26 year old Jon Friso (Mr. Frizo) is one of the most unique urban artists/producers on
todays music scene. His sound is melodic, catchy, and uptempo similar to what you
hear in pop music while at the same time his songwriting and delivery skills are clearly
a form of rap. Being his own producer is the key to Frizo's uniqueness, and makes it
difficult for others to recreate his sound, making Frizo truly one of a kind.
Frizo was born on November 2nd 1984 in Racine Wisconsin and like most musicians
started his career in a bedroom recording rig. He often ditched out on high school
classes for the sake of making music until finally he dropped out of high school
altogether. Even at such an early time in his career, he knew exactly what he wanted to
do and how he was going to do it.
Instead of graduating with his class in 2004, Frizo teamed up with fellow
classmate/friend Andreas Oliver, who also held an interest in making music. But more
than making music, Andreas (AO) was interested in the organized distribution of the
music. The duo set up a typical, low budget, bedroom recording rig and from there
created the local record label, eNicaR Records.
eNicaR Records was something new and fresh to the local hip hop community. From
the unique sound of the music, to the willingness to do anything and everything to
build awareness. The release of their first album “I Rep Vol. 1” was a success to say in
the least. While it was trendy back then for artists to seek consignment deals with local
record stores, eNicaR Records took the more aggressive approach by hitting the
streets and making one on one sales. This was looked at by many as “obnoxious” and
the duo we’re banned from establishments like shopping malls, night clubs, and bars
for soliciting. But after selling roughly 1,500 records and landing a feature story in the
local press, it was pretty obvious to music lovers that eNicaR Records played a key
role in the local music scene.
Frizo’s first solo record was released in 2006, titled “Property Of”. The record was
similar to “I Rep Vol. 1” in many aspects, being that it was juvenile sounding, yet well
put together. The only real difference to listeners was the all-around progression in
the writing, production, and overall quality. But Frizo’s music itself wasn’t all that was
progressing at the time. eNicaR Records managed to distribute as many copies as they
did with the first album, but instead of taking months, it weeks. Frizo was also invited
to perform songs from “Property Of” at the all popular I Rock Club in Detroit, and in
Atlanta where he took 2nd place in a showcasing event.
After 3 years of nothing but singles and mixtapes, Frizo released “Behind The Music”.
Instantly the record received great press from local sources as well as industry
sources, and the track “Thinking Of A Reason” was introduced to radio. Along with the
release of the album, eNicaR Records announced the Behind The Music Tour. An
independently ran live music series that made over 150 appearances in 35 cities
throughout Wisconsin & Illinois. Frizo & AO teamed up with pioneer DJ, DJ Sham, and
from there built an amazing live act that attracted many different listeners statewide.
They also secured event sponsorships from companies like Miller Brewing co.,
Specher Brewing co., Bacardi, and more.
In 2010, Frizo signed a deal with L.A. based company, Marlo Productions. Marlo saw
Frizo as a fresh player in the hip hop scene because of his unique style, being that he
was so much different than a typical rapper. The deal didn’t go far. With a national tour
in the making for Frizo’s first release through Marlo, the two ran into the problem of
not seeing eye to eye. Shortly after, the contract was mutually dropped.
Since then, Frizo has released his newest work “My Live Show”, which rather than
being a full length album, is an EP made up of 14 singles. Songs like “Got A Hater” and
“So Special” have been picked up by different DJ’s and included in worldwide
syndicated radio shows. eNicaR Records is also in the building stages of their new live
music series “The Goood Tour” making on & off appearances and testing different
strategies in select markets. Listeners are waiting for Frizo to announce whatever new
release he has in the works, and are attending concerts regularly as well. However you
look at it, Frizo is an artist who is well developed and portrays the same skill set as
most of your world famous artists. With a die hard fan base and an out of this world
work ethic, there are no limits for Frizo as an artist, and he makes that apparent
displaying solid progression.
todays music scene. His sound is melodic, catchy, and uptempo similar to what you
hear in pop music while at the same time his songwriting and delivery skills are clearly
a form of rap. Being his own producer is the key to Frizo's uniqueness, and makes it
difficult for others to recreate his sound, making Frizo truly one of a kind.
Frizo was born on November 2nd 1984 in Racine Wisconsin and like most musicians
started his career in a bedroom recording rig. He often ditched out on high school
classes for the sake of making music until finally he dropped out of high school
altogether. Even at such an early time in his career, he knew exactly what he wanted to
do and how he was going to do it.
Instead of graduating with his class in 2004, Frizo teamed up with fellow
classmate/friend Andreas Oliver, who also held an interest in making music. But more
than making music, Andreas (AO) was interested in the organized distribution of the
music. The duo set up a typical, low budget, bedroom recording rig and from there
created the local record label, eNicaR Records.
eNicaR Records was something new and fresh to the local hip hop community. From
the unique sound of the music, to the willingness to do anything and everything to
build awareness. The release of their first album “I Rep Vol. 1” was a success to say in
the least. While it was trendy back then for artists to seek consignment deals with local
record stores, eNicaR Records took the more aggressive approach by hitting the
streets and making one on one sales. This was looked at by many as “obnoxious” and
the duo we’re banned from establishments like shopping malls, night clubs, and bars
for soliciting. But after selling roughly 1,500 records and landing a feature story in the
local press, it was pretty obvious to music lovers that eNicaR Records played a key
role in the local music scene.
Frizo’s first solo record was released in 2006, titled “Property Of”. The record was
similar to “I Rep Vol. 1” in many aspects, being that it was juvenile sounding, yet well
put together. The only real difference to listeners was the all-around progression in
the writing, production, and overall quality. But Frizo’s music itself wasn’t all that was
progressing at the time. eNicaR Records managed to distribute as many copies as they
did with the first album, but instead of taking months, it weeks. Frizo was also invited
to perform songs from “Property Of” at the all popular I Rock Club in Detroit, and in
Atlanta where he took 2nd place in a showcasing event.
After 3 years of nothing but singles and mixtapes, Frizo released “Behind The Music”.
Instantly the record received great press from local sources as well as industry
sources, and the track “Thinking Of A Reason” was introduced to radio. Along with the
release of the album, eNicaR Records announced the Behind The Music Tour. An
independently ran live music series that made over 150 appearances in 35 cities
throughout Wisconsin & Illinois. Frizo & AO teamed up with pioneer DJ, DJ Sham, and
from there built an amazing live act that attracted many different listeners statewide.
They also secured event sponsorships from companies like Miller Brewing co.,
Specher Brewing co., Bacardi, and more.
In 2010, Frizo signed a deal with L.A. based company, Marlo Productions. Marlo saw
Frizo as a fresh player in the hip hop scene because of his unique style, being that he
was so much different than a typical rapper. The deal didn’t go far. With a national tour
in the making for Frizo’s first release through Marlo, the two ran into the problem of
not seeing eye to eye. Shortly after, the contract was mutually dropped.
Since then, Frizo has released his newest work “My Live Show”, which rather than
being a full length album, is an EP made up of 14 singles. Songs like “Got A Hater” and
“So Special” have been picked up by different DJ’s and included in worldwide
syndicated radio shows. eNicaR Records is also in the building stages of their new live
music series “The Goood Tour” making on & off appearances and testing different
strategies in select markets. Listeners are waiting for Frizo to announce whatever new
release he has in the works, and are attending concerts regularly as well. However you
look at it, Frizo is an artist who is well developed and portrays the same skill set as
most of your world famous artists. With a die hard fan base and an out of this world
work ethic, there are no limits for Frizo as an artist, and he makes that apparent
displaying solid progression.
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