Curated by Shawn "JAY Z" Carter, JAY Z's Life+Times is a digital experience covering art, sports, music, fashion and culture.

“To me, conscious rap just means a better love song.”

I’m Derrius Logan—a writer, performer, and creative from LA County, shaped by Leimert Park and rooted in storytelling, intimacy, and emotional clarity. My music blends presence, softness, and West Coast rhythm into something you can feel without having to second-guess it.

Issa Rae heard Bring It Back while I was working at Panera Bread and used it in Insecure. That moment changed everything. It led to more music placements, a recurring role on Rap Sh!t, and the confidence to keep showing up fully as myself.

You might know me from records like Spin Again, What She Wants, or Company. My next single Happy Meal is coming soon—a playful, romantic drop that anchors a viral fan campaign where listeners can become characters in the story too.

Thanks for pulling up.
I’m not here to make MP3s.
I’m building something real—one song, one flower, one moment at a time.

we release shit when it's ready.
since 2012.

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