Big J aka James Nelson is an upcoming Warlpiri MC from Alice Springs (Mparntwe). He started rapping at the of 11 with his brother/cousin AJ Mic aka Ashley Marshall. He met Dan the Underdog at a Music Workshop at St. Joseph’s where he currently attends High School. In 2024, he started working in the studio with Dan the Underdog, his childhood Partner in rhyme AJ Mic would come along to some of the sessions, they recorded a few songs, including his first single “Lord Forgive Me” which also features Dan the Underdog and Ntaria Reggae legend, Jamie Fejo. The single was well received and gets regular play on Community Radio.
He got some good National exposure when ABC News came to Dan the Underdog’s studio to discuss the work he does in the community, Big J was recording a song that day and got to be a part of the interview.