Journalist 103

Active on Detroit’s hip-hop scene, Journalist 103 develops a boom-bap-rooted rap marked by a strong sense of storytelling and very descriptive writing. The American rapper first gained attention as part of the trio The Left alongside producer Apollo Brown and DJ Soko; the group released the album "Gas Mask" in 2010 and is associated with Detroit’s independent rap movement. Alongside his group work, Journalist 103 pursued a solo career with "Reporting Live" (2012) and "Monday Night Lights" (2016), projects that extend a universe focused on observations of daily life, social tensions and an introspective view of the street. His tracks rely on productions with clear, melodic rhythms, often pared-down, leaving ample space for voice and lyrics, with an articulated, linear flow that emphasizes narration. Present on various stages and collaborative projects within American indie rap, Journalist 103 has thus consolidated a career tied to Detroit’s hip-hop culture and to a practice of rap conceived as a form of social chronicle.