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 give readers a look into tomorrow’s possibilities through “Up NeXt.”
Lafayette, Louisiana Native Is Creating A Buzz For Himself With “Trust Nobody”
Inspiration For Career
“People would pay me to sing around the hood. They would really like the way I would come up with songs that would relate to what’s going on in life.”
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Having A Shot At Stardom
“Yes, I believe I have a shot at stardom. “Trust Nobody” was the first song I ever recorded and the fan response was unbelievable! The more songs I make, the more fans love my music. My music is in its own lane and it’s unique.”
Project(s)
“I am currently working on my first album entitled YNFA which stands for your next favorite artist.”
Twitter: @official_juko
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Instagram: @officialjuko
