Lightweight Heavy

Fat Jon

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 Cincinnati’s Five Deez, whose albums Koolmotor and Kinkinasti have been both critically and popularly acclaimed. Jon is also a member of 3582 with J.Rawls and contributed significantly to Pole’s new self-titled album on Mute. His two solo albums, Humanoid Erotica and Wave Motion, prove Jon is equally adept as a solo artist.

Lightweight Heavy, Fat Jon’s third solo offering, is a wonderful concoction of blunted beats and hearty melodies. It reflects the artist’s 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 "Talk to Me" through the entire album, Fat Jon’s subtle use of vocals and his bass heavy beats take you on a heart felt journey.