M-City J.r. facts for kids

M-City J.r. is an American rapper and songwriter. People also call him City. He became well-known in the local hip hop and rap music scene in Detroit.

He became famous in 2016 with his song Addicted to My Ex. This song reached number 41 on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart. M-City J.r. also started a music group called Yacht Club Social Network. They also have a clothing brand called YCSN Apparel.

Life and Music Journey

M-City J.r. grew up in the west side of Detroit. He worked on music projects for about ten years. Then, he started performing on the local hip hop and rap music scene in Detroit.

In 2014, he released his first popular song, H1N1. Later that year, in August 2014, he released Grindin'. This was his own version of a song by Lil Wayne. He made it with other artists named Geech and GodS way. Because of this song, he was named one of the "10 Detroit artists you should know in 2015."

On January 1, 2015, City released Salmonella. This was his second song with a "virus" theme. It featured musical artists Sino and Adubb Da Gawd. This song was part of an album called Loose Change vol.2.

He also started the Yacht Club Social Network music group. He formed it with MCs Geechi and CEOWaun. They released their song Sanctuary in 2015.

In 2015, City performed at several music events. These included Hot 107.5 Summer Jamz 18. He won two music contests that year. In May 2015, he won the "Imported From the D" contest. In June, he won Detroit's "Local Love Tour" contest for hip-hop, rap, and R&B musicians.

Later, he had a motorcycle accident. After he recovered, he made a video about his journey called Road to Recovery.

On December 8, 2015, he released his song Cake. This song tells the story of a young boy. The boy leaves his home and goes into the busy streets of Detroit. The Michigan Chronicle newspaper said that City "masterfully tells a story of the desperation that comes along with trying to find opportunity in a desolate area." This means the song shows how hard it can be to find chances in a tough place.

His song Addicted to My Ex first appeared on a music chart on April 19, 2016. It was number 15 on the Bubbling Under Hot 100 chart. By April 30, it reached number 41 on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart. This happened because many people bought the song and listened to it online. The song was originally meant for another artist, Young Thug. The music video for Addicted to My Ex is funny and unique. It shows City traveling through Detroit.

Musical Style

M-City J.r.'s music style has been compared to other artists. These include Kid Cudi, Trinidad James, King Hendrick$, and Young Thug. People have also compared his style to Desiigner, Madeintyo, and TY Dolla $ign.