For KOZ, hip-hop is about making a statement – a statement of his life, his thoughts, and his emotions. A story of what he went through or is still going through now, especially of what he dreams of becoming in the not so distant future. Relentless with his delivery and furious with his words, KOZ demands respect and combines his thought provoking lyrics with a distinct style and swagger. Coupled with his knack to discuss real life hardships, ability to rep the streets, have sway over the ladies, and attack issues of poverty and crime, it's clear that KOZ has exactly what it takes to shine. "They use to call me K-OZ (from the word Chaos)," according to the artist himself. "It was probably associated to me because of my personality and the way my life was situated at the time," he added. Greatly influenced by the West Coast rap scene in the 90's, he recognizes the Cali-Cavi in him as his backbone and foundation. And after studying hip hop greats like Tupac, Ice Cube, Jay-Z, and Eminem, KOZ is set to emerge as