From his humble beginnings in a working class neighborhood of Wilmington, Delaware, J. Hollett’s journey has been one of struggle, hard work, perseverance and dedication. J. Hollett, a.k.a. "East Coast" ILLSON is everyman’s everyman with one exception - he raps at an exceptional level.
His critically acclaimed album “Blue Collar Blues", blends heart felt lyrics with a mix of hip hop and rock and is destined to touch any music lover’s soul. With standout tracks like "DAMN!!!" and "WHAT ITS LIKE" filling the airwaves and Internet, this working class hero is proving that with hard work, dreams do come true! " Don't get me wrong, I wanna sell a million records, but, I am content to make a nice living independently. QME is helping me do that."
What keeps ILLSON at the forefront of the music scene? It’s not only his energy and the vitality of his music, but also the showmanship with which it’s delivered. As one fan said "you feel his music as he performs – he shares his heart and soul with the audience in every song." The news just keeps getting better for J. Hollett. Blue Collar Blues, currently in stores, is moving units strong and steady.
Illson is just hitting his creative stride as an artist and is already back in the studio working on his follow up album "WHITE COLLAR CRIME", distributed through Select-O-Hits in Memphis, Tennessee. With a dedicated and continually growing fan base J. Hollett has finally come into his own.