J-Idris
Premieres "Stare At The Ocean"
Music Video With Earmilk: bit.ly/1JOohRX
New Mixtape #VcVc Out May 19
Miami-based singer/producer, J-Idris, has teamed up with Earmilk to premiere the official music video for his latest track, "Stare At The Ocean," today, here: bit.ly/1JOohRX.
The song has been met with an overwhelmingly positive response in the clubs and radio stations including Vic Latino's Party 105.3 (WPTY), K104.7 (WSPK), WCPT Chicago and Sirius XM BPM radio. Grammy nominated Artist/DJ/Producer Stonebridge recently remixed the track, which fans can stream here: bit.ly/1PlxkZ6.
J-Idris will be releasing his new mixtape, #VcVc (for Very Close, Very Close) under new independent imprint Hot+Messy Records on May 19.
For more information, please visit: j-idris.com.
"I'm just really excited about everything that's happening," says J-Idris in regards to "Stare At The Ocean." "I do believe we have a summer hit on our hands and I hope to reach and inspire as many people out there as possible"
Singer, producer, songwriter and performer, J-Idris is a musical visionary.
Not only is music his passion, it is in his composition.
Born Justin Smith in New Jersey to Charles Smith (co-founder of Kool and the Gang) and Rai Ragland (a popular back up singer featured on the classic track "Celebration"), he was raised in the presence of A-list celebrities, all night parties and endless studio sessions.
His parents were often on the road, which left Justin to mature at a young age and with a need to develop his own musical style. J-Idris notes that while he was born into the "party going on right here," life was not always "good times and laughter throughout the years."
It was not until moments before the untimely death of his father, that the proverbial torch was passed and his inner artist emerged.
A new sound poured out that eloquently infuses EDM & pop with elements of rock and hip-hop to promote a positive message and an overall feel-good vibe. He is a natural performer who has toured the world, playing stadiums in front of 50,000 people - on stage is where this artist really comes alive.
J-Idris' recent relocation to Miami is directly reflected in his latest oeuvres.
The sounds are sunny, happy, and energetic.
He manages to stay a step ahead of the curve sonically while knocking out a catchy sound that current top 40 radio is both lacking and craving.
His music adds a refreshing, upbeat and funky spirit to something that comes from victoriously having fought the demons within the depths of his soul.
Be sure to catch J-Idris this fall, popping up for appearances at major clubs in New York, Miami and Los Angeles.
#VcVc will be released May 19 via Hot + Messy Records.
For updates, please visit:
Facebook: facebook.com/jidrisofficial
Twitter: @jidrisofficial
Instagram: instagram.com/jidrisofficial
YouTube: youtube.com/jidrisofficial
