So essential reading for those literate mo’fos out there who even in today’s digital age still have an attention span that lasts longer than five seconds. With chapters covering what happens when rappers have to return to the 9-5 world, technology and amusing music industry stories, the book is, as Zone says himself, for those who “still use Walkmans and collect records” and who “feel it’s perfectly acceptable to wear a clip-on tie with Master P’s face on it” to a job interview. the game should be sold, not told) by penning his forthcoming book “Root For The Villain”. Whilst, sadly, we’re never likely to hear another J-Zone album, the man formerly known as Captain Backslap is still adhering to the first lesson taught in Pimpology 101 (i.e. From my own personal favourite “Pimps Don’t Pay Taxes” to his Bo$$ Hog Barbarians collaboration with Demigodz member Celph-Titled “Every Hog Has Its Day”, Zone-Loc has consistently laughed in the faces of moody back-packers who think Too Short is the anti-christ of Hip-Hop by perfecting his own unique brand of humorous-yet-credible rap.
Since debuting in the late-90s with the still highly-sought after “Music For Tu’ Madre” project, the now retired New York producer-on-the-mic has left behind him a musical legacy that brilliantly incorporated the boom-bap sensibilities of the East Coast with the wit of Richard Pryor and a love of all things pimpin’. It’s safe to say that J-Zone is a cult hero within underground Hip-Hop circles.
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