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Tell us about where you are from and how you got to this position today.
I’m from Charleston, SC and I got into music when I was about twelve, or thirteen. My older brother, and cousin was rapping, and that had a heavy influence on me. They studio recordings fascinated me, so I started recording “tapes” at home passing them out around the “hood”. I hooked up with a relative (cousin) around my age when I turned about sixteen; we got serious, and started a studio in his room. Ever since then we been upgrading (equipment) and grinding. Doing whatever it takes be successful and gain notoriety in the business.
What are you currently working on and what can we expect to see?
Right now I’m working on this “No Condom” album/movement. You can expect exactly what it depicts, me going in, straight raw. Giving you everything I got, pure, unadulterated, sickness. The album is pretty well rounded, with a little bit of everything from several different aspects of life.
Tell us about one of the hardest challenges you had to face in the industry?
Miss-education. Not having the business sense I should’ve had, taking big wrong steps, and overlooking the small ones I could’ve took. Lost a lot of time through that “trial and error” system.
What was one of the biggest set backs in your career and how did you bounce back?
Several years ago I lost like three albums worth of music; vocal tracks, beats, everything. I was devastated. Had to switch directions with my music, and speed up my career. What I had recorded previously would be outdated by the time I could re-record it all anyway, so I hit the studio extra hard, scrambling to come up with new material and make up for lots of lost time. Basically it was like cramming three years into one. I appreciate it now though, strengthened my work ethics/regiment.
What are some things artists need to be careful of?
Advice. Everyone will offer you advice, insisting that its “good” but always consider what position they’re in, and what pretense they’re talking. What “was” good for them then may not be good for you now. There’s lots of good advice out there as well as bad, so just do your research.
What suggestions do you have for other artists like yourself?
Handle yourself/career like a business. Work for yourself like you work your “9-5” or for that big time corporation you work for. Believe in yourself like whatever deity you believe in. Hard work and faith will take you places.
What are the best ways to sell your products as an artist?
The internet is everything, I shop there. Out the trunk, and retail is good, but online you reach a larger audience faster.
What is one of your favorite ways to promote yourself and your music?
Once again, the internet wins. It’ll help you gain notoriety quickly, which will bring shows and other promo opportunities. It’s the perfect starting point.
Where can people visit you?
They can visit my fan page on Facebook: Jon-oh?! 
follow me on twitter @jon0h
or check my youtube page: jon0hbr0ugham
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Name of Artist/Band and where are you from?
Jon-Oh?! /Charleston, SC/ the Vocal Box
How did you break into the music industry?
Man, it's a constant grind, like a nine to five, or anything work related. Two major factors were/is market and promotion. Developed a plan, and stuck to it.
Choose one adjective to describe your music style?
Raw
Do you write your own songs? If so, what are your songs about and where do you draw your inspiration?
Yeah, I write all of my material. My music covers (my) everyday life, and the different aspects of it. The different moods I go through, that's where I draw my inspirations from. However I'm feeling, random thoughts, or whatever.
What project are you currently promoting and is it available for purchase?
Right now I'm working on my "No Condom?!" album and its "Cum'm Soon!"
What is your message behind the "no condom" movement?
When you think "no condom" you think raw, nasty, and that's exactly how I'm cum'n! I ain't holding nothing back, I'm exposing you to every bit of sickness I got.
Are you looking for an independent label deal or a major label deal?
That depends on which is more beneficiary. I probably would lean towards an independent deal because it's probably more "creative freedom" hence "No Condom?!"
How would you define the word "success"?
Given the definition, I'd define it as achieving one's goals.
What is your biggest career embarrassment?
So far I haven't had any big embarrassments so let's hope it stays that way.
Most memorable moment in creating one of your records?
Most memorable moment had to be when I did ecstasy for the first time and was recording a track with my cousin. I felt everything I said was golden, so much creative juices! The next day or two when I heard the song I was like, "Let me do some revisions." (lol!) No I don't do ex anymore.
Who has been the most influential person in your music career?
My brother had to be my biggest influence by far. He sort of has been fine tuning my ear for good beats, and music, for years now (laughs).
Who is your celeb look-alike?
I don't think I have a celeb look-a-like. I get mistaken for a model, a lot though.
What was your first job?
My first job was at a local grocery store. I was the "bagboy".
What is your worst Fear?
My biggest fear is missing my "time", and being stuck with the regrets of what could've been.
What is your guilty pleasure?
Masturbation!
What artists would you love to work with?
Kid Cudi, Devin the Dude, Tyler the Creator, to name a few.
Any advice or lessons learned in the music industry that you would like to share with other indie artists?
Be careful of the advice you take, there's good, and bad so just do your research, and use your best judgment.
What is the number one thing you hope people get out of your music?
Hope, anything is possible. I been there, nothing is impossible because "I'm Possible." You can do anything you want to.
Where can people get in touch with you?
Reach me on:
or email me jon0hbrougham@gmail.com
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  What made you want to start making music?
I saw my older siblings doing it as a youngin' (7) and it fascinated me honestly. The whole process of making music from brainstorming the songs, picking the beats, to completing the song in the studio, magical stuff lol
Tell us what your music is about? How has your subject matter evolved?
My music is about taking lifes lessons and using them to your advantage, my mission is to help any/everyone reach their full potentiol. My music evolves as my life does. When I 1st started doing music, it was about the "criminal" lifestyle and why their was no need to change. Now its about why one should change and strive for better, and they don't have to be a criminal, simply someone who want to elevate themselves in life.
What artist(s) would you like to collaborate with? And why?
Kid Cudi, because of his "individuality". I feel we'd do some killer ish together. Erykah Badu becuase...c'mon thats Erykah, soul goddess. Devin the Dude, I loved his music since a youngster, and I get placed in the same category/genre as him alot, so it'd be cool to hear the crazy ish we come up with
What has been your biggest challenge as an artist/band? Have you been able to overcome that challenge? If so, how?
My biggest challenge thus far has been getting my music to be heard around the globe, without the help of a "Superstar" Prutomo Team, or Multi-Million Dollar machine behind me. I've overcome it via discipline & hard work..night and day. Had to make sacrifices, time, money, even personal relationships at times
What do you hope to accomplish with your music? How do you envision that happening?
I hope to be the biggest musical icon since Michael Jackson! I see it happening thru this grind I'm on, by spreading my music throughout the world I'm giving everyone a chance to listen
Band Members:
Member Name Instruments
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Music Label: D.S.E.
Musical Influences:
My, Brother(Rick Flare),Cousin(Mook),Eazy-E,MC Eiht,Z-Ro
Started Playing: December, 1985

