If the rap game were like a football game, this female emcee would definitely have on the dirtiest jersey in the game.

Janelle R. Givens, a local recording artist from St. Louis, Missouri, who goes by the name "Juice aka J.U-ICE." She received the name Juice in 7th grade by a friend back in Jr. High School. There was a girl in her class who had a similar first and last name as she. Teachers, principles, and classmates would always get the the two of them mixed up. The only difference in their names were the spelling. Since the other girl spelled her name Jenelle, people started calling her Jen and Janelle was Juice(R.I.P. JENELLE GIBSON AKA JEN)

Juice began rapping at the age of 16. Making the transition from a child into a women, at a young age she experienced that people trying to stop her from achieving her goals. She found a way through her music to relieve stress and a way for people to understand her more as an individual. Over the years she has developed a versatile style, which forced her to become a creative rap artist. She was first inspired by NBA star Allen Iverson. Reading upon Allen Iversons childhood story and college experiences motivated Juice to follow her dreams. She believes if Allen Iverson can carry the world on his shoulders and achieve, so can she.

Juice is now 23yrs old, and has successfully recorded two solo albums called "Visualize What You Hear" and "Got Juice." As an independent rap artist, her determination led her towards meeting and working with a lot of helpful and successful people in the music industry. She is gradually moving to higher heights, soon to become a renowned rap artist. Juice has independently sold well over five thousand CDs as a local artist in Missouri, California, Colorado, Kansas, Illinois, South Carolina, and Florida. In the last two years, Juice has performed in several local clubs in St. Louis such as, The Limelight, Chinchillas, Chakazulus, Candela, Rum Jungle, Club Legit, Evening Shades, Savoy Center, Sally T's, Club SUPREME (Ruka Puff's club), African Palace, Blanchett Park, and Club 217 in Springfield, IL. She has also performed at Vashon High School, Harris Stowe University, and has made opening appearances for artist such as, Juvenile and Crime Mob.

With nothing more in her pockets than lint, she's already utilizing her talent to give back to the community. She has already assembled charitable showcases to help out those who are less fortunate than her. This proves right here that Juice is beyond the shadow of a doubt the Ultimate Hustla.

This young lady has an extreme load of talent and the ability to become something meaningful in life. If she continues to put her heart into her music and strive to be the best, one day she will succeeded!

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