Occasionally there’s something distinctly fascinating creeping around the internet, and in a summertime haze, there are sounds that can fill the smokey haze of laidback lounges attach itself to curious lingerings. Filling out that space this time around is PJ Lucid, who just released his new Summer Complex EP a few days ago. You can call him the left coast’s favorite new son, or at least that’s the moniker I’m attaching to his name because his style, his version of Hip-Hop has something special, more so than the average rapper.
Discovery is a wonderful thing when you don’t expect it. Much like walking down the streets of Manhattan’s lower east side and finding a crisp $20 bill.
Who are you really?
I’m really an alien.
What are your aspirations?
To help usher in a new age cultural Renaissance through my music.
Where do you currently live and how’s that affected your energy, creative output, etc.?
I’m currently living in sunny San Diego. I soak up a lot of chill vibes here. My creativity is inspired by my experiences though.
When did you first begin recording and playing live?
I began recording music in my teens and started playing live a few years later.
Why isn’t anyone in the States more familiar with your music?
I’m an introvert with mad social anxiety.
How would you describe your sound and/or the genre it exists in/out of?
Shaman hippy, God complex, Power to the people rap.