biographical info
Heralded over time as one of Western Canada’s leading hip hop voices,
Just B’s goal of creating conscious, quality music has never wavered.
From paying his dues streetwise in countless freestyle battles to
collaborations with the likes of the Lifesavas, DJ Vadim, Swollen
Members and Moka Only, Just B has proven his ability through and
through.
With his new album “The Chronicles of William Wallets” Just B
is sure to hit home with independent heads around the globe. This
project proves to be different from anything else he’s ever done. Just
B’s sound serves as the perfect summation of every aspect that makes
him such a rarity amongst the excess-laden caricatures that seem to
dominate the hip hop world. Just B repeatedly promotes ambition over
adversity and a sense of community over self adoration. With the
production talents of Moka Only, Dj Murge, Jules Chaz, Scorpio61 and
Just B himself, diversity grips this project like the jaws of an
enraged pit-bull. The album comes across like a cool rain in the middle
of a heat wave to leave listeners refreshed and waiting for more.
Just B spent his early years recording numerous songs and
underground “tapes” carefully developing his distinctive sound. DJ
Murge and Just B worked side by side to create one of Canada’s most
explosive teams. Just served his performance apprenticeship at Western
Canada’s longest running hip hop club night “Stirfry”; playing along
side many other talented artists for over six years. These artists
included Nelly Furtado, Kardinal Official, Mix Master Mike, De La Soul
and many, many more.
Recently, Just B, DJ Murge, Ishkan, and Ashleigh Eymann have
formed a group called “The Current” and are working to finish their
first release together under that name. Just B and Ishkan vocals meld
together as if they shared the same blood. And who could deny the North
West’s magic beat smith DJ Murge who’s responsible for a large majority
of the production and general direction. And of course, the Current
would not be complete without Ashleigh Eymann who accentuates the work
with keys and vocals bringing in a feminine aspect which is often left
behind in a mainly machismo art form. Watch for the upcoming album
entitled “Now and When”.
Whether it is raising awareness of international issues which
he deems to be of importance or a commentary on the nightlife’s
psychological mazes or his deeply sincere monologues, Just B breathes
his lengthy turbulent history onto a resume that is seemingly
overflowing with potential. As the collective patience of avid hip-hop
listeners across Canada grows thinner and thinner, Just B is sure to
bring a much needed shift that will satisfy the hunger of those who
have been starving for something that leaps off the beaten path.
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