What’s you name?
Emanuel 'Jeriet Dwight' Opadiya
Where are you located?
Sydney
If you could describe what you do for a living on your own terms, what would you say?
I would consider myself a creative artist; painting pictures with music and giving the world something to remember me by.
Aside from your given title, would you say there are any other titles or hats you wear in this position?
I wear many hats - as well as being a music artist I have a clothing label along with mentoring other artists and small business owners, producing music, innovating and managing.
Is this what you always wanted to be when you grew up?
Yes it is, no doubt about it.
Can you put into words your career history to date?
Not as such, it’s been a long journey.
If there was ever a time where you weren’t working for yourself, how did you make the leap from working for someone to working for yourself?
Yeah, I use to work at footlocker and several other retail stores so I just decided to take a leap of faith which is risky as a musician but I have had lots of support along the way and have worked very hard to get where I am.
Was it an easy transition?
I wouldn’t say easy as such but it was for something I was passionate about so it was easy to solider on.
Coming back to the present, (haha) what is your morning routine before you start the day?
Coffee > Pray > Weetabix > Social Media > Emails > Music
Describe what you do between stepping into your work space and then calling it a wrap at the end of the day (Basically, your average work day):
Arrive Studio > Get on a vibe > Make or refine a beat > Write a song > Play FIFA while listening to the end result
What is your favourite part of the day?
Listening to the finished project
How do you define internal and external success in all that you do?
Internal: Is being an influential character in society that shows people how to live by good values
External: If I won a grammy
What has been the biggest success so far and why?
I just signed a publishing deal with Universal Music
With all that success there’s bound to be some overwhelming moments, how do you overcome the bumps along the way?
I stay humble and remember to keep thanking God and remind myself where I came from.
Ok, so you’re sitting at a cafe across the table from your biggest career inspiration, who is it and why?
Kanye West. He is an artistic creative genius in my opinion.
Now, someone new to the career field is sitting across the table from you, what advice do you give them?
Hard work and perseverance are the keys to success. As I said though, stay humble and remember your root values.
Would you go back and do any of it differently or just the same?
No, I’d do it just the same but possibly with some better time management.
So if that little kid you used to be before looked at you now, do you think they’d be excited to grow up?
Yeah most definitely. As I said I endeavor to be influential to people like my younger self so I think I’ve achieved that.
What do you want to do next?
I plan on releasing an album that will change the face of both the Australian and worldwide music and hip-hop industry.
What is your favourite saying/inspirational quote?
Dreams are worth more than money.
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