Biography
The blends of a unique producer and passionate artist only begin to paint the picture of JB Russell. Tracing his roots to the proud city of Chicago, JB has been doused in music since his infancy. Growing up in a household filled with the sounds of soulful R&B, Gospel, Pop, Funk, and Hip-Hop, the natural order of osmosis would have it that this early connection to the world of music would become JB’s passion. JB began rapping and singing at the age of 7. Simply mimicking his favorite songs on the radio. Over the years of his adolescence he would grow and better his craft by free-styling with his cousins and friends. At the age of 8 he joined his elementary school orchestra and played the Viola and would switch to band and pick up playing the Trombone by 10. He began writing rap lyrics by the age of 12 and making his own beats at 15. He started out making Hip-Hop but grew to test his skills in other genres as well. Continuing to further hone his skills in music production, he became a self-taught pianist. He began writing songs outside of Hip-Hop and self-recorded his first slew of songs. In 2015 he would set out to pursue his passion by moving to Nashville taking his music aspirations to the next level. Delivering sonic frequencies similar of Childish Gambino, Jaden, Smino, Pharrell Williams, Blxst, and Big Sean. JB delivers a range of musical variety from the emotionally vulnerable to the powerfully impactful. Written and Edited by Justin Dukes and JB Russell