In most industries, age can be detrimental to opportunity and growth, as most people might simply discount somebody for being “too young” or “too inexperienced.” As a young yet quickly rising musical artist out for the New York area, JTTI knows that struggle. Yet, despite the challenge, he’s not the type to back down.

For the most part, it’s because John Troia, a.k.a. JTTI, has known for a while now that he could reach greatness by believing in himself. “I always knew I was meant to be rich and famous, so I had to start somewhere, also from being doubted,” he shares. The road has been far from easy for the newcomer, but he has shown over and over again that he has what it takes to make it in the industry. 

JTTI is an artist with Puerto Rican and Sicilian roots. He hails from New York City, and his parents are both originally from The Bronx. The young singer and songwriter first made waves after his hit single “Rewind” took over streaming platforms and gathered over 400,000 streams since launching not too long ago. Since then, he has released other top-tier tracks that have also performed well on streaming services, such as “Perspective,” “Elevate,” “My Vibe,” and “LMA,” to name a few.

Growing up, JTTI listened to artists like J Cole, Lil Skies, and Lil Tecca. He looked up to them and dreamed of the day that he could reach that caliber. John has the work ethic and drives to get him to the top, always creating content and promoting his music in various channels. But, more importantly, he loves the process.

“I love the game, the hustle, and the publicity,” he explains. “I’m not afraid to work hard, and I’m always perfecting my craft to make sure that the next song is better than the last.”

The artist is no stranger to struggle. Since he was young, he moved from place to place within the New York area, not having roots for a long time. His father wasn’t around much, so he learned how to fend for himself and play an active role at home to help his mother out. Yet, through all the years of challenge, music was what kept JTTI going. He discovered that he had a knack for singing and songwriting very early, so he dedicated himself to music. 

JTTI’s songs are packed with a lot of power and paradoxically bring a soothing effect to listeners. Because of the uniqueness and quality of his music, the musical artist has continued to grow his fan base, which he does his best to touch base with as often as possible. On top of the skill, JTTI also has charisma and isn’t afraid to stand in front of large crowds and get on massive platforms online and offline.

John Troia hopes to write his own history and include influence and impact on his resume, seeking to inspire other young musicians to look up to him for inspiration.

“I hope they will understand that you can do anything that you put your mind to,” shares John Troia. “Don’t let anyone stop you or tell you that you can’t!” 

To learn more about JTTI and listen to his music, check out his Instagram and Spotify accounts.