Sunspot Jonz facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Sunspot Jonz
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| Birth name | Corey Johnson |
| Also known as | BFAP, Dusty Black, Vision |
| Born | September 16 California |
| Origin | Oakland, California |
| Genres | Underground hip hop |
| Occupation(s) | Rapper, producer, Film maker, illustrator, Author, Animator, Dream Scientist |
| Years active | 1994–present |
| Labels | Outhouse LL Crew Revenge Entertainment Legendary Music Battle Axe Records HBD Universal International |
| Associated acts | Living Legends Mystik Journeymen |
Corey Johnson, known as Sunspot Jonz, is a talented hip-hop artist, filmmaker, and educator from Oakland, California. He is a founding member of famous underground hip-hop groups like Living Legends and Mystik Journeymen. Sunspot Jonz has been creating music for many years, writing and producing over 20 solo albums. He has made thousands of songs that people of all ages enjoy.
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Early Life and School
Corey Johnson grew up in the foster care system. He was adopted at age four. During his childhood, he faced many challenges. He often ran away from home and found places to stay in parks or abandoned cars. Through these tough times, he used his imagination and creativity to cope. He loved drawing, inventing characters, and making music. These activities later became a big part of his career.
After his adoptive father left, Corey was mainly raised by his mother, Brenda Johnson. He continued to be part of the foster care system. He went to Berkeley High School but struggled at first. He then moved to Louisiana to live with relatives and attended Ruben McCall High School. There, he became an excellent student. He later returned to Oakland, California, and finished high school at Skyline High School.
After high school, Johnson went to Chaminade University in Honolulu, Hawaii, for two years. While there, he met DJ Blast at a school event. This meeting led him to Maui, where he recorded his first music demo. Soon after, Johnson left college to focus on his music career full-time.
Music Career
Sunspot Jonz started his music career by sharing his sound around the world. He has worked with artists from different countries and toured internationally. He is known as a key figure in underground hip hop. His music is famous for its honest lyrics, independent spirit, and strong work ethic. Sunspot Jonz has also used other names, like BFAP (Brother From Another Planet) and Vision.
His 20th solo album, Bad 2 The Bonez, came out in 2025. It features many well-known artists. This album shows his continued importance in independent hip hop.
Music Albums and EPs
Solo Albums
- Child ov the Storm (2000)
- Angelz wit Dirty Faces (2000)
- Underground Legend (2000)
- Fallen Angelz (2002)
- Don't Let 'Em Stop You (2003)
- No Guts No Glory (2004)
- Only the Strong Shall Survive (2005)
- Back in Black (2006)
- Never Surrender (2008)
- Fight-Destroy-Rock (2009)
- The Darkside ov Heaven (2009)
- Galaxy of Dreams 1 (G.O.D.) (2010)
- Galaxy of Dreams 2 (G.O.D.) (2012)
- Skywalkers (2013)
- Legend1 (2015)
- Stoney Hawk 1 (2015)
- Cruel Summer (2020)
- Stoney Hawk 2 (2023)
- Bad 2 The Bonez (2025)
EPs (Extended Plays)
- Unleashed (2000)
- Dirty Faces (2001)
- Ghostworld (2003)
Film Projects
- Resin (1999)
- Street Legendz (2009)
- Sunny Dreamweaver (2010)
- She's Got a Plan (2016)
More About Sunspot Jonz
- Living Legends
- Luckyiam
External Links
- Legendary Music
