“Every day is a hustle to survive,” shares south-central Los Angeles rapper Presidentrj. The recent success of his 2020 project, STREET PRIEST, has opened doors for Presidentrj that he did not even know ere in front of him. Rising to this level of success has not been easy for the young hip-hop artist, though. Still, he is not about to let his past or any future hardships slow him down from achieving his goals. Currently producing the follow-up to his 2020 release, Presidentrj is looking to break out of the LA underground scene and name himself throughout the entire rap industry.
In March 2019, a year after Presidentrj began pursuing a hip-hop career, the young rapper was facing eviction from his LA apartment. Unable to make ends meet, Presidentrj had to put his recording career on hold as he could not afford studio time to lay down his tracks on the mic. However, the hopeful artist began to focus more and more on his writing and lyrical abilities to keep his creative juices flowing. Taking his real-life experiences as inspiration, Presidentrj soon penned some of the most expressive and realistic writing in the LA underground rap scene. “I feel like a lot of people will be able to relate the place I come from,” the young rapper shares.
Finding himself back on his feet by the start of 2020, the young rapper had a plethora of new life experiences that he could pour into his rapping. “My songs give listeners an idea of what life is like in the streets and what a lot of people have to go through to survive,” shares Presidentrj. With the release of his 2020 project, STREET PRIEST, the young rap hopeful explored the topics of homelessness, struggling with trust, and the ups and downs of relationships. Following up that project with its sequel, STREET PRIEST II, which is set for release in January, Presidentrj hopes to further expand upon the groundwork he laid with his first project. “I want people to understand the process I took to get where I am at today.”
To hear Presidentrj’s music, check out his Spotify and follow him on Instagram for updates on STREET PRIEST II.