JONNY ROXX
Focused on total success and determined to do more than just “make it”, rapper Jonny Roxx emerges on the scene with a tight flow and some serious lyrical agility. By fusing the best elements of street hustle with the essentials of commercial appeal his game definitely rivals some of the industry’s most respected veterans. Whether he’s running a freestyle at the back of a club, recording in the booth, or clutching the mic and rocking a crowd this emcee flows effortlessly as if hip-hop is the air he breathes and the blood that travels through his veins.
Born Alonzo Thornhill, Jonny Roxx recalls the music of his youth and says, “I listened to a lot of the things my dad was playing: SWV, Luther Vandross, Toni Braxton, Whitney Houston… and my older brother introduced me to artists like: Naughty by Nature, Jay- Z, Sporty Thieves, and Biggie.” Beyond the outside influences he was also fortunate to have a father who sang while playing guitar and piano in a band he formed with some of Jonny’s aunts and uncles. Given the family background and the diversity of music he took in while growing up, it’s no wonder that this man is able to lace the traditional hip-hop vibe with slight traces of R&B to create a smooth yet hard-hitting overall sound.
Hailing from Montreal, and relocating to Toronto, which is also infamously known as “The Screw Face Capital” Roxx has quickly become a part of the local scene and is already breaking through its confining borders and restrictive boundaries. From the moment he got serious and stepped into the game a little over two years ago, his talent commanded the immediate attention of his musical colleagues, soon to be fans, and industry professionals. After spending some time in the local circuit, Roxx went on to share stages with artists such as Kardinal Official, Choclair, The Clipse, Joe Buddens, and the dubbed “Mixtape Messiah” Chamillionaire. As Jonny Roxx continues to rub elbows with those seasoned in the industry he moves aggressively towards becoming the best and achieving his goal of complete global hip-hop domination.
On August 01, 2008 Jonny took yet another vital step towards his dreams with the release of his premiere project entitled “The Bully.” Bragging features like Tona, Anaya Hayes, Rochester aka Juice and JD Era this mixtape promises to be enticing to even the most critical ear. In terms of production this work will include the clever skills of a wide range of producers such as Spinz, Redrum from Chicago, Marz from the UK, RichKidd and local 16 year old phenomenon Arion. “The Bully” will be available free for download on several sites so be sure to hit them up and cop your piece of history in the making…history that will prove Jonny Roxx always comes real, raw and rude!
Website: www.myspace.com/jonnyroxmusic
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