“Creativity doesn’t wait for a perfect moment.” This famous quote by artist Bruce Garrabrandt says more about creativity than an entire book can. Inspiration can come from anything, at any moment; it’s on us to realize it. Inspiration makes ordinary things perfect and changes our perception of life and our surroundings. This is exactly what happened to Jonathan Paul Smith as a child. He identified it while growing up and chased his passion incessantly to emerge as a music sensation on social media.
Jonathan was born and brought up in New Orleans, the cradle of soulful country music. His initial success took him to the hub of hip-hop, New York City, which turned his dreams into reality. With a typical background, Jonathan was just another kid at school, except that he had an ear for sounds considered mere noise to many. He loved the sound of raindrops, the honking of cars, and the chirping of birds. What was a turn-off for many was music to his ears.
He realized his talent at the age of 5 when the sound of his teacher walking down an empty corridor mesmerized him. Since then, Jonathan has felt a certain kind of magnetism towards the sounds around him. It can be traffic, dripping water, shouting salespeople, or simply the breaking of a glass. As he grew up, sounds became his passion. He started imitating these noises that, to his ears, he considered music. After years of practice, he was able to create the sound of a bottle when it pops open, the galloping of a horse, the gushing of the wind, and many more.
Realizing his talent for imitating natural sounds and his love for music, Jonathan aspired to be a sound artist in a dubbing studio. A friend who worked at one introduced him to the larger picture of sound and its various possibilities. The experience changed his perspective and his goal. He rediscovered his innate talent and wanted to be a musician. Going by the latest trends in the music industry, Jonathan knew that musicians are supposed to be a complete entertaining package. He wanted to reach that level and started honing his craft.
For a talent like him with no financial backing, his passion turned into a burden. To support his dreams, Jonathan delivered pizzas after college. His relentless hard work soon paid off when he composed his first track at the age of 19. He used his years of inspiration to lend a unique touch to that cross-genre track. It was a blend of rock and hip-hop that soon earned him a small live gig. It turned out to be a smash hit, and many more gigs followed.
Whatever he has created so far has a touch of natural sound to it. This unique composition made him a sought-after artist at live shows, be it festivals, clubs, or elite parties. After the pandemic stalled his gigs for a while, his talent found expression through social media, making him an overnight musician sensation. He is now more famous in the music industry than he ever was.
Jonathan wishes to continue his journey in the industry through social media platforms like YouTube and Instagram. He wants his talent to be recognized globally to help him navigate the world of mainstream music.
