AJ From The 9 is a rap recording artist from Rialto, CA and is aspiring to be a breakthrough success from the Inland Empire (The 9: 909 / 951 area code). As a member of the hip-hip collective BlaQ Kennedy, his music showcases his determination as an underdog who's bound for greatness. He was born Angelo Joseph Zito-Garcia on March 23rd, 1992 and has Mexican & Italian heritage. Growing up in the 90’s, his early childhood hobby was dubbing cassette tapes which eventually led him to writing his own raps as a teenager. After attending several high schools in San Bernardino County, he began perfecting his craft and releasing mixtapes under the artist name AJG909. In 2015 he joined BlaQ Kennedy and has since released a total of 7 projects since 2017, including his latest album 9AM, released on February 29th, 2024. His musical inspirations include but not limited to artists such Lil Wayne, Drake, Kanye West & Big Sean. AJ's versatile style ranges from lyrical to melodic, as he chronicles his journey as an indie artist from San Bernardino County.