Jon is a multi-talented Hip Hop recording artist who creates relevant and honest music. Suffering from Insomnia Jon started using music at an early age as a way to escape many restless nights.
In High School he would record his songs on his computer, press them up and take them to school as a way of sharing his personal stories with his classmates.
A few years later Jon has made a career in the music industry his personal mission and continues to build his discography and more as he looks to show the world a new vision for the modern day Hip Hop recording artist.
XK HOUR's 2020 release “As The World Burns” took the rapper to new heights as he displayed a sophisticated sound pallet and a more mature tone on his follow up to "Granard." On As the World Burns, he juxtaposes his unique sound with moody production as he takes a bird's eye view at the world around him. XK races against himself and time on his outro "Speed Demon" And gives his fans an inside look into his mind on the reflective track "Diablos" As the World Burns is a roller coaster of moods, textures and bars over colorful production, allowing XK to vent about the grind ("2%), enjoy the come up ("Mislead"), and reflect on fake love ("Love Birds").
XK HOUR's 2020 release “Granard” showed the growth and dedication to his craft against all odds. On Granard, his ruminations on life as an indie artist and his mental state are still present, but are less surrealistic and more refined reflections from his life as a star in the making. XK takes doubters to task with impassioned delivery on “SZNs” And on “Dangerous,” he questions the nature of romance in the digital age. Granard's production is youthful and exciting throughout, clearing space for XK's expertly spun stories of opportunistic friends (“No12Trust”), modern-day drug culture (“Incoherent”), and the obstacles that success can bring (“Down Down”).
XK HOUR's 2019 release “Lately” took the rapper from budding lyricists to a more refined introspective approach. On Lately, he searches for motivation and redefines what success means as an indie artist with star potential. XK reminds fans whats important on "Focus," And on "Sirious" he confidently battles with self reflection. Lately's production is smooth and experimental allowing XK's unique sound to parallel his abstract concepts and concrete bars.
XK HOUR's 2018 release “SongsAboutMy XX” took the rapper from aspiring artist to a dedicated creator. On SongsAboutMY XX, his aspirations as an indie artist takes root as he deals with failed relationships and the fallout of his decisions. XK takes listeners on a scenic ride with his smooth and experimental style on "Pon de Road," And on “Alibi,” he exposes the dual nature of chasing romance or chasing succes. SongsAboutMy XX's production shows a massive leap in style and substance paralled with the same youthful and insightful bars that we've grown to love him for. Exciting throughout, XK's first offical release paves the way for a path forward while extending a hand to reach back and reflect.