Former HipHopDX Features Editor Andre Grant said in his “Defense Of The Struggle Rapper” editorial, “Out of all the things the Hip Hop web has vilified, the “struggle rapper” might be the least deserving of all that ridicule.” Before Kendrick Lamar became big enough for Barack Obama to sing his praises or Drake found himself making deals with Apple, they were artists without a significantly large fanbase attempting what seemed like the impossible. Hitting the top of the charts became a distant goal to making past one hundred streams of a song possibly made within the confines of their bedroom walls and gaining likes, re-post or anything else that would reach someone. Providing a weekly outlet for those getting their feet wet in the sometimes brutal sport of Hip Hop, allow us to provide readers a look into tomorrow’s possibilities through “Up Next.”

J-Haze May Be The Next Emcee To Blow From Pittsburgh

Inspiration For Rap Career

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I always liked music and wanted to stop going to prison. So, I decided to rap and change my life. I also wanted to show people what Pittsburgh is really like. A lot artist coming out the city ain’t showing you the city for real”

Having A Shot At Rap Stardom

“Yes, I believe I’m getting closer every day. My music is what the industry needs right now.”

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Upcoming Project(s) In The Works

“Me, my CEO Glasses Malone  and producer Meetro are working on my debut album. We don’t have a title yet. Also, make sure you download my last project “Heroin Habits.”

Twitter: @ThaRealJHaze

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Instagram @ThaRealJhaze