An independent artist bred in the lanes of Mumbai, J isn't one to shy away from weaving a vivid narrative about life. Taking inspiration from stalwarts of the game like J. Cole, the 23-year-old equips deft lyricism and crisp production to let the listener peer into his imagination and get a feel for the millennial hip-hop experience, an ability he spent his adolescence honing. J spent the pandemic crafting a steady string of releases that initially saw the light of day on social media, ultimately culminating in 2021 with the release of his debut extended play: “Daydreamin'”. On his latest track “Comin’ up”, early to stamp his mark upon 2022, J ushers in the new year with a bass thumping earworm that cautions peers and naysayers alike to get with the programme lest they be left in the mud. It's a warning shot given life symphonically through a brisk pair of verses that augur his ascent in the rap game, and mull over the hustle and grit necessary to stay ahead of the pack.