Dolton Native Grows as a Performer

Hotblock Jmoe, a recording artist who is a Dolton native, hosted a toy drive in December. He was happy to be able to give back to the South Suburbs. PHOTO PROVIDED BY THE POWERHOUSE AGENCY.
Hotblock Jmoe, a recording artist who is a Dolton native, hosted a toy drive in December. He was happy to be able to give back to the South Suburbs. PHOTO PROVIDED BY THE POWERHOUSE AGENCY.

Dolton Native Grows as a Performer

By Tia Carol Jones

Jeremy Bella, who goes by the stage name Hotblock Jmoe, grew up in Dolton, with his family. He always wanted to be an important person. He just didn’t know what he wanted to do. He always loved music, he grew up in the church and he was in the choir.

Hotblock Jmoe started rapping and recorded and released a song, a remix of 50 Cent’s “Wanksta,” that garnered him a lot of positive feedback. It was then he knew he was going to be a performer.

Since then, Hotblock Jmoe’s flow has changed tremendously, as has his fanbase. Everything is growing in a positive direction for him. “I actually put in the time to perfect my craft. I watched it grow from here to skyrocket up and it keeps growing and it’s going to keep growing because it is something I really want to do,” he said.

Hotblock Jmoe credits the change in flow to him wanting to set himself apart from other Chicago rappers. He likes the melodic flow and the vibey music. He wanted to stand out. In 2022, he released “658” and “9X Outta 10.”Hotblock Jmoe moved to Los Angeles at the beginning of 2022. He had to adapt to his new surroundings. Because he is doing it for a purpose and a reason, he feels it is for the better.

In the beginning of his career, Hotblock Jmoe worked with G Herbo. Being able to work with another well-known Chicago rapper was amazing for him. When it comes to other artists he wants to work with, Bella wants to work with a lot of people. He feels his sound can mix in with a lot of different artists and he is open to work with anybody, as long as it makes sense. “I like creating music and making new vibes,” he said.

Growing up in the Chicagland area, as well as experiencing a lot of deaths of people close to him recently, has motivated Hotblock Jmoe to push harder in his career. Hotblock Jmoe believes 2023 is going to be a big year for him. His project is dropping on Jan. 26th. It includes features from artists he has vibed with and the result is some amazing music. The release of the project will take place at 9 p.m. at the Roxy in Los Angeles.

Hotblock Jmoe and his family are connected with the Living to Live Again Church in Hazel Crest, Ill. Recently, he, Velcro Records and the church hosted a toy drive at Vernard L. Alsberry Municipal Center, in Hazel Crest.

Hotblock Jmoe described the event as an amazing experience.“I was able to give back to a community I’m familiar with and put smiles on the kids’ faces. I know how it used to feel not getting everything you wanted for Christmas. Just being able to help parents out, it’s great that I’m even in the position to do so,” he said.

Hotblock Jmoe wants people to get “the real from his music” and understand that it is OK for them to be themselves. “It don’t matter how you express it, just do it the best way you can and the best way you know how, by being you. I want people to be able to embrace themselves. Just be you,” he said.

For more information about Hotblock Jmoe, follow @hotblock_jmoe on Instagram.

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