Rising rapper JD is making a name for himself in the southern hip-hop scene, writing songs that reveal raw emotions such as pain, loss, hope, and triumph over life’s biggest challenges. JD was influenced by a wide array of music genres growing up. As he combines these musical influences to create a unique sound, JD has been received by music fans with great enthusiasm and admiration, making him the next big thing in the ruthless southern hip-hop scene.
For JD, however, being a rapper is not about competing with other artists. The goal-oriented rapper is all about competing with himself, making sure to do better than his last song or last performance. He recently released Outlaws & Kuntry Boys, featuring national TV star Big Smo and Justin Adams, amassing him 70k streams in 3 months. Successfully putting him on the map in the southern hip-hop genre. Successfully putting him on the map in the southern hip-hop genre.
“The past couple of years I’ve been really focusing on being a better writer, better lyricist, and bringing my own style of music to all the streaming platforms they have out there. Some say it’s southern hip-hop, other country rap. Whatever you choose to call it in the end, I feel like I’m just telling my life story the only way I know how,” JD explains.
Inspired by his personal family story, the struggles his parents went through, rising from poverty, and the story of every underdog who has had to fight their way out of a difficult life, JD decided to tell stories many people need to hear through his music. Staying true to his emotions and character is his way of creating a genuine brand that people can easily connect with. For the rising rapper, he believes that music lovers always look for ones who are authentic, who are not afraid to reveal their emotions and pains regardless of what other people will say.
In the end, when people look at him, JD wants people to see someone who fought hard to get to where he is today, someone who chose to live above the pains of his past and create a future full of hope and promise. For JD, life now is all about making the most of precious hours and using it wisely to impact the lives of others.
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