There are many reasons anyone with the ability to sing would want to pursue a professional career in the music industry, from fame to money. But for Anthony Fields Jr, music is the perfect outlet to share stories that will reach out to others going through similar challenges. Taking the stage name Jr Da Artist, he uses his platform to provide a guiding light to his listeners.
Born in Washington, DC, Jr Da Artist is a recording artist and the owner of Legend Empire Records. His passion for the arts started when he was fifteen, and since then, he has dedicated his time, energy, and focus to perfecting his craft. Through the years, Jr would go through trials and tribulations that would become the source materials for his tracks.
As an artist, Jr draws inspiration from many things, ranging from his environment, personal experience, life story, and inspirational personalities, to name a few. He also cites his children as one of his driving forces, but the cruelty of life took one of them away. As a result, the artist released the song “Lost It All,” dedicating the track to his child.
“I came from a place of struggle that I made the best of and used music to get through it,” he revealed. “I have seen a lot of unspeakable things, but with insights on success, I am more than willing to give all it takes.”
Influenced by artists like Tupac, Jay Z, and Nipsey Hustle, among many others, Jr Da Artist thrives in the hip-hop and rap genres. He uses his platform to get his stories out into the world and share his struggles. Jr believes that his passion, hunger, ambition, and consistency will get his talent into the spotlight and has no plans of stopping until it happens. The recording artist sees himself as an embodiment of music and wants people worldwide to feel everything he represents as a musician.
Throughout his professional career, Jr has not only shown that he has what it takes to be on the center stage. He was also able to develop an independent record label, going beyond his initial dreams. With Legend Empire Records, Jr has created a venue that allows other aspiring musicians to take the first step in the right direction.
With his legacy in development, Jr Da Artist has expressed that his greatest fear is leaving the earth without making any kind of impact. “Dying does not scare me,” he elaborated. “What scares me is dying without making my proposed impact.” As the artist continues to grow his brand record label, Jr is set out to prove that anyone can choose to stand on what they believe in and still make things work out.
Motivated by the thought of ownership and the term “Dare to be different,” Jr Da Artist stands on what he believes in and making it work. He foresees an optimistic future where he is wealthy and established while passing his legacy to his children and many generations. Additionally, Jr sees himself sitting at the table with the higher-ups.