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Jon-Oh If you ever ventured to Charleston, South Carolina, then you know the city has a unique appeal to it that no other city can match. From the geechie talk used by most residents to the food, Charleston is a place you really have to see to believe. Well, Chucktown representer Jon-Oh has plans to make Charleston something that everyone can experience.

As his music grows virally, more and more people want to know about Jon-Oh, Charleston and what exactly is the No Condom movement. Well, Yo! Raps has all the answers you need and you don't need a plane, train or bus ticket to feel it.

First off, please introduce yourself to the audience.

They call me Jon-Oh?! aka Mr. No Condom.

How did you get your rap moniker Jon-Oh?

Well, it derived from my government name, Jonathan. My uncles and older cousins would always tease my mother by asking her, “Why’d you give that boy that long name?” They shortened it up by calling me “Jon-Oh”. My homeboys got hip to it and “took it to the streets” per say and it stuck. I figured since that’s what everybody knows me as anyway I might as well roll with it.

Which city do you rep and how is the Hip-Hop scene there?

Charleston, SC, and it’s getting better all the time. Although there is a very active Hip-Hop scene, the city as a whole is still “local”.  We need to make a few more strides in music so that we could be as active as a city like that of “Atlanta”, or “Houston”. That’s my perspective at least.

Who are your musical influences when it comes to Hip-Hop and why?

Man, there’s so many of them that I’d have to answer like this. Just about anyone who makes music from their heart/soul without being dictated or altered, while purveying a message has an influence on me and/or my music. See that’s what my No Condom movement is about, doing your thing without being restricted, so big shout out to all songwriters, who don’t follow the rules or protocol.

What would you say has been the biggest accomplishment in your career so far?

My biggest accomplishment so far has got to be getting to work with you guys at Yo! Raps.  It not only lets me know that I’m on the right path, but advancing as well.

Any current project(s) you are working on?

Well, I’m putting the final touches on my No Condom album, which is also a movement. It should be out in 2012.

You performed with stars like Waka Flocka, Travis Porter, and Lil Boosie. How does a Jon-Oh performance look like?

Live, wild, fun, and energetic. When you go out, nine times out of ten, your doing so to have fun, so I do my best to make your dreams come true.

Any big plans for 2012?

Yeah, given everything goes according to schedule, like I said before my No Condom album is set to drop. I should also have a few videos aired on German music network channel iMusic1, which is pretty big for me.

Anything else that you want to talk about?

