Being a music producer in an extremely saturated industry is not easy. Getting recognized for your talent in music production requires both luck and hard work. Then comes the intricacies of navigating the industry while at the same time honing your skills to keep up with the rising trends. This is why the music industry has so few producers who have really made a mark with their skills. IMMPAAC is a burning example here. He climbed up the ladder of success with his natural talent and diligence to become a Stella-nominated music producer.
IMMPAAC was born and brought up in a family that has a rich tradition in music. Born as Nate Jolley, he adopted the stage name IMMPAAC to distinguish himself in the industry. He was lucky enough to grow up under the tutelage of his father, Noble Levi Jolley, a veteran accomplished jazz guitarist. Under his father’s guidance, Nate discovered his passion for music and started learning various genres and instruments. He eventually inherited his father’s unfulfilled dream of becoming a popular music artist and wanted to explore the industry from an early age.
Nate started his career at the age of 13 when he toured with a music group to perform in a jazz ensemble. He got the opportunity to open up for the legendary musician Herbie Hancock in Cuba. This didn’t kick-start his career back then but was an immense boost to pursue music as a living for the rest of his life. Nate became a graduate of the Peabody Conservatory of Johns Hopkins University with an honors degree in jazz studies. He started working as IMMPAAC on the “BET Wrap It Up Mixtape,” which was his first experience in the music industry as an executive producer. Since then, IMMPAAC, aka Nate, has never looked back.
To date, IMMPAAC has worked with prominent names in the industry like Mya, Fifth Harmony, French Montana, and Chante Moore. His biggest achievement so far is the Stella nomination he received for his work on Kenny Lattimore’s album A Kenny Lattimore Christmas. This brought him wide-scale recognition in the industry, earning him more landmark projects in his career. IMMPAAC also got the opportunity to produce music for the Emmy award-winning film The Rehearsal.
After a series of accomplishments and years of contribution to the industry, IMMPAAC thought it was time for him to lend a helping hand to other aspiring artists. He started Lion Pack Music Group, a global high-end multimedia entertainment company to launch fresh talent in the industry. The company produces positive audio and visual entertainment to a diverse international consumer group. Through his company, IMMPAAC has introduced many popular original talents like Shahadi Wright Joseph, Austin Mahone, Fifth Harmony, and many more.
He is currently looking forward to rolling out an EP from the 12-year-old music talent Carson Ferris who is blowing up the internet. His company has already signed a deal with the social media influencer and music artist Runik to release a new single, “Porsche.” This song will be an exclusive NFT in partnership with Basscube, a direct-to-fan music platform designed to help fans interact and invest in the musicians they love. IMMPAACwants to leave behind a legacy by introducing more fresh talent to the industry, giving the world new and unique sounds that resonate with their hearts.