J-Zone
Jay Mumford, born Jarrett A. Mumford on February 26, 1977, is an American record
producer, drummer, multi-instrumentalist, former rapper, and writer from New
York City. Also known as J-Zone, he gained a cult following in the late 1990s
and early 2000s for his quirky lyrics, irreverent humor, and critically
acclaimed hip-hop albums, including Pimps Don't Pay Taxes (2001). After leaving
rap, he published the memoir Root for the Villain: Rap, Bullshit and a
Celebration of Failure in 2011. Mumford returned to music with Peter Pan
Syndrome (2013), which Spin hailed as the 17th best al...
