Kemy J is an independent artist and keynote speaker known as a “Joy Booster,” using music and storytelling to inspire connection, motivation, and personal growth. A first-generation Haitian-American and international speaker, he creates uplifting, high-energy music and is actively expanding into sync licensing, bringing his sound to film, TV, and commercial opportunities.

This conversation explores the intersection of music, purpose, and personal growth through the lens of sync licensing and creative evolution. Miguel Antonio and Kemy J discuss their journeys as artists, highlighting the shift from traditional music paths to more sustainable, relationship-driven models like sync. Along the way, Kemy shares how personal tragedy, mentorship, and intentional positivity shaped his mission to create uplifting music and meaningful impact, while both artists emphasize consistency, collaboration, and aligning goals with long-term vision.

Connect with Kemy J here:

https://kemyj.com/

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Welcome to the #liveandcreate podcast, hosted by Miguel Antonio, singer-songwriter, speaker and Lead Vocalist of the band Run With It . In this podcast, Miguel engages in meaningful conversations with artists and entrepreneurs, delving into the essence of living a great life and creating great things.

Our discussions revolve around the personal stories and inspirations of our guests, touching on practical aspects of both business and artistic creation. These conversations evolve into philosophical explorations, encompassing the art of life, music, and the pursuit of a better world.

To be a guest on the show email ⁠⁠[email protected]

To check out Miguel's band Run With It

⁠https://runwithitband.net⁠

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CHAPTERS

1. Entering the Sync World

• Sync Alliance and writing to briefs

• Fast turnaround songwriting

• Building a usable catalog

1. From Long Cycles to Fast Output

• Moving from year-long songs to monthly and 7-day tracks

• Goal of one-day turnaround

• Systems and collaboration

1. Creative Origins & Early Influences

• Poetry, freestyle rap, and early music exposure

• Finding identity beyond genre

1. Personal Turning Point

• Loss of Kemy’s father at 13

• Shift from negativity to responsibility

• “Life is not just about me”

1. Choosing Positivity & Impact

• Mentorship and support systems

• Free hugs and acts of kindness

• Creating positive impact

1. From Artist to Speaker

• First speaking opportunity at graduation

• Transition into keynote speaking

• Blending music and message

1. Social Media vs. Sustainable Careers

• Viral fame vs. long-term relationships

• Content as value vs. ego

• Sync as a long-term strategy

1. Defining Success & Goals

• Clarifying personal goals

• Fame vs. freedom

• Wealth vs. attention

1. Collaboration & Creative Trust

• Knowing strengths and communicating clearly

• Handling feedback and miscommunication

• Balancing humility with confidence

1. The Future of Music Careers

• Song-first vs. performance-first

• Content → connection → demand

• Building assets instead of chasing output

KEYWORDS

Music / Industry

• Sync licensing

• Songwriting briefs

• Catalog building

• Collaboration

• Production

• Content strategy

Personal Development

• Positivity

• Purpose

• Responsibility

• Mentorship

• Growth mindset

• Identity

Business & Strategy

• Long-term income

• Relationships

• Value creation

• Wealth vs revenue

• Sustainability

Creative Process

• Consistency

• Experimentation

• Feedback

• Authenticity

Themes

• Resilience

• Transformation

• Impact

• Community

• Alignment