Before he reached the age of 14, Young J.R. (born Demetrius Gordon JR.) was already an ambitious artist and a seasoned businessman, wielding all the hit making requirements: producer, live entertainer, and abilities to write catchy hooks.

Born in 1994 in Waukegan, IL. Raised by his dad, Demetrius Gordon Sr. (CEO of DUV Entertainment) and his grandmother MaryLou Gordon. Young J.R. grew up as a humble young man with big ambitions. Maintaining a 3.7 grade average in honor classes at school, it came to no surprise that this young man started to write lyrics for others and himself at the age of 11. Young J.R. burst onto the live performance scene in 2007 with his catchy single”500 Degrees" After gaining some local attention with his independent singles "Money on My Mind" and "We Be Rydin" along with some mix tape appearances, Young J.R. caught all the local dj’s attentions and was being welcomed at the local clubs with the audience chanting "Yeaaaahh!"

After making multiple trips to Atlanta to perform, the young entertainer found all the various connections to seriously pursue a musical career, shortly thereafter, he began to open for various artists such as Lil Boosie, Twista, Plies, T.I., Lil Wayne and more, helping to launch Young J.R. from a local sensation to a global entertainer. With his hit single “I C U Lookin/Lyke Yeaaaa” featuring Lil Boosie being played on Chicago’s own radio wave, Young J.R. is being recognized throughout the Midwest to the South.

Young, dedicated and very ambitious, Young J.R. is the next big name to hit the music industry.