The Real J.T.W. teams up with talented Japanese singer/songwriter from Japan, Sheryu. Both musicians came across one another’s music through Instagram. Instantly both knew one’s talent. The track is titled “LIFE BE LIKE THIS”. This track dives into the goodness in life and how you can’t take life for granted. The Real J.T.W. speaks on his battles with trying to find peace within himself. While the featured artist, Sheryu brings a beautiful chorus with heartfelt harmonies. This track was mixed and mastered by Soulburnin at Soulburnin Records. The Track released on early access on SoundCloud 08/10/2026. Many fans & supporters streamed the track on the platform. They peaked on the charts on RepostExchange at #34 just on the first day of the release. The official music video for the single is also available to watch on YouTube. Breaking the Top 40 on Hip-Hop/Urban Top 40 Charts.
The Real J.T.W. (born March 2, 1993), is a musician/songwriter and controversial figure. He was born and raised in downtown Omaha, Nebraska. He had a rough childhood growing up, but was able to find peace through music. At age 12, he started writing music. After time music became therapeutic for him and he wanted to share that therapy with others. He speaks on real life events in his life & around the world. Mental Health plays a big role in his music. As he speaks on subject matters such as depression, addiction, and mental illness. His lyrics are known for gripping you in and making you think with your mind. He’s known for using metaphors that make you second guess what he’s saying in his lyrics. What separates himself from the competition is every song has a story. Every track has meaning and reasoning. Fans can also watch the new LIFE BE LIKE THIS music video on Instagram.
The Real J.T.W. signed to an independent record label, Soulburnin Records that was founded in California. He got signed in 2020 and has been with his label ever since. His right hand man behind all the great quality of his tracks is his producer, Soulburnin. On September 26, 2022. He dropped his first professional studio album titled, “Watch Me Bleed”. This album really touched down on the untold story of him in many segments. Then moving onto December 29, 2023. He drops his second professional studio album titled, “Painful Living”. This was by far some of his best work as he showed his childhood in a more rawer & darker form. A lot of the tracks on here were full of rage and anger. On January 20, 2025. He dropped his third professional studio album titled, “Way Below Ground”. Many fans voiced that this was his darkest album yet to be released. This one touched down on more inner emotions but all through realization. The Real J.T.W. & his label plan to drop their fourth professional studio album titled, “Trapped Inside My Mind” sometime in 2026. This album will show a side fans haven’t ever seen before. Lots of the tracks on here are more calmer but still through raw emotion & realness.
What’s next for The Real J.T.W. after this release in August. Well in October he’s planning to bring one of his scariest Halloween tracks titled “HORROR 101”. Every year around Halloween he drops a track for all his fans that love his dark music. This track is set to drop on all platforms 10/26/2026. There will also be a music video that will drop on Instagram and YouTube. This track is jammed packed with dark lyrical metaphors. He made this track into a horror movie. Get ready to get scared for the spooky holiday.
Social Media Links:
SoundCloud: https://on.soundcloud.com/Sru8NnScvgUKRiXouH
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/therealj.t.w/
YouTube: https://youtube.com/@therealj.t.w.?si=AfQamR0KYpamuQMU