POKA JONES

Poka Jones Biography:


Poka Jones has something to show the world. I came from humble beginnings where at a young age I was in the system for bad choices and as a man I knew that change was needed says Jones. Poka while incarcerated began writing music and took an interest in artist development. Derrick Newton known in the industry as Poka Jones has traveled and worked in radio as a hype man, promoter and intern under the likes of Atlanta’s own Co Co brother (Corey Condry who is now National Syndicated host of the Voice and BET’s Lift Every Voice) on his show from 6-10 pm.


Poka later moved to Oklahoma where he operated as a radio personality of his own show on Perry Broadcasting k98 jamz as the show Poka’s Palace. You can see Poka spreading his message from dance clubs to major charity events. Poka Jones is no stranger to the industry and his love and development started at a young age. He takes pride in his craft and building relationships around the Globe. “I Make World Music” says Jones. These days, Poka Jones hosts his own live TV show called "Southern Soul Live TV" every Wednesday evening at 5pm est on Amazon TV. I will be one of the few artist that can go in any genre and impact through sound and message.



ACCOMPLISHMENTS


(2013)

Performed at F.S.O with 40,000 people

Performed at Havana Club for The Oxygen Channel's The Bad Girls Club

Performed for the Alpha Omega OutReach Church Program

Nominated for Best New Breakthrough Artist at The 2013 BMA Awards

Counting All My Blessings" placed on v103's Dj Jelly mixtape

Performed at The YMCA for Health Awareness Day & the Blessings still coming

Performed at Hot 107.9s Dj Redd Dreads Birthday Bash


(2014)

Performed at the "Old School & Blues Festival" along side Frankie Beverly and Maze, Mystikal, and more in front of 8,000+ people.

Performed at the 2014 Black History Month Parade.

Performed at the 27th Summer Hill Annual Reunion.

Awarded with a Certificate Of Appreciation as the Team Captain at the 2014 Lupus Walk at Piedmont Park in Decatur, GA.


(2019) Launches "Southern Soul Live" on Amazon TV


(2021) Winner of the Bobby Rush Blues Artist of The Year Award


(2022) Southern Soul Radio & Film Break Out Artist of The Year Winner


Past Live Performances


2014 Black History Month Parade

National Black Radio Hall Of Fame Induction Ceremony 2020-2021

F.S.O

Havana Club for The Oxygen Channel's The Bad Girls Club

Alpha Omega OutReach Church Program

The YMCA for Health Awareness Day

Hot 107.9's DJ Redd Dreads Birthday Bash

MBEC Music Conference

Impact Awards

Down Home Blues Festival

The Voice In The Park Showcase

Ol Skool Fest

R&B Best All Time Crooners

9th Annual Barbecue Cookoff

Down Home Blues Festival

Frankie Beverly And Le Velle

Downtown Jam Atlanta

Brass Monkey

Texas Southern Soul Awards

Old School And Blues Jazz & Hip Hop Festival

The Louisiana Blues Brothers

Celebrity Fundraiser Basketball Game & Concert

WGNL 30th Annual Browning Labor Day Festival

Marko Diamond Poka Jones & Friends

1st Annual Carolina Round Up

Pre 4th Of July Soul & Blues Concert

Labor Day Southern Soul Takeover

Metro Lanes

The Bad Festival

Birthday Bash 20th Block Party

Renaissance Park

Cephora Lounge

Sutra

The Inner Circle Night Club

123 Food & Spirits Presents Poka Jones

Team Airplay & The Sounds Of Southern Soul Presents First Fridays with Poka Jones

Oriley's

Glitter & Spa Hair Fashion Show

Skating Against Bullying

March For Babies

The Zone

112 Mega Plex

The Major League Bar & Grill

19th Annual Old School & Blues Festival

Atlanta's Black Radio Programmers Coalition