FFO: Chance The Rapper, Lecrae, Common, Brother Ali
RIYL: alternative hip-hop, indie rap, conscious hip-hop
1. Treefort in Boise
2. Treefort in Boise (Instrumental)
3. Treefort in Boise (TV Master)
4. Treefort in Boise (Acapella)
Seattle WA – Alt-hip-hop and pop artist J. HENRY has released “Treefort in Boise”, the third single from his upcoming debut album Everything is Glowing (out September 1st, 2026).
The song was written at Treefort Music Fest in Boise, Idaho – but the festival’s name is where the setting ends. Sitting in the middle of the crowd, J. Henry found himself thinking not about the music in front of him but about a friendship long in the rearview: a childhood best friend he’d grown up with and, gradually, grown away from.
“Treefort in Boise” is a letter to that friend. The first verse traces how they met and the second tracks how life pulled them into different orbits. It doesn’t frame the distance as loss or failure. It holds it as something more complicated: two people who shaped each other, even if they no longer share experiences or conversations.
“I write music to show people they matter. And my childhood best friend is pivotal to who I am today – even if we don’t talk as much as we used to. This song captures the importance of that relationship as well as the struggle when our lives diverged.”
The single is the latest preview of Everything is Glowing, due September 1st, 2026. J. Henry wrote this album across 14 cities on four continents after being laid off from his job in corporate America. J. Henry will celebrate the album’s release with a headline show on September 17, 2026, at Barboza in Seattle, with In Aisle Eight and Morgan Paris Lanza.
see J. HENRY live:
8/08 Seattle WA @ Capitol Hill Block Party / Barboza Stage
9/17 Seattle WA @ Barboza (Album Release Party)
J. Henry emerges from a heritage of resilience, carrying forward the strength of ancestors who transformed marginalization into empowerment. An Mexican-American, gay artist raised in the Pacific Northwest, his work serves as both mirror and invitation – reflecting deeply human experiences while encouraging listeners to recognize their inherent worth.
Named Seattle Refined’s “Artist of the Week” in September 2024 following the release of his debut album Love J. Henry, he has become a powerful and visible voice in Seattle’s music scene. Known for his dynamic, high-energy performances, J. Henry supported touring acts in summer 2025 and created Assembly, a sold-out event celebrating queer music. He is preparing to bring the same energy to Cap Hill Block Party in August 2026.
Beyond the stage, J. Henry is deeply committed to community, mentorship, and education. In early 2025, he founded Seattle’s Best Brunch, an interview series spotlighting Washington’s music scene. He has shared his perspective at SXSW Austin, Radio Boise during his time at Treefort, Seattle Creates, and on podcasts including Maverick Mind, FriendsIRL, Queer Changemakers, and Music Industry Insights Worldwide. He also serves on the board of Shunpike, providing fiscal sponsorship and opportunities for Pacific Northwest artists.
visit J. HENRY online:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thee.jhenry/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thee.jhenry
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thee.jhenry
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thee.jhenry
Tidal: https://tidal.com/artist/4347733/u
Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/j-henry/1716941240
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3KGkoblPyFEshZtmhPmJvo
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