Yeah, I just want everyone to stay tuned in, watch for my No Condom movement, and see how I’m penetrating the game. I got a three part mini-series (Adventure Time wif Mr. No Condom) that’s active right now. You can catch the first two parts on YouTube.

In the end, let the people know where they can find you online?

Follow me on Twitter @jon0h,
Catch my videos @ www.youtube.com/jon0hbr0ugham.
Also like my fanpage on Facebook: /jon0h
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If you ever ventured to Charleston, South Carolina, then you know the city has a unique appeal to it that no other city can match. From the geechie talk used by most residents to the food, Charleston is a place you really have to see to believe. Well, Chucktown representer Jon-Oh has plans to make Charleston something that everyone can experience. As his music grows virally, more and more people want to know about Jon-Oh. Most recently, he dropped his new music video "Kry 2 Smile", which you can watch below.
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Destination Sought

With his mother going into labor no more than thirty minutes after 12:00 am December 25, 1985 “Jon-oh” Jonathan Scott, without even knowing it had the makings of someone special. With a well renowned hairdresser/fashion designer for a mother, and a father of the same status barber/drug dealer, you could say, “He was natural born hustler”. With his father fleeing the state an hour after his birth, (due to impending drug charges) Jon-oh had no choice but to look up to his older siblings for guidance. Once he saw that they were trying to crash the music scene he quickly picked up a pencil and pad. “I was fascinated by the ciphers, conversations about studio time, and when I heard them on tape for the 1st time, it propelled a young player.” He started writing songs in elementary school, and in middle school Jon-oh had started recording him-self to cassette tapes and passing them to anyone who cared to listen. When he reached high school Jon-oh got together with peers, one of whom was his 1st cousin and began recording EPs in his cousin’s bedroom, once again slanging ‘em across school. Through hard work and determination, Jon-oh managed to have a full-on recording studio by the age of 19. Jon-oh recorded local artist and musicians as well as himself.While everything seemed to be coming into play, life behind the music was exactly what it depicted, a struggle. Jon-oh worked multiple jobs, sold drugs, CDs, and studio sessions to keep his mother, as well as himself afloat. “I suffered from several run-ins with the law, brushes with death whilst trying to keep up with this hectic lifestyle, money was a necessity”, claims the rapper. “I hated to see my mother hurt or want for something, plus I had to have the best studio equipment, cloths, weed, etc” laughs Jon-oh. Nothing could ever defer, or stop him from reaching his goal though. Jon-oh decided to leave the streets where they were and put his full focus on his true talent. With the past behind him Jon-oh hit the studio and streets hard, but with music promotion in mind this time. “I lost a lot of time dealing with bullsh*t, that I felt I desperately needed to compensate for, I always put my all into 9-5′s, and excelled quickly in any workplace, so I figured I could do the same for self, and be as profitable,” and he did just that. He put together his own promo material (CDs, flyers, posters, t-shirts) and began hitting local venues performing, and collaborating with other local acts to push his career forward. Seeing that he could only go but so far in his own city Jon-oh hit the open road with huge aspirations. “I saw and studied successful independent rappers, took into account how they just basically pushed themselves to make it happen,and declared I’m next.” Jon-oh tracks rap shows in the southeastern region, doing whatever he could to make attendance and perform. Some acts include Lil Boosie, Waka Flaka, Travis Porter, and King South to name a few. With his debut LP No Condom, Jon-oh is for sure to be the next big thing since auto-tune. To book Jon-Oh?! For shows and interviews contact: Parker Reynolds (manager) 843-442-3822   Email:parkerreynolds82@gmail.com Facebook.com/jon0h http://www.youtube.com/user/Jon0hBr0ugham ' Twitter: @jon0h

