Standout: "Upside Down"

Also Check Out: "Never No"

And:"A Learning Game"

Name: J. Pinder

Age: 23

Reppin': Seattle, Wa

My style and/or skills have been compared to: Kanye West, Lupe Fiasco, Common, Kendrick Lamar, Drake, J. Cole

My standout records and/or moments have been: Upside Down, Three Words, Go Far, Dream Killers feat Mistah Fab, Never No, and Jake One's "Big Homie Style" from his White Van Music album in (2008)

I’m gonna change the game by: Raising the next bar and being creative and caring about the music and the culture.

I’d Like to Work With: 50 Cent. I think we'd make for an interesting contrast. DJ Khalil, Dre, ?uestlove and Danger Mouse

My goal in hip-hop is: to contribute as much as I can musically as an artist and a producer.

I’m gonna be the next: Black president

To check out more of my music go to: (Twitter, Facebook, Webpage, Tumblr, and/or etc.): www.jpinder.com, @Jpinder on twitter, Fb.com/Jpindermusic, Instagram @JPindermusic

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