Biography Soulite Music CEO and self contained recording artist J/O a native of ZONE 15, Ohio grew attached to music at seven years old when he began beat boxing and rapping after hearing Eric B. and Rakim's Eric B. For President while he was a member of the church choir. Soon after, his interest in making his own sound became stronger and he began learning the piano, followed by the snare drum, the alto saxophone, and the tuba. Along his musical journey J/O found Hip-Hop to be the best path for him to be himself and relate to peers. At thirteen J/O began recording songs that would eventually find themselves in the cassette players of friends and classmates. Upon completion of high school and college J/O never lost his love for making music and decided to pursue his vision of turning it into his way of life. J/O's spirituality, the life story of his people AwamaYaH YaHsharAl, as well as some of the greatest artists of music which include Michael Jackson, KRS-ONE, Tupac, and OutKast to mention a few have served as some J/O's musical influences. As a result of such a myriad of influences J/O's musical style is very unique. His mixture of ancient and modern sounds in vibrant rhythms accompanied by occasional lyrics in the ancient language of his ancestors creates a combination that allows his music to span more than one genre. Strength and Honor is J/O's first release and is a tribute to his mother who passed during the process of creating it as well as a dedication to the many musical artists that influenced him.