When J.R. first came to our attention we were not sure what to think. Is this a porno star turned gay rapper? A gay rapper turned porno actor? Someone who is both(yes)? But we checked out his site(s) and apparently he is serious about what he does. He is another one of the gay rappers who is VERY sexual and seems to expand his name on the "shock value" of such things (see his recent listing in MediaTakeOut), this interview tells us more about just who J.R. is.  He also gave us a frew downloads you can check out here.

So tell us about your name. We noticed you've had several - J.R., TheKing of Gay Music, Young Cool J

Well, my stage name is J.r. - The other titles have come from my fan Base. My 5thCD/DVD was entitled “Young Cool J” And now my new album is called “The King Of Gay Music”, Which does fit me, because I do not limit my music to one Genre, I have tapped into them all.

How many CDs have you put out? Were they EPs, mix tapes, original material or...? Fill us in on your discography.

I have released 6 albums on my label Scandocious Entertainment. As well as two of my 14 artist. My first record was “From A Bottom’s Perspective” 1999 CD,“OOPS I DATED A QUEEN” 2003 CD,“J.r. Style” 2006 CD/DVD, “Chocolate Cream” 2007 CD, “Young Cool J” 2008 CD/DVD,“The King Of Gay Music” CD/DVD, I do not do the Mix Tape thing, but I will record a Gay Mix (REMIX) here and there. But I put out my music with original material.
Editor: We think putting out a gay mix is um, the same as a mixtape track? Rex Stone, correct us please.

When did you start doing out hip hop?

I first put out a Gay mix of TLC’s “NO Scrubs”, called “NO QUEENS”. In 1999. That’s when I started, and from there made an entire CD called “From A Bottom’s Perspective” But I was actually signed to Jive Records at the age of 15, but things didn’t work out, after waiting for A&R to push my project, and it got worst after he suddenly passed.

Why be a hip hop artist who is out?

Well honestly, it started as a joke! A friend of mine was with me when I was recording material to present to Jive, when he said, wouldn’t it be funny if a guy made a song to another guy. So I did. I went and privately record the whole 1stalbum, and what started out as a joke, turned into my 24 hr career. So now my mission is and has been to give our community a voice in music. Something for us to relate to.

In Chicago, there are a couple of other out gay rappers, namely Johnny Dangerous and Q.B of Da Midwest. Have you ever met either of them?

Well Q.B. Started out on Scandocious Entertainment. He was in a group named Envy. We had our own different ideas about the direction of the group, so we parted ways. But I see he is doing well for himself. So good for him. Johnny Dangerous I have not met.


Name 5 full CDs in your iPod/Mp3 player?

Wow this is bad.. cause I do not listen to an iPod or Mp3player..lol! I am so busy being the CEO and doing all of my work as well as everyone else’s I do not get the chance to relax. But I do play CD’s in my Car...Mostly crazy stuff Like Janet Jackson Discipline, Another Bad Creation Playground..lol I can’t think of anything else..lol

Do you listen to any other out hip hop artists? If so, who?

.. No I don’t, I have heard songs here and there.. but I do not have any of their cd’s. I have heard of Punk of the south.. both of them. I have spoken with them as well. They are nice. I have met one of out hip hop legends’ Mr. Timm’ at a performance I did At Dallas Texas Pride in 2008. He was extremely nice. I am aware of Last offense and Brynt. I enjoy what I have heard from Brynt. I am sure there is more, but there are a few I do not care for.


Tell us about the forthcoming CD? What can listeners expect?

This album is my 6thproject and it is my “HAD IT UP 2 HERE” CD. Meaning, I am addressing all of the rumors, lies and just unnecessary hate I have received in the last year. My beats are really nice, party music and smooth music. As the King Of Gay Music, it is not just geared to one segment of the listening population. So there will be pop songs, alternative songs, Middle Eastern tracks, but it still sounds like one album. A DVD is included as well.

Where have you performed?

I have been lots of places. Atlanta, but I actually lived there in 2001. Chicago pride events, Ohio, Virginia, Dallas, Saint Louis, Wisconsin, Houston, and I have an invitation on the table for London...I am really excited about that one. And I will be in Nashville this year, and ATL again. These are pride events and private shows. Mostly all Documented.

If you could collaborate with any artist, living or dead, gay or straight, who would it be?

Another Bad Creation..lol The song “My World” was my fav... TLC because they are the greatest. I am Enamored by Janet Jackson. But Hip-Hop wise, I love Nas, Yo-Yo and Smooth.

Introduce yourself to the world of out hip hop that might not know of you.

Hey World, what’s good, it’s ya Boy J.r. Also known as “The King Of Gay Music” I Have been on the Grind making openly Gay lyrical content in music as mainstream as possible. As one of the founding runners in the Game since 1999, ten years later I and running my own company ready to unleash more openly gay talent for your Gay listening and viewing pleasure. To all who have never heard of me, get to know me, I’m da coolest dude, and for those who have supported me for years. I truly do love you.

Any shout outs?

Well.. Shouts to my number one fan in Tennessee who stays supportive in every endeavor I do from music to my adult movies. Shouts to my Best Friend Tikki, Stuff Luv, Laqueena, Donte, Dwayne Jenkins, and mostly 2 all of my Supportive fans... I Do Love you Guys..

Thank You OUT Hip-Hop.com