The ZYG 808

The ZYG 808 (pronounced 'Zee Why Gee' Eight-0h-Eight) is a Grammy nominated Soul Poet music maker (musician, composer, producer, vocalist, DJ), and recording artist of Indie Groove, Alternative Pop &, Rare Groove/Funk, Afrobeats, and Hip-Hop. A leading figure in the Thump & Soul music movement; he is definitely doing his part to bring the good vibes to the people.
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A recording artist and staff producer for Poly-Groove Records, and engineer for Polyphonic Studios; as well as holding it down as a regularly performing DJ and MC as well as the drummer and vocalist for the Grammy- nominated soul-funk jam band, The GroovaLottos; as well as his post as a staff producer and recording artist with Poly-Groove Records and engineer with Polyphonic Studios. The ZYG 808 is also the host of the weekly, streaming dance party and mix show, The Thump & Soul Clap 7 PM every Saturday on Twitch.tv/thezyg808 and Sundays at midnight on 92.1 WOMR and 91.3 WFMR.

“No matter if it’s the mic, the turn tables or behind a drum kit/ The ZYG 808’s all about keeping the room lit.”

“Music is how I connect with people. Melodies, grooves, beats, and stories play in my head all of the time. Other people continue to make incredible music. I feel a need to share it all, bring the good vibes, and get folks dancing and feeling right.” - The ZYG 808

Along with rocking the mic and drums at shows, or mixing and spinning bangers at parties; The ZYG 808 is a staff producer for Polyphonic Studios, working with e.d.m., Afrobeats, rock, folk, and hip-hop artists.