10 Years Later, Amari J Is Still One of the Hottest Underground R&B Artists

2025 has proven that real music isn’t just alive — it’s thriving under the radar. While mainstream headlines celebrate stadiums, big budgets, and viral hype, Amari J continues to build his legacy quietly but powerfully. With 13 albums released, a 14th on the way, and a catalog stacked with genre‑blending artistry, he stands as one of the most resilient and consistent names in the underground music world.

With a career boasting hundreds of thousands to millions of streams, multiple No. 1 underground chart hits released independently across the U.S. and internationally, standout tracks and consistent visuals like “Act Bad,” “With You,” “Tapped In,” “Drop the Lo,” and “Run Nat In,” and award-winning projects including I’m My Only Enemy (Top Charts’ Best R&B Album, 2025), 1517 (Breakthrough Album, 2023, over 150,000 streams), and the Vámonos video (Best Storytelling Video, 2025), Amari J continues to dominate the underground R&B, pop, hip hop, and genre-blending scene. Over a decade in, he’s still setting the pace for the underground world and proving why he’s one of the hottest underground R&B artists of his time and generation.

From the early hustle of his Hit The Streets Tours 1 through 3, to the polished sound of I Put Her On — his 2013 debut, which achieved over 50,000 downloads in its first week and ranked at number 2 on LiveMixtapes.com — and through his groundbreaking catalog, Amari J has consistently proven that authenticity, skill, and consistency can outlast trend-chasing hype. Earlier releases also achieved major milestones: Heartbreak Hotel (50,000 units first week), Introduction to R&B Thugging (2017) (200,000+ units), and Young O.G 3 (2017) (500,000+ units).

Amari J is more than a performer — he writes, produces, and executes his art independently, building every project with his own hands. Though proudly independent, Amari J has worked with major record labels such as Atlantic Records, Warner Music Group, and Capitol Records, and was even briefly signed, showcasing the industry’s recognition of his talent.

Collaborations with artists like Ray J, T.I., E-40, and others show the respect he’s earned across the underground scene — yet through it all, he remains unapologetically independent, maintaining full creative control. Beyond music, he has also been recognized for his dedication to youth, underserved communities, and missing children, further cementing his role as a positive force inside and outside the industry.

Looking Ahead:

With a 14th album coming soon, Amari J isn’t chasing the mainstream spotlight — he’s shaping the underground. His dedication, consistency, and artistry are what make him one of the hottest underground R&B artists of his time and generation, still to this day.

Stream his catalog and follow his journey:

• Available on Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube, iHeartRadio, SoundCloud, Amazon, Pandora, and more.

• Follow him on Instagram: @AmariJOfficial