JI ENTERTAINMENT PROFILE

R&B and Hip-Hop Artist Ikpama Jonathan Ikpama popularly known as J.I was born on 11th February 1991 to the loving and wonderful family of Chief and Mrs J.E Ikpama who hails from Evwreni, Ughelli North L.G.A in Delta State, Nigeria. Having come from a humble background, R&B and Hip-Hop Singer J.I, believes that education is very important in the life of every individual as it remains the best gateway to acquiring good knowledge which enhance the positive awareness and organization of an individuals life style, skills and talent.
 J.I who is currently signed to Upcomerstubenation Recording Label which parades other acts like Kenni,quincy, Pato O.C, Sky roll and Lima, Opened up to The Entertainer on his childhood days, how he came into music, his dreams, vision, challenges, and what he looks for in a woman among other exceptions.
My kind of music
I do more of pure R&B and Hip-Hop, sometimes with little traces of Pop and Rocks. Just to enhance good communication between Fans, Folks and I. I strongly believe music is another way of communicating and passing informations across to my folks and fans out there.
 CHALLENGES
 Actually before success could be achieved by an individual in any aspect of life there are certain ups and downs but, then only with a strong-drive, positive dreams & notions coupled with Gods present support will one be successful at last. I faced the challenge of finance, and also that of how to create/make a new song and how make people know that the song was from me. People should be able to say that it is a nice song and it is different from the first one. There must be a story to back up the new song for people to know that there is a difference between the songs. Another challenge is how to sustain my voice. I don't take cold water or oily foods when I am to perform on stage because it stiffens my voice.
ON MUSIC INDUSTRY
Nigerian music industry is one of the fast growing and leading industry right now with lots of stars and arts. I can remember vividly what the industry has done in the past 10 years in our society and the world at large. In 1999, we had musicians like Plantashion Boyz and they laid the foundation for pop music. One thing that we have failed to do is to realize that musicians that were before us were part of our history. There is a little more that we can do in terms of strengthening the music industry. Young artistes must know what happened to great artistes like King Sunny Ade, and the late Fela Anikulapo-Kuti, how they played their music and it must be structured so that we can learn about Nigerian music. That way, we will grow instead of teaching us about foreign musicians.
MY FEMALE FANS
 Interaction with the opposite sex is quite unavoidable. I am a proper African man, I prefer women and interacting with the opposite sex is quite interesting. Female fans are quite amazing and they are very motivating among other folks. When a female fan listens to a song and she likes it, the reaction is encouraging. But men will suppress their reaction and that poses a problem. When women like your songs, it is most likely that you will have more than one girlfriend and father many children without getting married. That is the issue that we all deal with. But, I keep thanking God as he has always kept me from mixing pleasure with work.
SINGLE & SEARCHING
J.I your boy is not married and I am not into any relationship. I am single and searching for a devoted partner that is ready to keep and nourish me for who I am and not for what or where I am. Children are to be taken good care of and their needs provided for, because we were once like them. I have soft spot for children. I will like to raise few children so that I can take good care of them.
MY KIND OF WOMAN
Indeed I have a strong taste for women because am very selective and loving, I love naturally and am never cheating. And I believe you know what that means Ladies?
ROLE MODELS
 Over the years, the numbers of my role models has increased. But, my parents and family remains the first and best role models have ever get.
HOW I RELAX
I play indoor games like scrabble, chess, table-tennis for leisure and also take a walk around, hang-out with friends, go for swimming and lot more.
FUTURE PLANS
I am looking forward to reaching out to the less privilege's, sick, poor, needy, and orphans........
Besides, am working strongly on my debut albums as its one of my means of reaching out to my family, friends, fans, folks, colleagues, lovers and hommies that I love and cherish !