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Artist
LoJ
12+ albums
new yorkrap
about
Certain albums come to mind when one thinks of music that changed the direction of hip-hop - albums such as Illmatic, Reasonable Doubt, and Paid in Full, albums that reshaped the trajectory of hip-hop and forced the world to take notice - yet if John "LoJ" Mouzon has his way, then his music will certainly help inspire a new generation of hip-hop fans. Critically acclaimed as an introspective voice for New York's next generation of MCs, LoJ (pronounced Lodge) portrays an analytical perspective not often seen in mainstream hip-hop. LoJ aims to create his own niche as a contemporary hip-hop artist by putting substance and thought provoking rhymes back into music that can be enjoyed by a mainstream audience. LoJ's dual perspective comes from his unique experience growing up in very different environments and neighborhoods and helped shape his approach to making music. Influenced by a diverse range of artists from Nas to KRS-One to Jay-Z, LoJ makes thought-provoking music that the average person can relate to. When listening to his catalog as a whole, it's difficult to put a label on the type of music he makes...and that's his point. LoJ embodies the complexities of the human spirit in his music. Hence the title of his debut album, NO LABELS. He describes his music as "CATCHY, YET CONSCIOUS HIP-HOP." Dubbed as the “Concept Kid,” and never wanting to pigeon-hole his thoughts or his artwork, LoJ rhymes upon a broad range of topics that affect himself, his people, and the world eve
