J-Zone is a rapper, producer, DJ and CEO of Old Maid Entertainment. He lives in Queens, New York. J-Zone has enjoyed a large following of underground hip hop aficionados and a sizable European fan base, which continues to grow. At a young age, he developed and honed his musical abilities by listening to records and playing bass guitar. He later learned the basics of production under the tutelage of DJ Vance Wright (Slick Rick's DJ) in 1994. In 1999, he released his college senior project, Music for Tu Madre, garnering critical acclaim in the hip hop underground, but it was not enough to propel him into the mainstream spotlight. He has since worked with and produced beats for artists such as Biz Markie, Devin The Dude, Masta Ace, King T, Celph Titled, Gnarls Barkley, Pete Rock, Large Professor, Cage, Diversion Tactics, DM & Jemini, High and Mighty, Sadat X, Del Tha Funkee Homosapien, Casual , R.A. the Rugged Man, Tame 1, MF Grimm, and Tha Liks.