Flow Jones Jr. has opened up about the career advice from DJ Sliqe that ultimately changed the way he approached his music, revealing how the veteran DJ and producer encouraged him to embrace Venac in his rap.
The rapper says Sliqe played an important role in helping him move away from primarily rapping in English and experiment with a style that felt more closely connected to his identity and audience.
DJ Sliqe challenged Flow Jones Jr. to switch things up
According to Flow Jones Jr., fans had already been encouraging him to incorporate more Venac into his music. Although listeners appreciated what he was doing, some believed his music could connect even more strongly if he started rapping in the language.
Initially, the rapper wasn’t convinced.
Flow Jones Jr. admitted that he dismissed the suggestions, believing those encouraging him to change his approach did not fully understand his artistic direction.
That perspective shifted when he eventually entered the studio with DJ Sliqe.
Rather than simply giving him another opinion, Sliqe challenged the young rapper to trust himself and take the leap into Venac.
The advice was straightforward: go Venac and trust the process.
For Flow Jones Jr., that moment became a turning point.
‘Sta-Soft’ became the first major test
The first song Flow Jones Jr. recorded with DJ Sliqe after receiving the advice was “Sta-Soft.”
The collaboration gave the rapper an opportunity to put Sliqe’s advice into practice and experience the impact of the change for himself.
Instead of wondering whether the switch would work, Flow Jones Jr. was able to see the results in real time.
The experience helped reinforce the idea that embracing Venac could become an important part of his musical identity.
Finding a stronger connection through Venac
For Flow Jones Jr., the decision to embrace Venac wasn’t simply about changing the language he used in his songs. It represented a broader shift in how he viewed his artistry.
The advice encouraged him to listen differently to his audience while also giving him the confidence to explore a side of himself that he had previously been hesitant to put at the centre of his music.
DJ Sliqe’s influence therefore goes beyond a single studio session. His push helped Flow Jones Jr. recognise the potential of using Venac as a tool for authenticity, identity and connection.
Looking back, Flow Jones Jr. now regards that advice as one of the most significant pieces of career guidance he has received.
What initially seemed like a risky change ultimately opened another door for the rapper and helped shape the direction of his sound.
With “Sta-Soft” serving as an early example of that evolution, Flow Jones Jr.’s story highlights how the right advice from an experienced figure can sometimes completely change an artist’s creative trajectory.
