We’re looking forward to introducing you to John G. Check out our conversation below.
Hi John, thank you so much for joining us today. We’re thrilled to learn more about your journey, values and what you are currently working on. Let’s start with an ice breaker: What do the first 90 minutes of your day look like?
The first hour & 30 minutes of my day starts at 5/6am. I force myself to get out of bed, wash my face, brush my teeth and get ready for the gym. Roughly 30 minutes is spent gettin ready & making it to the gym, followed by another 60 minutes of straight werk 💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾 (weight training, cardio, HIIT, etc.) I typically do this 5-6 times a week.
Can you briefly introduce yourself and share what makes you or your brand unique?
I go by the name of John G. I’m a record label & lifestyle company owner who also happens to produce, write, & record wonderful & culturally rich music. Something that’s unique about me is that I’m a self taught producer, a lot of people hear me rapping/singing don’t realize I also produced the beat. I’m like a modern day Kanye minus the crash outs. Currently my brand is working on a huge roll out of lifestyle products to release along my 2nd studio album titled: “reincarnated”
Great, so let’s dive into your journey a bit more. What’s a moment that really shaped how you see the world?
When I had my first child (daughter 3 years ago). At first I was nervous, I was only 26/27. Still relatively young in a lot aspects of life, not just age. I wasn’t worried about being a parent but more so providing for a child. Those first few months were rough, but then something clicked. I excepted the fact that I’ma father now and I can either be a deadbeat, or be a leader.
If you could say one kind thing to your younger self, what would it be?
“Comparison is the thief of joy.” I think this statement by Theodore Roosevelt is more relevant than ever given we live in THE social media era. Often times we get caught up in other peoples “highlights” that we forget to appreciate our own accomplishments. So stay true to yourself and be grateful for what you have and how far you’ve come.
Alright, so if you are open to it, let’s explore some philosophical questions that touch on your values and worldview. What would your closest friends say really matters to you?
God, family, and my legacy matters most to me. Without the good graces of God, I wouldn’t not be where I’m at today, so I keep my faith strong in Him. Without my family I wouldn’t be as hardworking and successful as I am today, they motivate me to go hard everyday. And without then good work and art that I create, I wouldn’t not have anything to be remembered by.
Okay, so let’s keep going with one more question that means a lot to us: If you knew you had 10 years left, what would you stop doing immediately?
Nothin’. I would go twice as hard doing exactly what I’m doing today which is working multiple avenues to earn income from several sources, day-job, dream job, side job, in that order. I would also workout more, eat cleaner, be a twice as good of a husband/father to my family and cherish every good moment. If I don’t gain a few extra years by investing in myself (because health is wealth) I would at least go out with a bang.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://l.instagram.com/?u=https%3A%2F%2Flinktr.ee%2Fbeatsbyjohng%3Ffbclid%3DPAQ0xDSwMMPftleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABp0P-XL9Q42oBDI7iC42hlK9uXSWB8q1-aN5jVwvuPRMnkn9TJJSoF6ZTq-vl_aem_7-lIwT2AmeNUmz0tDBX2Eg&e=AT3QxkYwezWH5sglZ2TcdhwQN-viCPhUs0-NIjAgTIcvzMNV8-fcB9BntRlvWXAzVKh09V0AaBkl5-c2DNryKsACzCoBb_aDO7ecpPbvlsYRKBzpIzMF5g
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- Twitter: https://x.com/beatsbyjohng?s=21
- Youtube: https://youtube.com/@beatsbyjohng?si=BaANdrU3lzH96cf4
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IG: @chrislikestonguyen
