J57 (rapper)

J57
J57 performing during a tour in 2014
Background information
Birth nameJames Victor Heinz
Born (1983-02-06) February 6, 1983 (age 41)
Long Island, New York, United States
OriginBrooklyn, New York City, United States
Genres
Occupations
  • Rapper
  • singer
  • songwriter
  • record producer
  • record executive
  • music video director
Instruments
Years active2003–present
Labels
  • FiveSe7enCollective
  • Soulspazm
  • Balanced
Websitefivese7encollective.com

James Victor Heinz, known professionally as J57, is an American rapper, singer, songwriter, record producer,[1] record executive,[2] and music video director that infuses hip hop with indie rock, pop, folk & Americana music. He is a member of the Brown Bag AllStars, a group of emcees he helped create while working at Fat Beats in 2004, and Jamo Gang, a hip-hop group along with Ras Kass and El Gant. J57 cites DJ Eclipse and his mentor DJ Premier,[3] as his musical influences.[4] He owns a record label called FiveSe7en Collective which is the home of a lot of new, promising talent in different genres of music. J57 was co-host of Shade45 / SiriusXM’s show “Rap Is Outta Control” with DJ Eclipse for 5 years.

  1. ^ Solo, Dread (November 20, 2015). "Koncept & J57 "The Fuel EP" + Interview". Respect Magazine. Philadelphia. Retrieved November 24, 2015.
  2. ^ "Producer J57 Launches New Collective Of Artists Who Inspire Him". HipHopDX. May 18, 2018. Retrieved January 12, 2019.
  3. ^ TheBeeShine Videos, DJ Premier Speaks on J57 | TheBeeShine, retrieved January 12, 2019
  4. ^ Riley (January 15, 2015). "Interview With Rapper/Producer J57". Above Average Hiphop. Retrieved November 24, 2015.