JR Age<\/h2>\n

He was born on 12 March 1987 in Bloemfontein, Free State, South Africa. JR is 33 years old as of 2020.<\/p>\n

<\/span>JR Girlfriend<\/h2>\n

The rapper\u2019s partner is fashion stylist and social media influencer, Tshepi Vundla.<\/p>\n

<\/span>JR Career<\/h2>\n

<\/span>The Main Event\u00a0(2008)<\/h3>\n

On 28 April 2008, JR released his first studio album under Electromode Music,\u00a0The Main Event. The single \u201cGata Le Nna\u201d, produced by 37 mph (Mpho Pholo of Reck Shoppe Tunes) and featuring Towdee was number 1 on both YFM and Metro FM for over six weeks. The single was award for \u201cSong of The Year , Hip Hop\u201d at the Hype Awards in 2008.<\/p>\n

The album was nominated in the \u201cBest Hip Hop Album\u201d in 2008 at the Metro FM Awards, also received a nomination nod at the 2009 South African Music Awards for \u201cBest Hip Hop Album\u201d. JR subsequently signed an endorsement deal with Renault SA.<\/p>\n

<\/span>Colourfull\u00a0(2009)<\/h3>\n

In 2009, JR released his second studio album,\u00a0Colourfull<\/i>. His second single from the album, \u201cShow Dem\u201d featured rapper HHP and comedian Joey Rasdien, and was number 1 spot on several national radio stations. The single was nominated at the 2010 Channel O Music Video Awards for \u201cSong of The Year\u201d. JR was subsequently featured in two editions of MTV \u201cBase Nights\u201d, and signed an endorsement deal with Vodacom.<\/p>\n

JR collaborated with Die Heuwels and hip hop artist, Jack Parow, who raps in English and\u00a0Afrikaans. The two released their song \u201cShow Goes On\u201d which was originally written by JR himself for rock artist Khan of the band\u00a0The Parlotones,who left for their world tour during the release of their album. JR also co-wrote \u201cNo More Hunger\u201d for Khuli Chana,\u00a0Tuks Senganga\u2019s \u201cTseo\u201d, Lonehill Estate\u2019s \u201cLook Good\u201d,\u00a0Louise Carver\u2019s \u201cYou Think You Got It Easy\u201d, \u201cJealousy\u201d for AKA and co-wrote \u201cSumma Yama Summa\u201d for\u00a0Coca-Cola.<\/p>\n

During this period he also discovered and signed rapper sensation\u00a0Yanga Chief\u00a0to his label Feel Good Music. Writing and producing a couple of records for Yanga Chief including his break out hit single Awuth\u2019Yam featuring Kid X and AKA.<\/p>\n

The second single \u201cMuntu\u201d was a mix of pop and\u00a0mbaqanga, and was on frequent rotation on radio and TV music. The album featured the artists Prokid, Shugasmakx, Reason, Nokwazi, Cabo Snoop, AKA, Maxhoba, Louise Carver, DJ Dimplez and production by 37 mph.<\/p>\n

<\/span>2014<\/span><\/h3>\n

JR worked as a producer and writer on rapper\u00a0Aka\u2018s latest album\u00a0Levels<\/i>, writing the first single \u201cCongratulate\u201d, which had success in the charts of several African countries. Shortly after that he produced and wrote\u00a0DJ Dimplez\u2019 single \u201cWay Up\u201d featuring JR and\u00a0Cassper Nyovest.<\/p>\n

He wrote and produced Shugasmakx\u2019s single \u201cTrust It\u201d. Later in 2014 he released the single \u201cSoena Papa\u201d from an album planned for 2015. He has also released a single, \u201cDeny\u201d, with\u00a0Anatii. Towards the end of 2014, he signed rapper Shane Eagle to his label and went on to release the song that would change Eagle\u2019s career, \u201cWay UP\u201d featuring BigStar Johnson, along with accapella super group Beyond Vocal.<\/p>\n

<\/span>2019<\/span><\/h3>\n

In 2019 JR and Feel Good Music signed duo Jobe London and Mphow69 and went on to release arguably the biggest record of 2019 \u201cSukendleleni\u201d on which JR is credited as co-producer and writer.<\/p>\n

<\/span>Colourfull (2009)<\/span>In 2009, JR released his second studio album,\u00a0Colourfull<\/i>. His second single from the album, \u201cShow Dem\u201d featured rapper\u00a0HHP and comedian Joey Rasdien, and was number 1 spot on several national radio stations. The single was nominated at the 2010 Channel O Music Video Awards for \u201cSong of The Year\u201d. JR was subsequently featured in two editions of\u00a0MTV\u00a0\u201cBase Nights\u201d, and signed an endorsement deal with\u00a0Vodacom.<\/h3>\n

