A Dreamers Visual

THE DREAM
Towards the end of 2015, I had a rough time with depression. I stopped everything, no music, no school. I had given up on all aspects of life. It took me 3 months to get myself out of it. After that, I decided to go after my dream like it was the only thing that would keep me alive. My dream became as necessary to survive as water and food. To an extent, I have achieved everything above. At this point I am the label, manager, producer and the artist. Although I’ve been blessed to have worked with amazing artists, and have my work be listened to by thousands of ears, I have yet to burst through an invisible barrier that is lodged between me and my dream.

FUND THE DREAM
So, what’s next? First, I will finish recording my first studio album. #HEWW( He Eats With Wolves) and obtain an outstanding number of placements with major artists. Donations will go toward a budget for 2 music videos. I currently finance my music career with my own money from working a 9 to 5 job. As I’m sure many can attest, trying to create a music career on a very limited 9 to 5 budget takes a toll–and it has been taking one on me for the past 2 years. 
With no financial support from family and few true industry connections, I just don’t have enough resources to push forward. What I do have is raw talent, hard work, and consistency. The past few years have been a bumpy road of paying dues, meeting people, building connections, producing music for other artists (at times for free,) writing, doing reference tracks learning a name,  and gaining knowledge of the industry–all while maintaining a 9 to 5 job. What I need now is a push, from you, to help me break through this barrier.
In 2016 with the help of close friends, I shot a music video for ‘Bless You’ with zero budget. Although the video was made with love and passion, when I shopped the video to the different Hip-Hop blogs and websites, I was told that the video wasn’t up to par with an industry standard. This is really traced back to one thing: finances. 
I have the buzz, I have the credits (see below) to show that I have put in the work. Now is the time to create something amazing to attract the necessary attention to push me forward. I believe in me and I know that if you believe in me and help me with this push I can break through this barrier.



THE GOAL
Fund two Music Videos “He Eats With Wolves” to be used as a career catalyst, launch my new studio album, and attract the necessary people for greater exposure.
Budget Needed:
$7000
The Budget will be used for the following:
Renting Location $250
Renting Cameras $750
Displays $275
Camera Lenses $70
Renting Operating Equipment $300
Lighting $280
Paying Director(Warren Todd) $1000
Editor $300
DP & Camera Crew $600 - $1000
Props $150
Marketing $500- $1000
Food for Cast Crew and Extras $200

*All extra funds will be used to pay for mixing, mastering and studio fees for the album.*

THE BEYOND
After filming is completed, the two music videos will be issued as one short film. Post-completion, I will host a private viewing party for the film, where all backers & supporters will be invited. After the premier, the short film will officially be released to the public alongside the studio album, “He Eats With Wolves.

Monthly reports will be made on the status of the making of the music videos. All donors will be listed as Producers on the music videos.

“Kanye’s “Spaceship” was more than just a song; it captured my perception of being an artist in a non-creative workspace. Kanye’s angst was my angst, his passion was my passion, and if his spaceship took him from The Gap, I believed mine would take me from Olive Garden.” -Phonte

THE WORKS OF SIR JON LEE
EP: Melancholy



https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/melancholy-ep/id1086822980
https://open.spotify.com/album/56Iag69K9Vn8MsNlOf7SFp

Single: BLESS YOU



Over 5k streams

https://soundcloud.com/sirjonlee/bless-you-ft-driiveprod-sir-jon-lee
https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/bless-you-feat.-driive-single/id1138903688
https://open.spotify.com/track/6s2tOlH7Gx0NBklGsCSktQ



Respiratory Care


https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/respiratory-care/id1087205686

Produced Work
https://open.spotify.com/track/0IlJR3bcwEbe900GBBlvQ2
https://open.spotify.com/track/5WGXJcP0lBTV42AXd2npRO
https://soundcloud.com/rosevillemusicgroup/sir-jon-lee-newrocafella
https://soundcloud.com/cozmeduse/amun-chile
Videos
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gqg-KcT871E
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iOQyssOjRGw
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_v8lmEcYYxI
Beat Tapes
https://sirjonlee.bandcamp.com
Illmind(Roseville Music)
https://soundcloud.com/rosevillemusicgroup/sir-jon-lee-newrocafella
Interviews
https://soundcloud.com/theessentialsradio/the-essentials-radio-w-sir-jon-lee
https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/sir-jon-lee/id1076070020?i=1000378556185&mt=2
IM$T?(Song Review)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QSS2oVb62-Q
Blog Coverage
http://homegrownradio.net/sir-jon-lee-bless-you-ft-driive-daniel-curtis-lee/
http://undergroundhiphopblog.com/?s=sir+jon+lee
http://www.thisis50.com/profiles/blogs/sir-jon-lee-autophobia



Court of Wolves


Multi-meda brand and label created to distribute music, merch and production & design services.
www.courtofwolves.com
https://www.facebook.com/courtofwolves/
http://courtofwolves.tumblr.com
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xdv5dhr6WJQ

Wrestling Junkies
Pro Wrestling Culture Blog & Podcast | News, Reactions, Opinions, Conversation & Nostalgia.
11.3k followers on Instagram and an average of 300 monthly subscribers
https://www.instagram.com/wrestling_junkies/
itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/wrestling-junkies-podcast/id1105781971?mt=2



Studio Work
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b5c_W8a4IwQ&t=42s