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“Buck bridges the gap between our parent's A-tracks and our older brother’s cassette collection under the front seat of his Monte Carlo”
- I Love Memphis Blog

THE RETURN OF NOSTALGIC SOUL

It’s time the world can open its ears to the dynamic R&B sounds of J. Buck aka “Buck Nasty”. Born Joshua Buck, this Memphis native is on his way to adding his contribution to Memphis’s music legacy. J. Buck distinguished himself as a solo artist and songwriter early in his career with unique stage presence and profound lyrics. In 2015, Buck released his debut EP The JBuck Experience which the Murfreesboro Pulse cited as “a step towards the direction of this generation’s version of Marvin Gaye”
 
At first glance,  you may confuse him for the ghost of David Ruffin or Prince with his slick style and electrifying performances. With various influences from Rock, Blues, and Hip-hop, this soul bother amplifies the black male experience through love, addiction, and free thought.

In 2016, Buck hosted a European tour off the sophomore album Love Matters captivating audiences with vocal range and flashy dance moves. He’s also won various competitions including IKEAs Battle of The Bands as well been featured on Sofar Sounds and South by Southwest. Back in full effect in 2020 with the latest project Bar Talk, the album explores the reality of situationships, addiction, and the millennial black male experience.
 
Spreading love and funk through his music, J. Buck embodies the ability to musically seduce his fans giving them an experience that they can’t forget.

PRESS

ThisisRnB.com

The projects’s lead single, “Love Me Back” is a perfect example of how to make a feel-good timeless love song with just the right bend of soul, and sexy, for being intimate with your special someone”

That Black Juice

J. Buck’s music is timeless and his voice is one that listeners will never grow tired of. With an old soul, his voice takes you back to an era, where quality lyrics meant more than an image

Bash Magazine

“Leve me Back is an open letter for falling for a significant other holding nothing back in hopes to reach a new level.

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