John P., known to the world as DopeBoyBluez, is a Louisiana-born trailblazer and the creator of Nubluez since 2005—a revolutionary genre that fuses hip-hop, blues, and soul into a sound that honors the past while fearlessly redefining the future. Rooted in Southern tradition but driven by an unshakable artistic vision, DopeBoyBluez has become a symbol of innovation, originality, and resistance in an industry known to favor familiarity over evolution.
Despite his deep authenticity cultural roots and undeniable raw talent, DopeBoyBluez was met with resistance by the very scene he came from. He found himself shut out by key players in the Southern Soul industry. His refusal to conform to industry norms—He was chastised for creating original music instead of sticking to expected covers. They told him his music was “too new,” his performances “too provocative,” his style “too different,” and even mocked him for blending rap and soul: “Either you want to rap or sing—pick one.”—placed him at odds with gatekeepers who viewed his fresh approach as a threat. Critics labeled his style “too new,” his performances “too provocative,” and his sound “not what people want to hear.” But what they didn’t understand was that he wasn’t just creating songs—he was birthing a movement.
They complained about his fashion, his confidence, his movement—only to later copy his exact formula. The irony was painful. They criticized what they would later imitate. And they beat him down until he had enough.
But what they didn’t understand was that DopeBoyBluez wasn’t chasing trends—he was creating a movement.
Some imitated his style, incorporated his sound, and quickly rose to prominence—ironically within the very Southern Soul space that had dismissed its originator. While they were embraced and elevated, the pioneer was sidelined. The influence of DopeBoyBluez became undeniable, even as his name was left out of the narrative.
As his Southern counterparts dismissed him, artists from the North began to take notice. They saw the brilliance in his Nubluez sound, adopted the style, and quickly rose within the same genre that had shunned its creator. These artists gained fame using the very blueprint laid by DopeBoyBluez, while the pioneer himself was sidelined and silenced.
Meanwhile, internal tensions grew within Southern Soul. The scene became territorial. Male artists clashed over ego and attention, especially the affection of female fans. Collaboration took a backseat to competition. But DopeBoyBluez—always more focused on legacy than clout—stepped back and watched as many of his critics faltered. His music, rooted in substance and truth, endured while fleeting hits disappeared.
“One-hit wonders don’t build legacies,” he says. “Nubluez is forever.”
Thanks to the strategic vision of DarkAngelProjects, the brand behind his movement, DopeBoyBluez became the first to define this new sound while others scrambled to imitate. His confidence as a young innovator was seen as a threat—so they tried to break him. But true artistry can’t be silenced. His track record speaks for itself, and his fingerprints are all over today’s changing landscape.
“Check the record,” fans say. “Watch how they changed their style, their music, even their moves—because of him.”
In a genre that often rewards imitation over innovation, DopeBoyBluez a true trailblazer stands as a reminder that true artistry cannot be erased. His story is one of perseverance, timing, and unwavering belief in the power of originality. Though he was pushed to the margins, he remains the wave of the future—and many believe that if the spotlight ever turns fully in his direction, the entire Southern Soul landscape will shift. His resilience, his vision, and his refusal to compromise have made him the quiet architect of a musical revolution. While others chased short-term fame, he built a legacy.
The battle to bring Southern Soul to the Grammy stage continues—but make no mistake:
DopeBoyBluez is not just the future—he’s the foundation. But one thing is clear: DopeBoyBluez is not just an artist. He is the architect of a new sound. And if given his rightful place, the genre may finally reach the heights it was always destined for.
Social Media & Music Platforms
- Instagram: @dopeboybluez
- TikTok: @dopeboybluez
- X (Twitter): @dopeboybluez
- Spotify: DopeBoy Bluez
- YouTube Channel: @Dastranger
- YouTube Music: DopeBoyBluez on YouTube Music
- ReverbNation: DopeBoyBluez
- Pinterest: DopeBoy Bluez
- Tumblr: DopeBoyBluez Blog
- LinkedIn: John Matthews
Previous Release
- First to do Animation 13 yrs AGO
- First with nubluez ballads
- SInging Otis Redding
- The Making of Dopeboybluez
- DBB was a Leader in marketing
- Quick DBB highlights
- Reinventing DBB
- The Pill Song
- Remix to Choreography
- More choreography
- Forever Sound when Empire Records got wind of Nubluez Dopeboybluez Style
- DBB was first to have podcast mix
