JOHNNY BLAZE 909
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Johnny Blaze, 13 November 1977, San Diego, California, USA, . The controversial-laced New West rapper has emerged on the scene. Leaving no doubt every show and or venue he headlines or is the opening act. His first appearance on the hip-hop scene came with a brief spell as part of a show in Las Vegas at the Empire ball room. His first artist branding of his cd titled debut, THE WORLDS PAIN. Sparked a movement. A New West movement but. it was with his 1996 debut that he is announced as one of rap's newest talents, while gaining censure from various quarters for the album's explicit lyrical content. He gained his first crossover success with his new single "I'LL BE YOUR SOLDIER AND BREATHE."Then offered a rare degree of insight, with glints of wisdom like "BRING THE WEST BACK AND TOXIC." Which gives Johnny Blaze a raw look as well.". To further his views he has committed himself to community projects like "AIDS WALK OF AMERICA"(in Los Angeles). Donated procedes of concerts for Make a Wish Foundation.... and Toys for Tots.
In 1996, Blaze collaborated with numerous amount of hip hop stars, and legends. Such as RBX, Mike Nez, Def Edge, H.i.t. Man, 3rdegree, Unparrellel, T-Why, and Saidah all on the new cd "BRING THE WEST BACK." With his growing success he has found himself on such mixtapes with Nu Jersey Devil, Hustlaville, Arizona Hip Hop collabes and mixtapes with several others in circulation.
A main street rapper, with intent for the Westcoast movement. He has worked with such acts as Digital Underground, Sly Boogy, Birdy Birdy, Dove Shack, Cypress Hill, the Reyes Bros., Crooked I, Eastcoast Dawgs, Rodney O and Joe Cooley, Candyman, RBX, George Clinton, 1ad7, The Suspects, Krazy Race, The Alkaholiks, Bad Azz, Brown Boy, Suga Free, Capon-E, Nb Riders, Natilia, Kam, Hood Surgeon, Diamonique, Cecy B, Saint Dog, Judge D, Bloodstone, Petey Pablo, Suge Knight, and the infamous Jerry Heller.
The most major venues, he has worked at The House of Blues in Anaheim, The Key Club in hollywood, The Empire Ball room in Las Vegas, Normandie Casino in Los Angeles, Club Montage in San Diego, Brick by Brick in San Diego, La Perla night club in Glendale, Arizona. The Increase the Love Concert at Stampede stadium in San Bernadino, the modern Auto Car show at East La College. With over 73 shows thru 2006, this list can go on forever. this is just some major listings.
His legacy grows, his heart stays true.
In 1996, Blaze collaborated with numerous amount of hip hop stars, and legends. Such as RBX, Mike Nez, Def Edge, H.i.t. Man, 3rdegree, Unparrellel, T-Why, and Saidah all on the new cd "BRING THE WEST BACK." With his growing success he has found himself on such mixtapes with Nu Jersey Devil, Hustlaville, Arizona Hip Hop collabes and mixtapes with several others in circulation.
A main street rapper, with intent for the Westcoast movement. He has worked with such acts as Digital Underground, Sly Boogy, Birdy Birdy, Dove Shack, Cypress Hill, the Reyes Bros., Crooked I, Eastcoast Dawgs, Rodney O and Joe Cooley, Candyman, RBX, George Clinton, 1ad7, The Suspects, Krazy Race, The Alkaholiks, Bad Azz, Brown Boy, Suga Free, Capon-E, Nb Riders, Natilia, Kam, Hood Surgeon, Diamonique, Cecy B, Saint Dog, Judge D, Bloodstone, Petey Pablo, Suge Knight, and the infamous Jerry Heller.
The most major venues, he has worked at The House of Blues in Anaheim, The Key Club in hollywood, The Empire Ball room in Las Vegas, Normandie Casino in Los Angeles, Club Montage in San Diego, Brick by Brick in San Diego, La Perla night club in Glendale, Arizona. The Increase the Love Concert at Stampede stadium in San Bernadino, the modern Auto Car show at East La College. With over 73 shows thru 2006, this list can go on forever. this is just some major listings.
His legacy grows, his heart stays true.
Why this name?
THE WESTCOAST WAS ONCE A PLACE WERE YOU KNEW THAT MUSIC WAS GONNA BE SOMETHING TO GET... WHEN YOU HEAR BLAZE, YOU WANNA GET IT... WHEN YOU HEAR JOHNNY YOU HEAR TALENT.
Do you play live?
I HAVE SMASH, AND BEEN ON A MAJOR GRIND. IN SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA... ARIZONA, MOSTLY....
How, do you think, does the internet (or mp3) change the music industry?
YES... IT IS THE INDUSTRY NOW.
Would you sign a record contract with a major label?
