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