Jimii Hitmaker, whose real name is James Carlisle, is an independent hip-hop artist originally from New York City but currently based in Suffolk, Virginia. Known for his distinctive voice and unique rapping style, Jimii has built a career marked by resilience and personal growth. After facing the loss of his mother in 2015, he used his experiences as inspiration for his music, releasing popular projects like Endless Nights and the Forever Young series. Jimii has achieved notable success as an independent artist, including signing a distribution deal with #RadioPushers for his single “Stunnin,” which gained international recognition and charted on the Digital Radio Tracker’s National Airplay Top 150 Independent Chart. He emphasizes maintaining independence by owning his music and royalties through his own label, Ticket Vision .