J. L Standz

J.L’s journey in the underground rap scene is deeply intertwined with his heritage as a member of the Crow Nation and his upbringing in Billings, Montana. Surrounded by the harsh realities of crime and addiction, Billings is known to have one the highest crime rate in the u.s.a which many have chosen to ignore or pretend the issue does not exist.J.L channeled his experiences into a distinct style of horrorcore rap, characterized by its raw and gritty portrayal of life’s darker side.

In 1999, J.L stepped into the 406 underground rap scene, teaming up with his childhood friend RedRum to form the group S.K.S. recording their early mixtapes in a makeshift studio inside a mobile home. This DIY approach was the foundation of their music, which was as authentic as it was unpolished.

J.L’s early releases, such as “Unleashed” in 2006, “Heaven’s Demon” in 2007, established his reputation for delivering unfiltered, powerful music. 2008 would be the year that J. L would go on to produce the compilation mixtape featuring Filthy Mob titled “Filthy Mob” By 2009, with the release of “Terror x Ten,” he had become a significant figure in the horrorcore subgenre. Though he briefly signed with Street Sweeper Records, J.L quickly realized that his creative freedom was being stifled, leading him to leave the label later that year.

Despite facing pressures to conform to more mainstream sounds, J.L stayed true to his roots. His 2010 album “Shadows in the Night” was a testament to his commitment to the underground scene, filled with haunting themes that resonated with his core audience.

After a period of silence following his contributions to RedRum’s 2015 album “Left Over Gore,” J.L made a strong comeback in 2021 with the “Left 4 Dead” EP. In 2024, he released “Stray Cutz from the Crypt,” further solidifying his place in the horrorcore genre. As both an artist and producer, J.L has collaborated with numerous other artists, leaving an indelible mark on the underground rap community.