J.I.

Ever since J.I. took part in Jermaine Dupri's 'The Rap Game' as a 14-year-old, the young rapper has been in the spotlight. Barely out of high school, J.I.'s humble approach to his burgeoning career was shaped by his upbringing in Brooklyn, New York, where he had to grow up fast. With his two projects from 2019, Hood Life Krisis Vol. 1 and Vol. 2, J.I. lives up to his self-proclaimed title as the "Prince of the Big Apple". His breakthrough track "Need Me" from Vol. 1 has become an anthem on City and has reached over 90 million streams to date (over 350 million streams in total). Both mixtapes landed on the Billboard Heatseekers charts and received recognition of XXL, Genius, Complex and others. Earlier this year, he toured major cities including Boston, LA and Chicago and was the first artist to sell out three consecutive nights at New York's legendary SOB's. Known for his melodic flow and powerful, honest lyrics, the rising star has also received praise from of Jadakiss, Cardi B and Drake, who recently sang along to his track "Used To" on Instagram Live. Despite this early success, J.I. knows that now is not the time to rest. His hustle is unparalleled, and his determination is reflected in his new EP Welcome To GStarr Vol. 1, out July 17, 2020.

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