Issue #1 — Artist Spotlight
J-Ville — Issue #1 Spotlight cover artist

J-VILLE

JVILLE THA RAPPER · SAVANNAH, GA BORN · NEW ELLENTON, SC RAISED

Savannah, Georgia born. New Ellenton, South Carolina raised. J-Ville brings a raw Southern down-south flow, sprinkled with a little of his own flavor — and he's proving a small town kid can be heard nationwide.

His new album No Friends Only Money — 15 tracks, out now — is streaming on all platforms, and signing with CTC made this his biggest year yet. This is the Issue #1 Spotlight.

“Even a small town kid like me can be heard.”

The Gallery

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J-Ville portrait — I AM CTC J-Ville on the block No Friends Only Money — album cover

The Spotlight Interview

Five questions with the Issue #1 cover artist — in his own words.

1. Who are you, where are you from, and how would you describe your sound?

“I am J-Ville, also known as Jville Tha Rapper. I am from Savannah, GA, but was raised in New Ellenton, SC. I would describe my style as a raw Southern down-south flow, sprinkled with a little of my own flavor.”

2. What inspired you to pursue music, and who are your biggest influences?

“I was inspired to pursue music just because I found a love for the craft. I find influence in underground independent artists like myself.”

3. What's your latest project, and what do you want fans to take from it?

“My latest project is No Friends Only Money. I would like fans to be able to view the picture that's being painted. I want people to understand even a small town kid like me can be heard.”

4. What's your biggest accomplishment so far?

“My album streaming on all platforms, as well as being signed by CTC, has been my best accomplishment this year. But I look to accomplish much more.”

5. What's next for you, and where can fans find you?

“I plan to let my music take me as far as I can go — hoping soon to be heard nationwide. You can find J-Ville on all platforms, as well as all social media accounts: @jvilletharapper.”

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