J.R. just released his debut EP Gang Season in February and spoke exclusively with HipHopDX about putting his hometown of St. Louis back on the map.
The up-and-coming rapper’s Gang Season EP features Trey Songz on the buzzing single “Party Bussin'” and he’s already pushed out a record with fellow St. Louis rapper Nelly on “I’m Just Sayin'” featuring Tiffany Foxx.
“St. Louis has been known for doing big numbers records wise, musically,” J.R. says. “We had a dry spell but I feel right now we’re in a good growing space. We’re in a good growing space. We got a lot of talent, artists, young artists, that are coming up and making some noise in the city. Whatever the direction is; I don’t care if you’re doing trap music or whatever it may be, as long as you’re putting a positive light on the city and bringing that attention back to where we can share those messages out there that we want to. But St. Louis is definitely coming to a point where we’re going to be a powerhouse in the music industry.”
J.R. says that his goals now are to make sure that his current fanbase gets a chance to understand who he is as an artist with the release of his Gang Season project, while still gaining a new fan everyday.
“I put all my emotion into my music,” the rapper says. “I really want them to know that I am here to stay. I’m tryna plant my feet this year. That’s it.”
HipHopDX’s exclusive interview with J.R. is as follows.
This nigga is the next nelly!
I dont know J.R but im from st.louis. Check out Zeus Rebel Waters – 2 Dollars…. He got a banger out right now in St.louis hes all over the radio. Legit hit
What you said! Check out Chester Watson as well…Peace
What you said! Check out Chester Watson as well…Peace