With SoCal roots in Carson, Jofred began experimenting and writing at 11 years old, detailing the Asian American second generation experience surrounded by heavy gang/drug culture. Jofred’s unique origins curate a genre bending sound using an aggressive storytelling base mixed with melodic harmonies and alternative production. Spending his teens in Chicago, his influences expanded to artists like Kanye, Lupe Fiasco, N.E.R.D while surrounded by electronic/house music. In Chicago, Jofred cofounded the Grammy nominated group, CHINZA//FLY, with Steven Pugh and Rob Lyrical in 2010. The group went on to produced A$AP Ferg’s hit “Work” and Nicki Minaj’s “Shanghai.” Today, Jofred is currently on the verge of releasing his debut mixtape titled “TULPA.”