Jozand
Jozand brings real, humorous, sophisticated lyrics and innovative beats. Originality is the standard by which he operates.
Tell me about your history? How did you get where you are now?
I started making beats in late 2003, but I was writing songs well before that. I didn't start rapping until the first quarter of 2004. I released my first album, Central PA, in 2004 with admittedly mixed results. The next year, my group RTR, released a CD titled Groove Theory. In 2006, I released a collaboration with producers Ice Cold Productions, Unexpected. It was my most successful album to date. In June 2007, I released "Finally." After that, I have been working on non-album material and producing for other artists.
Have you performed live in front of an audience? Any special memories?
State College, PA
Your musical influences
Since I'm from PA it might be surprising to hear that rappers who have influenced me are mostly Southern. OutKast (Dre is one of my favorite rappers), Chamillionaire, Cee-Lo, everyone in the Dungeon Family, YoungBloodz, TI, Z-Ro, Jim Crow, Dirty, UGK, Wayne, TI, 8Ball & MJG, Aceyalone, Blackalicious, Gift of Gab, Devin the Dude, Clipse, Pharoahe Monch... for production: ONP, David Banner, Parental Advisory, Mike Dean, Polow
What equipment do you use?
Mostly Reason, Fruity Loops, Cool Edit Pro
Anything else?
Check out my official spot:
www.myspace.com/springcreekrecords
and my production website:
www.soundclick.com/djjozand
Thanks for listening.
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