We had the good fortune of connecting with Jarrin McDowell and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi Jarrin, what role has risk played in your life or career?
Taking risks and doing what I want in unorthodox ways regardless of what people think has put me in position to receive many opportunities and have experiences that build character and further my personal development,
I think risk taking is very important and there is never “the perfect time” to do anything!

Let’s talk shop? Tell us more about your career, what can you share with our community?
I’m a Rapper/Singer/Songwriter who happens to be apart of the LGBTQ community, music, especially rap music is a straight male dominated field and it’s very rare for Queer male artists to reach mainstream success but I strive to get there one day and i know I will. I’m most proud of myself for having the courage to be me unapologetically.

Any places to eat or things to do that you can share with our readers? If they have a friend visiting town, what are some spots they could take them to?
If a friend of mine from out of town was visiting Miami for a week long trip for a great time, I’d take them to a Masisi event which is a black queer Caribbean rave, Naz Roti in Miramar for the best Trinidadian food in the city and Miami Beach of course.

The Shoutout series is all about recognizing that our success and where we are in life is at least somewhat thanks to the efforts, support, mentorship, love and encouragement of others. So is there someone that you want to dedicate your shoutout to?
Shoutout to my friend Cleo Umana who brought me into Miami’s Rave/ underground music scene, my friend Isabella Sandstead for giving me my first modeling opportunity, and shoutout to my friend Lucas Limbo for being one of my bestest friends and biggest supporter, when I moved back to my hometown Port St. Lucie FL briefly, he’d travel from Delray to pick me up to then drive all the way to Miami so I could make it to allot of my shows, shoutout to my friend/sista Lah aswell who is also a Musical Artist for supporting and opening her doors to me when I needed it the most!

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Twitter: https://x.com/jarrinmcdowell?s=21&t=pnUOb716BXSQ5ar7DTqdPw

Soundcloud: https://on.soundcloud.com/RkJxqI0DSbrmfMOH3Q

Youtube: https://youtube.com/@jarrinmcdowell?si=jy2SKVqvTDipyKVL

Image Credits
@xoellimagdalene
@star.photographii
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