Azariah Jones Aka Z

       Azariah Jones Aka Z is a Christian Hip Hop artist, based out of Pittsburgh PA. Z grew up most of his life as the only male in his household. Living with 3 females wasn't easy but there was a time, place and reason for it all. It gave Z a sense of sensitivity. Most would look at it as a bad situation for a boy to grow up in this type of home. Because God was always the center of the house, it was a good place to be. Both his mother and God-mother Instilled within him the morals that he lives by today.

            Strangely, music was always something that Z grabbed hold to and took interest in. It started at the age of 9, where he started playing the cello at school, and joined the youth choir at the church he attended with his mother and God-mother. Having a slight understanding of the Gospel, he made a statement that he was accepting the Lord into his heart and was baptized shortly after his 10th birthday. Not knowing the full potential of what this step in life truly meant, Z continued to attend choir rehearsal, bible study, Sunday school, and youth service regularly.

            From that moment up until now Z has faced many trials. One thing that has kept him he would say, has been music. In 2011 at the age of 17, Z started his ministry in rap music. Recording and mixing his own music with the exception of 3 songs , Z engineered his mixtape titled "Just Jamin". Which can be found at hotnewhiphop.com/zmusic12. He has also released on Thanksgiving of 2014 a single titled "Thankful" off of his EP Authentic. After the releases, Z has had the opportunity to perform at various venues not only in and around Pittsburgh but in various cities and states such as Virginia, DC, Harrisburg, Ohio, and Indianapolis. His performances were not only churches and outreaches but clubs and bars. He has had the opportunity to be nominated as Christian Hip Hop Artist of the year for the Pittsburgh Underground Music Awards for 2 years in a row, where he was also privileged to perform in 2012.
            Z is very strong on giving his all in everything he does. Growing up in the different urban communities of Pittsburgh, Z has had firsthand experience of urban life and at the same time the rich culture that this city has to offer. This has provided him with the opportunity to experience the reality of people separated from God. His heart's desire is to share the Gospel with every single person.