By definition, an originator is a person who creates or initiates something. What better word to define rap legend, Jaz-O? As a mainstay in the entertainment industry for over 30 years, he has initiated the careers of Jay-Z, Irv Gotti, Sauce Money, The Lox, Chad Elliott, Memphis Bleek and many more. Hailing from Marcy Houses in Brooklyn, NY, Jaz-O started rhyming at the age of 13. By the age of 21, he had co-written and produced his first record, "HP Gets Busy", featuring his 16 year old “protégé”, Jay-Z, and friends, Easy LD (E. Ward) and Almond Joy (J. Ward). His smash hit single, "Hawaiian Sophie", a feature on The O'Jays number one single, "Have You Had Your Love Today?”, and produce Jay-Z's Hip Hop classics such as "Ain't No Nigga”, "In My Lifetime - The Big Jaz Remix", "Rap Game - Crack Game", and features on "Bring It On" and "Nigga Who? Nigga What?”. Producing and arranging for The Lox, Sean P. Diddy Combs, Rakim, M.O.P., Foxy Brown, Queen Latifah, Kool G Rap and numerous others. Jaz-O and his record label Kingz Kounty Media Group has recently inked a distribution deal with Equity Distro, an entity of long time friend and mentee, Jay-Z. Jaz-O is still putting in work, recently touring with Eric B & Rakim while completing his much anticipated EP, "The WarmUp". Although much has changed in the industry over the years, Jaz-O continues to develop artists, and display his unparalleled "triplet" rhyming style. Jaz-O - majestically renowned "The Originator"!