Jess Classic was born and raised on the East Side of Buffalo, NY. He found his passion for music at the age of 11 and has been going non-stop ever since; writing, performing and touring. He drew influences from hip hop legends like Nas, Biggie, Jay-Z and 2Pac; combining this with his own life experiences and musical style to create a unique sound. Coming off a recent tour in Europe, Jess Classic is set to perform at this year’s SXSW Conference and in the process, he plans to set the world ablaze with his new record.