Randall Jamal Collins, who goes by the stage name of “RJ Collins,” is a young talent who is prepped and ready to launch his promising career in the arena of recording, writing, and performing R&B, Pop and contemporary music. Although he’s just 19 years old, RJ Collins vocal abilities are comprobable to male R&B balladeers twice his age. He defies the myth that the Midwest is not the place where true talent can be discovered, and flourish.
Having grown up listening to, and idolizing musical icons such as the late Michael Jackson, Boys II Men and Jodeci, at age 9 yrs old RJ sang a Boys 2 Men song and brought tears to his family eyes. While still delivering an originality and creativity all of his own, his musical journey began. RJ's forte is silky and balladry, as he also augments his talents at the microphone with self-taught skills as a writer, singer, composer, being skillful at both piano and guitar.
Living in Chicago, a violence based city, being a Pop/R&B artist is difficult. RJ wants to reach everyone with his music, and also provide healing, strength, encouragement, and knowledge to whomever listens.
One of Rj Collins favorite artists is 2pac Shakur. His music really inspired him when he lost his brother, who was killed in 2009 by the police. Songs like, "Keep Your Head Up", and "I aint Mad at Cha", provided words of comfort and peace. 2Pac was also his brothers favorite artist. This musical connection bonded them in many ways, RJ looked forward to making music with his brother someday, but his life was cut short before they could do so. Rj found refuge in music, because it allowed him to inspire, and encourage others through song.
In 2016, RJ decided to audition for the Voice for the opportunity to heal, empower others, give strength, and reach the entire nation through his music. RJ's musical timeline is not complete, but it is definitely making progress.
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