Featured Weekly Artist
Aug 23, 2024 – Aug 30, 2024
Artist Name: MJM The Rapper
City: Houston, TX
Social Media Link: https://instagram.com/mjmtherapper
Additional Info: https://linktr.ee/mjmtherapper
Breaking Boundaries: MJM The Rapper on the Rise with “Y.S.A.K.”
Hailing from Redondo Beach, CA, with roots stretching to Pensacola, FL, and now making waves in Houston, MJM The Rapper is a living testament to how diverse environments shape both life and sound. Born in the heat of 90s West Coast rap, surrounded by legends like Tupac, Ice Cube, and Dr. Dre, her childhood soundtrack set the foundation. Yet, a move to Pensacola at just six years old brought in new influences. βPensacola is a small city right by Alabama,β MJ shares, βbut I grew up on MTV, watching Cash Money, OutKast, and Missy Elliott.β The clash of West Coast giants and Southern trailblazers crafted a melting pot of influences that define MJβs versatility today.
Now based in Houston, the home of chopped and screwed beats, MJ is thriving in a city teeming with creative energy. “Houston has some talented artists thatβll get you right in the club,” she says, nodding to local talent like Monaleo, whoβs pushing boundaries, especially for female rappers. The vibrant, gritty energy of H-Town is woven into her evolving sound, but at its core, itβs always been about truth.
Her latest release, βY.S.A.K.,β flips the script on her earlier, more introspective tracks about love and emotional trials. βI wanted to usher the summer right with a banger,β MJ explains. βThis track is a tribute to an old friend I lost a couple of years ago. Itβs a reminder to the world that I can rap my ass off with the best of them. ‘Y.S.A.K.’ hits hard and is a track that you can blast over your speakersβitβs unapologetically me.β
But the journey hasnβt always been easy. Tracks like βFree Your Mindβ dive deep into the struggles sheβs faced, especially when it comes to mental health. “That song is about my mental state, the setbacks Iβve faced, and the rollercoaster that was the pandemic,β MJ reflects. Authenticity is at the heart of MJM The Rapper’s musicβeach bar, each verse carries the weight of lived experience. βRapping about whatβs true to me is where I shine the most,β she reveals. βMy life experiences are laced throughout my music, allowing me to share my journey with the world.β
At the core of her inspiration is the drive to evolve. “Iβm constantly aiming to be better, to find my purpose in this world,β MJ says. βI just celebrated a birthday on September 5th, and Iβm still chasing dreams and setting new goals.β Family and friends, those closest to her, are her greatest motivation, pushing her to keep striving even when life gets tough. βTheyβre going through their own struggles too, but they always encourage me.β
Fans should be ready for an artist who refuses to fit into any box. βPeople should know Iβm bringing a different approach and sound to the game,β MJ asserts. βI rap about real-life, real things. People from all walks of life will find pieces of themselves in my musicβtheir fears, anxieties, and dedication to finding happiness in a chaotic world.β
MJM The Rapper is here to stay. With a unique, ever-evolving style that blends West Coast grit, Southern bounce, and Houston’s raw energy, sheβs an artist on the rise. And with tracks like βY.S.A.K.,β MJ is proving she has the skills and vision to shake up the industry.
Check out βY.S.A.K.β now, available everywhere. Featured Music Link.
Written By: Dopetrackz Shakur
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