We’re looking forward to introducing you to Still Khalil. Check out our conversation below.
Good morning Still, we’re so happy to have you here with us and we’d love to explore your story and how you think about life and legacy and so much more. So let’s start with a question we often ask: Have you stood up for someone when it cost you something?
I stand up for independent artists daily at the cost of my relationships in the industry. I learned the hard way that if you don’t stand for something everyone falls for everything.
Can you briefly introduce yourself and share what makes you or your brand unique?
I’m Dayvron “Still Khalil” Jones — a creative strategist, brand builder, and multimedia producer dedicated to helping independent artists break through the noise. I specialize in transforming raw talent into fully realized brands, offering support in visual storytelling, music marketing, social media content, and creative direction. Whether it’s launching an album, producing eye-catching visuals, or building long-term fan engagement strategies, I work hands-on to help artists shine on their own terms — without waiting on industry permission.
Amazing, so let’s take a moment to go back in time. Who were you before the world told you who you had to be?
I was the happiest kid in the world, dreaming of becoming an astronaut at NASA. But that dream was crushed the moment I was told I was too poor to attend the schools it would take to get there. That became a pattern in my life — I’d dream big, do the research, put in the work, only to be reminded I couldn’t afford to chase it. So I adapted. I became a jack of all trades—not out of curiosity, but survival. It was the only way to be anything more than a statistic.
If you could say one kind thing to your younger self, what would it be?
I know you might doubt yourself sometimes — but trust me, you’ve got exactly what it takes. Don’t let the world convince you that who you are is anything less than extraordinary. Your gifts are powerful. Some people just struggle to believe one person can hold that much light. But God knew you could — and gave them to you for a reason. So use them with love, with purpose, and with pride. You deserve every blessing that comes your way. And even the things you’ve lost have taught you how to cherish what remains.
Sure, so let’s go deeper into your values and how you think. Is the public version of you the real you?
Yes and no. The version of me the public sees carries my soul, but not my heart. I learned—sometimes painfully—that revealing too much of your true self gives people the power to twist it. They’ll find your soft spots, then try to reshape you into what makes them comfortable. I wish I could show up as my full self, always. But deep down, I fear that doing so might cost me more than I’m willing to lose.
Okay, so let’s keep going with one more question that means a lot to us: If you knew you had 10 years left, what would you stop doing immediately?
If I could change one thing, I’d stop obsessing over perfection. Being “the poor friend” made me feel like I had to prove myself through flawless results. I overanalyze everything—revisiting, revising, second-guessing—just to make sure nothing I create ever looks like it came from lack. I got so tired of hearing that I needed to pay someone else to make my work “look right,” even when none of us had the money. So I overcompensate, trying to prove I’m worth more than my circumstances. But if I knew I only had ten years left? I’d let all that go. I’d flood the world with my art—the good, the bad, the raw, the real. Every piece of me, unapologetically.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://solo.to/itsstillkhalil
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/itsstillkhalil?igsh=YnBvcXk0OXIyYWp4
- Youtube: https://youtube.com/@itsstillkhalil?si=NEuAJv9s5z1Tc6-5
Image Credits
All images captured and provided by ShotByStill.
