Johnny Blaze, 13 November 1977, San Diego, California, USA, . The controversial-laced New West rapper has emerged on the scene. Leaving no doubt every show and or venue he headlines or is the opening act. His first appearance on the hip-hop scene came with a brief spell as part of a show in Las Vegas at the Empire ball room. His first artist branding of his cd titled debut, THE WORLDS PAIN. Sparked a movement. A New West movement but. it was with his 1996 debut that he is announced as one of rap's newest talents, while gaining censure from various quarters for the album's explicit lyrical content. He gained his first crossover success with his new single "I'LL BE YOUR SOLDIER AND BREATHE."Then offered a rare degree of insight, with glints of wisdom like "BRING THE WEST BACK, TOXIC, MONEY MAKES THE WORLD GO ROUND, AND KUSHWOOD REMIX.." Which gives Johnny Blaze a raw look as well.". To further his views he has committed himself to community projects like There is Hope Foster Care, "AIDS WALK OF AMERICA"(in Los Angeles). Donated procedes of concerts for Make a Wish Foundation.... and Toys for Tots. In 1996, Blaze collaborated with numerous amount of hip hop stars, and legends. Such as RBX, Mike Nez, Def Edge, H.i.t. Man, 3rdegree, Unparrellel, T-Why, and Saidah all on the new cd "BRING THE WEST BACK." With his growing success he has found himself on such mixtapes with Hustlaville, Arizona Hip Hop collabes and mixtapes. In several publications like FRESHCOAST MAGAZINE, A GREAT RELATIONSHIP WITH FASTTIMES MAGAZINE AND VERY SUPPORTIVE ON THERE EVENTS, DBTV.COM AND OPERATOR11.COM which has a show i did and has over 155000 hits in just over a months time. He also has major endorsements with 187 inc. clothing, Monarch clothing, 2n1 clothing, Impure Industries, Nitro 2 Go energy drink, Royal Blunts, Klinik Smoke Shop, Saf Forged Wheels, VideoFusion.tv, DBTV.com, operator11.com, and Toyo Tires. A determined rapper, with intent for the Westcoast movement. He has worked with such acts as Digital Underground, Sly Boogy, Birdy Birdy, Dove Shack, Cypress Hill, the Reyes Bros., Crooked I, Eastcoast Dawgs, Rodney O and Joe Cooley, Candyman, RBX, George Clinton, 1ad7, The Suspects, Krazy Race, The Alkaholiks, Bad Azz, Brown Boy, Suga Free, Capon-E, Nb Riders, Natilia, Kam, Hood Surgeon, Diamonique, GAMBIT DA' BUM, LUNCH DA' GENERAL, HOMELESS NATION, Cecy B, Saint Dog, Judge D, Bloodstone, Petey Pablo, Suge Knight, and the infamous Jerry Heller. The most major venues, he has worked at The House of Blues in Anaheim, The Key Club in hollywood, The Empire Ball room in Las Vegas, Normandie Casino in Los Angeles, Club Montage in San Diego, Brick by Brick in San Diego, La Perla night club in Glendale, Arizona. The Increase the Love Concert at Stampede stadium in San Bernadino, the Modern Auto Car show at East La College, Galaxy Theatre, and the Knitting Factory. With over 72 shows thru 2006, this list can go on forever. this is just some major listings. Every show has gotten bigger and bigger.. More sold out shows, More endorsements, The bigger this artist gets. With all this he is the IE phenomenon. His legacy grows, his heart stays true.
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