Jim-E makes sounds that he enjoys hearing and listening to a song by Jim-E Stack is like getting to know him. Real name, James Harmon Stack, grew up in San Francisco's Inner Richmond, where he developed a love for music that led him to play in garage rock bands and school jazz ensembles as well as create beats influenced by Burial, Daft... read full bio
Jimothy Lacoste, a rapper from London, first gained attention online as a viral sensation, but he quickly paved the way for mainstream acceptance with his odd, deadpan style and unique character. Lacoste (Timothy Gonzales) chose to pursue music and other artistic endeavors since he found the British educational system to be ineffective. At first, he was content to create music for his own... read full bio
Jitwam, an only kid, moved to Sydney together with his parents after being born in Guwahati, Assam, India. He was influenced by bands like The Avalanches, Gerling and Sleepy Jackson while growing up in the suburbs. Even though he began writing songs, taking keyboard lessons, and playing the guitar at the age of 14, he didn't begin to take music seriously until... read full bio
Jamie Adenuga, known professionally as Jme (or JME), is a grime MC, songwriter, producer and electronic DJ from Hackney and Tottenham, England. Jme co-founded the crew and label Boy Better Know and he serves as a sole owner of the associated company, Boy Better Know Limited. Jme was once a part of the grime/rap collective Meridian Crew and the, a... read full bio
JMSN, also known as Christian Berishaj, is an American singer/songwriter, record, producer, multi-instrumentalist, music engineer, and fashion designer from Detroit Michigan. Berishaj's debut album titled, Priscilla, which was released in 2012. In addition to writing and recording his own music, he also directed the music videos for the album as well. When Berishaj was eighteen he wrote... read full bio
London-based rapper JNR Choi got his big break in a very 12st century way: through TikTok. The 23-year-old is currently riding the viral wave, from internet stardom to the Billboard’s Top 100, thanks to his song “To The Moon”. Originally titled “Turn Up”, the song is a drill rap production that marks the first big venture into music from a... read full bio
Joanie Sprague is an American model, podcast host, carpenter, and reality television star. Sprague studied economics and computer science at the University of Findlay but dropped out to pursue a career in modeling. Her father pushed her to finish her degree though, so she moved back to finish her degree then went on to be a contestant on the reality... read full bio
Joe Budden is an American rap and hip-hop artist. His first single “Pump It Up” became a commercial hit and got him a recording contract with Def Jam. After leaving the label he started self-releasing his music. His first two albums, “Joe Budden” and “No Love Lost” both hit no. 1 on the US Rap charts, and his last album,... read full bio
Joe Torry is an actor/comedian from St. Louis, Missouri. He began his acting career at the age of 23 and brought his unique style of comedy with him to his roles. He starred in films such as Strictly Business, House Party, and Getting Played. After he became more known, he had many guest appearances in television shows such as ER,... read full bio
Joey Bada$$ is a rapper/hip-hop recording artist from Brooklyn, NY. He is co-founder of the hip-hop collective Pro Era, with whom he has released his mixtapes 1999, Rejex, and Summer Knights, to critical acclaim and recognition. His debut album B4.DA.$$ emerged at No. 5 on the Billboard 200, with 53,990 copies sold throughout the U.S. in the first week. He... read full bio
Joey Purp is a rapper from Chicago, Illinois. Inspired by artists like the Wu-Tang Clan, Sex Pistols, The Velvet Underground, Lil Wayne, and Currensy, Joey Purp has created his own signature style of music. His albums have received rave reviews; for example iiiDrops was received as one of 2016s best endeavors in hip-hop, earning an 8.2 rating on Pitchfork and... read full bio
Joey Valence and Brae are a rap duo straight out of Penn State. These two college kids were just messing around in their dorm room when they created a spark that would lead to them becoming a worldwide phenomenon. The two of them met while attending Penn State after they were introduced by Brae’s cousin. Their sound is very inspired... read full bio
JoeyStarr, also known under the names Jaguar Gorgone and Double R, is a French rapper, producer and actor from Saint-Denis, Seine-Saint-Denis, France. JoeyStarr had a rough upbringing and later in life he joined the military at Baden-Baden where he spent 19 months. After leaving the army, JoeyStarr began wandering the streets and would sleep in subways and alleys. During this... read full bio
Johan Lenox is a singer songwriter, arranger and producer who got his start studying and playing classical music. He was only in the first grade when he started messing around with the piano, which gave his parents the idea to sign him up for piano lessons – for which he showed natural talent. His talents allowed him to work with... read full bio
The confessional dictaphone raps of John Glacier have the feel of private letters written to oneself. She writes to organize her thoughts. In "Green Elephants Freestyle," a standout from the disorienting third of her debut album, she murmurs, "I dunno/Double negative produces a positive, or so they say/So I'm messing with the words again. SHILOH: Lost for Words excels when... read full bio
Johnny Gill is an American singer-songwriter, composer, producer, and actor. He is best known for being the final member of the R&B pop group New Edition and for his time as a member of LSG. Gill started his singing career at only 5 years old at his church in a family gospel group that was named Little Johnny and “Wings... read full bio
Jon Bellion is a self-produced hip-hop artist from New York. His sound is an eclectic mix of pop, hip-hop, rap and soul, citing musical influences like Andre 3000 and Kanye West. In addition to releasing four mixtapes, he has written for Eminem, Jason Derulo, Lauv, Christina Aguilera, Cody Simpson and Rihanna. Jon's first album, The Human Condition, met great success... read full bio
Jon Brion is a singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, producer, and composer. He has an extensive career in music, along with a repertoire in producing and film score composing. He has produced music for artists like Kanye West and Fiona Apple. Brion has scored films like Magnolia, Punch-Drunk Love, Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind, and Meaningless. His performing career includes work... read full bio
Rapper Jon Z, from San Juan, Puerto Rico, draws equally from American hip-hop, notably trap and reggaeton in the creation of his music. His music frequently resembles a Puerto Rican contrast to rappers like Young Thug and Future due to his high-pitched, Eminem-like voice and eccentric manner. He originally started posting freestyles on his YouTube page while he was still Jonathan... read full bio
Jonwayne is an American rapper and record producer from La Habra, California, who is a descendant from the General “Mad” Anthony Wayne. Jonwayne originally pursued acting while in high school and through acting, Jonwayne met a girl who was interested in poetry and to impress her, he began writing poetry himself. This led him to find a passion in writing... read full bio
