JRK, Wide Hive Records' newest discovery, comes directly from the same back yard of San Francisco as Wide Hive itself: The Mission. Following in the well-established footsteps of Variable Unit, DJ Zeph, and DJ Quest, JRK is an illuminating beat designer that crunches soul and rock into a Hip-Hop envelope with a uniquely raw and inspired touch.
After releasing two respected underground instrumental 12-inch records, JRK has centered into creating this well-rounded, eponymous debut for the past several years. Joining JRK are MCs Knows (of Uspros), Pariah (also known as Neal Rames), and Joe Con. Besides a select few guest instrumentals, JRK plays every instrument on the record including drums, keyboards, drum machines, and many others.
Also featured on the release are several songs with up and coming vocalist Jessica Cooke, who delivers an edgy rock performance atop JRK's scathing 12 featured cut, Follow. Co-producing and mixing the album with JRK is Gregory Howe, who is known for producing Variable Unit, DJ Zeph, Dissent, Phil Ranelin, and Calvin Keys.