Ron Browz 'Jumping Out The Window' album

The street audience is often neglected by many producers in favor of creating popular hits for mainstream artists. Since the late 90’s, Harlem native Ron Browz has made it his business to bring both worlds together. In his quest to keep the spirit of hip hop alive, he has received little credit for some major accomplishments. Fortunately, he is now on the verge of receiving proper accolade for his work.

Influenced by the sounds of DJ Premier, Dr. Dre, Pete Rock, and Havoc, Ron’s first big break came in the year 2000 when he produced four songs on the late Big L’s album, The Big Picture, including the classic track “Ebonics.” Big L taught Ron about the music business, and exposed him to a new network of contracts. The experience gave Ron reason to take the game seriously, and his career began to grow exponentially.

The following year of 2001 Ron Browz gave some beats to Queensbridge emcee Nas during the recording of the 2001 double-platinum album Stillmatic, Ron Browz was not expecting history to be made. Nas used Ron’s track as the foundation for his lyrical battle classic “Ether,” a scathing comeback to Jay-Z’s “The Take-Over.” “When I did the beat and Nas picked the track, I didn’t know that’s what it was gonna be for,” explains Ron. “To this day I feel honored. I get a lot of respect for it when people meet me. “

The credibility of “Ether” sparked a demand for the Ron Browz sound. His reputation for crafting walloping records grew with songs like the Ludacris smash hit “Blow It Out” from the album Chicken N Beer, which has sold over 2.5 million copies to date. Other platinum-plus albums with Ron’s magic touch include Lloyd Banks The Hunger For More with the song “Playboy,” DMX’s “F’ck Y’all” on the Grand Champ LP, “Whatz The Word” on Lil Kim’s La Bella Mafia album, and the Snoop Dogg collaboration with 50 cent “Oh No” on Snoop’s Rhythm & Gangsta: The Masterpiece lp. As time surpassed, Ron’s perseverance became more memorable, with a strong showing on Jae Millz Street anthems “Who”, and “Bring it back.” Ron took the industry by storm when his production was presented as the opening song for 50 Cent’s blockbuster film Get Rich Or Die Trying. The track, “I’ll Whip Ya Head Boy,” which features 50 and Young Buck over Ron’s brazen baseline, was also nominated for an Oscar the following year. Ron’s captivating, irrefutable sound coincides with the follow up album from Lloyd Banks “Rotten Apple”, where you can hear his undeniable drums on “Playboy 2” or the heartfelt keys on the single “Help” which features singer Keri Hilson. His ‘sought-after’ sound can also be heard on the Remy Ma song “Fresh” as well as songs with pop-singer Lumidee.

Faced with the fact that Hip Hop fans know his track record but not his name, Ron Browz humbly acknowledges that this should not be and issue much longer. “Every day a different person learns about me, and I want my name to be out there amongst the big names,” he states confidently. “I bring raw talent to the game. I taught myself everything about making beats. For a person with eight gold and platinum plaques, I still don’t get the recognition. When people hear my name, I want them to say, ‘I know its some fire.’”

The sky is the limit for Ron Browz, as his career progressively gains momentum, and he continues to deliver with such consistency. He continues to remain relevant. His hard work and diligence landed him two tracks on the recently released G-Unit album T.O.S, “Straight Outta South Side” and “Money Make The World Go Round.” His impeccable craftsmanship can also be found on the upcoming release of Jim Jones new album, where his innovative sound can be heard on the song titled “Good Stuff.”

With the shortcomings in hip-hop and the inadequacy revolving around New York artist, Ron took it upon himself to venture out and start EtherBoy Records to make music more meaningful. “I’m not saying its dead, I'm just here to try and resurrect the feel for it, how music use to have a meaning, how it would move your soul.” This brings us to his eminent single “Pop Champagne” where Ron introduces the world to his lyrical assertiveness over a pristine drum pattern once again captivating the consumers.

When asked about his transition from a producer to an artist Ron stated, “It takes gumption to diversify one self as a producer, and as an artist. In the industry as a producer you’re behind the scenes majority of the time. Whereas for an artist it consists of you having to be the front and center, but that’s where I belong. It’s a progression from one grind to a more complex one.”

“I realized in order for you to be overly happy with your self you have to follow your personal legend and continue to fulfill it. Find what you’re most passionate about and go for it. It wasn’t easy to get where I am today. I worked hard for it. I took all the negative energy and created something big. I had to make it happen.”

Ron Browz
Ether Boy - April 2009
Universal Motown

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