Visionary young blues artist from Mississippi makes his national debut with album full of potent original rocking blues packed with great playing, soulful vocals and hip-hop wordplay. Hailed by Living Blues and Blues & Rhythm magazines, Jarekus and REFUSE TO LOSE have editorial commitments from DownBeat, Living Blues and Blues Music Magazine. Alligator publicity, radio and social media will be working hard to spread word of this exciting new talent to outlets throughout the U.S. and advancing tour dates. Self-released 2011 CD won airplay on XM/Sirius and Alligator will promote to Triple A.