Today we’d like to introduce you to Joaquin Sharpe Jr..
Hi Joaquin , thanks for joining us today. We’d love for you to start by introducing yourself.
My journey as a creative started with a love for storytelling and finding different ways to express the ideas in my head. Over the years, that creativity has taken many forms, including writing books, creating film and television concepts, producing independent projects, and eventually exploring music. I created Sharpe Productions as a home for my work and later expanded my creative identity through Tuxedo Pictures and my artist name, Junior Keemie.
A lot of my work is inspired by my own experiences, observations, and imagination. I’ve written and developed projects across different genres, from drama and comedy to horror and psychological thrillers. I’ve also explored more personal storytelling through projects like Swipe Right to Be Loved, which began as a book project based around dating, relationships, loneliness, and the search for genuine connection. In 2026, I expanded that idea into a 15-track album under my artist name, Junior Keemie, allowing me to tell parts of that story through music.
The road hasn’t always been easy. I’ve had to balance my creative ambitions with everyday life, work, financial challenges, and major personal changes. But those experiences have also given me more stories to tell. I’ve learned that being an independent creator means continuing to adapt, experiment, and create even when you don’t have a traditional studio or a large team behind you.
Today, I see myself as a multidisciplinary storyteller. Whether I’m writing a book, developing a film concept, creating a comic, or making music, the goal is ultimately the same: to turn experiences and ideas into stories that people can connect with. I’m still growing and figuring out where this journey will take me, but I’m proud of how far I’ve come and excited about what’s next.
Would you say it’s been a smooth road, and if not what are some of the biggest challenges you’ve faced along the way?
It definitely hasn’t been a smooth road. One of my biggest challenges has been trying to build a creative career independently while also dealing with the realities of everyday life. I’ve had to balance working regular jobs, financial ups and downs, transportation challenges, and other responsibilities while still finding the energy and motivation to create.
Another challenge has been learning to believe in my own work even when other people don’t always understand the vision. Being an independent creator means you don’t necessarily have a large team, studio, or unlimited resources behind you. Sometimes you have to figure things out yourself, learn new skills as you go, and find creative ways to bring an idea to life with what you have available.
I’ve also had to learn how to handle criticism, setbacks, and projects that didn’t turn out exactly the way I imagined. Over time, I’ve realized that not every setback means you’re moving in the wrong direction. Sometimes it’s part of growing as both a person and an artist.
I think my biggest lesson has been learning to keep going while also being willing to evolve. My life has changed a lot over the years, and so has my creativity. Instead of allowing difficult periods to completely stop me, I’ve tried to turn those experiences into something meaningful. A lot of the stories I create today probably wouldn’t exist if I hadn’t experienced some of those challenges.
Alright, so let’s switch gears a bit and talk business. What should we know about your work?
I consider myself a multidisciplinary creative and storyteller. My work crosses several forms of media, including books, film and television concepts, comics, and music. Rather than limiting myself to one format or genre, I like finding the medium that best fits the story or idea I want to explore.
As an author and creator, I’ve worked across genres including drama, comedy, horror, mystery, and psychological thrillers. Projects such as The Minority allowed me to explore darker, suspense driven storytelling, while projects like Love House gave me the opportunity to experiment with comedy, relationships, and reality-show style satire through a comic format.
Music has become another extension of my storytelling under the name Junior Keemie. My album Swipe Right to Be Loved is especially personal to me because it expands on a project I originally created as a book in 2023. The album explores dating in the modern era, the desire to be loved, loneliness, attraction, rejection, unhealthy patterns, self-reflection, and eventually learning when it’s time to step away and move forward.
What I’m most proud of is my willingness to keep experimenting. I don’t believe creativity has to fit neatly into one box. An idea might become a novel, a screenplay, a comic, or a song. What sets my work apart is that there’s usually a piece of my own life, personality, or perspective somewhere inside it, even when the story itself is fictional.
Who else deserves credit in your story?
First and foremost, I give credit to God. My faith has helped me continue moving forward through difficult seasons, uncertainty, and times when I wasn’t sure what the next chapter of my life would look like. I’m grateful for the creativity I’ve been given and for the opportunities I’ve had to keep growing and telling stories.
I also give credit to my family, friends, and the people who have supported and encouraged my creativity over the years. Whether they believed in an idea, listened when I needed someone to talk to, or simply reminded me to keep going, that support has meant a lot to me.
I’ve learned that even though much of my creative work is independently driven, nobody’s journey happens completely alone. I’m thankful to God and to everyone who has played a role in helping me become the person and creator I am today.
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