Meet Koliano.T Jonez | Actor/Artist/writer/Producer/Director

We had the good fortune of connecting with Koliano.T Jonez and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi Koliano.T, what led you to pursuing a creative path professionally?
Well For the start Music is a way of Life my artistic side is a Talent… I’ve always been intrigued by plus I had aunts/Uncles that had musical influences in the music industry so I’ve always been inspired by the influences But when I was growing up watching The Jackson 5 definitely had me tuned in to the television seeing young Michael Jackson made me feel like I can be or pursue the same but as I got older the hip hop Game developed with in me watching artists like Big daddy Kane/Rakim/slick Rick/Kool G rap… Krs-One Those are my top 5 Mc’s of All Time so the influence was definitely there watching those guys

Alright, so let’s move onto what keeps you busy professionally?
I’ve always been A leader never a Follower I’ve been writing music since I was 10yrs old I’ve always felt like I was different from the rest never scared to perform in front of a audience never shied away from being me… that’s the thing these days especially Every body wants to be somebody’ Else or sound like the next individual not me I’ve always had my own style my own personality I knew being me was important to the people that’s around you one thing about the industry you can’t fool the ppl I’ve always had to give the ppl me… because ppl will always try to compare you to what they thought you sounded like but again I’ve always remained original till this day … but on the flip side I’ve always been interested in acting writing scripts/screen plays I knew one day ppl will get to see what I bring to the the film industry and that dream came true In the Number 1 Film Pure Finesse 9.4imdb Five star reviews I play the character Jsn Allen which is available on Amazonprime/Tubi

Any places to eat or things to do that you can share with our readers? If they have a friend visiting town, what are some spots they could take them to?
Well me personally I’m a very private person… more of a family guy so I’m not the type to be on the scene or at every event or party… I consider myself a hard worker I’m always working recording new music or studying scripts for exclusive roles in new upcoming projects not only do I write music for me… but I also write for other artists not just hip hop I write R&b/pop songs arrange and produce as well so again I’m always busy but if I do get out I’ll catch a movie or something exciting like 4 wheeling or take trips exploring other things other cultures experience is the best teacher but I love Food especially sea food so if you do run into me it’s definitely a blessing cause I’m very incognito 2024 look out for my new Album Gorillaking which will be released on my own label skreamback ent also I’m working on my First Horror film which is produced and written by the Green brothers/Green company pictures Film which will be out sometime around late oct 2024 … so as of now the mission is to stay productive so stay tuned in because I’m also writing a film called 2old2Dieyoung which will be released early 2025 so I’ll be looking forward to casting new actors/actress’s as well again my goal is to show the world who I am in front of the camera and behind the camera… Some time you have to bet on yourself… that’s my advice

The Shoutout series is all about recognizing that our success and where we are in life is at least somewhat thanks to the efforts, support, mentorship, love and encouragement of others. So is there someone that you want to dedicate your shoutout to?
My uncles was a Big Help I must say Rest in Peace Derick jones aka Dj… always singing and dancing around my grandmothers house which we all were raised in… Brownsville Brooklyn 10 amboy projects I’ll never Forget those days because where I’m from it had to be in you… not on you that’s the difference in the times I was coming up you had to show up or go home and I’ve always showed up showed out… listening to artists like RunDmc/Jam master jay which was a Mentor to me and my Partner Six Soyer rest in peace Jason mazel … who definitely showed us the business meaning the music industry working with him was a dream come true… cause he inspired and instilled that you don’t have to fake it to make it just be yourself and the rest is history also gotta give a s/0 to The Legend Teddy Riley who was a big influence and Mentor as well learned a lot being around him super talented He’s a Born Leader like my self Teddy showed me never let your Emotions control your decisions especially in this industry but I’ve also applied that to my everyday life and last but never Least GOD… that’s the ultimate reason I’m here he reminds me everyday never give up on your self… respect is not given it’s Earned so when you see me salute… Me cause the cloth I’m from can’t be recycled or duplicated it’s all original

Website: SkreambakEnt.com

Instagram: @Gorillakingkoliano

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Twitter: @koliano

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Youtube: @onlyonekoli

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