What does Juba Lee mean when he says he is "more than a rapper"? He means that while he wants to have you moving your body to the music and having a good time, it's even more important to him to touch your heart with something lasting. Currently hailing from Atlanta, GA, Juba Lee’s story is one of redemption and freedom. His music has influences from every region in the U.S. because he's actually lived for a time in all of them. Juba Lee grew up in Ohio (the Midwest), California (the West Coast), New York (the East Coast) and Louisiana (the Dirty South). He's been from Morehouse College to Yale University, from the blocks of Brooklyn to Georgia State Prison. He knows what it is to make grave mistakes. He knows what it is to be counted out and looked over. And he knows what it is to rise again. Juba Lee has arisen from his darkness like a man on fire, aflame with the ambition to give raw truth and hope to everybody...and have us all getting down while he's doing it. From his own experiences he knows how important it is to be encouraged and to believe. His music is real because his stories are true. His music is powerful because it is full of the faith that brought him through. Inspirational and thought-provoking content have led some to compare him to Lupe Fiasco. Strong, heartfelt delivery and musical style bring to mind Rick Ross. But wit and everyday man demeanor put him in a class with Drake. Juba Lee is a force to be reckoned with in this industry.
This rapper/warrior is setting up to release his first album, Hello World, in September of 2013. The Hello World EP, a sampler of the upcoming album, is out now and available on this site. He has performed and rocked at festivals, youth centers, colleges and clubs. His music is widespread on the internet (Facebook, Reverbnation, Soundcloud, Bandcamp) and has also been played on the radio.
Juba Lee has recorded and promoted all of his music independently. He faithfully believes in his music and his purpose and he knows that this is only the beginning. The sky is the limit for this rising star. Life can sometimes be overwhelming; it's nice to be able to enjoy some good music and feel like you can win after you turn it off. If you're not careful, Juba Lee's fire mixed with feel good might just draw you in as he tells everybody to get ready for something new. Hello World.