J. Mack Ent. (They/Them)
Step into the dynamic world of J. Mack Ent., where music, digital art, social media, and bartending intersect with spirituality, culture, and mental health advocacy. Drawing from the rich traditions of Ghanaian music, Clave, Afrobeat, Soul, Jazz, Gospel, and Hip-Hop, J. Mack Ent. crafts a futuristic and enlightening artistic expression that spans music production, sound design, songwriting, visual arts, and digital storytelling.
In the spring of 2021, their creative journey took them to the Arte Sumapaz Residency in Colombia, where they began developing a historical science fiction animation centered on the identity crisis in the American Diaspora. Though the project is currently on pause, the storyline remains a powerful work in progress, reflecting their deep engagement with themes of history and identity.
J. Mack Ent. has ventured into diverse creative realms, including a groundbreaking fusion of an NFT art gallery with physical art at Sidewalk Side Studio. Here, they successfully sold their painting NFT, "Liberento Mental," a piece that combined Maze style with augmented reality (AR), inviting viewers into an immersive artistic experience. Their journey also led them to participate in two innovative songwriting camps, including Camp Chaos with the SongCamp DAO, where they collaborated on studio-produced songs that challenge traditional boundaries of music.
With experience in podcast engineering, J. Mack Ent. has shared over 100 songs at the Memphis Listening Lab, connected to the decentralized social media app Lens Protocol. As part of Tribly Music’s second cohort, they undertook the challenge of crowdfunding an EP focused on healing childhood traumas and mental health.
In the past year, they deepened their connection to the hospitality industry through the Turning Tables Cohort 5, refining their bartending skills and exploring the art of mixology. Their dedication to their craft earned them the Focus on Health Scholarship, which provided the opportunity to attend Tales of the Cocktail and further enhance their expertise.
J. Mack Ent. embodies a commitment to blending creativity, spirituality, and cultural heritage into a holistic approach to artistic expression and conscious living. They invite you to join them on this journey as they continue to explore and expand the boundaries of what art can be.
Wesleyan University (2016
Creative Response Collaborative Fund(2021)
Arte Sumpaz (2021)
Turning Tables Cohort 5(2023)
Tahona Society (2024)
Focus On Health: Tales of The Cocktail Scholarship (2024)
Camp Runamok Fall (2024)