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Laid-back acoustic crooner Jake Paul channels acts such as Jack Johnson and Sublime, the kind of beachy
campfire jamming that owes more to southern California than the Midwest, where he was born. On the recently released self-titled
EP, Paul touches on some weighty material, including his mother's still unsolved murder. But like Sublime, even the darker
songs never stray too far from a ray of sunshine. He performs as a singer/songwriter and also tours with his full
band. Paul shifts between his original acoustic ballads and long-form improvisational jamming in the live setting. His band has a new album in the making and is expected to be released in early 2011. He is under contract with the indie label "Anamoly Records" and the Chicago-based management and promotion firm "Chicago Beats." www.chicago.com/music For more pictures, info, and calender, click here.  For a full set list, visit www.jakepaulmusic.com.
How did Jake Paul's mother die? "Well, it's an unsolved murder but, based on the police report, it certainly looks like she was shot by her ex-boyfriend. Listen to the words to my song Hollow to get the full story." What musical influences guide your song writing? "Believe it or not, I'm mostly influenced by Jack Johnson. But my past has been painted with crazy events regarding drama, murder, violence, and struggle. Jack Johnson is what I listen to when I need to get re-centered. Other than Jack, I love Jerry Garcia, Phish, Citizen Cope, Elvis Presley, Bob Dylan, Pink Floyd, Bob Marley, Sublime, and Alice In Chains." What advice can you give to other up-and-coming artists? "Many talented artists sink because they have been lead to believe that if they make a hit song, it will 'take care of itself.' The truth is, if you want to succeed, then you have to put WORK first...partying doesn't come first...nor does dreaming...drugging....drinking....or whatever. You have to be willing to WORK!!! That means that you have to get up in the morning and ask yourself, 'what can I do today to improve my business (a.k.a. my music career)?' Then get up and MAKE IT HAPPEN."
What is one of your most memorable musical moments? "Usually on stage I'm smiling because I find it SUPER funny
to watch us perform. Everyone is 'dialed in' and trying to focus, yet we're are totally buzzed from the hype and energy
of the crowd. So I find it funny to watch another band member try to wrestle down their mind's desire to wander off
into outerspace. That is my most memorable moment because it happens all the time! If you
could rub a magic lantern and have the genie grant you any wish in regard to your band, what would it be?
"I would wish that the genie could teleport us anywhere at any given time so that we would stop being so damn late to
everywhere."
When it comes to performing and making music, what is your number 1 goal? "I want poeple to listen in and
say, 'I really like what I hear.' I hate it when people are foreced to work a job that they can't stand. It hurts
them, it hurts me, and it doesn't do any good for our society when people are stuck in a job that they can't stand.
I hope my music helps people get away from all of that."
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