Richard James "JR" Castro is an American R&B singer-songwriter. Castro was originally a member of the Interscope/Zone 4 R&B act I-15, best known for their 2007 single, "Lost in Love". In 2015, he gained attention for his debut solo single "Get Home" featuring Kid Ink and Quavo.
| Birth name: | Richard James Castro |
| Born: | Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S. |
| Genres: | R&B |
| Occupation(s): | Singer-songwriter |
| Instruments: | Vocals |
| Years active: | 2007–present |
| Labels: | Global Music, EMPIRE |
| Associated acts: | I-15, Polow da Don |
About Jr Castro
Rising R&B singer who garnered early attention with his 2015 single "Get Home" which peaked at #11 on the Billboard magazine Rhythmic Songs chart.
Before Fame
He previously made up one-third of an R&B trio called I-15. They were featured on Soulja Boy's 2007 single "Soulja Girl."
Achievement
He worked a couple of odd jobs including unloading trucks for FedEx and working retail at Wal-Mart and Converse. He also worked the warehouse of the Golden Nugget Casino.
Family Life
His father would play the music of Stevie Wonder, Michael Jackson, Prince and other artists around the house, helping influence his musical taste. His mother passed away in 2007 after years of struggling with a serious illness. He has three daughters.
Associations
Kid Ink and Quavo were featured on his single "Get Home" and he's also featured Timbaland, Pusha T, YG and Terrance Martin on tracks.
Information related to JR Castro
- Musicians from Las Vegas