JR collaborated with Die Heuwels and hip hop artist, Jack Parow, who raps in English and\u00a0Afrikaans. The two released their song \u201cShow Goes On\u201d which was originally written by JR himself for rock artist Khan of the band\u00a0The Parlotones,who left for their world tour during the release of their album. JR also co-wrote \u201cNo More Hunger\u201d for Khuli Chana,\u00a0Tuks Senganga\u2019s \u201cTseo\u201d, Lonehill Estate\u2019s \u201cLook Good\u201d,\u00a0Louise Carver\u2019s \u201cYou Think You Got It Easy\u201d, \u201cJealousy\u201d for AKA and co-wrote \u201cSumma Yama Summa\u201d for\u00a0Coca-Cola.<\/p>\n

During this period he also discovered and signed rapper sensation\u00a0Yanga Chief\u00a0to his label Feel Good Music. Writing and producing a couple of records for Yanga Chief including his break out hit single Awuth\u2019Yam featuring Kid X and AKA.<\/p>\n

<\/span><\/span>Kool Forever<\/i>\u00a0(2012)<\/span><\/h3>\n

Kool Forever<\/i>\u00a0was J.R\u2019s third studio album. Released under his record label, Feel Good Music, the album received mainly positive reviews, employing a\u00a0mash up\u00a0of electric hip hop and\u00a0Kwaito. His first single \u201cPhuma\u201d received urban radio airplay.<\/p>\n

The second single \u201cMuntu\u201d was a mix of pop and\u00a0mbaqanga, and was on frequent rotation on radio and TV music. The album featured the artists Prokid, Shugasmakx, Reason, Nokwazi, Cabo Snoop, AKA, Maxhoba, Louise Carver, DJ Dimplez and production by 37 mph.<\/p>\n

<\/span>2014<\/span><\/h3>\n

JR worked as a producer and writer on rapper\u00a0Aka\u2018s latest album\u00a0Levels<\/i>, writing the first single \u201cCongratulate\u201d, which had success in the charts of several African countries. Shortly after that he produced and wrote\u00a0DJ Dimplez\u2019 single \u201cWay Up\u201d featuring JR and\u00a0Cassper Nyovest.<\/p>\n

He wrote and produced Shugasmakx\u2019s single \u201cTrust It\u201d. Later in 2014 he released the single \u201cSoena Papa\u201d from an album planned for 2015. He has also released a single, \u201cDeny\u201d, with\u00a0Anatii. Towards the end of 2014, he signed rapper Shane Eagle to his label and went on to release the song that would change Eagle\u2019s career, \u201cWay UP\u201d featuring BigStar Johnson, along with accapella super group Beyond Vocal.<\/p>\n

<\/span>2019<\/span><\/h3>\n

In 2019 JR and Feel Good Music signed duo Jobe London and Mphow69 and went on to release arguably the biggest record of 2019 \u201cSukendleleni\u201d on which JR is credited as co-producer and writer.<\/p>\n

<\/span>Awards<\/span><\/h2>\n

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• 2009 SAMAS \u2013 Best Rap<\/li>\n
• 2008 MTV Hype Awards \u2013 Best Hip Hop Record<\/li>\n
• 2008 Metro Awards \u2013 Best Hip Hop Album<\/li>\n
• 2010 Nigeria Sound City Awards \u2013 Discovery of the Year<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/section>\n

  <\/span>JR Songs<\/h2>\n

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  <\/span>The Main Event (2008)<\/span><\/h3>\n

  Singles:\u00a0So Hot<\/i>\u00a0ft TeePee (Prod. 37\u00a0mph),\u00a0Gata Le Nna<\/i>\u00a0ft Towdee (Prod. 37\u00a0mph),\u00a0Mathata<\/i> ft SFS, Mnqobi (Prod. 37\u00a0mph), \u201cOle Time Feeling\u201d.<\/p>\n

  <\/span>Colourfull (2009)<\/span><\/h3>\n

  Singles:\u00a0Aga Shame<\/i>,\u00a0Show Dem (Make the Circle Bigger)<\/i>,\u00a0Show Goes On ft. Jack Parow &\u00a0Die Heuwels Fantasties<\/i>.<\/p>\n

  <\/span>Kool Forever (2012)<\/span><\/h3>\n

  Singles: \u201cMuntu\u201d ft Nokwazi, \u201cEk Smaak Jou\u201d, \u201cToast\u201d with Dj Dimplez and George Avakian, \u201cImbizo\u201d ft PRO and Shugasmakx<\/p>\n

  <\/span>What a life (2017)<\/span><\/h3>\n

  Singles:\u201dvibing\u201d, \u201csauce\u201d, \u201cImin\u2019iYeza\u201d<\/p>\n<\/section>\n

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  <\/span>Love Me Now (2018)<\/span><\/h3>\n

  \u201cheartless\u201d<\/p>\n

  <\/span>JR Net Worth<\/h2>\n

  JR had an estimated net worth of $500 000 which he has earned from his career as a musician.<\/p>\n

  <\/span>Instagram<\/h2>\n<\/section>\n

  https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/CCdK2fQBix7\/?utm_source=ig_embed&utm_campaign=loading<\/p>\n