Houston’s Best Kept Secret Is Jimmy Bolt

Houston might not be quite the first place we think of when we think of a burgeoning and talented local music scene, but it certainly has one. Houston is an impressive place to get your start, there’s a lot of talented competition all looking to make a buck of their lyrics. But the best-kept secret in Houston’s local music scene right now? That’s Jimmy Bolt.

The 21-year-old has already proven himself a talented and dedicated artist. Back in 2018, he released his first full album, ‘Finally Noticed’ and we have to agree. It’s a little shocking that it took so long for the rising star rapper to get his big break, and all 24 tracks show the range and talent Bolt already brought to the table, despite being such a young artist.

Bolt was primed for a successful musical career from a young age. His parents, especially his father, showed him a wide range of music right from the start, including classic artists like Anita Baker and Otis Redding.

When he later discovered hip-hop on his own, the future rapper fell in love with the new sound complex beats, and real-life lyrics. It took a while before he was able to listen to his favorite genre openly though, his parents wanted him to wait until he was ready for the mature themes common in the genre.

Jimmy Bolt’s love of music hasn’t stopped there. The artist claims he listens to a wide range of genres and enjoys a little bit of everything.

That eclectic taste is certainly on display in his latest single, ‘Shots’. It’s a softer sound than his previous releases. Still very much hip hop, but with a jazzy and harmonious edge that’s very different from the electronic influence on a lot of his earlier work.

The 21-year-old has also decided to take the leap and isn’t using the same kind of autotune and voice modulation that featured heavily on ‘Finally Noticed’. Instead, his natural voice and slightly breathy vibe oozes through every syllable of the track, giving it a personal tone that really shines in a crowded music scene.

The artist has also come out with several collaboration songs recently, working with Lil Keed to release ‘Wolves’, a single that’s currently Bolt’s most popular song on Spotify.

When you’re looking at an early talent like this it’s pretty clear that there’s a lot more yet to come. Jimmy Bolt’s dedication to his recording and to cultivating a unique sound that’s both standard hip-hop and heavily influenced by the best trends of other genres has him well-positioned for a bright future in the music industry.

We’re not just confident in naming him Houston’s best kept musical secret. We’re certain that this artist has great things coming and are looking forward to seeing what this new release will lead to. In the meantime, Jimmy Bolt is one of the biggest gems of the Houston music scene, and it’s just a matter of time before he gets wider mainstream recognition.