God takes you through different stages in your life J Griff a.k.a Zero Tillage can vouch for that. Since he was a child, he's always had a strong intrest in music. When he was in elementary he had dreams of being a famous DJ. At the age of 12 he started to learn hiphop. That same year of 1996, his mother as well as his brother passed away. It was devastating to him and it changed him forever. Johnnie has been through alot in his life but always knew in the back of his mind, where ever he was he wasnt alone.
He wasnt raised in a church but always believed and had faith in God. As he got older he became more serious about his music. Freestyling in his high school lunch room making a name for himself. He was determined to get respect as a rapper. His best friend and spiritual adviser Courtney Kelly a.k.a ..Red Lettaz.. came into his life and they both were a force to be reckoned with when it came to music. They did albums with their former group called Nameless. After high school Johnnie met the love of his life. She really helped him grow up and become a man.
Griff and ..Lettaz.. eventually left the group Nameless and signed a two year contract with an indie label called First Team Ent. J Griff completed his first solo album called Real Life. In the process he became a producer.b> He wanted to take his music to the next level. His friend Courtney left First Team due to God's Will, thats when he officially called himself Red Lettaz. Johnnie was in the studio with ..Red Lettaz.. while recording his debut "Christ Like....Seriously"and Johnnie felt something he never felt before. God was trying to tell him then, "This is what you should be doing." Johnnie didn't listen. But after that he didn't record for a while. He had been struggling with the decision to leave First Team and start doing what God wanted him to do.
Not to long after that, his wife got really sick and she almost died. God wanted to test him by seeing what would he do if the person he cared about the most, life was threatened. The Father listened to Johnnie's prayer's that night and his wife came out of that situation. J Griff truly believes that was his turning point. At that time he really knew and witnessed the power of God. But one day while Johnnie was at his Job, God spoke to him, telling him "Its Time". Johnnie knew what had to be done. He offically left the First Team and began his journey as a new born Christian.
He is now in the process of producing an album to be released in 2009. God has really been working on this young man for a while and finally has him in the right spot. "Window 2 My Mind" the album is out now. J.Griff as a gospel rapper wants to help people with his music and in the process save souls.