Malik Alazander Barnes, known professionally as JIT JR, has been immersed in a love for music from a young age. This passion was sparked by a gift from his father—an MP3 player loaded with classic Neo-soul, and hip-hop records. This early exposure laid the foundation for his musical journey, which began at age 11 when he started playing the saxophone.

In his formative years, JIT JR’s involvement in the jazz community of Atlanta confirmed his decision to pursue music seriously. Over the past 12 years, he has become a versatile musician, mastering multiple instruments and exploring various aspects of music creation. His love for modern avant-garde jazz, RnB/Soul, and Hip Hop has shaped his distinctive sound.

THE MELODRAMATIC JITMATIC is a short-form piece that explores themes of conflict and connection, love and personal struggle, and ultimately finding solace in God and himself. Each track reflects JIT JR’s personal experiences and growth over the past decade.

Listeners of THE MELODRAMATIC JITMATIC can expect to connect with the genuine emotion and dedication in each track. The record emphasizes the importance of love, reflection, creativity, and spirituality.

JIT JR took on nearly every aspect of the record’s production himself. He composed, arranged, recorded, produced, mixed, and mastered the entire project from vocals and saxophone to guitar, bass, piano, and synths. This comprehensive involvement ensures the album truly reflects his artistic vision.