NHB Jay, an up-and-coming rapper from Greenville, Mississippi, has made his presence known in the rap industry and has not stopped creating new music since. His lyrics are filled with memories of growing up and give listeners an experience that they can relate to their own lives. The majority of his music has a strong Memphis influence, giving him an authentic Memphis sound that resonates with many listeners in the South. NHB Jay’s family, especially his dad, has been very influential in his career and he takes time to thank them often in his songs because they have been there from the beginning.
Who is NHB Jay?
Born and raised in Greenville, Mississippi, NHB Jay had a knack for writing lyrics from an early age. Influenced by rappers such as Young Dolph, Yo Gotti, and Jeezy, he credits his father as being a very important part of his career. He wanted to be a lawyer at first, but as he got more involved with music, people encouraged him to continue.
His Start In The Music Industry
NHB Jay first took an interest in rap when he was very young. He began listening to his favorite rappers such as Young Dolph, Yo Gotti, and Jeezy. He created songs and put them on YouTube, but didn’t take music seriously as a career. He started taking music seriously when he created and distributed his first song “Wit It” to streaming platforms. This song was an instant hit with the hip-hop community, as it currently has thousands of views.
About his music style
His music style is best described as a mix of Southern rap and trap. He has been influenced by the sounds of Memphis, Tennessee with all its southern soul, blues, and gospel influences. He uses this influence to create something new with a different perspective on traditional rap. His vocals are backed up by instrumentals which are usually light and soft. Sometimes he mixes in more aggressive beats for an added effect.
Goals For This Year
NHB Jay is going to be busy this year working on new songs with features from other artists. He loves the support that he gets from his dad and hopes to get signed to a label someday. He loves rap and wants to do more of it this year. He also plans to keep performing at venues in the Memphis area. He also likes to listen to other rappers, but most are from Memphis which is why he thinks it has some of the best music!
