Rvijay Raj, better known by his stage name Lil J, is a promising multilingual rapper from Subang Jaya, Malaysia, who has been steadily rising in the Southeast Asian music scene. He first gained attention in 2018 with his appearance on Joe Flizzow’s 16-Baris, showcasing his raw talent. His breakthrough came with the hit single “IMSO,” featuring Alan D and MK (K-Clique), which has garnered over 13 million YouTube views, cementing Lil J as a rising star in the Malaysian hip-hop scene.
Lil J followed up with successful tracks like “Laut” and “Traps,” amassing over 3 million views combined,. Signing with Def Jam Malaysia, his debut single “Jual Jiwa,” featuring Yonnyboii, dropped in September 2024, promoting self-expression and rejecting societal norms. Lil J’s blend of multilingual lyricism and energy makes him a promising figure in Southeast Asian hip-hop.