Not since the emergence of the late great Tupac Shakur and Nas (the self-anointed Florida's Favorite Son) has there seemed to have been a hip-hop lyricist more passionate about his role as a pillar for the youth of urban communities. With lyrics that are at times gripping yet heartfelt it seems Pony Xodus has begun to position himself to become one of hip-hop's newest (and favorite) ambassadors for the culture in terms of social and political issues. Born and raised in Jacksonville, Florida Pony Xodus began his love affair with hip-hop culture at a time when drugs and gang violence had simply become a way of life in his Northside community. Yet instead of allowing himself to become caught up in the negativity the decision was made to focus on writing lyrics and entering freestyle battles in the restrooms of his middle and high schools. Before long word would get out about his skills and talent and eventually he would find himself a member of 2 of his hometowns most skilled hip-hop crews. The first being THA H.O.O.O.D (Tha Holders of Our Destiny) and the 2nd a hybrid supergroup known as SOUTHERN DIALECT. Both crews would benefit from moderate local and regional success. But after numerous years of growing frustrations of trying to "make it" along with individual dissensions the decision was made to disband both crews. However, that was never enough to stop Pony Xodus from moving forward and continuing to do what he loved. He would go on to release his first solo album titled ‘THE WORLD ACCORDING TO HIP-HOP’ back in ‘06 on his own as an independent artist. The album would go on to legitimately sell 3,500 copies in the first year (and over 5,000 copies in all) all without radio or video rotation, and all without the advantages of an aggressive online social media campaign.

Unfortunately, the responsibilities of life, fatherhood and (at the time) marriage would see the Florida born MC take a 10-year hiatus away from his passion of recording new music. And it would not be until March 2017 Pony Xodus would make his return to the indie scene with his sophmore project ‘A Story Uv A Broken Soul’. Now having returned in an era of music where “streaming” was the new medium of music distribution, the adjustment to “Keep up with the Joneses” needed to be learned and established. Having had released his debut album back in 2006 with no online promotion or even a music video in support of the project he knew the same tactics would not suffice in his reemergence upon the local indie scene. Two music videos would be shot in support of his sophmore project…'Death Trap' and ‘Dear God’. Both of which allowed the MC to connect with old fans and supporters while introducing himself to new ones. The album would eventually get just over six thousand streams and sell roughly 85 actual downloads of the album in MP3 formats. Again, all as an unsigned self-produced and released artist.

But if the release of ‘A Story Uv A Broken Soul’ in 2017 would serve as Pony Xodus' reintroduction onto the indie hip-hop circuit of his hometown. Then the 2022 release of his 3rd album ‘The Ascent of the Fallen Angel’ would undoubtedly be the coming out party. ‘The Ascent of the Fallen Angel’ would go on to be the MCs most celebrated and critically acclaimed release to date. With over 26k album streams. Over 75 actual online album purchases and a staggering 5 music videos in support of the album. 

Realizing with the success of ‘The Ascent of the Fallen Angel’ and the new fans who have now come into the frey unfamiliar with his previous two albums. The decision was made to release ‘Hits From the Fallen Angel’ the following year in March 2023. Featuring 4 of the most distinctive and popular tracks from each album. The 12 song project now would serve as a stop gap for those needing to hear the growth from where Pony Xodus started and to where he now seems to be headed. 

And where he's headed is back into the studio trenches as production has now begun on his 4th album titled…'The Chaotic Conception of Amaru Kenobi'. According to Pony Xodus the album will begin a new phase in his musical journey. As the 1st three albums represent an individual he no longer associates himself to being. As the individual he has now grown into and become is far less apologetic in his approaches in regard to the things he says and does. But he assures that the music will continue to be relatable and keep your heads bobbing. And if the release of his 1st promo single ‘Black Flag’ is any strong indication of those concepts, then we should expect nothing less than another very strong project from the Florida born MC who credits Nas, EPMD, Ice Cube, Public Enemy, Eminem and of course the late great Tupac Shakur as his main creative inspirations.

‘The World According to Hip-Hop’ (2006)

‘A Story Uv a Broken Soul’ (2017)

‘The Ascent of the Fallen Angel’ (2022)

‘Hits From the Fallen Angel (greatest hits LP)’ (2023)

These 4 LPs are streaming on all major music streaming platforms (Spotify, YouTube, iHeart, etc.)

‘The Chaotic Conception of Amaru Kenobi’ dropping March 2024.