West Coast Rapper and Author JReal Da Realest Says “2 Close Back Up”

One of the young voices coming out of Los Angeles, is rapper and author, JReal Da Realest with his latest single “2 Close Back Up” featuring Traffic and T.F, both of whom you might remember from their breakout appearance on the multi-GRAMMY-nominated artist ScHoolboy Q’s Song “TOOKIE KNOWS II.” The joint is catchy and straightforward with an amazing music bed by L-Finguz, and I found myself doing something I shouldn’t…let’s just say I’ll no longer rap or sing out loud even in private…fun song with a braggadocious flavor.

“2 Close Back Up” is available on all DSPs and mobile streaming services as well!

As mentioned, JReal is also an author who publishes under his gov, and his tome Land Of No Pity: A South Central Story (July 3, 2020), is available on Amazon. Following his increased popularity earned by his music, the book has found increased demand and he’s just celebrated a new pressing of the poignant story of how his life dramatically changed after the sudden death of his care provider Grandmother. Jerell struggled with the process of grief while dealing with the upheaval of being placed in foster care. With a lack of guidance, he started associating with the 52nd Hoover Street Gang. With years of unresolved pain and misplaced aggression, this harsh environment and a series of unwise decisions left him shot 5 times, homeless and alone. 

This is the hypnotic story of a man navigating the maze of life who is emerging triumphant and is perhaps something we can all celebrate. This is a coffee table-worthy offering that captivates while taking you on a vivid journey of life in the foster care system, some results of street life in LA and yes, surviving mental health struggles as a result of early tragedies that left a child struggling to find a way just to keep it together day by day. Now a father raising three sons himself, Jerell is a strong picture of hanging in there, and accepting responsibility for his present and future…he put work clothes on his dreams to get here…this is his story.

I call it a motivational Hemi ~ Dr. Jerry Doby

Land Of No Pity: A South Central Story is available on Amazon.com and wherever fine books are sold!