Award Winning Rapper JLP Breaks Ground With New Single Rush Feat. Ray J

NEW YORK (Top40 Charts/ Catapult Records) - JLP, the winner of the "Best Midwest Artist" at the 2008 Underground Music Awards, is receiving rave reviews for his latest single "Rush" featuring R&B Star Ray J. The single is dynamic, energetic, and captivating. Rush is the perfect mix of Hip Hop and R&B blended together with great songwriting and an infectious hook. JLP delivers an effortless flow and Ray J provides a stellar featured vocal performance. "Rush" is sure to be a nationwide hit!

JLP has emphatically emerged as one of the Midwest's most gifted young hip-hop artists.

JLP's last single "D-Boyz" received numerous spins on Chicago's top radio stations, WGCI and Power 92 in the summer of 2007. Additionally, his 2007 mixtape "Hustler Talk" received notice and acclaim on MTV.com's "Mixtape Monday's."

Early this year he received exclusive ringtone deals from Verizon and Boost Mobile. Moreover, JLP was featured on the Starz Network's "Hip Hop, Raw and Uncut" TV show, whereby he performed along such top artists as Trina, Lyfe Jennings, Plies, Rick Ross, Gucci Mane and many others.

His ability to electrify fans and critics alike with his uninhibited stage presence has attracted countless accolades. JLP is preparing to release his highly anticipated album "Struggle, Hustle, Hip Hop," which is co-signed by industry heavyweights DJ Smallz, Young Buck, Ray J and more. The album includes notable features from Terror Squad king Fat Joe and former G-Unit superstar Young Buck.

The album "Stuggle, Hustle, Hip Hop" is Hip Hop in its truest form! It's raw, gritty, honest, and fresh. Standout songs include "Fresh" and "I See Ya."
And be on the look out for JLP's street anthem entitled "Hoodie" featuring Young Buck.