South African Hip-Hop Artist Ross Jack Set to Release US Debut Album SELF MEDICATED on Radikal Records

Johannesburg-born recording artist, Ross Jack, is set to unleash his unique brand of hip-hop in North America with the release of his new album, SELF MEDICATED, which is due out 28 April on Radikal Records.

After establishing himself in the industry as a prodigious beat-maker and producer for up and coming acts, Jack decided to step out from the background and in front of the mic, releasing his mixtape album, NOTES FROM THE WILD, in 2013. The album took the South African music scene by storm as single after single topped the national radio charts, with six singles in rotation making it into the 5FM Top 5 and two of them hitting the #1 spot. Now, he returns with SELF MEDICATED, his strongest work to date.

SELF MEDICATED is a perfect blend of Jack's influences, taking the best sounds of rap, rhythm and blues, soul, trip-hop and pop to produce a unique style he refers to as "stoner pop." Each track sees him taking his creativity to the next level as his charismatic performance on the mic adapts to the album's wide range of production styles. From the chilled-out haunting vibes of "Fall," to the irresistible high-energy pop-rap anthem "Gold Plated," followed up with the dancehall reggae vibes of "Burning Man," the album's diverse beats and production allow him to tackle a variety of emotions applying his own exciting sound.

One of the album's musical highlights is its opener and lead single, entitled "Fear The Rush." The single was co-written by Arrow Benjamin, the co-writer and artist on Naughty Boy's 2015 Top 10 smash hit, "Runnin' (Lose It All)," which also featured pop icon Beyoncé. "Fear the Rush" combines soulful vocals with brooding instrumentals, a showcase of melodic hip-hop that propelled to top of the charts in South-Africa. When speaking to South Africa's People Magazine about the track, Jack stated:

It is one of my favourite tracks because it just feels it so different! I love the almost out bass line and the mood. Feels like gospel rap to me.

The single's music video is set to premiere next month.

Jack succeeds by continuously blurring the lines between musical genres, creating an album that would appeal to fans of the electro-pop sounds of The Weeknd, and the smoked out swagger-filled bars of Mac Miller alike. Backed by lush production and massive hooks, SELF MEDICATED establishes Jack as an artist to watch in 2017.

SELF MEDICATED is available for pre-order on iTunes. The album will be available for digital purchase on all major platforms on 28 April. It will also be available for physical purchase at music retailers nationwide, on Amazon, Bandcamp and in the Radikal Records web-store. SELF MEDICATED will available to stream on all major streaming platforms. Preview the album below.