From performing in sold out arenas, featuring on Platinum selling albums and world wide tour performances with hip-hop global iconic megastars such as Lil Wayne and Soulja Boy… At age 19, Atlanta based artist, JaBar has already accomplished what most superstars aspire to do in their lifetime!!!

 

Born Justin Benjamin Alex Rucker, JaBar has been passionate about music since childhood. Since Grade 2 JaBar would get involved in any and every school music and theatre program he could join, participating in chorus and acting in school plays. This gave him not only the early interest in developing his talents as an entertainer but also the skills to make it happen! By fifth grade JaBar’s love and passion for music turned into direction and focus... It was time to get serious!

 

He started creating demo tapes by recording himself on his Beatbox. He picked up a phone book and started calling every music label/company he could find listed, asking where he could send his demo.

 

At age 16, he recorded his first rap song, "Don't Go", with his friend’s sister. From there he continued to develop his skills as a rapper. Some time later, he was introduced to Soulja Boy through a mutual friend. This was at the onset of Soulja Boys career. Soulja Boy went on the “Crank Dat” tour that summer. When Soulja Boy returned to Atlanta they met back up and JaBar played Soulja some of his work. Soulja Boy immediately recognized the talent in JaBar and asked if he was serious and wanted to pursue his career as a rapper. JaBar was serious and ready. In 2004 they formed the SODMG (Stacks On Deck Money Gang).

 

Soulja Boy has been a huge influence on JaBar’s music career. He's helped JaBar own his skills musically while also teaching him the ins and outs of the music industry/business as a whole. From conducting interviews to having JaBar perform on tour with him, Soulja Boy’s friendship and business relationship with Jabar is an unstoppable solid refreshing new force in the entertainment world!JaBar is the next face of SODMG, and is anticipated by many to be one of the biggest artists in the music industry of this decade. Since he started working with Soulja Boy, he has performed at sold out arena concerts, done voice over’s for his character in the Soulja Boy Tell'Em Animated Series, and has been featured on various mixtapes and albums.

 

JaBar is a rare breed in the music industry. His vocal skills as a singer and rapper create a unique sound that will leave a lasting impression on Rap, R&B and Pop Music for years to come. When it comes to his music, he is no stranger to hard work. Ever seeking to improve and develop his sound, JaBar spends 10-12 hours in the studio, and writing daily. His music possesses an animated energy that is inspired by his family, friendships, women, and draws on his life experiences.

 

Despite his young age, JaBar has a mature state of mind when it comes to his business. He is an entrepreneur with an established clothing line “JBAR & CUPID CLOTHING”. The line was released in a Fashion Show put on by Eye-Kandee Fashions in 2007. JaBar has been around some good people who influenced him while he was growing up and even now as he continues to grow and evolve. One of his dreams is to become a role model to those younger and still trying to find purpose and to be an example that you can make it through hard work and dedication.Future ventures he would like to pursue include developing and expanding his clothing line, acquiring new businesses, and possibly working a deal in the candy industry and many other possible endorsements and branding opportunities.

 

Upcoming projects are the SODMG Album, Soulja Boy Album, and his debut album. He is heavily influenced by 90s party music such as Uncle Luke and Wrecks n Efx. Artists he would like to work with in the future range from Erykah Badu to Missy Elliot, Drake and Outkast. He plans to continue developing himself as an entertainer, and would like to pursue acting roles, and more voice over’s utilizing his unique voice. The sky is not the limit for the young Atlanta native… Its evident that JaBar has only just begun reaching for the stars!!!