YES, ME SIGNING TO A LABEL IS MY NEXT STEP TO THE DREAM.
Band History:
Johnny Blaze, 13 November 1977, San Diego, California, USA, . The controversial-laced New West rapper has emerged on the scene. Leaving no doubt every show and or venue he headlines or is the opening act. His first appearance on the hip-hop scene came with a brief spell as part of a show in Las Vegas at the Empire ball room. His first artist branding of his cd titled debut, THE WORLDS PAIN. Sparked a movement. A New West movement but. it was with his 1996 debut that he is announced as one of rap's newest talents, while gaining censure from various quarters for the album's explicit lyrical content. He gained his first crossover success with his new single "I'LL BE YOUR SOLDIER AND BREATHE."Then offered a rare degree of insight, with glints of wisdom like "BRING THE WEST BACK AND TOXIC." Which gives Johnny Blaze a raw look as well.". To further his views he has committed himself to community projects like "AIDS WALK OF AMERICA"(in Los Angeles). Donated procedes of concerts for Make a Wish Foundation.... and Toys for Tots.
In 1996, Blaze collaborated with numerous amount of hip hop stars, and legends. Such as RBX, Mike Nez, Def Edge, H.i.t. Man, 3rdegree, Unparrellel, T-Why, and Saidah all on the new cd "BRING THE WEST BACK." With his growing success he has found himself on such mixtapes with Nu Jersey Devil, Hustlaville, Arizona Hip Hop collabes and mixtapes with several others in circulation.
A main street rapper, with intent for the Westcoast movement. He has worked with such acts as Digital Underground, Sly Boogy, Birdy Birdy, Dove Shack, Cypress Hill, the Reyes Bros., Crooked I, Eastcoast Dawgs, Rodney O and Joe Cooley, Candyman, RBX, George Clinton, 1ad7, The Suspects, Krazy Race, The Alkaholiks, Bad Azz, Brown Boy, Suga Free, Capon-E, Nb Riders, Natilia, Kam, Hood Surgeon, Diamonique, Cecy B, Saint Dog, Judge D, Bloodstone, Petey Pablo, Suge Knight, and the infamous Jerry Heller.
The most major venues, he has worked at The House of Blues in Anaheim, The Key Club in hollywood, The Empire Ball room in Las Vegas, Normandie Casino in Los Angeles, Club Montage in San Diego, Brick by Brick in San Diego, La Perla night club in Glendale, Arizona. The Increase the Love Concert at Stampede stadium in San Bernadino, the modern Auto Car show at East La College. With over 73 shows thru 2006, this list can go on forever. this is just some major listings.
His legacy grows, his heart stays true.
In 1996, Blaze collaborated with numerous amount of hip hop stars, and legends. Such as RBX, Mike Nez, Def Edge, H.i.t. Man, 3rdegree, Unparrellel, T-Why, and Saidah all on the new cd "BRING THE WEST BACK." With his growing success he has found himself on such mixtapes with Nu Jersey Devil, Hustlaville, Arizona Hip Hop collabes and mixtapes with several others in circulation.
A main street rapper, with intent for the Westcoast movement. He has worked with such acts as Digital Underground, Sly Boogy, Birdy Birdy, Dove Shack, Cypress Hill, the Reyes Bros., Crooked I, Eastcoast Dawgs, Rodney O and Joe Cooley, Candyman, RBX, George Clinton, 1ad7, The Suspects, Krazy Race, The Alkaholiks, Bad Azz, Brown Boy, Suga Free, Capon-E, Nb Riders, Natilia, Kam, Hood Surgeon, Diamonique, Cecy B, Saint Dog, Judge D, Bloodstone, Petey Pablo, Suge Knight, and the infamous Jerry Heller.
The most major venues, he has worked at The House of Blues in Anaheim, The Key Club in hollywood, The Empire Ball room in Las Vegas, Normandie Casino in Los Angeles, Club Montage in San Diego, Brick by Brick in San Diego, La Perla night club in Glendale, Arizona. The Increase the Love Concert at Stampede stadium in San Bernadino, the modern Auto Car show at East La College. With over 73 shows thru 2006, this list can go on forever. this is just some major listings.
His legacy grows, his heart stays true.
Your influences?
STRAIGHT UP 2PAC, EAZY E, ICE CUBES, SNOOP DOGG, DR. DRE, EMINEM, ICP, KOTTON MOUTH KINGS
Favorite spot?
INLAND EMPIRE...
Equipment used:
A LYRICAL MIC
Anything else...?
WATCH OUT FOR BRING THE WEST BACK ALBUM COMING IN JULY 2007. IT WILL FEATURE TONS OF GREAT PRODUCERS FROM SOUNDCLICK THEMSELVES... SHADOWVILLE PRODUCTION, VTZ, MISTER KA, AND MANY MORE.....