Creator to Creators S6 Ep 98 Jeryko

https://www.youtube.com/@Jerykomusichttps://www.jeryko.com/InstagramBioSometimes music is more than just a listening experience, inspiring us to connect withsomething deeper.Such is the case with the music of rising artist Jeryko, whose debut full-length album invites listeners to explore their own sense of meaning and wonder. Known for his sold-outperformances at New York venues like Gramercy Theater and Music Hall of Williamsburg,Jeryko has cultivated a local US and international fanbase from places like South Africa,Europe, and Australia. His signature style blends neo-Hasidic spirituality with contemporarysounds. In collaboration with producer Prince Fox, his new album is being released track bytrack, starting with the singles “Walk Away” and “Dreaming.”The latest single, “Dreaming,” captures the heart of Jeryko’s artistic vision: what he calls thesecond coming-of-age. This pivotal life stage, as he describes it, involves moving beyond theinitial transition into adulthood to seek a deeper purpose, forge meaningful connections, andembrace a connection with something higher than ourselves. “It’s about committing to a life withmore depth—asking yourself, ‘What am I here for?’”Musically, the single balances dreamlike airiness with grounded determination. Ethereal beatsand layered guitar melodies point to the higher aspirations of Jeryko’s dreams, while gritty bassand drum breakdowns reflect the earthly resolve needed to achieve them. The lyrics underscorethis duality:“Dreaming / Head’s up in the clouds / I’m just dreaming / They tell me to come down / Allthey know is what they tell themselves / But I’m still dreaming in the clouds / Not comingdown.”With influences like Kings of Leon, Chance the Rapper, and Mac Miller, Jeryko’s sound defiesgenres while staying deeply rooted in his faith. His spiritual and artistic direction drawsinspiration from pioneers like Hasidic reggae star Matisyahu and Christian rapper Forrest Frank.Similarly, Jeryko is bringing Jewish-inspired music into the global mainstream. Producer PrinceFox, known for his work with Bebe Rexha and Hailee Steinfeld, contributed his expertise to theproject, helping Jeryko craft a polished yet soulful sound.Jeryko’s creative process is inspired by Jewish mysticism, particularly the idea that everymoment and creation has its own melody. “When I write,” he explains, "it feels similar to an actof prayer, because you& trying to communicate the most real things in your heart and connectwith something much bigger than yourself." Whether composing alone or improvising with anaudience, this philosophy drives his artistry and creates a sense of connection in his music.The theme of a second coming of age resonates deeply with Jeryko’s personal journey. Afterearly experiences and a career behind the scenes in the music industry, working in labels andmanagement, there was a moment when something clicked. His passion for creatingmusic—and inspiring others—ultimately drew him back. “When you have so many people in oneroom listening to you,” he says, “you have an incredible opportunity to share a positivemessage. I think a lot of artists miss out on that opportunity.” Jeryko wants to leave his listenerswith meaningful takeaways they can carry into their own lives.Jeryko’s music is available on all major streaming platforms. Listen to now on Spotify, and learnmore about Jeryko’s journey on his website.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/creator-to-creators-with-meosha-bean--4460322/support.