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Artist formerly known as J. Pinder.
“I’m going to be the next Black president,” J Pinder told XXL in 2012. While the bold announcement may have been facetious in intent, Pinder is no stranger to lofty goals, determination, and hard work. At a time when our nation’s first Black president was nearing the end of his first term, Pinder had just released his Fin Records debut Careless. Serving as the long-awaited follow-up to 2007’s Backpack on Wax and 2009’s Code Red, Careless was the culmination of a grind that previously helped Pinder gain a foothold in the local hip hop scene of his hometown of Seattle, Washington. Pinder’s unrelenting dedication to elevating his craft as an emcee and producer lead to frequent collaborations and strong alliances with hometown heroes such as producers/DJs Jake One and Vitamin D, as well as Seattle hip hop legend Jon Moore (1970 - 2017). All three can be credited to the foundation of Pinder’s sound. Legends such as Jay-Z, Marvin Gaye, Gil Scott Heron, Parliament, and Jimi Hendrix also became key inspirations for Pinder’s budding artistic arch. Today, artists like Common and Kendrick Lamar are channeled through Pinder’s introspection and consciousness; and touches of Kanye’s bold, soulful soundscapes are littered throughout his style of production. After making a name for himself in his hometown, Pinder made the move to Atlanta, where he reconnected and recorded with Seattle compatriot Kuddie Fresh of The Bizness production group (Drake, etc.). While Pinder never really found comfort in the city’s scene, his experience there undoubtedly helped mold his ever-evolving style as a recording artist. Pinder eventually returned to Seattle and inked his partnership deal with Fin Records just three weeks into his first semester at Bellevue College in 2011. Well-received by critics and fans alike, a Redux version of the Careless project was released with Dj Skee in 2012, which featured guests such as Marsha Ambrosius, Rapper Big Pooh, and more. The momentum earned Pinder MTV’s coveted "Freshman of the Year” titled and afforded him the opportunity to tour with Talib Kweli, Slum Village, and Black Milk in support of the project that same year. Eventually Slum Village’s manager at the time, Ty Cannon (Aftermath A&R), began managing Pinder’s career and convinced him to move to L.A. In 2014, Pinder earned the ultimate co-sign from his idol Dr. Dre, which lead to songwriting opportunities for the widely acclaimed Compton album-- which also served as the soundtrack to the revered Straight Outta Compton NWA biopic. After attaining such prestige in his music career, Pinder’s overflowing ambition eventually spilled over into the tech world, as he and then business partner were able to raise seed funding for a music streaming service for Independent artist called Gyld. Building the platform from scratch, the service gained national attention, but ultimately fell flat. Pinder subsequently left the project and joined Pandora’s curation team in December 2016. After a five year hiatus from releasing music, Pinder has been busy making up for lost time, putting out three new projects in the first quarter of 2017-- “Any Day Now EP”, “Something YOU Wanted EP” and "Ideas I Never Finished", a compilation of rough drafts Pinder lost in a hard drive fire in 2016. The two EPs are a part of a trilogy (produced by 10.4 Rog) that takes an emotional journey through different aspects of time and the human process. The third EP in the trilogy, the forthcoming Player Profile, is a buoyant and jazzy project that finds Pinder turning his attention to romance and relationships. For a hip hop artist who started making music as a singer in the church choir at a young age, it was only a matter of time before it all came full circle, and Pinder’s latest work is the long-awaited completion of that artistic cycle. Best described as the perfect transition from Sade to Kendrick Lamar in a playlist, Pinder’s new music is the first showcase of his ability as a soulful singer. The EP trilogy follows the Ideas I Never Finished project. An open and raw offering, this record reveals the creative process to listeners. Together, Pinder’s work in 2017 makes for a compelling recipe that combines the demo, ep, and lp all into one cohesive piece, broken down and released separately. It all emboldens Pinder’s maturation in music, his fervent ambition, and his unwavering dedication to raising the bar creatively. Expect Pinder to blaze a fiery presidential campaign trail in 2017 and beyond.
