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Boldy James is an act on the Starverb influence map. Their sound grew out of The Alchemist, Chip tha Ripper, Big Sean, Asher Roth and Dom Kennedy. Those roots explain a lot about how Boldy James arrange songs and choose their tones. They run in the same orbit as Nicholas Craven, Benny the Butcher, Rome Streetz, Westside Gunn and Mach-Hommy, sharing audiences, venues and reference points rather than a straight line of influence. Altogether the chart holds 39 connections around Boldy James, reaching back through The Alchemist. Follow any of those threads to keep travelling the influence between bands and genres on Starverb.
Background
James Clay Jones III, better known by his stage name Boldy James, is an American rapper. He is a member of the hip hop collective Griselda. Recognized for his deep voice and laid-back delivery of vivid stories, he often explores themes of drug trade and street life. After his debut album My 1st Chemistry Set (2013), James has since released a wide discography of both studio albums as well as mixtapes and EPs, often releasing multiple projects in a year.
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Boldy James connections
Boldy James grew out of The Alchemist, Chip tha Ripper, Big Sean and Asher Roth, shares an orbit with Nicholas Craven, Benny the Butcher, Rome Streetz and Westside Gunn. 39 connections mapped across roots, kindred and legacy.
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