JR (rapper)

Tabure Thabo Bogopa Junior (born 12 March 1987), professionally known as JR, is a South African entrepreneur and musician.

The single "Gata Le Nna", produced by 37 mph (Mpho Pholo of Reck Shoppe Tunes) and featuring Towdee was number 1 on both YFM and Metro FM for over six weeks.

His second single from the album, "Show Dem" featured rapper HHP and comedian Joey Rasdien, and was number 1 spot on several national radio stations[which?].

[7] JR collaborated with Die Heuwels and hip hop artist, Jack Parow, who raps in English and Afrikaans.

[citation needed] During this period he also discovered and signed rapper sensation Yanga Chief to his label Feel Good Music.

Writing and producing a couple of records for Yanga Chief including his break out hit single Awuth'Yam featuring Kid X and AKA.

The album featured the artists Prokid, Shugasmakx, Reason, Nokwazi, Cabo Snoop, AKA, Maxhoba, Louise Carver, DJ Dimplez and production by 37 mph.

JR worked as a producer and writer on rapper Aka's latest album Levels, writing the first single "Congratulate", which had success in the charts of several African countries[which?].