Jesse Boykins III on knowing your toolbox, galvanizing yourself, and simplifying everything.

Jesse Boykins III is a Jamaican-American, Grammy-nominated singer, songwriter, producer, and creative director who has released 5+ records independently and via Def Jam records, collaborated with Steve Lacy, Charlie Puth, Theophilus London, Calvin Harris, and others. We talk at length about advocating for yourself and your creative vision, knowing the tools you have in your toolbox and using the right one at the right time, honoring the mission of the project, saying yes to collaboration to lift others art, simplifying everything, and more.

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• Jesse Boykins III
• Def Jam
• Brooklyn First Saturdays
• Brooklyn Museum
• The Accountant (movie)
• Miguel
• Wilco
• UMPG
• Ninja Tune
• Harvey Mason Jr
• Congo Square

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