J.R. Writer

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J.R. Writer
Birth nameRusty Brito
Born (1985-05-28) May 28, 1985 (age 39)
Origin Manhattan, New York City, U.S.
Genres Hip hop
Occupation(s)Rapper, songwriter
Years active2003–present

Rusty Brito (born May 28, 1985) better known by his stage name J.R. Writer, is an American rapper and freestyle champion. He was also a member of East Coast hip hop group The Diplomats.

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Career

Writer is from Harlem, New York. He has released one studio album and 15 mixtapes since 2003, having collaborated with Cassidy, Fred Money, Lloyd Banks, Tito Green, Ransom, Drag-On, Sen City, Paul Wall, T.W.O., Duke Da God, A-Money, Vado, Jae Millz, AraabMuzik and more. [1] He released his debut album History in the Making in 2006, through Koch and Diplomat Records. The album peaked at number 25 on the Billboard 200 and at number 2 on both the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums and Top Rap Albums, held from the top spot of both charts by Pimp C's Pimpalation . [2]

On February 23, 2014, Writer released a 13-track mixtape titled The Return of Greatness, which includes guest appearances from Styles P, Fat Trel, Vado, Hell Rell and Fred Money as well as production from Track Officialz, SpecX2, Butter Beats DBK, Razah, Myes William, Stat Five Ave, Stoopid On The Beat and Automatik Beatz. [3] [4] [5]

On March 18, 2014, Writer began a prison sentence at Ulster Correctional Facility in New York State.[ citation needed ]

On January 26, 2019, Writer released a diss track aimed at Tory Lanez called "Head Shot".[ citation needed ] One month later, he released another titled "Run Tory Run".[ citation needed ]

Discography

Studio albums

List of studio albums with album details and selected chart positions
AlbumPeak chart positions
US US R&B US Rap
History in the Making 2522

Mixtapes

List of mixtapes and album details
TitleAlbum details
Writer's Block
  • Released: 2004
  • Label: Self-released
  • Format: Download
Writer's Block 2
  • Released: 2005
  • Label: Self-released
  • Format: Download
Writer's Block 3
  • Released: 2006
  • Label: Self-released
  • Format: Download
Writer's Block 4
  • Released: February 13, 2007
  • Label: Diplomat, Asylum, Atlantic
  • Format: Download
Writer's Block 5
  • Released: November 20, 2007
  • Label: Babygrande
  • Format: Download
Cinecrack 1.5
  • Released: March 31, 2009
  • Label: Self-released
  • Format: Download
Still Standing
  • Released: April 29, 2010
  • Label: Self-released
  • Format: Download
Still Standing 2: Kill 'Em Dead
  • Released: May 24, 2011
  • Label: Self-released
  • Format: Download
Still Standing 3
  • Released: December 7, 2011
  • Label: Self-released
  • Format: Download
E.T.: Extra-Terrestrial Musik
  • Released: October 4, 2012
  • Label: Self-released
  • Format: Download
The Return Of Greatness
  • Released: February 23, 2014
  • Label: Self-released
  • Format: Download
Writer's Block 6: Extended Clip
  • Released: March 18, 2014
  • Label: Self-released
  • Format: Download
Meet Zeus
  • Released: September 11, 2016
  • Label: Self-released
  • Format: Download
#IREALLYRAP
  • Released: November 30, 2017
  • Label: Self-released
  • Format: Download
The Upstage (with Hell Rell and 40 Cal)
  • Released: November 22, 2018
  • Label: Self-released
  • Format: Download

Guest appearances

List of non-single guest appearances, with other performing artists, showing year released and album name
TitleYearArtist(s)Album
"Crazy" [6] 2007DJ Absolut, Papoose, Styles P, Hell Rell, Rick Ross A Case of Supply & Demand
"Back to Back" [7] 2014 DJ Kay Slay, Hell Rell, Oun P, William Young, LThe Rise of a City
"MMM (Remix)" [8] 2015 Cassidy, Fred Money, Vado, Red Café, Papoose, Maino, Uncle Murda, Fat Trel, Fred the Godson, Chubby Jag, Drag-On, Dave East, Compton Menace

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References

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  2. "Histort in the Making chart history at Billboard.com". Billboard.com. July 10, 2011.
  3. Baker, Soren (February 23, 2014). "J.R. Writer "The Return Of Greatness" Release Date, Cover Art, Tracklist, Download & Mixtape Stream". HipHop DX. Retrieved February 27, 2014.
  4. Augustin, Camille (March 18, 2014). "Hot 97 Interviews JR Writer Before He Turns Himself Into Jail". Vibe.com. Retrieved May 31, 2015.
  5. Cole, Sally. "Exclusive: JR Writer's Last Interview Before Going To Prison". Thesource.com. Retrieved May 31, 2015.
  6. "A Case Of Supply & Demand - DJ Absolut". Livemixtapes.com. Retrieved February 26, 2016.
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  8. "New Music: Cassidy Ft. Fred Money, Vado, JR Writer, Red Cafe, Papoose, Maino, Uncle Murda, Fat Trel, Fred The Godson, Chubby Jag, Drag-On, Dave East & Compton Menace "MMM (Remix)"". Rap Radar. June 18, 2015. Retrieved February 26, 2016.