In this conversation, Dawg and Gus interview hip-hop artist J Morris. They discuss his experience performing at the CMAs, his upbringing in Ottawa, his musical influences, and his conscious approach to lyrics. J Morris also talks about the Ottawa hip-hop scene and the need for an artist to put the city on the map. The conversation touches on the importance of family and the evolution of artists over time. The conversation covers various topics including the impact of living in Ottawa on J Morris' career, the growth of the hip hop community in Ottawa, the process of creating music, and the need for a breakthrough artist from the city. J Morris also discusses his experience performing at the CMAs and the importance of infrastructure and support for artists in the music industry. In this final part of the conversation, J Morris discusses his future plans, including the possibility of doing another interview with Doug and Gus in five to ten years. He also talks about the importance of balancing his music career with being a father and supporting his children's interests. The conversation veers off into discussions about music genres like country and reggae, and J Morris mentions an artist named Osound from Halifax that he has recently collaborated with. The conversation ends with a lighthearted discussion about future plans and aspirations.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Excitement for a Hip-Hop Artist

04:14 Discovering Hip-Hop and Musical Influences

07:15 The Ottawa Rap Scene and Global Impact

09:47 Family, Health, and Longevity in the Music Industry

16:00 Conscious Lyrics and Adjusting for Different Audiences

20:39 The Evolution of Hip-Hop and the Music Industry

23:49 The Growth of the Hip-Hop Community in Ottawa

28:16 The Process of Creating Music and the Importance of Writing

38:30 The Potential for Ottawa Artists to Break into the Mainstream

40:59 Balancing Family and Music

47:27 Upcoming Concert and Dreams of Performing at Blues Fest

53:58 J Morris's Love for Music and Collaboration with Osound

58:37 Appreciation for J Morris and Shared Love for Country Music

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