Rawls has collaborated with various artists, including Grand Agent.[6] Rawls runs a Columbus-based production company and record label, and performs as a DJ.[7]
Music career
Throughout his career, Rawls has developed a diverse body of work. His solo albums include The Essence of J. Rawls (2001), The Hip-Hop Affect (2011), and The Legacy (2014).[8] He is a member of the duo 3582 with Fat Jon of Five Deez,[9] and has collaborated on projects such as Respect Game or Expect Flames (2012)[10] with Casual of Hieroglyphics and Youth Culture Power (2019) with John Robinson, a jazz-infused album addressing challenges in educating inner-city youth.[11]
Academic career
In addition to his musical career, Rawls has established an academic profile. He holds a bachelor's degree in business from the University of Cincinnati, a master's degree in education from Ashland University, and a Doctorate in Educational Administration from Ohio University.[12] He has served as an adjunct instructor and visiting artist, teaching courses in hip hop and music business, and has co-authored Youth Culture Power: A #HipHopEd Guide to Teacher-Student Relationships and Student Engagement.[13] Rawls also directs the Hip-Hop OHIO Patton Education Program at Ohio University's Patton College of Education.[14][15]
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