Pigeon John hails from sunny Southern California, Inglewood
to be exact. It's easy to assume his signature blend of wit,
charisma and undeniable stage presence is a fortunate gift
(and it is), but let's be real. Everyone starts somewhere.
Pigeon John cut his teeth in the early 90s at the legendary
Good Life Cafe, spitting rhymes on the same stage with then
fledgling, now established artists like Freestyle Fellowship,
Kurupt, The Pharcyde and Jurassic 5. Good Life open-mic nights
became PJ's ritual. It was the perfect environment to hone
his performance and delivery skills amongst discerning peers.
Time at the Good Life gave way to time spent at local venues
and in the studio with friends like Brainwash Projects and
LA Symphony. His appearances on the underground classics,
The Rise and Fall of Brainwash Project and Composition 1 from
Brainwash Projects and LA Symphony, respectively, put him
on the radar as one to watch.
In 2002, Pigeon John released his solo debut Pigeon John Is
Clueless, selling over 11,000 copies with no distribution.
He followed up with Pigeon John Is Dating Your Sister and
Pigeon John Sings The Blues. The albums garnered significant
praise landing him features in Spin's "Next Big Things"
issue, URB's "Next 100" and Mic Check in The Source.
PJ's infectious tunes have been used by XBOX for the games
"Project Gotham" and "NBA Inside Drive 2002,"
as well as the major motion picture "Get Over It."
John has also performed and appeared in print and television
ads for both Levi's and Nestle Crunch.
Touring the nation 8 times over, Pigeon John has earned his
veteran status, using a clever balance of self-deprecating
humor and confidence to rock any crowd, any stage. His boundless
energy seduces crowds making ladies swoon and fellas embrace
their geek appeal.
Enamored by PJ's infectious energy and raw talent exhibited
on the Cali Comm tour, Lyrics Born brought Pigeon John into
the Quannum fold in 2005. His Quannum Projects debut Pigeon
John And The Summertime Pool Party (his best album yet!) hits
stores September 12, 2006.
