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Growing up in Sunnyvale, CA (in the heart of
Silicon Valley), Jacob Barackman went through the
normal trials and tribulations of the teenaged years
– and then some. Raised by his grandmother – the
woman he calls his “greatest inspiration” – he was
encouraged to follow his dreams, wherever they might
lead him.
Despite this encouragement, he managed to partake
in his share of troublesome activities, stealing,
tagging, dabbling in illegal substances, and general
mischief-making. By the age of 11, he began writing
lyrics, realizing that music was a productive way to
express himself and let others hear the pain and
struggles he had already encountered at a fairly
young age. The fast-paced life, coupled with a
rebellious adolescent attitude, landed JB in
Juvenile Hall – but still the lessons were not
internalized. Several years of experimentation,
travel, more flirting with trouble, and eventually
true self-discovery led him to freestyle rapping,
where he began to perfect his musical talents.
After returning to the Bay Area, he decided to
get serious and dedicated his efforts to writing,
compiling an impressive collection of songs, hooks
and poems. His first significant creative project
was the album “The One Luv Compilation” – jointly
produced with homie Chris Ortiz (AKA ”Merk”), which
featured many of his friends at the time.
After completing this album, they formed The
Curbside Committee, whose album "Curbside Committed"
led to performances – and the discovery that his
life’s mission was to be an artist and performer.
Following this epiphany, JB put out his first solo
album, "Introduction to Bizne$$," under the Mac
Savage Entertainment label, formed with his longtime
friend Black Rich$.
Today, he still pursues the dream first inspired
and encouraged by his grandmother, and her faith in
his ability to make music, and to become a music
legend.
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