K'Jon: Next to Blow

 The Detroit native got his start in 2003 when he recorded a demo and distributed it locally.  The demo found its way to New York, and after writing for a number of under-the-radar artists in the Big Apple, K'Jon got his first major placement in 2004-on the "2 Fast 2 Furious" soundtrack. He hoped that would open some doors. "But it wasn't happening," he says. "I wasn't moving as an artist or as a songwriter." Before K’Jon got his big break in the industry he was making strides in the corporate world after being fired he dedicated his full attention to his craft. Four years later-after self-releasing an album-K'Jon found himself frustrated with his singing career. It seems like many artist face the up and down spiral of the music industry before they really get the break they need and that’s when “On the Ocean” came to him. After writing the heartfelt lyrics over the warm, piano-based beat created by his production team, League of Extraordinary Gentlemen, K'Jon began working the record independently and started receiving a positive response from Michigan radio stations. Labels always come running when they get word of a new talent that can achieve spins and sales independently. After getting the call from Universal Republic, he signed a deal months later. In 2009 “On the Ocean” peaked at #12 on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart. Since signing with Universal Republic K’Jon has released his debut album “I Get Around” which has sold 135,000 copies in the United States. 2010 is looking very promising for K’Jon who will continue to work on his craft of songwriting while promoting his album across the country.

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