Jonathan Souza Santana, better known as J. Eskine, was born on December 29,
1999, in Salvador, Bahia. He began his musical journey in 2018, honing his craft
through trap-style performances and YouTube rap battles, and even honking out
rhythms in street fairs, bus terminals, and boat docks to support his family.
National prominence arrived in late 2024 when his breakout hit “Resenha do
Arrocha” (featuring Alef Donk) soared to Number 1 on the Billboard Brasil Hot
100. Capitalizing on that momentum, he issued the EP Gângster Também Ama in
December 2024, quickly followed by O Que Bat...