Born in Georgia to a Mexican family, J. Raul Garcia—better known by his stage name, WHATUPRG—wears his Christian faith on his sleeve. His two EPs, Pleasant Hill and RAUL, are brimming with allusions to his faith and his family heritage. Garcia’s music tells a story, one characterized by both the trauma of his father’s deportation and the freedom RG has found in religion. “Aquí no existe la ley,” RG quips in “Wesside”—his innovative sound certainly isn’t tied to any law. He’s mixing slick hip-hop grooves with Dirty South trap, while nodding to his Latin roots. Parris Chariz, Aklesso and Tommy Royale join him for the Saint Holy Tour.
WHATUPRG
Fri, 7pm, $10+
Family Life Christian Center, San Jose
