Loyalty is an attribute needed to achieve success when working in a unit. Building foundation within a corporate structure takes passion and dedication. Personality traits are an asset in the entertainment industry. Rue Rois artist Strait Jigg is the definition of loyalty, charisma, and dedication. Whether he is making connections and building relationships with industry professionals or simply living his life, this artist/promoter is diligent.
Following the success of his record label and support group, Da U Boys and Rue Rois Music, New Orleans own Strait Jigg’s mixtape, “Ova Ya Dome” is scheduled to be released December 20th. The Heat Magazine was able to slow him down momentarily and discover more about him and his highly anticipated release. Ambition and focus are elements of Strait Jigg’s aura as he informs the world of his latest project.
THE HEAT MAGAZINE: Tell us about the mixtape.
STRAIT JIGG: This mixtape means a lot to me. I’ve had the title in my head for a long time and now the time is finally right for me to go ahead and put the material behind it.
THE HEAT MAGAZINE: Who all is appearing on the mixtape?
STRAIT JIGG: I have guest appearances from G-Unit signee, Kidd Kidd (which is big), my CEOS Da U Boys, New Orleans’ super producer S8ighty, along with a few other upcoming artists whom I believe are the future of the N.O. movement!!
THE HEAT MAGAZINE: Tell us how long you’ve been in the industry and how you got your start.
STRAIT JIGG: I’ve been in the industry for over 5 years, from doing artist promo to locking down features, with other artists. I first got in the game recording on my laptop and leaking songs on MYSPACE (laughing out loud). Later, I helped begin Da U Boys’ rap careers,as well as our own label. Now I feel the time is right for my first official release.
THE HEAT MAGAZINE: What’s in the works for you in the future?
STRAIT JIGG: More mixtapes, more videos, more albums from Da U Boys, more radio play, more recognition… more, more, more!!!
THE HEAT MAGAZINE: When’s the Strait Jigg album dropping?
STRAIT JIGG: Whooa! lol… that’s a big leap right there. I’m gonna make sure I lock down this mixtape game before I step out into those waters lol… After you hear the mixtape, you let me know when the album should drop. (laughing out loud) 
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.For more information contact Strait Jigg at https://www.facebook.com/straitjigg or on Twitter – @StraitJigg – he is truly the Twitter King of New Orleans.
So proud to see the results of Rue Rois’ hard work & solid networking finally come to fruition! Jigg has always promoted for & on behalf of other artists & now it’s his time to shine. You can bet he will do just that!
Great piece. HIGH truly is all that & so much more! Dedication & passion walks hand n hand! If you do what u love, success is bound to follow….keep doing what you do High…