INST: Let the world know who you are and where you’re from?
JOKA: PRODUCER NAME IS JOKA BORN AND RAISED IN BROOKLYN NY.
INST: Who have you worked with & how long have been beat making or producing?
JOKA: MEEK MILL, NIPSEY HUSSLE, BUN B, SAIGON, TYGA, SHONA, STAR THESTAR, JAY OHH, SURELI FLOSS, BRUTE CAMP, A.R.E, TEXSIN & MORE…… AND BEEN PRODUCING FOR 11 YEARS.
INST:What equipment and or software are you using?
JOKA: MPC1000 TO 5000, FL STUDIOS, REASON, MOFX 6, AND MORE.
INST: What made you want to create beats? JOKA: I WAS ALWAYS INTO MUSIC IF IT WASN’T PRODUCING IT WAS DANCING.
INST: Do you use or prefer sampling over playing live instruments?
JOKA: I PERFER PLAYING LIVE INSTRUMENTS AND SAMPLING.
INST: Who influenced your style?
JOKA: TIMBERLAND, PHERRAL, KAYNE WEST, AND 9TH WONDER.
INST: Do you ever see yourself quitting or retiring from beat making?
JOKA: I’LL RETIRE IN 10 OR 20 YEARS.
INST: Is there a difference between being a producer and being a beat maker?
JOKA: YES THERE IS A DIFFERENCE. A BEAT MAKER JUST MAKES THE BEAT AND SENDS IT TO THE ARTIST. A PRODUCER WILL HELP PUT THE SONG TOGETHER AND COMPOSE THE SONG.
INST: Any tips, tricks, or advice that you’d like to share?
JOKA: KEEP GRINDING, STAY FOCUSED, AND NEVER GIVE UP
INST: Where can we hear your work?
JOKA: WWW.FUTURISTICBEATZ.COM