J. Jackson (Detroit, MI) – “You Will” Freestyle (Official Music Video)

A new breed of hip hop artists is emerging out of Detroit; a group of kids with the grit, raw talent, passion and energy to change the game and establish a whole new set of rules. With an arsenal of classic hop-hop records, chock-full of potent lyrics and beats seemingly curated by the streets of
the city, Detroit is grooming a coterie of young go-getters ready to conquer the world. If you look deep within the fold, you’re sure to take notice to a young kid with hard-hitting beats and the verses to match. From the looks of him, you’d think the well-dressed wunderkind with a personal
style more reminiscent of crooner than a rapper wasn’t packing the heat necessary to throw a crowd into utter frenzy. But, that would be letting his looks fool you. Make no mistake, J. Jackson understands how the game is played and is grinding his way to the top with a mic in his hand. For
J. Jackson, music isn’t just a business, it’s personal. Jackson has a story to tell and he prefers to tell it over a street anthem. He knows that there is a large audience that can rel ate to his stories, and he’s looking to capture them with his tracks. Music is home for him; a place where he can be
expressive and refreshingly honest, all while being himself.

Detroit bred, Jackson says his birth place helped him grow as an artist; never missing a chance to pay homage to the burgeoning hip-hop scene that welcomed him with open arms as a young boy. It didn’t hurt that Jackson grew up a few houses down from Marshall Mathers, better known as Eminem. The rising star took a lot of tips from Eminem. Listening to his music allowed him to hone his skills as a lyricist. “Music is therapeutic”, says Jackson. “It allows me to leave it all on the track and release my deepest thoughts to the world.”

In middle school, Jackson began freestyling for his classmates who were undoubtedly impressed. This sparked an untapped desire for the young artist; giving him a vision for success and a new mission to perform on bigger stages. Jackson has certainly evolved from grade school cafeterias.
He is now performing all around Michigan on college tours, in area night spots, and a host of other venues throughout the state. Jackson pays tribute to his hometown in tracks like For My City and The Game; never forgetting where he started.

J. Jackson is certainly making a name for himself by staying true to his hip-hop roots. He infuses the elements of popular kick-heavy beats mixed with old school rhymes and creates music that leaves the listener remembering more than just the bass line. The music pulls you into his
atmosphere; each song telling a different story. There is a hunger and a fight tightly woven into each beat, creating a raw and unbridled soundtrack for the youthful fresh that is Jackson’s vocal tone.Once you hear one track by Jackson, you will understand that the music industry is exactly where

he’s supposed to be. Jackson speaks with an unrelenting vigor that is both grandiose and intrinsic
to his birthright. He has all the makings of a successful artist, and this is just the pregame.
Listeners can’t help but be impressed by the pulsating beats of his music, and the clever rhymes
that accompany them. Get to know Jackson now. He is definitely destined for greatness by any
means necessary.

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