Fat Jon – Lightweight Heavy

The ample Jon is not your average beat technician. His extraordinarily varied productions set him apart from those who focus on one type of beat or style of music. He has found success with Hip Hop, soul-touching relaxed grooves and more abstract soundscapes. He is probably most famous for his work as a member of Cincinnatiís ëFive Deezí. This impressive Hip Hop collective burst onto the scene with their ìBluelight Specialî 12î sometime ago. Since then they have clocked up more than 40 single releases. Jon has his fingers in all the pies with this group, and has contributed to their output as an emcee, producer and DJ. Their debut album, ìKoolmotorî, was released on Counterflow in 2001. The accompanying tour saw them visit Japan and a whole host of countries in Europe. The recent signing of Five Deez to the open-minded K7! imprint is a testament to the groupís success. ìLightweight Heavyî, Fat Jonís third solo offering, has been picked up for a UK release by Londonís shrewd Exceptional label. Jon should feel comfortable joining their roster of like-minded musical innovators. ìLightweight Heavyî is a wonderful concoction of blunted beats and hearty melodies. It reflects the artistís ability to induce feelings and evoke moods, as well as a flair for creating cuts to get toes tapping and move the dance floor. From the gentle piano led intro of ìTalk to Meî through the entire album, Fat Jonís subtle use of vocals and his bass heavy beats take you on a heart felt journey.