- J Xavier
Infobox Musical artist
Name = J Xavier (Formely Lil'J Xavier)
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Background = solo_singer
Birth_name = Justin Xavier Harris
Alias = Lil J Xavier, Lil JX, Young Prince Of Tha South
Born = April 1992
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Origin = Houston, Texas, United States
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Genre = Hip Hop, Rap, Christian Rap
Occupation = Entertainer, Actor, TV Host
Years_active = 2000-Present
Label = Music World, NooDay
Associated_acts = MC Qua, Lil Kano
URL = http://www.jxaviermusic.com
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Notable_instruments =Justin Xavier Harris (born April 1992) better known by his stage name J Xavier, formerly Lil'J Xavier, is an American rapper and actor and TV host. J Xavier has performed live more than 350 times, has developed his own TV show and has conducted more than 75 television interviews. At the age of 12, J.Xavier won PAX-TV’s America’s Most Talented Kids Show contest.
Early Life
J Xavier comes from a family of musical children. One of five, his older brother plays trumpet and one of his sisters wrote a song on Whitney Houston’s last album. Xavier's musical talent came from being raised in church, where he learned to sing and play drums. His father, Samuel Harris Jr., is the founder and pastor of The Church of the Lord Jesus Christ in Houston.
Career
J Xavier’s career began at the age of seven when he sang a powerful version of R. Kelly’s “I Believe I Can Fly” during a school talent show. J Xavier fell in love with rap music after being invited to cut some demos. At the age of 9 Xavier released his first independent album, I'm A Rider. In 2001 he released his second album, I Gotta Be Me. Two years later he recorded an album titled Yao Ming Wants The Dunk, which is an anthem for Houston Rocket Yao Ming. In 2003, J's track I’m a Rider earned him the Best Song of the Year. In 2004 his stage performance earned him Best Stage Performer of the Year. In 2005 J Xavier released his latest album, "Young Prince Of Tha South". He also dropped the "Lil" from his name.
Personal Life
In 2004 J Xavier became a National Black Caucus Youth spokesperson.On Feb. 18th, 2004, the mayor of Houston presented J Xavier with a proclamation marking the day J Xavier Day. At the age of 12, J Xavier won PAX-TV’s America’s Most Talented Kids Show contest. J Xavier has an upcoming television show, YGTV (Young Generation TV), features J Xavier interviewing some of his favorite celebrities and personalities.
TV Show
J Xavier has his own TV Show called YG TV (Young Generation TV) in which he interviews som of his favorite Celebrities and personalities.
Discography
*2000:I'm A Rider
*2001:I Gotta Be Me
*2003:Yao Ming Wants The Dunk
*2005:Young Prince Of Tha South
*2008:good timesMixtapes
*2004:Holiday With J Xavier And Friends
*2005:Crunkstar Vol.III-Megafest
*2008:Youngest In Charge Vol.1Filmography
* My Super Sweet 16 The Movie
* A Good Man Is Hard To FindSolo Singles
* I Love My Music
* Get Yours [Remix] (Feat. MC Qua, Lil Kano)External Links
* [http://www.liljx.com Official Site As Gospel Artist]
* [http://www.jxaviermusic.com Official Site]
* [http://www.myspace.com/liljx The Official J Xavier Myspace]References
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