The Grind - Resume
1. JBillz is an artist, writer and performer. He has been creating and refining his art going on five (5) yrs. now. His experiences have led him to understand “he is doing the right thing”. He has experienced much success as a crossover artist. Kids and adults from diverse backgrounds enjoy his music/lyrics.
2. JBillz has strong a family support. They have been with him every grinding step he has taken. His family not only has given him financial support, they also have given him much love and encouragement (and they would do it all over again because they believe in the product.).
3. JBillz has and continues to create a buzz in the mid-west. His music is widely accepted in night clubs across the country. His overseas recognition is also ever increasing. JBillz is creating a following in Russia, the UK and in Asia. These are places he will visit when he goes overseas.
4. JBillz has gotten radio play in cities such as Toledo, Detroit, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Washington D.C., Dallas, Cleveland, Cincinnati, Boston, in the UK to name a few. Friends and family are contacting us to tell us “Hey, we just heard Billz!”
5. JBillz has toured with Canibus (Melatonin Magik Tour) and has performed with DJ Unk, Huey, Kaspa (Hittmenn DJs) and Mike Jones.
6. JBillz has a great relationship with several national DJ organizations (Hittmen and Aphilliates). He continues to receive invitations to B.E.T. Hip Hop award private functions in Atlanta & L.A. These DJs are not only his friends, but they acknowledge his potential and his rising star.
7. JBillz receives over 700 hits daily on his website (www.jbillz.com). Many of these originate from Russia. Again, there is an overseas following where Hip Hop and R&B are quite popular.
8. JBillz has over three (3) million listens on his myspace. These kinds of numbers cannot be overlooked.
9. JBillz’s producers have and continue to write for artist such as Trey Songz, Huey, Gucci Mane, Toni Braxton, Men At Large, a Tyler Perry project, and others.
10. JBillz is a member of ASCAP, has copyrights, a business manager, attorney/agent and JBillz is a registered trademarked.
The "JBillz" brand is best described as a hybrid Pop/Hip Hop/R&B. If you like sex appeal - you will love JBillz. His music has that commercial sound that appeals to diverse audiences and is getting radio and club play nationally. JBillz received a nomination for "Song of the Year" at the Ohio Hip Hop Awards.
JBillz - Pop/Hip Hop/R&B, Writer, Producer
His time hasfinally come. JBillz has been creating a buzz in the music industry for the past few years with his smooth sound. JBillz is a rising star – writing and performing his own music, Billz is receiving great reviews from club goers and radio listeners from around the USA.
JBillz otherwise known as Matthew Stephens was born May 7th in Toledo, Ohio. His story is one of overcoming and personal triumphs. In his early years JBillz was a quiet kid, often choosing to sacrifice for others in spite of his own needs. As he has grown, Billz has become increasingly more focused on satisfying his creative thirst. His music has given him a sense of purpose; feeding his sense of personal achievement. Currently, JBillz works out of his home studio so he can dedicate more time to his music. “This way my projects become the priority in my life.”
The “JBillz” brand is a mixture of Pop, Hip Hop and R&B. His early musical influences originate from a home filled with sounds ranging from Motown, Jazz, Classical and Contemporary Gospel. His father is a fusion drummer and his mother a gifted vocalist in her own right. At the age of 7, JBillz studied piano under the Suzuki method and charmed the local community at his recitals. He took up drumming at the age of 10, by age 12 decided he enjoyed vocals more. JBillz has an ear for harmony and tone quality as displayed when singing movies scores in duet with his mother. Around the same time he began listening to Jay-Z, B.I.G., LL Cool J, Run DMC and a host of other Hip Hop superstars; thus beginning his life interest with Hip Hop.
The “JBillz” brand appeals to a diverse audience. Billz has made moves to make a name for himself in the mid-west. He has worked at doing as many college radio interviews as possible. College students are getting their opportunity to hear for themselves his story and about his work in Hip Hop. He is creating a sound that many say is “refreshing” for the Hip Hop industry. A listener was quoted saying “He has a little old school and dirty south.”
Much much more info to be seen about JBILLZ check him out on his website for further info.......