Joe Black (J Black) – Official.
Joe Jackson goes by Joe Black or J Black in his music career. He grew up in Hell’s Kitchen, a tough West Side spot in New York City that few notice. It’s the same area that shaped stars like Alicia Keys and Lisa Lisa from Cult Jam. Of African American roots, Joe soaked up all kinds of music around him. Hip-hop formed his base, thanks to artists like 2Pac, Nas, Jay-Z, Big Pun, and Eminem. They guided his wordplay and sparked his love for poetry and rap flows from an early age.
Life threw challenges at Joe. A false charge of armed robbery led to a year stuck at home. He turned that time into drive for his art and goals. From tough times sprang big ideas: he started Hell’s Kitchen Entertainment. The label offers his neighborhood a true stage for music and spotlights the hidden poverty near Midtown’s shiny lights and tall buildings.
The year 2016 brought deep pain when Joe lost his mom. That drove him harder into his work. Family, friends, and his old pal, NBA player Joakim Noah, stood by him. Joe spent days in the studio, honing his beats and focus. His online buzz grew his rep fast. He appeared early in WorldStarHipHop’s “A Day in the Life” videos. His solo take on Lisa Lisa’s “Take You Home” hit over 8 million views.
By 2021, Joe Black hit a peak at number 7 on Billboard charts. His track “Motorola” grabbed nationwide eyes. That song’s win grew bigger with a spot in the film Beyond the Rush, reaching fresh listeners.
Joe Black shines with sharp lyrics, raw stories from the heart, and a mix of street truth and wide appeal. He keeps growing as a rapper and songwriter. His latest track, “You Were Wrong,” has key music pros paying attention. Fresh team-ups fill top New York spots, as he crafts a body of work that fans will play for years. All this while he reps Hell’s Kitchen strong.
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