You already know J Rick as the creator of the BBC Music award-winning song by Octavian. He created the chart-topping singles "Party Here," "Hands" and "Lightning," a trio that each ventures outside of London's constantly changing soundscape and when combined, sounds completely unique to anything else currently on the market.
In many instances, it is true when they claim that the artist is the star. The MC is frequently the brand's face, whether that be for good or bad. But there is more to J Rick and Octavian's connection than that. This is a brotherhood. Their team is known as Essie Gang and long before they started recording music, the two musicians and a few buddies got the moniker tattooed on them. Hence, it seems reasonable that J Rick is coming out to release tracks under his solo name.
It's been a heck of a journey, one that has given J Rick's discography more depth and personality. He first became interested in writing because he appreciated artists like Kanye West, Dr. Dre and Scott Storch, who had developed their unique sounds. But as time has gone on, J Rick's music has established a foundation that is both profound and individualized while still being approachable.
These days, the likelihood that J Rick has collaborated with someone you choose from a who's-who of the British music scene is high. But for him, it's not about influence; not every song needs to be made public. It's about doing what comes naturally and starting with his own creations..

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