Los Angeles-based artist J-Aktive has returned to what he does best with a powerful release; an LP titled Bad Luv, home to a collection of 8 tracks. Flowing as a single vibe and tackling a wide array of genres ranging from hip hop, r&b, neo soul, rap, and pop, Bad Luv proves the hype around J Aktive’s music in style. The entire project was mixed and mastered by Yoji Roby.
Guest features include SuperRoper, Gabriele West, JSP, Kay Franklin, Tati Elicia, Hailes Pare, EA &W33Z.
Revolving around authenticity and empowerment, Bad Luv is as diverse, soulful, and visioniory as its creator.
Smooth and powerful, Bad Luv’s tracklist is designed to keep fans engaged all throughout, while pushing forth a story of masculine vulnerability surrounding toxic relationships in modern society. His unmatched dedication to storytelling deploys wonderfully as he balances in-depth topics with an upbeat, positivity-filled approach that has managed to create a timeless LP.
A beat-boxer and musician, J Aktive has been featured in major Hip-Hop music videos and TV Networks including BET, MTV, and VH1’s Love & Hip Hop Hollywood. J Aktive’s inspiring dedication to his craft paired with a restless penchant for innovation have helped him incorporate new elements to his game, including Neo Soul, Rap, & Pop-inspired textures to his sounds.
He has performed in front of thousands of people opening up for acts such as Shoreline Mafia, Chanel West Coast, Chingy, Compton AV, Cassie Veggies and more. J Aktive has written and produced the Jingle for “Yayyo” Rideshare App. Today, J Aktive continues to utilize his creativity to tell his story and explore the depths of using music as a form of therapy to inspire others.
In 2022 J Aktive first rose to popularity with the track “Pist Off” viewed over 16M times and reposted by celebrities such as Janet Jackson, Deion Sanders, and Mario Lopez, among many others.
Bad Luv represents J Aktive’s authentic vision for urban culture, clearly marking the beginning of a long and successful journey in music for this artist.