J-Live

With his intelligent, conscious lyrics and soulful grooves, Brooklyn-based rapper, DJ, and producer J-Live rose from the hip-hop underground at the turn of the millennium thanks to acclaimed releases like 2001's The Best Part and its 2002 follow-up, All of the Above. A former middle school language teacher, J-Live carved out a unique and respected recording career throughout the remainder of the 2000s, touring internationally, and continuing his educator role by teaching hip-hop classes and workshops. Also known as Justice Allah after adopting the culture of the 5% Nation, the...