23/11/2025
THE JUGGERNAUT JOURNAL
Our Featured Interview with:
OWEN BEST
Introduction Bio:
Owen Best is a 27 year old rap artist from a small town called Staunton, Illinois. Owen states that his town is so small, it only has 5,000 people in it!
Owen Best is a recording artist, studio engineer and promoter who constructs songs about self-help awareness and anti-bullying. He says that he took a break from music for awhile, (I did it for about 5 years before I quit) but now he's back and more ready than ever!!!!
Interview Q&A:
Q: What drives you creatively when you make your music!?
Owen: "I reflect and write a lot about my past experiences or experiences of others. I always go for music that will touch the soul of many. I think making a positive impact on people is my biggest driving force in my music!"
Q: Who influenced you (or who's your greatest inspirational influence) to get into the local music industry!?
Owen: "My greatest influence would have to be another local artist, Jay B Real. He is and will always be my mentor and has been with me since day one! Another HUGE inspiration of mine is my brother and fellow local artist, $tu!"
Q: From a business perspective, what are you looking forward to creating for yourself (selves) as a band or artist!? (i.e. future plans)
Owen: "I for sure want to do a couple albums, also would love to eventually go on a tour one day with a national artist!
Q: Where do you see yourself (selves) in 10 years from now in the local music industry!?
Owen: "I really hope to be an established name and to have a positive impact on my hometown and all surrounding areas! I hope to get my music out there as much as possible and spread my positive message."
Q: What's your greatest accomplishment to date!?
Owen: "My greatest accomplishment would have to be opening for Jelly Roll in 2015."
Q: If the opportunity arose, who would you want to collaborate with on a song together!?
Owen: "Out of anyone, I would say the person I would want to do a song with the most is NF."
Q: What's more important, in your opinion...winning music awards/accolades OR building a strong fan base following...and why!?
Owen: "Building a strong fan base and following! Can’t have the awards/accolades without the fan base pushing you!!" 🙏
*JUGGERNAUT Input:
In my opinion, Owen Best is one of those underdogs that you just want to root for to do well in life. He's a dedicated family man, and from what I've read online via other's inputs, he's well liked & respected by his peers, too!
That being said...in my talks with him, I've found him to be a very humble person, which is truly a positive influence - and exactly what OUR local music industry needs!
As for his talent ability...he's got some good stuff, and a cool flow to his music. I hope that he continues to strive to reach greater heights...and that he's able to fulfill some of his lifetime inspirations in the hip hip industry. He's already got a mega force behind him with JUGGERNAUT Promotions - but I want to see more local artists reach out and get connected with Owen for bigger opportunities & collaborations...
Because to me - that's what really rocks, America! 🤘
Owen Best Links:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/owenbestmusic
Snapchat: https://snapchat.com/t/fXFHUeA6
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/4tqLXRocBvnJm8uzM3lRW0
YouTube: https://youtube.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/owen.best.733
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