face tattoo, and T.I. going back and forth to jail were among the top...
WatchFace to Face: My Interview with Stalley
I linked up with Maybach Music Group’s newest member Stalley to discuss life after signing with Rick Ross, his upcoming mixtape Savage Journey to the American Dream, and more! Check out the latest episode of Face to Face on BET.com!
“You add Eminem and our hits are the hardest, turn DJ’s to MMA fighters...”
– Crooked I (Slaughterhouse Funkmaster Flex Freestyle)
Whoa, one of the hardest lines this year
My Interview from Steve Stoute's Blog
I did an interview for Steve Stoute’s “Tanning of America” blog about race, hip-hop, and the social climate of today. Check it out:
http://tanningofamerica.com/blog/my-take-on-tanning-jabari-johnson
Age: 24 Race: Black Occupation: Media Personality/Filmmaker Where you are from: New York Twitter: @Jabari
What’s the racial make-up of your friends? My friends are very diverse....
WatchFace to Face: My Interview with Maino
In the latest installment of Face to Face on BET.com I sat down with Maino to discuss his evolution from street culture and getting to the next level as a hip-hop artist.
“Everybody doesn’t become a Jay-Z,” he explains. “I feel I’ve excelled far further than what was thought of me. I don’t think people thought that I would even reach this far.” -...
WatchFace to Face: My Interview with Uncle Murda
In the latest episode of my BET.com series, Face to Face I linked up with the Brooklyn rapper, Uncle M to talk life after being signed with Jay-Z. We also spoke about the impact he plans to make in 2012. Check it out!
http://www.bet.com/video/musicnews/face-to-face/ff-unclem-s1.html
NYC Videographers
I’m looking for NYC based freelance videographers/DP’s for upcoming projects. Film students are preferred. A lot of stuff is coming up for the new year so I need people who are hungry with great work and work ethic!
Please send reels to Jabari@iamjabari.com
WatchFace to Face: My Interview with J Cole
While I was in the UK working on the Tinie Tempah documentary my man J Cole was opening up for Tinie across England. We sat down to talk about the importance of being an international artist and his plans for his next album. Check out the latest episode of Face to Face on BET.com!
BTW: Congrats to Cole on going Gold today! Gold World, eyyy.
“I got millions, and I’m still broke”
– Polow Da Don
“I was doing some research on 50 Cent and he said when he wasn’t doing the...”
– ET
On things to do before you die
The coolest thing to say in front of a camera is “get that f*cking camera out my face” and put your hand on the lens, every person should see a video of themselves doing that one time.
“It is said that many are called but few are chosen, what is seldom mentioned is...”
“Am I wrong cause I got some dough and copped a couple finer things? G-Shock to...”
– J Cole
November 2011
17 posts
WatchSoul by Ludacris Fake Commercial
You got Beats by Dre, but I got SOUL by Ludacris.
WatchFace to Face: My interview with Teedra Moses
I recently sat down with the lovely first lady of Maybach Music Group, Teedra Moses. Watch as we speak about her upcoming album and her first encounter with Wale, Meek Mill, and the boss himself, Rick Ross!
