Panthers basketball players Jordan and Jeff talk about their favorite tunes

Sports – The Signal Pictured Georgia State basketball players Jeff Thomas and Jordan Session
Jeff Thomas and Jordan Sessions’ appreciation for music has brought them almost as close as basketball did. They share quite a few similar sentiments on music: They like the same rappers and songs. They both believe music is impactful in life and tells a lot about a person. Yet their love for music comes from different places. For one of them, his music passion comes from an appreciation of his city. It’s what he grew up on and it shows in his favorite artists. The other hails from a city whose music scene isn’t as strong. He enjoys the nostalgia of music, instead opting for tunes from his favorite artists’ past.
Alright, so who are you? Comparing your music.
Jeff: I like the vibe. I love my music just chilling. Not any “trap rap”. Old Kanye West, the old smooth music, I like that type of music.
Jordan: I’m versatile. It really depends on my mood to be honest. I’m a Future, I’m a thug guy [referencing Young Thug], I’m a Drake. It depends on my vibe and who can get me in my zone at the time.
So are you a beats person or into lyrics?
Jordan: I’m about half and half. There’s a lot of guys out here with the lyrics that are real nice, but you gotta’ have a good beat too. So it makes me stuck in between.
Name your top three favorite artists?
Jeff: Sheesh, *pauses* alright got it. Kanye, Drake, Future.
Jordan: Um, that’s tough. Drake, Future… *pauses* Thug. Yup, Thug.
Who are you bumping before a game and why?
Jeff: It really depends how I feel. Any music can get me hype. Like really some R’ Kelly. I swear. It gets me in the ...


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