J. Scott da illesT

Hailing from Linden, NJ and based in Atlanta, J. Scott da illesT is a rapper, songwriter, and producer who embodies the essence of classic boom bap hip hop - with purpose and authenticity. With a sound deeply rooted in the culture’s golden era, his artistry is defined by raw lyricism, street realities, gritty production, and a grown-man's perspective that’s rare and necessary in today’s music landscape.

 

With collaborations including Skyzoo, Bumpy Knuckles, DJ Shakim, Scienz of Life, DJ CLIF (France), and Sol Messiah, and performances across NJ, ATL, NY, Philly, and Atlanta—including his self-produced Record Store Tour—he’s earned three Havoc Instawards, praise from WREK FM, and was crowned “The Boombap King” by Public Enemy’s Chuck D on his show “And You Don’t Stop.” Known for his raw lyricism, lived experience, and cultural truth, J. Scott da illesT’s music is a vessel for  preserving the soul of the culture.​​