About
J Bert, known for his Rap music and strong inspirational lyrics is taking the industry by storm by recapturing and reviving the Hip Hop world, by simultaneously giving it a new vibe. J Bert born Junior Kissi on April 22, 1998 in Dallas TX, was raised in France starting at a young age. Representing the DDD.TX (T.X., Dallas and Houston) area and self described as "The French Bee”, Berts music genuinely and soulfully chronicles life from a perspective of a maturing young man who is unafraid to be transparent about his journey. Bert has performed for audiences worldwide including opening up for notable artist such as A-STAR, Dadju and Afro B just to name a few. In May of 2019, Bert began performing in Dallas with Detty K also an upcoming talent artist known his featured song with Bert called “Stump It”. He has also had the pleasure of recording with Bert Music, and currently working on his upcoming projects for the next year to come. Currently as an independent artist, Bert is looking forward to continuing to globalize his sound and solidify his place in the music industry.
J Bert
Junior Kissi (born April 22, 1998), better known as J Bert, is an American rapper and songwriter. Currently signed to Bert Music, he released his debut studio album, The Kairos, on October 3, 2018. His second studio album, Vision, was released on February 7, 2019. He released his third studio album, Eighty Eight, on December 28, 2020.
Early life
Junior Kissi was born in Dallas on April 22, 1998. He is of Ivorian descent and grew up speaking French fluently. After his parent's divorce, Junior moved at the age of 6 with his uncle to Lyon, France, the capital city in France's Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region which is about four hours drive from Paris, France. J Bert said he grew up listening to Sexion d'Assaut, Jay-Z, 2Pac, |Notorious B.I.G & 50 Cent, but after moving to Dallas, he started listening to Drake and Future. His first rap name was Bert, but later changed it to J Bert. He attended J J Pearce High School in Richardson, Texas.
Career
In 2019, he released his debut solo mixtape, Vision, and later that year released a collaborative song with upcoming artist Detty K called Stump It (volume 1).During the same year, J Bert's song, Lover Her, gain popularity on the famous platform TikTok. In 2020, he released his second collaborative album titled Eighty Eight. The 11-Track project featured music producer and sound engineer from Texas, California and Morocco. An independent multimedia brand with over 15 million views gave recognition on their platform to support J Bert in his music career. On February 7, 2019, J Bert announced that he had signed to Bert Music. A record label supervised by his management team. J Bert, a talented artist, released his album "Eighty Eight" on December 28, 2020. The album boasts a collection of 11 captivating songs, including collaborations with artists Detty K and Yundo Hundo. With its unique blend of genres and soulful melodies, "Eighty Eight" is a must-listen for any music lover. On 15 October 2021, J Bert released album "WHAT’S NEXT”, under his own banner Bert Music. Right after the realease it gained some serious attention of the music lovers. He has recently released his highly anticipated album "Rockstar" on December 31, 2022. The album comprises of 7 songs, including his chart-topping hit track "BUMBA," which marks his first venture into the Afro-beat genre after a considerable period. With his unique sound and captivating lyrics, J Bert has once again proven his ability to create music that resonates with fans from different musical backgrounds.
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