We had the good fortune of connecting with Johnny Washington Iii and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi Johnny, how do you think about risk?
Risk is the one thing you need to learn how to embrace. It takes risk to make anything a reality. Just like it takes money to make money. If you won’t invest in yourself why should someone else invest in you.

Alright, so let’s move onto what keeps you busy professionally?
When it comes to my Whartistry that lives in multiple areas. Music is my first love starting my own independent label Going Global Music Group was a blessing. It prepared me to multi-task as and rap artist and CEO. It also gave me leverage in owning my music catalog and masters. That led to me and Marlon Woodard starting our Damalline Clothing Company. Fashion and music have the same grind. What set me apart in both areas is originality. This is the key ingredient to standing out. Making people take notice and questions about your brands. This road isn’t easy a lot of pot holes and construction. You must be patient like waiting in line at Cedar Point. Learn from your trials and tribulations. So when the time comes your ready. Build a strong team around you will need one trust me. I want people to know I take pride in my music and fashion. The music and fashion are designed for the world to enjoy.

If you had a friend visiting you, what are some of the local spots you’d want to take them around to?
Detroit Area;

Riverwalk (Downtown Detroit)
Motown Museum
Detroit Lions Game
Bed & Breakfast
Sound Board Concert & Casino & Buffet
Universal Soul Circus
Campus Martin’s

All good people in these places

Shoutout is all about shouting out others who you feel deserve additional recognition and exposure. Who would you like to shoutout?
For my music career as artist John Greasy and Damalline Brand CEO. Only one name comes to mind. Marlon Woodard he pushed me like Micky pushed Rocky. He believed in my talent from the beginning. After that it would be my parents and my sister. The rest is history.

Website: www.johngreasy.com www.damalline.com

Instagram: @johngreasy

Facebook: John Greasy

Youtube: John Greasy

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