JR (rapper)
| JR | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Tabure Thabo Bogopa Junior |
| Born |
March 12, 1987 Bloemfontein, Free State |
| Origin | Johannesburg, South Africa |
| Genres | Hip hop, Motswako |
| Occupation(s) | Rapper, songwriter |
| Instruments | Vocals |
| Years active | 2007–present |
| Labels | Feel Good Music |
| Associated acts |
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Tabure Thabo Bogopa Junior (born March 12, 1987), who performs under the stage name JR, is a South African rapper. He performs Motswako rap, in both Setswana and English. He had two number 1 hip hop songs as well as two no.1 pop songs on the South African Charts.
JR was born in Bloemfontein, Free State province, South Africa. He was raised in the township of Attridgeville in Pretoria, where he lived with his parents. He now resides in Johannesburg.
On April 28, 2008, JR released his first studio album under Electromode Music, The Main Event. The single "Gata Le Nna", produced by 37 mph (Mpho Pholo of Reck Shoppe Tunes) and featuring Towdee was number 1 on both YFM and Metro FM for over six weeks. The single was award for "Song of The Year , Hip Hop" at the Hype Awards in 2008. The album was nominated in the "Best Hip Hop Album" in 2008 at the Metro FM Awards, also received a nomination nod at the 2009 South African Music Awards for "Best Hip Hop Album". JR subsequently signed an endorsement deal with Renault SA.
In 2009, JR released his second studio album, Colourfull. His second single from the album, "Show Dem" featured rapper HHP and comedian Joey Rasdien, and was number 1 spot on several national radio stations. The single was nominated at the 2010 Channel O Music Video Awards for "Song of The Year". JR was subsequently featured in two editions of MTV "Base Nights", and signed an endorsement deal with Vodacom.
JR collaborated with Die Heuwels and hip hop artist, Jack Parow, who raps in English and Afrikaans. The two released their song "Show Goes On" which was originally written by JR himself for rock artist Khan of the band The Parlotones, who left for their world tour during the release of their album. JR also co-wrote "No More Hunger" for Khuli Chana, Tuks Senganga's "Tseo", Lonehill Estate's "Look Good", Louise Carver's "You Think You Got It Easy", "Jealousy" for AKA and co-wrote "Summa Yama Summa" for Coca-Cola.
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