JR
JR, born Tabure Thabo Bogopa Junior was born in Bloemfontein, Free State province, South Africa. He was raised in the township of Attridgeville in Pretoria, where he lived with his parents.
He's a renowned rapper who performs Motswako rap, in both Setswana and English. On April 28, 2008, JR released his first studio album under Electromode Music, The Main Event. The single "Gata Le Nna", produced by 37mph and featuring Towdee was number 1 on both YFM and Metro FM for over six weeks. The single was award for "Song of The Year , Hip Hop" at the Hype Awards in 2008. The album was nominated in the "Best Hip Hop Album" in 2008 at the Metro FM Awards, also received a nomination nod at the 2009 South African Music Awards for "Best Hip Hop Album".
In 2009, JR released his second studio album, "Colourfull". His second single from the album, "Show Dem" featured rapper HHP and comedian Joey Rasdien, and was number 1 spot on several national radio stations. The single was nominated at the 2010 Channel O Music Video Awards for "Song of The Year".
In 2004, he released his third studio album "Kool Forever."
JR will captain the choir from the province of the rising sun, Mpumalanga.
He's a renowned rapper who performs Motswako rap, in both Setswana and English. On April 28, 2008, JR released his first studio album under Electromode Music, The Main Event. The single "Gata Le Nna", produced by 37mph and featuring Towdee was number 1 on both YFM and Metro FM for over six weeks. The single was award for "Song of The Year , Hip Hop" at the Hype Awards in 2008. The album was nominated in the "Best Hip Hop Album" in 2008 at the Metro FM Awards, also received a nomination nod at the 2009 South African Music Awards for "Best Hip Hop Album".
In 2009, JR released his second studio album, "Colourfull". His second single from the album, "Show Dem" featured rapper HHP and comedian Joey Rasdien, and was number 1 spot on several national radio stations. The single was nominated at the 2010 Channel O Music Video Awards for "Song of The Year".
In 2004, he released his third studio album "Kool Forever."
JR will captain the choir from the province of the rising sun, Mpumalanga.