Digital Mic Check

South Florida hip-hop artist John Paul persists to defy the odds with a new project titled “Now or Never.” Bothered by a troubled youth which saw Paul arrested over 20 times for drug dealing and other crimes, Paul also spent a prolonged period of time on many occasions in drug and alcohol treatment centers.   Lead by its two singles “Rap on Radio” and “Down Low”, Paul hooked up with the highly praised Florida producer Goldru$h for the “Now or Never” project. Goldru$h’s credits include Trick Daddy (including the single “Bet That”), DJ Khaled, Lil Wayne, Plies, Young Jeezy, Waka Flocka, Ace Hood, Pimp C and more.   The duo of John Paul and Goldru$h set out to complete a project with a true hip-hop sound, one with a cohesive sound and feel, a feat only accomplished when a duo wraps up a whole project together. Goldru$h can also be heard on two tracks, “City Life” and “Smoking my Marijuana.”   Already looking ahead to his next project, Paul is currently working with Lu Diaz, one half of the music production team the Diaz Brothers based out of Miami, Florida. The Diaz Brothers are well known for being largely credited for international star Pitbull’s rise to fame.   As Paul continues on his journey of a remarkable life turnaround, “Now or Never” can only mean one thing – John Paul’s time to be a megastar is soon approaching.   www.officialjohnpaul.com