JT Romagnoli, a 29-year-old fast rising rapper hailing from a small town in Upstate NY, took a hiatus from the music scene. Despite not being the most skilled musician, his unparalleled work ethic shone through. After a decade of dormancy, he decided to unveil a track that had long lingered on his computer. To his surprise, the song garnered a staggering 250,000 views on YouTube.
Balancing a 9-5 job, JT couldn’t ignore the cosmic nudge urging him to rekindle his musical pursuits. Despite harboring insecurities about his rap skills, he felt a calling to share his art with the world. The dream? Commanding the stage, with a focus on the passion rather than the paycheck.
In a message to readers, JT advocates for taking risks and following one’s passion, emphasizing that it’s the key to self-discovery. Fueled by newfound inspiration, he recorded an impressive 30 tracks in a week, with “Poker” emerging as a favorite and gaining popularity.
Beyond music, JT is an advocate for mental health, drawing from his own experiences with depression and anxiety. His advice resonates with the sentiment that it’s okay not to be okay, as things eventually improve. For him, these challenges have served as catalysts, strengthening his resilience and enhancing his creativity as an artist.