MJ0.6
MJ0.6 (born Muiz Jimoh; August 8, 2003[^c13]) is an American rapper, singer, songwriter, and producer from the West Side of Chicago whose music belongs to the drill tradition.[^c1][^c2] He describes himself as a "Melodic Trap" artist whose work addresses everyday struggles, loss, and heartbreak.[^c14] Emerging around 2020, he developed his craft independently during the COVID-19 lockdowns and released 18 songs between 2020 and 2022, with the most prolific period in 2021.[^c8][^c10][^c15] His stage name references the Black Disciples street gang's "06 Members" nomenclature, a tradition that has produced pioneering drill artists such as Chief Keef and Lil Durk.[^c17][^c18]
MJ0.6's music sits within the transatlantic drill diaspora that connects Chicago — where drill originated around 2011 — with London, where the genre was adapted into UK drill from 2012 onward.[^c6][^c7] He has cited London rapper [[Dave]]'s album Psychodrama among his top three most influential albums and has expressed a public aspiration to collaborate with the South London artist.[^c3][^c4] His song "Rest In Piss" contains the refrain "Feel like Dave ah be a live," a direct lyrical reference to Dave.[^c5]
Operating as an independent artist, MJ0.6 maintains control over his production, songwriting, and visual direction.[^c11] He accumulated over half a million streams in his first year and describes providing for his younger siblings as the pinnacle of his career.[^c9][^c12] His career has also been shaped by police interference that has prevented him from performing in parts of Chicago.[^c16]