James Samuels (born May 21, 1995), better known by his stage name Dreadrock, is an American rapper, songwriter, entrepreneur, businessman, and record producer. Born and raised on the Westside of Chicago, Dreadrock first started his music career in 2011. He began recording rap lyrics off his iPhone as an outlet to voice his emotions of battling trauma on the streets.
During the summer of 2012, Dreadrock had a quick turnout in the group 2tu, but enough to record songs like Loud Pack and Real Niggas, including the song Getting Cash feat. Jbar.
His love for music only continued to grow, thus bringing the trials and tribulations of his life from paper to the stage. This led to the release of the Mixtape Swervgang in 2012.