Bio

Jansport J
Covina, Ca.

Inspired by his atmosphere and musical geniuses of the ‘90s, the experiences and conditions that shaped Jansport J’s craft were anything but average. Covina’s impact on his creativity can’t be understated, as he notes “It’s very diverse. I grew up with Mexicans, Filipinos, white kids and black kids. In between LA and the Inland Empire, we have all of those cultures together. Listening to a little bit of everything is why I’m able to do different styles of production. I try to be flexible and that’s a product of being able to adapt to different cultures.”

While Jansport J’s cast of heroes has included Pharrell, 9th Wonder, Madlib, DJ Premier and SwIzz Beatz, it was Timbaland who originally sparked his passion when he heard Missy Elliot’s “I Can’t Stand The Rain” at the age of 11. Beginning to make beats in high school, he fondly looks back on those days saying “The first time I heard Timbaland and 9th Wonder, if 10 years from now someone could say I was one of their influences, then I did what I was supposed to do.”