Artist formerly known as J. Pinder.
“I’m going to be the next Black president,” J Pinder told XXL in 2012. While the bold announcement may have been facetious in intent, Pinder is no stranger to lofty goals, determination, and hard work. At a time when our nation’s first Black president was nearing the end of his first term, Pinder had just released his Fin Records debut Careless. Serving as the long-awaited follow-up to 2007’s Backpack on Wax and 2009’s Code Red, Careless was the culmination of a grind that previously helped Pinder gain a foothold in the local hip hop scene of his hometown of Seattle, Washington. Pinder’s unrelenting dedication to elevating his craft as an emcee and producer lead to frequent collaborations and strong alliances with hometown heroes such as producers/DJs Jake One and Vitamin D, as well as Seattle hip hop legend Jon Moore (1970 - 2017). All three can be credited to the foundation of Pinder’s sound. Legends such as Jay-Z, Marvin Gaye, Gil Scott Heron, Parliament, and Jimi Hendrix also became key inspirations for Pinder’s budding artistic arch. Today, artists like Common and Kendrick Lamar are channeled through Pinder’s introspection and consciousness; and touches of Kanye’s bold, soulful soundscapes are littered throughout his style of production. After making a name for himself in his hometown, Pinder made the move to Atlanta, where he reconnected and recorded with Seattle compatriot Kuddie Fresh of The Bizness production group (Drake, etc.). While Pinder never really found comfort in the city’s scene, his experience there undoubtedly helped mold his ever-evolving style as a recording artist. Pinder eventually returned to Seattle and inked his partnership deal with Fin Records just three weeks into his first semester at Bellevue College in 2011. Well-received by critics and fans alike, a Redux version of the Careless project was released with Dj Skee in 2012, which featured guests such as Marsha Ambrosius, Rapper Big Pooh, and more. The momentum earned Pinder MTV’s coveted "Freshman of the Year” titled and afforded him the opportunity to tour with Talib Kweli, Slum Village, and Black Milk in support of the project that same year. Eventually Slum Village’s manager at the time, Ty Cannon (Aftermath A&R), began managing Pinder’s career and convinced him to move to L.A. In 2014, Pinder earned the ultimate co-sign from his idol Dr. Dre, which lead to songwriting opportunities for the widely acclaimed Compton album-- which also served as the soundtrack to the revered Straight Outta Compton NWA biopic. After attaining such prestige in his music career, Pinder’s overflowing ambition eventually spilled over into the tech world, as he and then business partner were able to raise seed funding for a music streaming service for Independent artist called Gyld. Building the platform from scratch, the service gained national attention, but ultimately fell flat. Pinder subsequently left the project and joined Pandora’s curation team in December 2016. After a five year hiatus from releasing music, Pinder has been busy making up for lost time, putting out three new projects in the first quarter of 2017-- “Any Day Now EP”, “Something YOU Wanted EP” and "Ideas I Never Finished", a compilation of rough drafts Pinder lost in a hard drive fire in 2016. The two EPs are a part of a trilogy (produced by 10.4 Rog) that takes an emotional journey through different aspects of time and the human process. The third EP in the trilogy, the forthcoming Player Profile, is a buoyant and jazzy project that finds Pinder turning his attention to romance and relationships. For a hip hop artist who started making music as a singer in the church choir at a young age, it was only a matter of time before it all came full circle, and Pinder’s latest work is the long-awaited completion of that artistic cycle. Best described as the perfect transition from Sade to Kendrick Lamar in a playlist, Pinder’s new music is the first showcase of his ability as a soulful singer. The EP trilogy follows the Ideas I Never Finished project. An open and raw offering, this record reveals the creative process to listeners. Together, Pinder’s work in 2017 makes for a compelling recipe that combines the demo, ep, and lp all into one cohesive piece, broken down and released separately. It all emboldens Pinder’s maturation in music, his fervent ambition, and his unwavering dedication to raising the bar creatively. Expect Pinder to blaze a fiery presidential campaign trail in 2017 and beyond.
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