A man of few words, but one thing I immediately took from Jozeemo’s brief answers is that he’s clearly one focused guy. It appears that he’s not going to allow anything to stop him from getting where he wants to be.  I should have already known that, considering Jozeemo has put out at least five mixtapes and worked until he caught the attention of fellow North Carolina resident Big Dho, founder of the Hall of Justus.

A prominent battle rapper, Jozeemo’s now part of the Hall of Justus crew, which will hopefully give him the push and promotion to get the exposure he deserves. He’s recently released Cry Now, L.A.F. Later – the prelude to his upcoming album L.A.F. If you’re familiar with the Hall of Justus roster, you’ll find that Jozeemo has a different feel. But like most Little Brother fans that discovered Jozeemo on Getback, I think you’re going to be drawn to his way with words.

Jozeemo - Ya Hear Me

You say on your myspace page that you've been influenced by "seeing my people struggle through bullshit everyday. A nigga like me gotta make it cause East Durham needs me. I'm influenced by guns, drugs, and violence cause I know it's gotta be a better way." Tell us why you make music. You feel one of your roles is to inspire others?
I make music because it is my God given talent. If I can show my people a better way to live life without all the violence, then I'm gonna do it.

Musically, how have things changed since being signed by the Hall of Justus?
They haven't really. I've always gone hard in the booth. I'm just ready for the world to hear me.

How about professionally? Has becoming a part of Hall of Justus changed your routine in making music and the things that you do on a daily basis?
I just stay on point even more. People are actually checkin' for me now. I don't wanna be stereotyped, so I walk a straight path.

How'd your deal with Hall of Justus come about? How'd you get yourself heard?
Big Dho respected my work ethic. He felt like I had a good style. The HOJ is in Durham. It was only a matter of time before we hooked up.

I read that you excelled at battle rapping? Do you still partake in that activity? If not, are you happy to be done with that and on to making records?
I don't battle anymore. But I do miss it. It keeps you sharp.

You've been bombarded with questions about coming up on the streets and your time locked up. Give us a real picture about who Jozeemo really is as a person.
I'm a family man. I'm an artist. But I made a few bad decisions along the way.

Do you feel like your talent came naturally, or did it take a lot of extra work?
Once again, God given. The words just come to me.

You've gotten a pretty good response from the Little Brother hip-hop fans that have only recently discovered you. Why do you think those listeners can relate to and enjoy your music when it varies so much in content from other Hall of Justus artists?
The HOJ has been known for lyricists. So even though I spit street, I've been cosigned by lyricists.

How long did it take from you making the decision to become serious about music to getting to a point where you felt like it was your job?
The day I began to take this seriously was the day I did it like a job. Out the gate.

Any steps that you've taken in your music career that you regret and wish you could take back?
Actually, no. I needed my mistakes. I learned from them.

Has your family been supportive of your music endeavors?
Not just my family. My entire city.

Tell us about the significance of the title of your album, Cry Now L.A.F. Later?
It's a prelude to my album, L.A.F. Hence the "L.A.F. Later".

Have you been satisfied with how the album was received?
The push could've been stronger, but we are doing what we have to do.

What's the plan now that your first album has been released? Are you still spend some time promoting it, or are you already thinking about the next project?
It don't stop. I have a new mixtape available for free download right now. Just check me at myspace.com/jozeemo.

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