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Jon-Oh! or Mr. No Condom as he is also known has been developing his fanbase via various online songs and videos for a short time now and it is surely only a matter of time before more people know of the name.   influenced his work-rate today. Inspired by the head-nodding Hip-Hop beats of the 90’s, Jon-Oh! began to experiment with his craft writing lyrics at the tender age of ten.   Creator of the "No Condom" movement, this Charleston native already infected the genre with his unique and fresh sound on his blazing debut mixtape, Pre-Ejaculation.  
How you doing Jon-Oh!? Please introduce yourself for the Yo! Raps readers...  
I'm good, how are you? What’s up Yo! Raps audience? It's Jon-Oh! aka Mr. No Condom.  
First things first, you had some pretty interesting parents right?  
I mean you could say that! They owned a salon/barbershop. My mom, a skilled cosmetologist, would also sew wedding dresses for locals, and people who knew her. My dad man, he was known for miles for doing a cold Jheri curl, and if you were 'down' you could get more than a hair-dew!  
In what way has your childhood affected your hustle today?  
In a good way for sure. You know being exposed to money and its powers at such a young age, you get that understanding of how it works, leaving you always looking/finding more ways of acquiring it.  
Was it hard to stay out of trouble coming from that sort of environment?  
Shit yeah! I mean don't get me wrong, my people preached and promoted goodness, and righteousness, but at the Son of a hustler, Jon-Oh! got an early taste for the good life and admits his exposure to such a lifestyle heavily  same time your father's infamous for hustling, you had a taste of the good life!  
What attracted you to rap and when did you first start writing?  
I've got to say the beats, the actual music is what got me hooked on rap. Early 90's beats were so fresh! I started writing at about the age of ten or eleven.  
What do you feel is key to becoming a successful independent rapper?  
Having a business plan! It’s common for an artist to take an approach like, "I'm going to make good music and it'll speak for itself"… while that is true, there's still so many aspects, mainly business, of the industry that you must take into consideration also. The same type of business plan that applies to a sales business.  
Who are your biggest influences, musical or social?
  Well, socially I got a homeboy that owns a successful clothing company who inspires me a lot. Then, there's my brother and producer who introduced me to Hip-Hop/Rap in the first place.  
If you were only allowed to pick three musicians to listen to for the rest of your life who would it be and why?  
That’s a hard one! Erykah Badu for sure, because I've got to have my Neo-Soul/R&B, and she defines it. Also, she's so well-rounded. Andre Nickatina because he's a seasoned vet. Another well rounded artist, I could pop him in no matter what mood I'm in. Last but not least George Clinton and that one should be self-explanatory, can't have music without him.  
I came across your "No Condom" campaign video on YouTube. Explain the whole "No Condom" concept to our readers.  
When you hear the term "No Condom" you think, raw, unprotected, infectious, pregnancy, and that's exactly how I feel about my entry into this rap game. I'm about to infect it with this sick raw sound I'm "cum'n" with.  
Chris Brown or Drake?!
  I fuck wit 'em both, they good at what they do.  
What distinguishes Jon-Oh! from all the other hungry up and coming emcees?  
I don't fall into a category and genre. I truly have a different sound and style. A lot of times you hear that, then when you actually hear the person, they sound and look like so and so, but with me I honestly own a fresh new sound and style.  
How would you describe your sound?  
I'd describe it as Hip-Hop, rap, and spoken-word being stirred together with other natural flavourings and then baked at 400 degrees.  
What can our readers expect to see/hear from Jon-Oh in the future?  
Well, download my mixtape, Pre-Ejaculation, on DatPiff.com! You can also expect the No Condom: The Album after that. Maybe a few more videos, interviews... they just gotta stay tuned!  
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Jon-Oh! Causing Major Noise With Debut Mixtape “Pre-Ejaculation”...MUSIC AND DETAILS

(CelebNMusic247) Jon-Oh! Causing Major Noise With Debut Mixtape “Pre-Ejaculation” Hip-Hop newcomer Jon-Oh! has already scored over 26,000 views, 25.000 streams, and more than 10,000 downloads in a short period of time, “Pre-Ejaculation” is one of the most popular mixtape recently released via the #1 online mixtape platform from an up-n-coming MC.
The proud Charleston, SC native said:
“To see this many people digging my mixtape is a bit intoxicating honestly, but it also gives me the urge to put out more quality music for my fans and Hip-Hop lovers.” Jon-Oh! aka Mr. No Condom, has been developing a strong and dedicated fan base via various online songs and videos for a short time now and it is surely only a matter of time before more people know of the name! Jon- Oh!, the son of a hustler, got an early taste for the good life and admits his exposure to such a lifestyle heavily influenced his work-rate today. Inspired by the head-nodding Hip-Hop beats of the 90′s, Jon-oh! began to experiment with his craft writing lyrics at the tender age of ten. With a style of his own that is rare to find, Jon-Oh! takes every element of emceeing from backpack cyphering to storytelling and weaves them as one harmonious, yet sporadic flow. Creator of the “No Condom” concept and movement, this Charleston native infected the urban genre with his unique and fresh sound on his blazing debut mixtape, “Pre-Ejaculation”. Checkout his new mixtape and download it HERE Download Mixtape | Free Mixtapes Powered by DatPiff.com Jon-Oh! is a heavily covered artist in the press with major features in prestigious and popular publications such as Hip Hop Weekly, TRUE Magazine, HYPE Magazine, and Yo! Raps Magazine.

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