About

Who is JR. RHODES?
JR. RHODES is a hip-hop artist, rapper, producer and songwriter from Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. In 2026 he was a BreakOut West nominee for Rap & Hip Hop Artist of the Year at the Western Canadian Music Awards, alongside ARDN, Bijaan, Merkules and Mouraine, and a Samsung Music x Complex Canada Top 100 Artist.

What does his music sound like?
Cinematic, live-instrument hip-hop that blends rap, r&b, pop and funk. For fans of Anderson .Paak, Russ and Aminé.

What is his latest release?
a waiting king., a six-song EP released July 31, 2026, written, arranged and produced by JR. RHODES. The single trying. leads the project.

Who has he worked with?
He has released music with Westside Boogie (Jus Slide), NorthSideBaby (R.Y.B. and Coconut Skies) and Lil Esso (Coconut Skies), and has shared stages with Vic Mensa and Snotty Nose Rez Kids.

Where has he performed?
90+ live performances across Canada and the US since 2024, including Departure, JUNOFest, NXNE and a headline set at DFG Festival.

Booking and press
Management: Mina Guirguis, jrrhodesmanagement@gmail.com