Seattle, Washington is not a city known for producing hip hop artists. Undoubtedly, it has been the breeding ground for prolific grunge rock superstars but few rappers, if any, have hailed from the ‘upcoast’. Emerging young talent, Json is a rapper with enough passion, skill, and drive to boldly represent Seattle and become one of the city’s major exports. His blend of hip hop appeals to the commercial mass and speaks the language and wisdom of the street.
Seemingly, the rite of passage to every grand accomplishment is first to have a dream. Json is no stranger to dreaming. He fondly remembers, “When I was younger, I used to record tracks off the radio and MTV so [that] I could sit back and rewind them until I wrote and learned every lyric. Then I would get in front of my mirror with a brush in hand performing for hours”. In 2003, Json made bold steps in taking his dream and career seriously. He bought a beat and professionally recorded his first track. This track, released as a Promo Single, went on to sell 300 copies in less than a month. Online, Json’s track has sold to fans in the U.S., the U.K., and Japan just to name a few. An all around artist, Json’s skill is not just limited to laying down rhymes over a beat - he knows how to move an audience. At his first public performance, a hip hop showcase in Tacoma Washington, Json blazed the stage in front of a roaring crowd of 800. Certainly, by making such dynamic milestones it is apparent that Json is following the blueprints for success closely.
Artistic legends are individuals who reveal their private emotions for public consumption. Rapper Tupac Shakur is/was one such legend. Affected and inspired by Shakur’s rhyme and realness, Json has witnessed the power and effect of honesty and truth ‘in the booth’. As he describes, “I have been writing poetry since my early teenage years. Personal life experiences led me to express my emotions in a poetic way… years of let-downs and hardships became poetry over music.” Recently, Json spent time in Toronto recording his debut album which is expected to be released Summer 2005. A man of many talents, Json aspires to be a successful artist and businessman in the entertainment industry. Hoping to release his album under his own company, Json has started Lights Out Entertainment. His vision is for this company to be a vehicle that pushes his music as well as the music of other young, skilled wonders. Tirelessly putting all his money, time and heart into his craft, Json is a truly dedicated artist.
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